Back in the 19th century, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, “Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” — the more things change, the more they …

F ull disclosure: The following comes from a wizened (grizzled?) editor/reporter who has long endured in the journalism trenches. There’s a point coming to this intro, so let’s get …

The future of fire and emergency medical services is a big decision facing the community and will be discussed Tuesday, Dec. 3, during a special council meeting starting at 5 p.m. There is a public …

“The mass of the rich and poor are differentiated by their incomes and nothing else. The average millionaire is the average dishwasher dressed in a new suit.” – George Orwell …

"It's a good deal for us (the Regional Fire Authority)" – in reference to the negotiated annexation documents for Edmonds to join the Snohomish County Fire Regional Fire Authority I took …

For the last year, the Edmonds City Council has been grappling with the decision they need to make on what fire department should serve the city. And in our fine tradition, there has been high …

Much of Edmonds shouldn’t be further developed because of inadequate or antiquated infrastructure, or the area is already overbuilt for the existing landscape or has unique landscapes and …

I’m a procrastinator. Like some of you, perhaps, I developed this propensity for dawdling during my adolescence. It was many a Sunday evening when I finally got around to homework, assigned …

Gymnastics program helps daughter with sensory needs I am writing to express our family’s support of the gymnastics program and other programs offered at the Frances Anderson Center in …

With the national election casting a dark cloud over the past two weeks, I am writing with a word of hope. While progressives struggled across the country, Washington proved that we are not willing …

One of the most important duties of City government is to protect the health and safety of its residents.  Besides the obvious police and fire protection, it is the Public Works …

This past weekend, the Edmonds Library hosted a panel discussion called “Let’s Talk About Food.” The event was a fundraiser for the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and featured Nancy …

I think that housing policy – where homes are allowed to be built, and what they are allowed to look like – is one of the most important, tractable, and neglected levers for …

I am writing to express our family’s support of the gymnastics program and other programs offered at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds. We have two young children, and we would be …

The Edmonds Marsh needs your help. We have until midnight, Nov. 24, to enter public comments on the Department of Ecology’s final decision about how to complete the marsh cleanup. At stake …

“We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Edmonds author Kobi Yamada wrote a series of children’s books whose …

I've got a question for you: Do you believe a book can actually change a person's life? I've just finished listening to an audiobook, since poor vision makes listening easier than reading for …