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It'll be busy in downtown Edmonds this weekend with the debut of Walkable Main Street and larger farmers market. But there's more coming, including July 4, the return of the... — Updated 6/17/2021

Scriber Lake High School in Edmonds held its graduation ceremony Thursday, June 17. Congrats to all the 2021... — Updated 6/18/2021

Live streaming for all Edmonds School District 2021 commencement celebrations is provided by the Mountlake Terrace High School CTE Communication Club, Hawk Broadcasting Network... — Updated 6/17/2021

In her long career as a physician, Laura Ballard attended to many emergencies, under various circumstances. But it took her until retirement to save a life at 35,000 feet. On May... — Updated 6/17/2021

The City's Salary Commission is no more. Once again. Last week, councilmembers were taking up the City's proposal to change the regular cycle of the Salary Commission from every... — Updated 6/17/2021

Habitat for Humanity's new executive director has a close-up view of the affordable housing crisis in Puget Sound. Steven Li has lived in Edmonds since 2018. He knows that the... — Updated 6/17/2021

Seattle writer Karisa Keasey's first book, "When You Can't Go Home: Portraits of Refugees in the Pacific Northwest," describes – in words and original paintings – the hardships... — Updated 6/17/2021

City Hall is looking a bit more colorful this month thanks to the rainbow stripes that make up the LGBTQ+ pride flag on display outside its front entrance. This is the first year... — Updated 6/17/2021

While the pandemic may be winding down, Bloodworks NW recently reported long-term effects remain. That includes a major blood shortage in the area. To help, the Edmonds Waterfront... — Updated 6/17/2021

June 8 Danger to stranger Subject arrested for causing property damage to a motel room and to a stranger's vehicle. 23900 block Highway 90. A well-read thief Little library outside... — Updated 6/17/2021

The Beacon has run pictures of the Bubble Man, Gary Larson, in the past. He's even featured on the Beacon's current Guide to Edmonds, which you can view at www.bit.ly/2RMZo5V.... — Updated 6/17/2021

As the world emerges from the shadow of the pandemic, many industries are finding unexpected challenges as they seek to return to a level of normalcy. A global semiconductor... — Updated 6/17/2021

Diversity takes center stage at Olympic National Park. Often referred to as "three parks in one," this wonderland boasts three different ecosystems: rugged, glacier-capped peaks,... — Updated 6/18/2021

With all the constraints people lived through in 2020, many turned to their own backyards – nature, in particular – for hope, solace, wonder and even entertainment. Despite the... — Updated 6/18/2021

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for downsizing? My husband and I would like to relocate from our house into a retirement community condo near our daughter, but need to... — Updated 6/17/2021

One of the most popular workshops that the Health and Wellness Department offers at the Edmonds Waterfront Center is our Advanced Directive Workshop, led by me as well as our... — Updated 6/17/2021

Walkable Main Street returns this weekend on Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20. Main Street will close down by 8 a.m. on Saturdays and reopen before 8 a.m. on Mondays. It will... — Updated 6/17/2021

Good news for those who love farmers markets. The Edmonds Historical Museum's Summer Market begins Saturday, June 19, and continues Saturdays through Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.... — Updated 6/17/2021

Recently, the Edmonds City Council has discussed eliminating the Edmonds Salary Commission, comprised of five citizens nominated by the mayor and confirmed by City Council. Their... — Updated 6/15/2021

During the pandemic, like many families, we got a puppy. One of the most difficult things to teach a puppy is “wait.” You put the delicious bowl of food on the floor then ask... — Updated 6/17/2021

Edmonds has many civic, cultural, and historic assets that are usually found only in larger cities. While COVID has upset some of the organizations, most continue, such as the... — Updated 6/17/2021

Beating ourselves up is not necessary, but ... I am writing in response to last week's letter from Tom Spear ("Focus on the future, not the past," June 3): I don't know you, so I... — Updated 6/17/2021

We’ve been putting out little fires for a few weeks, my community of friends, manageable trauma for the post-pandemic era and not unexpected. Some are desperate to hand out... — Updated 6/17/2021

A few months ago, I met up with a former student who had been spending most of the pandemic driving across the States, seeing the country, and making money driving for Instacart... — Updated 6/17/2021

Editorial cartoon for June 17, 2021, by Joe... — Updated 6/17/2021

We're always being reminded to save for retirement in tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. But did you know the government does an about-face and forces us to take money... — Updated 6/17/2021

As we all know, the past 16 months have been a challenge for our downtown business community, and Ed! (Edmonds Downtown Alliance) – an organization created for, funded by and... — Updated 6/17/2021

Editor's note: When will City Council members return to in-person meetings? Workplace safety, and community safety are the top priorities, said Council President Susan Paine. Along... — Updated 6/10/2021

I am happy to start sharing how the library is transitioning to a post-pandemic world with ramped-up services and the gradual process of reengagement with the community. For some... — Updated 6/10/2021

Editor's note: "This Smile is for Everyone Else" (steepstairspress.com) is the eighth collection of true stories written by students at Scriber Lake High School in Edmonds. It is... — Updated 6/17/2021

Edmonds College will host an on-campus, drive-through commencement celebration 2-5 p.m. Friday, June 18. Faculty and staff will cheer on graduates as they drive or walk through the... — Updated 6/17/2021

Welcome Woodway Center, Edmonds' newest school. That's the name of the school incoming kindergarteners who live in the Sherwood and Westgate boundaries will attend in September.... — Updated 6/17/2021

Artist and Tulalip Tribes member James Madison has installed a new sculpture at Edmonds College combining traditional forms and contemporary techniques to depict three orca whales.... — Updated 6/10/2021

School Board adopts June as Pride Month June is Pride Month in the Edmonds School District, approved by the Edmonds School District Board of directors May 25. There are many ways... — Updated 6/10/2021

Here you go, kids. The Hazel Miller Spray Park at City Park will open Thursday, July 1. "We are very excited to reopen one of the City's most popular summer attractions" said... — Updated 6/17/2021

This recipe is a family favorite. It is from the Hill Country in Texas and it is perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or as a hearty topping for eggs, Mexican dishes, or just by... — Updated 6/17/2021

Edmonds Center for the Arts has announced its first-ever Spotlight Summer Series, kicking off on June 24. ECA will put the spotlight on artists, local musicians, some of Edmonds'... — Updated 6/17/2021

The Edmonds Woodway Amateur Radio Club will have its 2021 Field Day exercises 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 26 at the Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview... — Updated 6/17/2021

This recipe was a hit from day one! It is very easy to make, refreshing, savory and sweet. Enjoy it with your favorite barbecue or all by itself. It is delightful – Bon appetit!!... — Updated 6/16/2021

Edmonds Summer Wine Walk returning Aug. 7 The Edmonds Summer Wine Walk, postponed last year due the pandemic, is set to return 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. The event is a fundraiser... — Updated 6/10/2021

Juneteenth celebrations in Snohomish County communities started the first week of June and continue through June 25. "We hope this will be an emerging tradition for our... — Updated 6/17/2021

The Gothard Sisters of Edmonds (Greta, Willow, and Solana) have released their latest full-length Celtic folk album, "Dragonfly." When the sisters first set out to create this... — Updated 6/17/2021

Daniel Joseph Furey of Sequim, Washington, passed away April 3, 2021, at Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill in Seattle. He was 67. Daniel was born Sept. 30, 1953, in Chicago to... — Updated 6/17/2021

Warren Eugene Bradbury passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Providence Mt. St. Vincent, West Seattle. He was born in Yakima on March 27, 1938, to Loren (“Brad”) and Dorothy... — Updated 6/10/2021

We lost our beloved mother and grandmother Norma Lamson on Oct. 12, 2020, at age 87. She was born Norma Claire Whitney on May 30, 1933, in Montesano, Wash., to Vinal and Ruth... — Updated 6/10/2021