Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How did Edmonds home prices and car tabs get so high?

Coming up on the Edmonds Patch calendar: Stranded by the Sea

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday December 23rd Patch AM
Tuesday December 23rd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Edmonds! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Edmonds PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

Find out what's happening in Edmondsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Edmonds home prices and car tabs get so high?
  • How will Edmonds’ own Marko Liias reshape Washington’s roads and ferries?
  • Could Edmonds’ senator block climate funds from fixing washed-out roads?

Also on today's calendar: All Wound Up Yarn Shop and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Edmondsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 48 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 49, low: 38.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Government finances and you: Part 2 (myedmondsnews.com) — Local government funding challenges are hitting Edmonds residents’ wallets, from soaring home values to car tab fees that help fill the gap left by lost state road revenues. This explainer walks through how Washington’s no-income-tax system, past ballot measures, and rising construction costs squeeze cities like Edmonds and nearby communities, shaping everything from pothole repairs to sidewalk projects.
   

2. Ferguson Proposes Borrowing $3 Billion for Highway Maintenance, Ferries (theurbanist.org) — Edmonds-based state Sen. Marko Liias is backing Governor Bob Ferguson’s plan to borrow $3 billion for long-delayed highway and ferry maintenance, a move that could affect drivers and ferry riders statewide. The proposal would use existing gas-tax revenues to issue new bonds, boosting repaving and bridge work and ordering more hybrid-electric ferries, while raising concerns about growing transportation debt and long-term funding tradeoffs.
   

3. Will WA use climate dollars to fix storm-ravaged roads? (columbian.com) — Edmonds state Sen. Marko Liias is pushing back on using Washington’s climate-program dollars to repair storm-damaged roads, arguing the funds should strictly cut emissions. His Republican counterpart, Sen. Curtis King, says some repair work could qualify, highlighting an emerging debate over how the state spends Climate Commitment Act revenue after severe flooding and landslides.
   

4. Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand announces campaign for 32nd District seat (myedmondsnews.com) — An Edmonds city councilmember and Lake Ballinger resident, Jenna Nand, has launched a campaign for the open 32nd District State House seat, emphasizing health care access, affordability, homelessness, education, and climate resiliency. She highlights her Edmonds roots, caregiving and health challenges, and support from several regional elected officials while pledging a grassroots campaign centered on working families and underrepresented communities.
   

📸 Around Edmonds

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Edmonds

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Thursday December 25
  • Stranded by the Sea
    Stranded by the Sea, 176 Sunset Ave, Edmonds
    11:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Edmonds Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Edmonds. Apply here.
  • Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Porter in Lynnwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edmonds here.

Ok Edmonds! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I find you very attractive!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Edmonds