These Washington laws take effect July 1

My Edmonds News 7/1 8:02A Nick Ng

Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses, workplace protections for immigrants and increased requirements for gun dealers are among the Washington state laws going into effect July 1. Drivers can...

Family, friends gather to honor former Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney at memorial in Seattle

My Edmonds News 7/1 7:39A Nick Ng

More than 300 people attended the June 28 memorial of former 46th District State Rep. Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney at The Mountaineers Club in Seattle. Kenney died in Edmonds on May...

Home + Work: You are the community you seek

My Edmonds News 7/1 7:16A MyEdmondsNews

When I moved to Edmonds, I was newly pregnant with my second child. The first time I was pregnant, I grew a baby — and cankles. If you don’t know...

A Bus Network for Access Above Demand

Seattle Transit Blog 7/1 12:00A Matt Laquidara

Hypothetical King County Metro 24/7 Network map of north Seattle. Route colors are chosen arbitrarily. This is a hypothetical redesign of King County Metro s transit service in the Seattle area, with...

Teen Talk: Local youth put their faith into action

My Edmonds News 6/30 10:17A MyEdmondsNews

It is often considered impolite to talk about religion or politics in public. Admittedly, these conversations often diverge into unproductive, redundant interactions where there is zero attempt to seek shared...

Gas tax will rise in Washington on July 1

My Edmonds News 6/30 6:08A MyEdmondsNews

Washington’s century-old fuel tax is going up again. On Tuesday, the gasoline tax will rise by 6 cents a gallon, the first increase in nine years for the primary revenue...

Spark! Creativity inaugural fundraiser celebrates future of arts education

My Edmonds News 6/30 5:58A MyEdmondsNews

Guests filled the art galleries of the Cascadia Art Museum June 28 for Spark! the Future, a community celebration and fundraiser for Spark! Creativity. Against a slideshow backdrop of student...

City of Edmonds officials in Kennewick for state conference

My Edmonds News 6/30 5:26A MyEdmondsNews

There was a City of Edmonds reunion of sorts in Kennewick during last week s Association of Washington Cities annual convention. The association’s chief executive officer is former Edmonds City Councilmember...

Sponsor spotlight: How to score the best travel deals this summer

My Edmonds News 6/30 5:10A MyEdmondsNews

Summer is underway, and you may be planning a warm weather getaway that won t break the bank. Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical paradise or exploring a bustling city,...

Meadowdale HS Key Club members receive Kiwanis Club of Edmonds scholarships

My Edmonds News 6/30 4:42A MyEdmondsNews

Two graduating seniors from Meadowdale High School s Key Club have been awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Kiwanis Club of Edmonds. Grace Shwaiki and Satee Gaim embody the core values of...

Add Bus Service to First Avenue

Seattle Transit Blog 6/30 12:00A Ross Bleakney

Ryan Parker had a recent editorial about adding bus service on First Avenue. I completely agree. There are many options and issues to consider. Center Running with Normal Buses Many of you are...

Former U.S. Rep. Brian Baird says Edmonds is perfect spot for national pop-up service exhibit

My Edmonds News 6/29 7:02A Jaime Holter

How many times have we said, ‘“Thank you for your service? to a member of the military? How many times have we said thanks to a teacher? A road maintenance...

Sponsor spotlight: An audience with the Pope

My Edmonds News 6/29 6:17A MyEdmondsNews

This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325)! The word ecumenical comes from the Greek oikoumene (οἰκουμένη), which translates as “the whole inhabited world.”...

Kids Are Bookin’ It: ‘Tommy’s Diamond Dreams’ provides life lessons beyond baseball

My Edmonds News 6/29 5:50A MyEdmondsNews

Tommy’s Diamond Dreams by Tony Ventrella Illustrations by Bob Allen Recommended for ages 4-10 Do you like baseball? Or collecting cool things like special cards? Then batter up to a...

WA board to consider parole for ‘Hillside Strangler’ convicted of 1970s murders

My Edmonds News 6/29 5:34A MyEdmondsNews

]Washington state’s parole board this week will hear the case of one of the so-called “Hillside Stranglers” who murdered numerous women and girls, including two in Washington, in the late...