Solution for tagging at Civic Field? At least for the skate park, one solution (for graffiti) could be to purposely mural the whole thing and include the boarding community so they see the art as …

'Music program not being cut at any level' I rely on the Beacon for my local news and am grateful for it. The article about the Edmonds School District music program was a bit edgy in terms of …

Dear Mayor Nelson: Why are you not responding to community volunteer requests to extend the successful stream channel restoration project along Highway 104 into the marsh? Last year at this …

Thanks for the beautiful flower baskets Many, many kudos go to the people responsible for the beautiful flower baskets hanging throughout our downtown. Every one of them looks great, and greet …

Kindness on the way to Edmonds Bookshop One of my projects in moving to a condo was to collect up some paperbacks and take them to the Edmonds Bookshop. Finding a parking spot about a block away, …

The Mariners are awesome! I have never sent a letter to an editor, and do not live in Edmonds. But a friend passes the Beacon to me, and I have found it interesting ... until the May 4 issue. …

Who is removing LGBTQ posters? I have just discovered that LGBTQ-supporting posters are being removed from Edmonds businesses. There was a Disney Pride concert poster removed from the community …

Enjoyed the memories from Ken Marques Thank you, Ken Marques, for the short and sweet addition to the Beacon ("Leaving the Village of Goodness," Only in Edmonds, May 4). I enjoyed the memories …

Willkommen to Edmonds I would like elected officials to do all they can to fight upzoning . It's a terrible idea that benefits few in the overall scheme. Look to Leavenworth to see what ADUs …

More diversity needed in the Beacon First off, I appreciate your publication and news of things local. I used to get it delivered by kids, now I get it through the mail. Local newspapers are …

Save the school district music program from cuts This letter was sent to Edmonds-Woodway High School Principal Alison Larsen, Edmonds School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner, and school board …

Council candidate Roger Pence will promote citizen dialogue Roger Pence has a penchant for discussion, but better yet, he is skilled at listening. Professionally, at Sound Transit, his …

Appreciates that Edmonds has kept its charm Hello! I wanted to say that I am thankful that I found your website. I was born in Edmonds in March of 1974 at Stevens Hospital. I lived there and …

Another school shooting in America It has become so common in America, I guess it's just accepted as part of American life. My postings are ignored or avoided by most people. Until it's your …

On behalf of the Washington State Department of Ecology, I am reaching out to provide an update on the status of the Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal 0178 cleanup site in Edmonds. We recognize …

Appreciates K-9 story in The Beacon Magazine Thank you for the cover story in the spring issue of The Beacon Magazine of Officer Josh Hwang and K-9 Ace! I am on the Edmonds Police Foundation, …

Love is all around Love the Beacon! It is wonderful. Evelyn NordeenEdmonds Editor's note: No, you're wonderful. Thanks for subscribing. Limpy, greasy fries are the best Alan, it's …

Esperance neighbors: We don't want the Taste here We are a group of concerned citizens that live in unincorporated Snohomish County neighborhood of Esperance. We are writing to express …

An 'almost true' Edmonds story I am going shopping. Looking forward to the interaction with customers and store owners in my neighborhood, I slowly back out of my driveway into the quiet cul de …

Are traffic cameras the answer? I understand that traffic needs to be changed in school zones. 220th Street SW for Westgate Elementary is a major entrance for Highway 99 and the I-5 off-ramp …