Group plans initiative to change Edmonds from mayor to city manager form of government
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. An Edmonds group is pushing to change the City of Edmonds from the existing council/mayor form of government to one governed by a council/city manager. In a council/manager form...
Money down the drain: Lynnwood residents hit with surprise water tax
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Hundreds of Lynnwood residents are facing unexpected tax bills — and even city officials say they didn't see it coming. The surprise stems from utility taxes that the local water district forgot to collect for at least a decade, a lapse that went undetected until the city started scrutinizing its...
Uwajimaya Plots Tacoma Comeback And Big Eastside Move In Issaquah
Uwajimaya, the Pacific Northwest Asian supermarket known for its sprawling snack aisles and busy seafood counter, is gearing up for two major openings in 2027: a new Eastside store in Issaquah and a Tacoma location that doubles as a sentimental return to the company’s roots. The new arrivals will join the flagship in...
Kent woman sentenced for defrauding VA of more than $1 million
A 58-year-old Kent woman received a 17-month prison sentence for a long-lasting fraud scheme that stole more than $1 million in benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA) designed to help severely disabled veterans. Kelly M. Lee-Carroll recruited her sister and her son to the scheme to defraud Veterans...
This is your yearly reminder to avoid being a jerk in the ferry line
Spring arrives this weekend, and with it the spring ferry schedule. It’s the yearly sign that we are emerging from the darkness. It’s also a good time to remind people to stop cutting in line.
WA woman faked disability to get $1 million in VA benefits
KENT, Wash. - A Kent woman was sentenced to over a year in prison for defrauding more than $1 million in benefits from the Veterans Administration. Kelly M. Lee-Carroll, 58, had a long-running scheme where she falsely claimed she was unable to walk and needed round-the-clock care, where in actuality she was traveling...
Washington retailer wrapping up 80-year run
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Josh Underhill’s Family Furniture here is going out of business after 80 years. The Underhill Family has partnered with furniture promotional specialists Planned Furniture Promotions to guide their company through its final chapter. “An 80-year family legacy is something truly special,” said Tom...
Seattle Launches 24/7 Bus Service to SeaTac Airport
Seattle’s Sound Transit is launching a night bus pilot program that will offer 24-hour access to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to an article in Mass Transit, “After trains stop running on March 28, the night bus—Route 570—will start rolling between downtown Seattle and SeaTac airport about every...
Seattle City Light Faces a Looming Power Shortage
Seattle City Light (SCL) is facing perhaps the most consequential time of its 120-year history as the utility begins the search for new power resources needed to head off looming electricity shortages. Brownouts may be in the future. Later this year, SCL will issue requests for proposals for new wind...
Century-Old Seattle Lighting Store Closes, Homeless Shelter planned in Crime-Plagued Area
Another piece of Seattle history is dimming its lights. After more than a century in Pioneer Square, Seattle Lighting permanently closed its flagship location at 222 Second Avenue Extension South on February 15, 2026, ending a 109-year run in the same neighborhood. The property, which includes two historic buildings...
