Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Edmonds City Councilmembers. I am writing to request that you support the completion of the planned bike lanes on Main Street as part of the …

Oh boy, it’s tax season. You may be one who plans year-round organizing your documents or maybe one who starts thinking about it in February. Either way, for most of us it is stressful. Do …

Edmonds is off to a great start toward the goal of reconnecting the marsh to Puget Sound and to restoring valuable fish and wildlife habitat. A grant received from the National Fish and Wildlife …

Do the citizens of Edmonds really want changes made to the City’s Comprehensive Plan (which dictates municipal operations in the City) so that we become known as “Edmonds – Where …

Hello, it’s me – the environment! Folks, please wake up and just say no to all this density noise. You are killing me, as my topography in Edmonds is environmentally rich, with two …

Editor’s note: In an article Feb. 29 on the front page of the Beacon, “Employee files claim of $375K against City,” City employee Michelle Martin accused former Planning Manager …

I attended a celebration of Abdikadir Gedi Shariif’s life in Tukwila Feb. 29, hosted by the Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association. I had the incredible honor of joining the Shariif family, …

The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a …

A couple of weeks ago, the Edmonds Chamber held its annual membership meeting, with over 70 in attendance. At this meeting, our team was proud to share the chamber accomplishments of the previous …

As an environmentalist and an activist preparing for the climate crisis, I am often asked: “What can I do right now, immediately that will really make a difference?” I do have my …

Editor’s note: The City of Edmonds presented a report on an accessory dwelling unit code update to City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 27. State housing mandates are meant to support more …

Local levies and bonds are one important way that communities support their schools, and preliminary results from Tuesday’s special election show how committed voters are to their local public …

Editor’s note: Community leader Wally Webster spoke at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony Jan. 15 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Here is part one of that speech, with part two …

For the last few sessions, I have spoken extensively on how the housing crisis is affecting all parts of Washington. Residents in every corner of our state face the housing shortage, sky-rocketing …

In the 17th century, it was believed that a black swan did not and could not exist. Why? Because no one had seen one. Then explorers discovered black swans in Australia. Today, the term …

Year over year, in this ever-changing real estate market, I’ve come to expect ever-changing laws and forms. This year is no different. In real estate you’ll often hear, …

Whew, it’s a new year. The ink is probably still wet on your New Year’s resolutions. I have never been a big fan of resolutions. I do like to focus on a public commitment to change (I believe …

I want to thank the residents who reached out to me to understand why I support the continuation of exploring the Landmark project ("Will Chen on Landmark site: 'No risk, no reward'," Dec. 7). As …

Food is a lifeline. It nourishes, comforts, and brings communities together. But what do you do when access to food becomes uncertain? Many families are grappling with this question as they …

On June 27, the City Council approved the pursuit of the potential purchase of the 10-acre Burlington Coat Factory parcel on Highway 99 – now known as the "Landmark Property." I was the swing …