Edmonds

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds approves modified mid-biennial budget

Following the city’s failed property tax levy, the changes include cuts to police staffing and park maintenance.

 

Edmonds Food Bank Executive Director Casey Davis opens up a door to one of their fridges that is only accessible through their makeshift office space on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We can’t survive here’: Edmonds Food Bank eyes new location

The food bank has launched a $12 million capital campaign for a larger space that would serve as a community hub.

 

Diane Grossenbacher, an office manger at Lynndale Elementary School, rallys outside of the Edmonds School District building before a meeting to push for the district for a contract on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds office professionals reach three months with no contract

The district hasn’t agreed to the union’s top demands, including more office secretary time and a wage increase consistent with inflation.

 

Cascadia visitors mingle among the art during its 10th anniversary celebration, on Sept. 12, in Edmonds, Wash. (Jon Bauer / The Herald)

A small museum with a big impact on northwest art

Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds celebrates a decade of art and forgotten voices.

Cascadia visitors mingle among the art during its 10th anniversary celebration, on Sept. 12, in Edmonds, Wash. (Jon Bauer / The Herald)
The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds approves 18-month utility tax increase

Some utility taxes will go from 10% to 20% in 2026, generating $3.3 million for the city as it recovers from a failed levy.

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Passport Parking sign on Friday, Jan. 17 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds hears presentations on utility and business taxes, paid parking

The council could consider an ordinance to raise utility taxes next week, following the failure of the city’s levy attempt.

A Passport Parking sign on Friday, Jan. 17 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
d’Elaine Herard Johnson poses for a portrait next to hundreds of her paintings in her Edmonds home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition

d’Elaine Herard Johnson, 93, continues to paint full-time. She plans to donate her 1,200 paintings and estate to Edmonds College.

d’Elaine Herard Johnson poses for a portrait next to hundreds of her paintings in her Edmonds home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds council results: Chen, Eck, Barnett elected

Chris Eck will retain her seat with 63.3% of the vote. Erika Barnett beat Alex Newman with 52.1% of the vote.

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Proposition 1 has failed in Edmonds. What’s next?

The result could lead to significant cuts to city services. City officials will meet Nov. 14 to review potential budget adjustments.

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Garrard to retain Edmonds school board seat

Incumbent Thomas Garrard led with 69.9% of the vote Thursday. Challenger Jason Moore trailed with 29.9% of the vote.

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)

Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy

The Edmonds levy would fund parks, police, planning and public works. Mukilteo’s levy would go toward emergency medical services.

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)
The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds, Northshore place school levies on February ballot

Voters in the Edmonds School District will vote on one levy. Northshore voters will see two levies and one capital bond.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A train sits on the tracks while BNSF workers stand next to the site of a car and train collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street on Oct. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Train collision temporarily disrupts Edmonds ferry service

Police cleared the scene around 12:47 p.m. One person sustained minor injuries.

A train sits on the tracks while BNSF workers stand next to the site of a car and train collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street on Oct. 28, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board candidates differ on budget, resource officers

Recent appointee Thomas Garrard is facing first-time candidate Jason Moore for the Position 4 seat.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds voters to decide on $14.5 million property tax levy

Proponents say Prop. 1 is needed to retain essential city services. Opponents say property taxes will become too high for vulnerable residents.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marine 16, a fire and rescue boat based at the Port of Edmonds, uses streams of water directly from the bay to wash away the droppings. (South County Fire)

South County Fire will clean the Port of Edmonds’ breakwater on Monday

The marina will remain open during the cleaning. Officials ask boaters to use caution.

Marine 16, a fire and rescue boat based at the Port of Edmonds, uses streams of water directly from the bay to wash away the droppings. (South County Fire)

Candidates talk revenue, housing, environment

Three Edmonds City Council races will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot alongside a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift.

Edmonds appoints new public works director

Andy Rheaume currently serves as public works director for the city of Anacortes. His first day will be Nov. 17.

Edmonds College Art Gallery to display new exhibit

“Origin / Identity / Belonging II” by Michael Wewer features portraits of Edmonds College community members from around the world.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor presents mid-biennium budget proposal

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget Tuesday. It plans to approve any changes Oct. 14.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)