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Mayor Rosen to propose biennial budget

Mayor Mike Rosen will present his proposed 2027–2028 biennial budget to the Edmonds City Council at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The community is invited and …
The Edmonds Yacht Club was busy during the Raise the Paddle portion of the fundraiser. (Photo courtesy Edmonds Food Bank)

Food Bank’s Empty Bowl fundraiser raises record $335K

Edmonds Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowl fundraiser brought the community together for an evening of food and connection while raising a record-breaking $335,000 to support the food bank’s …
File photo: Students are welcomed back to Westgate Elementary in Edmonds. (Photo courtesy Edmonds School District)

Edmonds School District backs off on early start times

Go ahead, parents. Sleep in. Following a Sept. 22 school board study session, the Edmonds School District has decided not to implement the previously announced changes to school …

Edmonds/Kingston ferry route closed overnight Oct. 6-7 for railway work

BNSF will close the railroad crossing at Main Street and Railroad Avenue in Edmonds for track repairs from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, through 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Edmonds College names 2 to its board of trustees

Edmonds College has announced the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its board of trustees. Both appointees bring a strong commitment to student success and policy governance, …

Everett, Community Transit announce details of consolidation plan

 Following public input and intensive negotiations, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz have announced details of a historic plan to consolidate transit …
Letters to the editor
Schools made the correct decision with cellphone ban I was happy to learn that school administrators are going to ban cellphones in our public schools. Students go to school to learn their basic …
Legals belong in the Beacon I really enjoyed the two human-interest stories (“Fire and Ice”) and Mukilteo’s lost Japanese village in the Sept. 10 issue. Thank you, Beacon, for combining …
My oldest child, a gregarious, dazzling 5-year old, starts kindergarten next week. Like many young families staring down the tail end of summer, we are leaving behind the cozy preschool years and …
Editorial Cartoon

Opinion
Maria A. Montalvo
Little inspirations, from thoughtful places
Scraps of paper and Post-it notes, cartoons and printed images, and jokes and quotations are strewn about my office, not to mention in notes files on my phone and saved to random files on my laptop. …
Nate Nehring
Drug paraphernalia: A question of priorities
Our response to the crisis of drug addiction should be focused on a clear objective: helping people escape addiction and move toward treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, too much of what is called …
Brisa Guajardo
Changes to Apple Health (Medicaid): 3 things to know
New federal requirements are coming to Apple Health for some people. We break down what enrollees need to know to be prepared – and to stay covered. Federal legislation. New rules. Work …
Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
Lori Hughes, “Sunflowers at the Gallery”

Color, texture and creativity at Center Gallery

The September group exhibit at the Frances Anderson Center’s Center Gallery showcases local artists working in pastel, watercolor, printmaking, oil, gouache, colored pencil, and acrylic. …
(Graphic courtesy Haystack Music Festival)

Haystack Music Fest bringing Americana music to downtown Edmonds

You may be familiar with the longstanding Edmonds Jazz Fest, sponsored by JazzClubsNW and local music advocates. If jazz isn’t your groove, you might dig the new festival JazzClubsNW has planned …
(Courtesy graphic)
9-25 tribute to Dolly Parton in Edmonds
Edmonds is getting all “Dolly’d” up to honor the life and legacy of Dolly Parton on Friday, Sept. 25, with a drag show, music, cocktails, karaoke, special merchandise, and a  book drive …
Mark Boyle's "Gale Force" (Courtesy Graphite Arts Center)
Graphite Arts Center opens new exhibit, ‘Illuminate’
On display at The Gallery at Graphite in Edmonds is the new exhibition, “Illuminate.”   The juried exhibit features work by more than 25 Northwest artists, all exploring light and …
(Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)
Fine art, in person: David Marty one of 39 artists on annual Studio Tour
For painter David Marty, inspiration in Edmonds could arrive with the fog. The Edmonds Marsh, when partially obscured by fog or mist, is one of his favorite local subjects. So are the Edmonds Marina …
Police & Fire
From 2019: South County Fire personnel watch the 9-11 ceremony at Fire Station 17 in Edmonds. Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)

25 years: Firefighters to host 9/11 ceremony in Edmonds

This year’s annual remembrance of Sept. 11 victims marks a milestone. The three terrorist attacks killed more than 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in a Pennsylvania field …
(Photo courtesy South County Fire)

Firefighters battle multiple fires in one day

More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County Tuesday afternoon, including brush fires and a house fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. …
Snohomish County will use a DOJ grant to purchase Grappler Police Bumpers. (Photo courtesy Grappler Police Bumper)

Grapplers coming to Snohomish County with DOJ grant

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded Snohomish County $84,296 for implementing the Grappler Police Bumper pursuit immobilization system on patrol vehicles, and …
Police Beat
Argument; reckless driving; yelling
Aug. 17-30, 2026
Aug. 30 DUI: Driver arrested for DUI. Main Street/Railroad Ave. N. Argument: A report on a verbal argument between a juvenile and parents. 20900 block 83 rd Ave. W. Park arrest: Two …
Dog bites kid; verbal argument; nice view
Aug. 10-16, 2026
Aug. 16 Argument: Verbal argument between mother and daughter, no assault. 21200 block Highway 99. Dog bites son: Resident reports dog bit her son and broke skin. Dog and dog owner were not …
Running away; violation; deceased
Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2026
Aug. 2 Firearm: A male was arrested for firearm violation. 300 block Sixth Ave. N. Running away: Father reporting his two juvenile sons as missing persons after running away. 7600 block 202 …
Trimothy; scribblin'; man walks out of a bar
July 13-26, 2026
July 26 Liquor: Under-21 driver cited for minor in possession of alcohol and drinking intoxicants in park. 100 block Railroad Ave. Stolen boat: Officers assisted Coast Guard with arresting …
Blocking foul; assault; off to jail
July 7-12, 2026
July 12 Blocking foul: Adult male arrested for blocking traffic and resisting arrest. 23600 block Highway 99. Lost vehicle: An adult female reported her vehicle was lost. 23100 block 76 th …
Adulting; 2 men walk into a bar; Happy birthday, America
June 20-July 5, 2026
July 5 Adulting: Adult male and adult female cited for theft from grocery store. 21900 block Highway 99. Hero: Adult male turned in a found debit card. 100 block Second Ave. N. …
Schools
Local interns interned for more than a month with the school district.

E-W, Meadowdale among interns serving with school district


For the third year, the City of Lynnwood worked with the Edmonds School District and hired seen interns for the summer 2026 season. Five of the interns attend Edmonds-Woodway High School, one …

More than 1.1K books donated to children

One of the many projects the Edmonds Lions Club members enjoy doing is the Back to School Fair at Meadowdale High School. According to chair Jim Forgey, the club gave away 1,150 books. …

Edmonds College, Greater Seattle Korean Association sign partnership

Edmonds College and the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to create new educational opportunities and attract Korean students to Snohomish County. …

Teens explore maritime careers on Everett waterfront

About 45 Snohomish County teenagers got a firsthand look at maritime careers Friday, Aug. 7, during a day of tours, conversations with industry professionals and sailing aboard the historic schooner …

Driftwood Players announces 2026 scholarship winners

Edmonds Driftwood Players has recognized the recipients of its 2026 scholarships. Lucy Myers is the recipient of the Ralph Eaton Technical Scholarship. Dorothy White is the recipient of the …
SPORTS
Meadowdale Athlete of the Week

Noemi Jaquez Vasquez – Girls Swim

Noemi Jaquez Vasquez has been chosen as the Meadowdale Athlete of the Week. Noemi has worked extremely hard as a new member of the girls swim team, and has successfully dropped a lot of time in her …

Romeo Partida Del Rosario – Boys Cross Country

Romeo Partida Del Rosario is this week’s Meadowdale Athlete of the Week. Romeo placed 6th out of 130 runners at Sehome’s Gear Up Cross Country Meet last Saturday, where he ran the 2-mile course …

Alexander (AJ) Wilson - Football

Meadowdale’s Athlete of the Week is Alexander (AJ) Wilson. In the first game of his junior season, AJ shined in all three phases of the game. On defense, Wilson recorded 13 total tackles; on …

Eddie Misomali – Track and Field

Eddie Misomali is this week’s Meadowdale Athlete of the Week, a four-year varsity track athlete and a first-time state meet competitor in the 100m. Eddie has been a consistent force for the …

Edmonds School District: Girls flag football to begin this fall

The Edmonds School District has announced the launch of girls flag football beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. All four comprehensive high schools (Edmonds-Woodway, Lynnwood, Meadowdale, …

King’s athletes shine at Oregon Relays with record-setting performances

Athletes from King’s High School in Shoreline – including from Mukilteo – delivered standout performances against elite West Coast competition at the Oregon Relays this past weekend, …

Snohomish County sports tourism generates $42M

The Snohomish County Sports Commission had a strong year in 2025, supporting more than 150 sports tournaments and welcoming more than 230,000 visitors to the area. The events generated …
Anniversaries
Celebrating 75 years
On June 30, Helen and Dick Davenport will celebrate their 75th year of marriage. They met in high school in Wenatchee, Washington, and both attended Washington State University. They moved to …
Obituaries
Janet (Patches) Ross Robertson: 1929-2026
Janet (Patches) Ross Robertson passed away on September 24, 2026, at age 96. She was born in Seattle on November 6, 1929, the daughter of Margaret and her beloved stepfather, Hugh. Janet grew up on a …
Mary Jane Linne Hillstrom
Mary Jane Linne Hillstrom, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, following a courageous journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a rare form of dementia. She …
Mary Jo Bevan: 1928-2026
Mary Jo Bevan peacefully shuffled off her mortal coil at 98½ years old on September 6, 2026, at her home in Edmonds, Washington. Born in Helena, Montana, to a doctor (Beryl Cecil Shearer) and …
Dorothy Weborg Harper: 1938-2026
Dorothy was born in Everett, Washington, and was the only child of Barbara and Henry Weborg. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Everett High School in 1956. Dorothy …
Robert and Hertha Ledford
With great sorrow, the family of Bob and Hertha Ledford, lifelong educators and devoted partners for 67 years, announces their passings. Bob passed away on April 26, 2024, and Hertha Ledford recently …
Alice Winifred Owen: 1930-2026
Alice Owen passed away quietly at her home on August 11, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in 1930 in Butte, Montana, to Austin and Edna Kesler, she was an only child. She often credited this with …
Calendar of events
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Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
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