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The Dining Dog in Edmonds’ Firdale Village will host a Halloween event on Saturday, October 25. Participants can register starting at noon for a costume walk and pie-eating contest, with additional activities for dogs available afterward.
Port of Edmonds Commissioners reviewed their 2024-2030 strategic plan and discussed emergency management at a meeting on October 14, 2025. The plan focuses on community partnerships, sustainable operations, and financial goals, while the port prepares to finalize its Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which aims to address risks from hazards.
A majority of the Edmonds Port Commission plans to attend the Candidate Conversations event on October 16, 2025, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The event will feature discussions with candidates for the Edmonds City Council and Port Commission. Details on attendance can be found on My Edmonds News.
More than 200 people participated in the inaugural “stubus – Indigenous Walking Tour” at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Indigenous Peoples Day. The tour highlights 16 significant sites related to the Coast Salish tribes, aiming to deepen understanding of Indigenous culture and history. Community leader Diana White emphasized the importance of sharing Native stories and connections to the land.
Washington's paid family and medical leave program faces a potential deficit of hundreds of millions of dollars within the next few years unless legislative action is taken. The program's financial sustainability is at risk, prompting calls for urgent intervention from lawmakers.
My Edmonds News expresses gratitude to city employees for their essential roles in maintaining Edmonds. The article highlights their contributions in various sectors, emphasizing the importance of their work in the community.
A letter to the editor urges voters to reject Proposition 1 in Edmonds, citing concerns over its implications. The author expresses dissatisfaction with the lack of clarity in the voter pamphlet and calls for more transparency regarding the proposition's impact on local finances.
Edmonds residents participated in various community activities this past Sunday, showcasing local engagement and vibrant community spirit. The events drew numerous attendees, highlighting the area's commitment to fostering connections among residents.
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove plans to diversify revenue from state trust lands amid scrutiny of timber sales. He aims to introduce legislation in 2026 that will adapt revenue strategies to current environmental and economic pressures. This initiative follows his decision to pause certain timber sales.
A local resident, who has lived in Edmonds for 45 years and is a community volunteer, opposes Proposition 1, which proposes a property tax increase. The author argues that the city's budget priorities are misplaced and urges voters to reconsider the implications of the tax hike.