Edmonds selects diver sculpture for library plaza
Edmonds Arts Commission chose Everett DuPen, a University of Washington professor, from over 200 entries for a cast bronze eight foot tall sculpture to grace the plaza between the new library and the Anderson Center. The city allotted 1 percent of library costs for art and offered a $23,000 commission. DuPen has one year to complete the work, per Linda Mc Crystal of Parks and Recreation.
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Edmonds
Anderson Center
Seattle
Everett DuPen
Edmonds Arts Commission
DuPen
University of Washington
Linda McCrystal
Parks and Recreation Department
Growth plan hearings set for Snohomish County
Snohomish County Planning Commission starts a series of hearings on the Growth Management Strategy and draft environmental impact statement. The first hearing is Tuesday Feb 8 at 7 30 p m in the Ginni Stevens Hearing Room. The plan aims to direct development to serviced areas and designate an urban corridor in South County for intensive growth over the next two decades.
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Snohomish County
Snohomish County Planning Commission
Ginni Stevens
South County
Squid Jigging Turns Up Lost Fishing Tackle at Edmonds Pier
A Silver Lake man, Doug Erickson, jigged for lures off Edmonds Pier as squid fishing surged with up to 200 anglers. He reeled in a lime green squid jig and other gear, saying he will keep most finds for personal use and may sell some items, though his main aim is simply to pass time while fishing from his boat.
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Judy Gardiner Edmonds
Doug Erickson
Erickson
Edmonds Pier
Edmonds
Officials press for Edmonds probation office move
Edmonds officials push the state to relocate a probation office opened last November near Edmonds High School. Council members seek a quarterly crime report from Police Chief Marlo Foster and want the city attorney to verify if a conditional-use permit is needed. Some council members fear felons and crime, while others note clients already live in the area and oppose moving residents.
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Edmonds
Edmonds High School
Laura Hall
212Th St
Marlo Foster
South County
Mountlake Terrace
Department and Social and Health Services
Terrace
Hall
212Th Street
Wayne Tanaka
Tanka
Ray Gould
Edmonds approves full-time mayor plan for 39 thousand
The Edmonds city council approved upgrading the mayor's post to full time with an annual salary of 39 000, paving the way for Harr ison to seek re election this fall. Harrison, long a part time mayor, said he will run and noted the salary decision was decisive. Several council members view potential challengers, including other officials, while debates over salary and the job's scope had dominated city politics for years.
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Edmonds
Harve Harrison
Harrison
Charles Dibble
John Nordquist
Nordquist
Bill Kasper
Laura Hall
Larry Naughton
Edmonds to allow granny flats in single family homes
Edmonds city officials will permit accessory dwelling units known as granny flats in single family homes following a planning board recommendation. The move mirrors King County policy and aims to expand housing options while preserving neighborhood character.
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Judy Gardiner Edmonds
King County
Edmonds Homes
the Planning Board
Harrison
Planning Board
Gunman robs man at home in Lynnwood
A Lynnwood man at Larchwood Apartments was held at gunpoint by a bearded intruder in a blue trench coat who demanded money and attempted to tie him up. He handed over 55 dollars before a knock at the door allowed him to escape. the suspect fled. The robber was about 25, 5 foot 10, husky, wearing blue jeans and white tennis shoes.
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Lynnwood
Larchwood Apartments
52Nd Ave. W
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