Edmonds newest Mayor Mike Rosen, ‘Make Edmonds politics boring again!’
EDMONDS, Wash., January 12, 2023—Running for mayor, or any elected official position, was far from Edmonds newest Mayor Mike Rosen’s radar when he happily retired from making nature and wildlife documentary films in 2022. But when he started to notice the increasing divisiveness in politics that was happening nationally, he felt calling to do something […]
‘Together we get to write a new chapter for the city of Edmonds,’ Mayor Mike Rosen sworn-in
EDMONDS—To a standing room of approximately 100 community members, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell administered the oath to office to Edmonds Mayor-elect Mike Rosen at the Asian Service Center on December 30, 2023. Mayor Rosen will be assuming office precisely at midnight on the morning of January 1, 2024. “Here in Edmonds, we have a very long […]
Public invited to swearing-in of Edmonds Mayor-Elect Mike Rosen
EDMONDS—The public is invited to the swearing-in of Edmonds Mayor-Elect Mike Rosen for 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, at the Asian Service Center located at 22727 Hwy 99 in Edmonds. A reception hosted by the Asian Service Center will immediately follow the ceremony. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell will administer Rosen’s oath to office. For […]
Edmonds first U.S. city to be designated a “Community of Service”
EDMONDS—The city of Edmonds officially launched its very first Edmonds Serves event on Saturday, June 6, a citywide initiative celebrating the individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies that strengthen its community every day through service and volunteerism. The celebratory event follows being recognized as the nation’s very first “Community of Service” by the National Museum […]
Edmonds launches ‘Edmonds Serves’ June 6 to honor community and volunteerism
EDMONDS – In a time of national polarization and negativity dominating headlines, Edmonds is doing the opposite: showcasing what it looks like when a community comes together through service. As the first city in the United States to be recognized as a “Community of Service” by the National Museum and Center for Service, Edmonds is […]
Snohomish County 2025 Healthcare Boom: New ER, Mobile Clinics, and Behavioral Health Expansions Revealed
In 2025, Snohomish County made significant strides in expanding access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and recovery support amid ongoing public health challenges. Below are the highlights of our coverage in 2025. MultiCare and Overlake cut ribbon on county’s first ever off-campus emergency department On October 1, 2025, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and MultiCare […]
Community leaders get first look inside upcoming Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD—Elected officials and community partners got their first look inside Volunteers of America (VOA) and philanthropic travel writer Rick Steves’ upcoming new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center which, when it opens in January, will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth. “It’s called the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center […]
City of Edmonds names Todd Tatum as City Administrator
EDMONDS – Mayor Mike Rosen has named Todd Tatum as Acting City Administrator. Tatum most recently served as the city’s Director of Community, Culture and Economic Development. “Todd brings a wealth of experience, integrity, and a deep sense of public service to this new role,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen. “I’m confident in his ability […]
Edmonds Police investigate anti-Muslim bias at City Park
EDMONDS—On June 10, 2025, Edmonds Police responded to a disturbance at City Park involving an intoxicated man who made racially charged comments toward two women in Islamic attire. The situation escalated, but no arrest was made per the victims’ wishes. “As mayor of Edmonds, I want to be clear that acts of hate or intolerance […]
Verdant Health Commission memorializes the legacy of Fred Langer
EDMONDS—Verdant Health Commissioners celebrated the completion of the two-year, $9 million, renovation of the Kruger Medical Building, located on the Providence-Swedish Edmonds Campus, with a renaming ceremony dedicated to former Public Hospital Commissioner Fredrick “Fred” Peter Langer. Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 2, now operates as Verdant Health Commission. “I love that this facility […]
