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A selfie spot for you and your sweetie

The red barn on Fifth Avenue South is ready for the next holiday. 

Neil Tibbott and Chris Eck

Erika Barnett will run for council; Tibbott will not seek reelection

Council President Neil Tibbott announced Tuesday that he not seek to retain his position 3 seat beyond this year. Tibbott defeated incumbent Adrienne Fraley-Monillas in the 2021 general election …

Snow comes and goes in Edmonds

It snowed off and on early Monday morning, but the small accumulation certainly won't rival that of the Big Dump of Jan. 31, 1915,  where more than 25 inches …

PUD approves 2025 rate increase

The PUD’s Board of Commissioners approved rate increases for all customer classes during the Jan. 21 PUD Board of Commissioners meeting. These increases will go into effect on April 1. …
Mike Meeks, left, and Chris McDevitt in a full-page ad in The Edmonds Paper celebrating the city's 100th anniversary of incorporation. The Edmonds Paper was the precursor to the Edmonds Beacon.

Mike Meeks: An Edmonds Institution

Hundreds of friends, family, community members, and leaders gathered at Edmonds Center for the Arts Feb. 2 to remember a true Edmonds institution, Mike Meeks. “Community” is the word …
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(Illustration courtesy Bear Carpenter)

Time for Lunar New Year, Edmonds

We have some beautiful and colorful Lunar New Year lanterns around the center of downtown. This sketch is based on one of my photos taken at the northeast corner of Fifth and Main. For this …
From 2023: Porchfest Edmonds. (Beacon file photo)

Porchfest Edmonds to be held in the summer

Porchfest Edmonds will return to downtown Edmonds on July after previously being held in the fall. Host and performer registration will open soon.   Last year’s event, in …
“(In)Sights: the Eye Sees The I,” featuring the works of Brenno Kenji and quinn mcnichol, will run from Jan. 31-Mar. 21 at the Edmonds College Art Gallery. (Photos Courtesy of Brenno Kenji and quinn mcnichol)
Edmonds College exhibit features Brenno Kenji and quinn mcnichol
The winter art exhibition at Edmonds College will feature the diverse works of Brenno Kenji  and  quinn mcnichol , two faculty members of the college’s  Art Department . Their …
There will be plenty of live entertainment at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. (Photo courtesy Multicultural Association of Edmonds)
Edmonds to celebrate 4th annual Lunar New Year events
The Multicultural Association of Edmonds (MAE) will host its fourth annual Lunar New Year Edmonds (LNYE) event Saturday, Feb. 1 Traditional lanterns are now adorning downtown Edmonds, and …
Johsel Namkung’s photographs are featured at Cascadia Art Museum. (Photo courtesy Kenneth Levine/Monica Namkung)
Acclaimed photographer gets exhibit at Cascadia
Johsel Namkung, one of the Northwest’s most accomplished photographers, is featured at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds through May 18 with an exhibit called “Silent Songs: The Photography …
Letters to the editor
As we begin a new year, it is worth remembering that the United States Army celebrates 250 years of distinguished service protecting our nation from domestic and foreign adversaries. The …
Enjoying new column in the Beacon I enjoyed reading the second Diane’s Corner column by Diane Buckshnis in the Edmonds Beacon.  I look forward to more of Diane's thoughts, knowledge, …
Stop spilling oil in Edmonds On my walk today, Republic Services was out collecting recycled materials on 240th Street SW. It was steadily spilling oil approximately every 50 to 100 feet, …
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Opinion
Paul Archipley
We’re just a spark away from homeless
Sometimes tragedy is just too painful, too large to absorb. The disastrous California wildfires that wiped out whole neighborhoods a few weeks ago got me to thinking about the increasing dangers we …
Braulio and Margarita Montalvo (Photo courtesy Maria A. Montalvo)
Dancing together again
“This dance is for you. This dance is for us. This dance is for everyone.” When we dance, we celebrate. When we dance, we share memories. When we dance, we feel loved. …
Marko Liias
Liias right to seek to tax tech firms for scraping media content
Senate Bill 5400, sponsored by Sens. Marko Liias and Matt Boehnke, was introduced this week. This legislation creates a business and occupations tax surcharge on the large international …
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Schools
Edmonds School District members receive a $10K grant from Puyallup Tribe members. (Courtesy Edmonds School District)

ESD Foundation gets $10K grant from Puyallup Tribe of Indians

The Foundation for Edmonds School District has received a $10,000 grant from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Charitable Trust. The grant will contribute to the Foundations’ Nourishing …

Washington families can save with GET

Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is now open for a new enrollment period, providing families an opportunity to save for future education and career training costs while …

Cascade Warbirds announces scholarship program

Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation, and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot …
Mural at Chase Lake in Edmonds. (Photo courtesy Graphite Arts Center)

New mural at Chase Lake Elementary

Graphite Arts Center’s School Programs Director Missy Hancock and Art Start NW founder Mary Olsen collaborated with the students at Chase Lake Elementary in Edmonds to bring a mural project to …
Sno-King School Retirees distribute grants
Each fall the Sno-King School Retirees, an organization of active and retired employees of the Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline school districts, offers educator grants to its active members. …
Edmonds School Districts November 2024 Students of the Month
November 2024 Students of the Month
Edmonds eLearning Academy Tiffany Simmons Last year, my father passed away, and I was struggling with school. This year, I don’t want to fall behind like I did before. I want to …
(Photo courtesy Phil Onishi/Music Director at Lynnwood High School)
Edmonds-Woodway benefit concert is Dec. 3 at the ECA
Edmonds-Woodway High School’s Music 2024 Winter Benefit Concert is Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert is free to …
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October Students of the Month
Edmonds eLearning Academy Ellmira Safaryan  When starting the school year I set myself some goals of staying on task, and have been accomplishing those goals. And I am making the best …
Talia Halperin picks lettuce in her grandmother’s garden in Lake Oswego, Oregon. (Photo courtesy Edmonds Floretum Club)
Floretum Club gives scholarship to Edmonds College student
The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club’s latest scholarship winner is Talia Halperin, a horticulture student at Edmonds College pursuing an associate degree in landscape design while working to …
Obituaries
David Cornwall Nelson: 1936-2025
David Nelson, a longtime resident of Edmonds, left his earthly home to be with his Lord on January 14. David was born on February 12, 1936, to Gilbert and Helen Nelson in Sycamore, Illinois. The …
Margarita Montalvo: 1938-2025
Margarita B. Montalvo, beloved wife, mother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend, died peacefully at home with family and friends. She was surrounded by music and poetry and art, just as she was …
Josephine Alice Lloyd: 1938-2025
I am sad to announce that on January 15, 2025 at home in Edmonds my dearest sister, Josephine Alice Lloyd, passed away. Jo was born in Bristol, England in 1938 to Albert and Evelyn Martin and her …
Dayleann Pepper: 1949-2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dayleann Pepper on January 3, 2025, just one day shy of her 76th birthday. Dayleann was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and …
Donna Charmaine Hanson Eines: 1930-2025
Donna Eines, a cherished member of the Edmonds community, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on August 1, 1930, in Seattle, she was the beloved daughter of Anne and …
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How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today
Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential.
Vinyl's shocking comeback: Why everyone's talking about records again
Bandcamp explores the surprising resurgence of vinyl and why it's become a cultural movement.
4 realistic resolutions for working parents to consider in 2025
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Transform Your Garden in 2025 with These 10 Award-Winning Plants and Products
(BPT) - As winter turns into spring, it's time for gardeners to consider which plants they'll cultivate in planters, pots and gardens. If you're in the midst of planning your garden and need …
When retirees go rural
The Daily Yonder profiles senior citizens who made the choice to relocate from urban to rural areas for their retirement.