The city’s controversial red light cameras won’t be going away anytime soon.
Last week the City Council extended the contract with Arizona-based American Traffic Solutions (ATS) through this November.
Last November council members extended the expiring contract until this February so an investigation into a few police department leaders’ questionable interactions with ATS was completed. (The Herald [...]
Entries from January 31st, 2012
Red light cameras staying put for now
January 31st, 2012 · No Comments · Transportation
PUD says solar energy production has doubled in two years
January 31st, 2012 · No Comments · Environment
Snohomish County PUD reports customers have produced a total one megawatt of solar electricity – double the rate of just two years ago.
More than 200 customers now use rooftop solar units for at least part of their energy needs. Most of it comes through PUD’s Solar Express program, which offers financial incentives and technical assistance [...]
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Police seek leads in garbage can explosions at Edmonds-Woodway HS
January 31st, 2012 · No Comments · Education
By Teresa Wippel, My Edmonds News
Edmonds police and Edmonds-Woodway High School officials are investigating explosions that were confined inside two garbage cans in the school cafeteria during the second lunch period Monday. EWHS Principal Michelle Trifunovic sent the following letter home to parents Monday afternoon following the event, which caused no property damage or injuries:
January [...]
Galloping Gourmet gives lessons for healthier eating
January 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Entertainment
Story and photo by Lara Alexander
The lunchroom of Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood was full Thursday night with parents, children and community members ready to learn about healthy foods. Co-sponsored by Swedish/Edmonds and the Edmonds School District, Healthier Choices is a series of free family events aimed at helping families learn fun ways to [...]
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Elderly couple survives early morning house fire
January 23rd, 2012 · No Comments · Fires
A fire did more than $100,000 damage to a home near 208thand 23rd around 5:15 this morning.
The homeowners, an elderly couple, were already awake when the fire started. They called 911 and reported that their house was filling up with smoke. Both made it out safely.
When firefighters arrived, smoke was coming from the house and [...]
Tags: Fire District 1·Lynnwood Fire
Cold temperatures freeze Sprague’s Pond
January 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Weather
The recent cold snap was enough to freeze the top layer of Sprague’s Pond just off 200th Street SW. Although as you can see from the second photo, the ice was easily cracked. Thanks to Bryan Briscoe for the photos.
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As snow turns to rain, concerns switch to urban flooding
January 20th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Weather
With the snow still piled up alongside the road and more rain falling, city crews are switching their focus to preventing urban flooding. They’re working to clear storm drains so standing water doesn’t get a chance to collect.
“We are running all five plows right now trying to clear gutter lines. We have widespread ponding at [...]
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Dozens of crews battle house fire in Brier
January 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Fires
A fire in Brier caused more than $200,000 damage and left a couple homeless this morning.
Neighbors called 911 around 8:40 a.m. after seeing smoke and flames coming from the home in the 21500 block of Elm Drive. A woman was home at the time but she made it out safely.
Crews responded from nearby Brier Fire [...]
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Classes canceled Thursday in Edmonds SD, makeup days announced
January 18th, 2012 · No Comments · Weather
The Edmonds School District posted the following announcement that schools are closed again Thursday:
All schools and programs are closed for one day.
All after-school activities, evening events, and athletic practices are canceled.
School days lost for weather closures must be made up. Please update your calendars to reflect the following:
Tuesday, June 19 is now a full day [...]
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Schools, city offices closed as more snow falls
January 17th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Weather
Schools in the Edmonds School District are closed Wednesday as the region digs out from another blanket of snow. The Rec Center and city offices will also be closed.
The city is advising residents to check road conditions on the traffic camera website before you leave home. Crews will first plow and sand major arterials so [...]
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