Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosts 2024 Legislative Kickoff: ‘One County, One Voice’

My Edmonds News 11/20 4:56A MyEdmondsNews

Economic Alliance Snohomish County  (EASC) will host a Washington state legislative kickoff from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Elks Lodge #479 in Everett. Presented by Boeing and Republic...

Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington

My Edmonds News 11/20 4:34A MyEdmondsNews

Long lines on Election Day aren’t common in Washington with the state’s vote-by-mail system. But this year, some counties were inundated with people taking advantage of a relatively new same-day...

Midweek Roundup: Metro Superhero

Seattle Transit Blog 11/19 11:00P Nathan Dickey

Trolleybuses and cars roll over a newly repaved Ballard Bridge on January 9, 1941. Bring back the wires! Item 16410, Seattle Municipal Archives. Transit & Streets: Council Affirms Support for SLU...

Scene in Edmonds: Around town Tuesday

My Edmonds News 11/19 9:23P MyEdmondsNews

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Edmonds council delays decisions on cuts in staffing, work hours

My Edmonds News 11/19 9:15P MyEdmondsNews

Despite a long list of budget amendments up for consideration Tuesday night many aimed at reducing the city s 2025-26 deficit the Edmonds City Council ended up delaying a...

Thousands without power, one dies in SW Snohomish County after windstorm

My Edmonds News 11/19 6:54P MyEdmondsNews

Thousands were without power in Southwest Snohomish County Tuesday night after strong winds and heavy rain struck the region. Snohomish County PUD reported that crews were seeing major damage throughout...

Ridership Patterns for King County Metro Route 8

Seattle Transit Blog 11/18 11:00P Michael Smith

King County Metro’s Route 8 travels inbound from Uptown to Mount Baker, primarily east and south through South Lake Union, Capitol Hill, Madison Valley, and the Central District. Outbound trips travel...

West Seattle Link Route Selection

Seattle Transit Blog 11/18 12:59A Martin Pagel

During their meeting on October 24th, the Sound Transit Board selected the preferred alignment for the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE). They also authorized staff to have their partners develop the...

Sunday Double Feature: Winnepeg & Apartments

Seattle Transit Blog 11/16 11:00P Mike Orr

Winnepeg transit potential. (RMTransit) Updating rules could create better apartments. Praise for Seattle at 3:06 and 5:10. (About Here) This is an open thread.

Ballard Link Extension: 4th Ave Shallow is Dead, Long Live 5th Ave Diagonal

Seattle Transit Blog 11/15 11:00P Nathan Dickey

Slide from a November 14 presentation to the Sound Transit Board s System Expansion Committee. Eight years after Sound Transit 3 was approved by voters in 2016, the Sound Transit is still trying to...

High school sports roundup for Nov. 12, 2024

My Edmonds News 11/14 6:12A MyEdmondsNews

Volleyball Edmonds-Woodway and Lynnwood both advance to District semifinals The Edmonds-Woodway Warriors and Lynnwood Royals volleyball teams both won their opening- round matches in the 3A District 1 tournament and...

Edmonds School Board named a WSSDA Board of Distinction

My Edmonds News 11/14 5:01A MyEdmondsNews

The Edmonds School District Board of Directors has earned the State “Board of Distinction” recognition from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). Edmonds School Board members include President Nancy...

Eating to Support Strong Bones cooking demo Nov. 20 at Verdant

My Edmonds News 11/14 4:30A MyEdmondsNews

Join registered dietician Amy Reuter to discover delicious recipes that incorporate foods known to support strong bones during a Verdant Health Commission-sponsored cooking demonstration from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20....

Yost Park trail system to be closed week of Nov. 18 for PUD work

My Edmonds News 11/14 4:21A MyEdmondsNews

The trail system at Yost Park will be closed for a week beginning Nov. 18, the City of Edmonds said. Snohomish County PUD will be performing routine maintenance of transmission...

WA Supreme Court weighs controversial step to solve public defense crisis

My Edmonds News 11/14 4:09A MyEdmondsNews

Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday. For two hours, justices listened to...