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Visitor Station at Olmpic Beach opens May 26

Discovery Program Logo Color-1Olmpic Beach Visitor Station opens May 26
Hours Noon-5pm Saturdays and Sundays, through Labor Day weekend. Marine life touch tank and Puget Sound and Edmonds beach information available. | More

Burlington Northern Making Seawall Repairs

(Edmonds, WA) Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) will be making repairs to the rock seawalls and track embankments from Seattle (Carkeek Park) to Everett. Their base of operations will be near Port of Edmonds at the rail house on W. Dayton St. in Edmonds. Click here for press release.

Economic Development Commission Openings

The City Council is seeking applicants interested in serving on the City of Edmonds Economic Development Commission. Click here to read more. To apply on-line [Click Here]

Stone Fountain Installed: Hazel Miller Plaza

Stone Fountain installed: Hazel Miller Plaza
Stone Fountain sculpted by Richard Hestekind installed | photo

City Announces Hiring Freeze

With the City of Edmonds facing a projected deficit of approximately $1 million in 2013, and increasingly larger deficits in future years, Mayor Dave Earling announced a hiring freeze effective immediately. To continue reading click here.

Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair May 5

Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair May 5
Press Release | More info

Volunteer Beach Docent Opportunity

Discovery Program Logo Color-1Volunteer Beach Docents Needed For This Summer
Flyer | More info

City Seeks Citizens for Metropolitan Parks District Exploratory Committee

The City of Edmonds is seeking interested individuals to participate in the exploration of forming a Metropolitan Park District ( MPD ) in Edmonds. The positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. All participants must be a registered voter, and a resident within the city of Edmonds. Click here for more information.  

Completed Applications for City Council Position #1

The applicants for Edmonds City Council Position #1 are available:   [Click here] to read more.   

Transportation Benefit District Annual Report

(ETBD) publishes the results of two years of operation of its for calendar years 2010 and 2011. Click here to learn more.

Mayor Freezes Out-of-State Travel

(Edmonds – WA) As part of his continuing effort to reduce expenditures in light of the economic realities facing the City now, City of Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling today announced an indefinite suspension on out-of-state travel. Click here to learn more.

Increase in Utility Connection Charges ...

A General Facility Charge (GFC) study was recently completed for the City's water, sewer and storm water utilities.  Ordinance 3883, adopting the revised GFC's, was passed by City Council April 24, 2012.  New fees will go into effect May 4, 2012.  View Ordinance Here

Your Opinion on Sunset Avenue Overlook

If you would like to know more about this project and express your opinions, please click to visit our citizen survey page:  Sunset Park Overlook

Adopt-a-Flower Basket Program

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 ADOPT-A-FLOWER BASKET PROGRAM
 Press ReleaseForm Map

Electric Car Charging Stations Having Impact on Visitors

Electric car charging stations have impact on visitors to Edmonds. See article here. Find out more about electric charging stations in Edmonds here.

Request For Proposals (RFP): Concessions in Parks

Request For Proposals (RFP): Concessions in Parks
Deadline 4:30pm March 30, 2012 • Press ReleaseRFP (2MB)

Puget Sound Bird Fest September 7-9

BirdfestsmalllogoPuget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds
September 7-9, 2012 | press release

$12,000 from Floretum Garden Club

efgc pin cropped 9676  small $12,000 from Floretum Garden Club for Hazel Miller Plaza
Thank you Edmonds Floreum Garden Club!
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Chave Named Interim Director of Development Services

Rob ChaveMayor Dave Earling has named Planning Manager, Rob Chave, as the Interim Director of Development Services for the City of Edmonds. To read the Press Release please click here.

Call for Volunteers: Habitat Restoration Edmonds Marsh

plantsmall Call for Volunteers: Habitat Restoration Edmonds Marsh
Feb 18, 10am-2pm • more info

Summer Camp Registration OPEN

PassportSmallSummer Camp Registration OPEN
www.edmondscamps.org • View flyer

Library Board Seeks New Member

Library Board Seeks New Member
Press Release  •  More info

5th Avenue S. - Expect Traffic Delays ...

5th Avenue South from Walnut Street to Elm Way

- Street parking closures 7am to 5pm
- Traffic delays expected
- Current schedule: Project to end week of March 12th. 

Twitter - Follow us for daily updates  @edmondspw


Office Hour with Mayor Earling

Mayor Earling invites citizens, business owners, and others from the Edmonds community to join him for Office Hour. These one-on-one meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for constitutents to talk with the Mayor about concerns related to the City. read more

To schedule Office Hour time with Mayor Earling, please contact the Mayor's office by phone at 425.771-0247, or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Upcoming Office Hour dates: May 11th, May 25th, and June 8th.

Morning classes canceled at FAC for Jan 20

Jan 20: All morning classes at the Frances Anderson Center are canceled.  We will make a determination regarding afternoon classes after 2pm.

Rob English Elected Co-Chair of ICC

English compRob English, City Engineer for the City of Edmonds, has been elected the new Cities' Co-Chair for the Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee. To read the Press Release please click here.

Water Main Leak - 5th & Main Street - Repair Scheduled

to be repaired on Tuesday, February 14th starting at 6:30 am  Some traffic restrictions necessary.

  6:30-7:30 AM     Mobilize equipment and place traffic control signs.
  7:30-8:30 AM     Pump out the utility vault & open road surface (concrete)
  8:30-12:00 PM   Locate, excavate, and repair water main.
  12:00-3:00 PM   Backfill excavation & restore road with temporary patch
  3:00-4:00 PM     Remove traffic control signs & open for all traffic movements
More info available…
 click here.

Revised: Anderson Center all classes canceled for Jan 19

Revised at 10am:  Due to inclement weather, ALL classes at the Frances Anderson Center have been canceled for Thursday, January 19th. The Frances Anderson Center will close at 4pm.

Anderson Center programs & classes canceled for January 18

All programs and classes at the Frances Anderson Center have been canceled for Wednesday, January 18.


Edmonds Winter Storm Response...

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Edmonds Winter Storm Response Maps and Info City crews are working hard to keep you safe and on the road during winter storms.


SNOW! - Drive Carefully.

Winter road conditions and heavy snow accumulations, for the latest street info please follow us on twitter @edmondspw


Picnic Shelter Reservations Open Feb 6

Picnic shelter reservations for 2012 season begin Monday, February 6 at 8am.  To find out more, click here.

For picnic shelter pictures, rental agreement and rules, click here.

Edmonds Strategic Plan ....


 Strategic Planning and Visioning  
Please join us for an overview of the findings on May 22 at the next Strategic Planning Retreat.
   
6:30 - 8:30 P.M. City Council Chambers 
Find out more about the Strategic Planning process 
here.  
May 22, Retreat #5 agenda material: Actions, Responsibilities, & Performance Measures and Rating Sheets & Survey Results

Residential Burglary Prevention Tips...

Residential burglary rates in not just Edmonds, but throughout King and Snohomish Counties, have increased over the past several months.  To find out more, click here.

To learn how to discourage burglars, click here.

Library & Tree Board Openings...

Library Board Seeks New Member!
Click for more informationClick here for application

Tree Board Seeks 3 New Members!
Click for more informationClick here for application

City pothole response receives positive reviews...

Edmonds Patch recognizes City's street crews for their quick and thorough response to an email request for pothole repair.[click to read]
Congrats to the crews and their supervisor Tod Moles (follow edmondspw on twitter).

Boy Scouts Tree-Cycle 2012...

Mayor names new Executive Assistant...

Mayor Earling names Carolyn LaFave new Executive Assistant in the Mayor's Office. Find out more here.

5 Corners Round-a-bout Overview...

Proposed 5 Corners Round-a-bout - Safer and Less Congestion
12-20-2011 • Overview  (PDF,  PowerPoint: Brief,  Full [17M])
Videos: 1. Round-a-bout Basics       2. A Success Story


City Issues Utility Revenue Bonds...

City successfully issues $13.72 million of utility revenue bonds.

City Employee Recognition Awards...

Essentially Edmonds Photo Contest...

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Essentially Edmonds Photo Contest Winners announced!
All submissions are included


Park Naming Contest...

Name This Park

Get the Old Mill Town form here Name Submission Form
Press Release • Due Friday, November 21, 2011


BNSF Railroad Crossing Closures at Main Street...

RR crossing signBurlington Northern Railroad Utility Work at Main Street.  More information provided here.


Vote on November 8th!

Vote on November 8th! Your vote is your voice.

Review the City Council's Ballot Propositions: Prop 1, Prop 2, Prop 3, and check out page 2 of the County's Sample Ballot.

arrow-red-handwrittenCity responds to questions regarding Propositions 2 & 3Learn more: browse the FAQs for Prop 2Prop 3


How does the 2011 Waterline Replacement Project affect you?

Public Works Projects2011 Waterline Replacement Project: How does it affect you?
Find out about more Public Works projects here.


Shoreline Master Program Update...

Edmonds SMP logo3Shoreline Master Program Update. Find details here...


Zumbatomics for Kids...

Kid Dance

Zumbatomics: Zumba for Kids
Weekly Herald 9/28/2011


Bring-a-Bag Campaign...

003Blaine Palmer thumbCongratulations Edmonds Businesses...

...on a successful launch in the effort to reduce single-use plastic checkout bags!   Click Here for additional information.


Edmonds Budget Information...

2012 Budget Available  [CLICK HERE] (4MB ARgif2) 2012BudgetCoverThumb

Hours and Locations

City Hall

121 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-775-2525
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm


Development Services

Second Floor City Hall
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm


Fire Prevention Division

Third Floor City Hall


Municipal Court

250 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0210
Hours: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed: Noon-1pm for Lunch

Passport Service
Hours: M,TH,F  9:30am-2:30pm
Closed: Noon-1pm for Lunch


Parks, Recreation
& Cultural Services

700 Main St
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0230

Hours: M-F, 8am-9:30pm
Sat 9am-5pm


Police Services

250 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0200
Hours: M-F, 9am-4pm


Public Works Department

7110 210th St SW
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0235

Wastewater Treatment Plant

200 2nd Ave S
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-0237