🌱 Patch AM: Are Edmonds’ red-light cameras catching more drivers than you think?

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In today's newsletter:

• Are Edmonds’ red-light cameras catching more drivers than you think?
• What priorities did Edmonds’ newly sworn councilmembers set for 2026?
• Can your tip help solve a nine-year-old Snohomish County mystery?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Holiday Pops and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 56 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Heavy morning rain, temps: high: 59, low: 49.
• Tuesday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What to know about red-light cameras in Edmonds (myedmondsnews.com) — Two red-light cameras at busy Edmonds intersections are actively issuing tickets, and the city is considering adding more. An Edmonds Municipal Court judge explains that a legal stop means a complete halt before the line or crosswalk, including for right turns on red. The story also outlines what your $145 ticket means and your options for contesting or mitigating it.
   

• Councilmembers Chen and Barnett take oaths of office (myedmondsnews.com) — Newly elected Edmonds Councilmember Erika Barnett and re-elected Councilmember Will Chen have officially taken their oaths of office, beginning four-year terms serving the city. At a Highway 99 ceremony, both thanked Edmonds residents and highlighted priorities like fiscal responsibility, public safety, and an inclusive, community-focused future. Their remarks emphasized preserving Edmonds’ character while planning thoughtfully for growth.
   

• Detectives continue to seek tips to locate Antonio Neill, missing since 2016 (myedmondsnews.com) — Detectives are renewing their call for tips to help locate Antonio Neill, who disappeared in 2016 and whose remains were partially identified after a foot washed ashore in Everett. With the case still unsolved and connected communities like Lynnwood and Edmonds watching closely, investigators urge anyone with information to call 911 or the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Tipline.
   

📸 Around Edmonds

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edmonds

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Annual Holiday Pops
  Bastyr Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• EHPA Presents: Beetlejuice Jr. the Musical
  Edmonds Heights K-12 , 23200 100th Ave W , Edmonds
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• All Mediums Open Studio
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  10:00 am
• Monday Open Studio/ Great Room
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  11:00 am
• Drawing Studio with Live Model
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  6:30 pm
• Industry Night — Kelnero
  Kelnero , 545 Main St , Edmonds
  8:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Painter’s Open Studio / Great Room 10-3
  Art Works Edmonds, WA 98020
  10:30 am
• Edmonds Art Walk
  Downtown Edmonds Law Offices , 152 3rd Ave S #104 , Edmonds
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Olympic Ballet "The Nutcracker" — Edmonds Holidays
  Edmonds Center For the Arts , Edmonds Center for the Arts , Edmonds
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Lake Forest Park Holiday Market & Craft Fair
  Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
  10:00 am
• FenCon Expo
  Lynnwood Event Center , 3711 196th St SW , Lynnwood
  10:00 am
• Holiday Farmers Market and Crafts Fair at Third Place Commons
  Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
  10:00 am
• Chess Club for Kids and Teens
  Shoreline Library , 345 NE 175th Street , Seattle
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Edmonds. Apply here.
• Quality Food Centers posted a job opening for Cashier in Mountlake Terrace. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountlake Terrace

• No one injured in carport fire in Mountlake Terrace early Friday (mltnews.com)
• High school sports roundup: Dec. 12, 2025 (lynnwoodtoday.com)
• Sen. Salomon discusses public defender shortage with MLT City Council (mltnews.com)

Lynnwood

• A party is coming to the hygiene center in Lynnwood. Expect cake, snacks and a special guest (lynnwoodtoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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