Issaquah Slams Brakes On $58 Million City Hall Dream
Issaquah officials are backing away from a roughly $58 million proposal for a brand-new City Hall, signaling a possible pivot toward cheaper and more flexible ways to house staff and hold public meetings. The shelved concept called for a roughly 35,000-square-foot building with cost estimates that had climbed from about $44 million to as high as $57.8 million. Instead, staff told...
The Edmonds sea lions are way more than OK. They’re thriving
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Last week, the My Neighborhood News Group received an email from a reader::. “Does anyone know what’s going on with the sea lions at Marina Park Beach? I haven’t...
St. Thomas More fourth graders release baby salmon into Willow Creek
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Fourth graders from St Thomas More School in Lynnwood were enthralled this week to release 100 coho salmon babies that they had successfully raised from eggs in their school aquarium, according Edmonds Stream Team leader Joe Scordino.
Police search for robbery suspect after violent attack at Seattle store
Seattle police are searching for a suspect after a violent robbery at a Safeway near Pioneer Square left two people seriously injured. Investigators say the suspect used a wine bottle to assault victims before leaving.
50,323 whale and wildlife reports logged in 2025, up 12% from 2024
SEATTLE — The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) released its 2025 Sightings and Sentinel Actions report this week, showing more reported sightings compared to 2024. That PWWA app received 50,323 reports of whale, wildlife, and protective sentinel actions in and around the Salish Sea. That's an increase of 12 percent compared to 2024's 44,933 reports.
Lynnwood Bar Fight Turns Deadly as Local Father Gunned Down
A night out at a Lynnwood neighborhood bar ended in tragedy after a 38-year-old man was shot outside and later died, and police say a suspect is now behind bars facing a murder charge. The victim, Mecos Oneal, was wounded on April 10 and died at a hospital on April...
BP Cherry Point Refinery incident injures 3
SEATTLE — An incident at the BP Cherry Point Refinery prompted an emergency response Saturday, leaving three people injured. Officials say the situation at the refinery has been contained and does not pose a risk to nearby communities. Three individuals were hurt and transported to a local hospital for treatment. All other staff members have been accounted for.
14,000-mile mission ends as Polar Star returns to Seattle
SEATTLE — An emotional homecoming on the Seattle waterfront, 146 days in the making. “It’s great to be home. Everybody misses their friends and family, pets, whatever that might be, but it’s great to be back in Seattle,” said Capt. Jeff Rasnake, the Commanding officer of the Polar Star.
Seattle police seek suspect who used wine bottle during attack, robbery
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information following a robbery at a Pioneer Square market where a suspect used a wine bottle to assault two employees. One victim suffered broken teeth while the other was left in a coma for weeks with severe head trauma. Seattle police are seeking...
2026 Edmonds Fishing Pier cleanup event April 19
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. The 2026 Edmonds Fishing Pier underwater scuba maintenance event will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19. A team of volunteer underwater scuba divers will remove trash...
