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Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds voters approve measure to annex into South County Fire

Proposition 1 passed with 63% of the vote. For the city of Edmonds, it’s a step in addressing its fiscal crisis.

 

Sue Garton, left to right, Bonny McMahon, Kassie Goforth and Jack Perry stand in the Edmonds City Council chambers holding signs in protest of the city parks being considered for sale on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Council withdraws ideas to sell Hummingbird Hill Park, Frances Anderson Center

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council removed several comprehensive plan amendments and tabled others indefinitely.

 

The North Cascades Highway is seen from the Washington Pass overlook in 2021. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

North Cascades Highway reopens for 2025 season

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding travelers to stay alert and plan for weather conditions.

 

A newly installed traffic camera along 100th Avenue West on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds red-light camera program underway

The city sent 215 warning letters from April 10-17. Starting May 7, violators will receive a $145 citation.

A newly installed traffic camera along 100th Avenue West on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Voting underway in Edmonds RFA special election

Edmonds residents have until April 22 to send in their ballots to decide if the city will annex into South County Fire.

Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen speaks during a special meeting held to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

PDC issues warning, dismisses complaint against Edmonds officials

The agency found that emails and texts from the city broke state law, but the minor violation didn’t warrant further action.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen speaks during a special meeting held to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A SoundTransit Link train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station as U.S. Representative Rick Larsen talks about the T&I Committee’s work on the surface reauthorization bill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Larsen talks federal funding for Snohomish County transit projects

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) spoke with Snohomish County leaders to hear their priorities for an upcoming transit bill.

A SoundTransit Link train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station as U.S. Representative Rick Larsen talks about the T&I Committee’s work on the surface reauthorization bill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board discusses staff cuts, state legislation

The board plans to vote April 29 on a reduced educational program that would cut up to 12 certificated staff positions.

The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlo Frostad, 7, and his twin brother Harrison Frostad, walk through the fields of Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Stop and smell the flowers at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

The largest tulip festival in North America features five gardens and runs through April.

Arlo Frostad, 7, and his twin brother Harrison Frostad, walk through the fields of Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Signs against the proposed sale of Hummingbird Hill Park are visible on the steps of a home neighboring the park on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds City Council may reconsider selling city parks, buildings

Council members have asked to remove proposals to sell Hummingbird Hill Park and the Frances Anderson Center.

Signs against the proposed sale of Hummingbird Hill Park are visible on the steps of a home neighboring the park on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)

Lawsuit against Northshore School District reaches $500,000 settlement

A family alleged a teacher repeatedly restrained and isolated their child and barred them from observing the classroom.

Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)
Tulips grow at Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Stop and smell the flowers at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

North America’s largest tulip festival features five gardens and runs through April

Tulips grow at Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)

Facing projected $8.5M deficit, Edmonds school board weighs cuts to staff

The district proposed potential cuts in a recent community survey, including sixth grade music and middle school athletics.

An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)
The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

North County Fire places levy lid lift on August ballot

A new rate would cost property owners an average of $90 per year while funding new vehicles and station improvements.

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)
Lynnwood

Lynnwood invites public to Community Open House

The May 6 event at Lynnwood Civic Campus will feature city department resources, refreshments and prizes.

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Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor talks fiscal emergency at Q&A

Mayor Mike Rosen took questions about the upcoming RFA annexation vote and the state of the city’s budget crisis.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

Lynnwood seeks planning commission applicants

Position No. 4 is vacant after the City Council appointed former commissioner Robert Leutwyler last month.

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Director for the Snohomish County Health Department Dennis Worsham leads a short exercise during the Edge of Amazing event on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Health Department faces up to $3.4 million in cuts

The two federal grants provided funding for immunizations and disease prevention awareness efforts.

Director for the Snohomish County Health Department Dennis Worsham leads a short exercise during the Edge of Amazing event on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Richie Gabriel, 1, jumps off the bottom of the slide as Matthew Gabriel looks down at him from the play structure at Hummingbird Hill Park on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds residents show up for Hummingbird Hill Park, Frances Anderson Center

After a two-and-a-half hour public comment session, the council tabled its votes for the two comprehensive plan amendments.

Richie Gabriel, 1, jumps off the bottom of the slide as Matthew Gabriel looks down at him from the play structure at Hummingbird Hill Park on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The former Marysville City Hall building along State Avenue on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

City of Marysville, school board amend property exchange

The city will relocate its public works facility to the district’s current headquarters, which will move to the former City Hall.

The former Marysville City Hall building along State Avenue on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)