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A year ago, The Beacon asked the City for a comment on progress of the new "Welcome to Downtown Edmonds" sign on SR 104 leading into Fifth Avenue South. Because of decreased... — Updated 9/23/2021

In a year of beautiful sunsets, Friday night's had to be in the top 5. Here are two shots, from Shawn Austin and Lee... — Updated 9/25/2021

Editor's note: The following was sent to Mayor Nelson, Economic Development and Cultural Services Director Patrick Doherty, and City Council members. I wanted to share my... — Updated 9/24/2021

The chance to bid in Edmonds Center for the Arts' SHINE Online Auction closes 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24. See the attached video update from Auctioneer Fred Northup Jr. to learn about... — Updated 9/23/2021

Is it time to rethink Dayton Street? A group of more than 25 Dayton Street residents maintains that speeders and large trucks endanger the lives of children entering and exiting... — Updated 9/23/2021

Could the vast majority registered voters in Edmonds soon be casting their ballots in the same legislative district as those in Shoreline in King County? One of the proposed maps... — Updated 9/23/2021

Mika's Playground: City steps in after Rotary declared not eligible for funding Earlier this year, the Edmonds Rotary applied for and was awarded a state of Washington Department... — Updated 9/23/2021

The annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour over the weekend featured 35 of the area's most talented artist, in all media, in their... — Updated 9/23/2021

Got some ideas about housing in Edmonds? The newly formed Edmonds Civic Roundtable will host a meeting on housing 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, and invites the public to participate... — Updated 9/23/2021

The Edmonds Chamber Foundation has granted $1,000 to an Edmonds business significantly damaged by the early morning fire Sept. 11 at Plum Tree Plaza on Highway 99. The money comes... — Updated 9/23/2021

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 9 for Soaring Heart Natural Bed Co., which opened its third store location in Edmonds at 111 Main St., #111.... — Updated 9/23/2021

Edmond business owner Janelle Cass will be hosting a citizens' forum, "Drug Addiction and Homelessness: What have we learned from Seattle?"2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the... — Updated 9/23/2021

A small explosive device found on a playground near Woodway Town Hall was successfully removed by a member of Everett Police Department Tuesday, Sept. 21. There were no injuries... — Updated 9/23/2021

Sept. 14 I'll give you 99 cents for it Disturbance between two shoppers at discount store. 23600 block Highway 99. Unclear reception Window broken at phone store, attempted break... — Updated 9/23/2021

On April 2, Jennifer Bardsley suddenly forgot everything from the past six months. It's as if Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day never happened. After numerous tests,... — Updated 9/23/2021

Lee Lageshulte sent us this picture of rainbow spotted from Edmonds this morning, Sept. 22. "Nice way to start the day!" she... — Updated 9/22/2021

South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County encourage parents and caregivers to check their child's car seat or booster to make sure their little one is riding safely during... — Updated 9/19/2021

Edmonds City Council members will interview two candidates for the position of Development Services Director, a position vacant since the July 1 retirement of Shane Hope. The... — Updated 9/17/2021

Could Deadmonds be making a comeback? It's already here, if you ask Edmonds lino-cut printmaker Chris Minor, one of the artists on this weekend's Edmonds Art Studio Tour, a free... — Updated 9/21/2021

"Mom seems so bored." "My husband won't stop following me around the house." "Grandma doesn't seem like herself these days." Anyone who's spent time with older family members has... — Updated 9/23/2021

Our remarkable species is only about 200,000 years old. This is brand new by evolutionary standards. In that short period, we have exploded onto the scene. Most of that explosion... — Updated 9/23/2021

“Enjoy every second.” – My mom We control very little in this life. We don’t want to believe that, but it is true. Therapists will say that we can mainly control our... — Updated 9/23/2021

Author article headline was misleading Why on earth would the Edmonds Beacon try to discourage people from getting a COVID vaccination with innuendo? The headline on the front page... — Updated 9/23/2021

I know a writer who likes to capitalize certain words or phrases, as if they were proper nouns. It’s really none of my business, but I can’t help noticing. He'll write, "My... — Updated 9/23/2021

After driving around Edmonds for almost an hour looking for inspiration, nothing was speaking to me. I decided to stop by Sunset Avenue and think about where to search next. Sunset... — Updated 9/23/2021

Two of the species of North American Pacific salmon spawn inside the city limits of Edmonds. Both chum and coho end their epic ocean voyages to Alaska and back in our local creeks... — Updated 9/16/2021

I have to guess that most people have already been to the Boiling Point in Edmonds – on a cool day, when the chill in the air makes you shiver? Since we have had a few of those... — Updated 9/23/2021

I wrote a column a while back about having dinner with old friends. It was a jokey piece about accepting certain limitations of aging, and the headline was “Navigating the last... — Updated 9/16/2021

School opens in Edmonds, at last! But not without anxiety. Questions abound. How will school in Edmonds be different this year with a pandemic still raging? Will wearing masks be a... — Updated 9/23/2021

HomeStreet Bank recently donated $5,000 to Edmonds College's Project Home Association (PHA), which provides rental and hotel assistance to students facing homelessness. The... — Updated 9/16/2021

I rarely bake, but this cake is absolutely delightful! I want to dedicate this recipe to my friend Karl French who passed away on September 11, 2021. This was his grandmother's... — Updated 9/23/2021

Thinking of putting in a rain garden but don’t know where to begin? Join staff from the City of Edmonds to explore residential rain gardens along Third Avenue on Oct. 9 from... — Updated 9/23/2021

Last year, when COVID-19 restrictions were in effect, Art Walk Edmonds started a new tradition for downtown Edmonds – the hanging of original, artist-designed and decorated... — Updated 9/23/2021

If corn on the cob is on the menu, this Smoky Spiced Grilled Sweet Corn is sure to please. Ingredients: - Sweet corn - Olive oil Smoky spice rub: - 2 tablespoons each : kosher... — Updated 9/16/2021

The 2021-22 season at the Edmonds Center for the Arts features Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Pink Martini featuring China Forbes, AJ Croce,... — Updated 9/21/2021

The weather's getting cooler, and the sun is playing hide-and-seek. It must be scarecrow season. Yes, the Edmonds Historical Museum's Scarecrow Festival is now in its ninth year... — Updated 9/16/2021

Donald Lynn Patience, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away with his wife, Marcia, by his side on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at age 93. He was born in... — Updated 9/23/2021

Andrew Gerrie McKenzie Hay was born in Seattle on Oct. 11, 1982, and died at the age of 38 in Spokane on Aug. 8, 2021, six months after being diagnosed with molecular glioblastoma,... — Updated 9/23/2021

Dr. Peter H. Knutson, retired Associate Professor of Accounting Emeritus at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, died at home in Edmonds from complications... — Updated 9/16/2021

Geraldine "Jerry" Harper, 78, of Edmonds, died on Sept. 4, 2021, at home with her family. Known as “the QUEEN,” Jerry was a grocery bagger at QFC in Edmonds for 27 years. Both... — Updated 9/16/2021

Thomas Parrish passed away on March 11, 2020. Due to the pandemic, the memorial services were delayed but are now scheduled for Sept. 21, 2021. Our family respectfully ask all... — Updated 9/16/2021

Patricia Anne Powers passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2021, at the age of 90. Born in Durban, South Africa, on Nov. 20, 1930, to Wells and Belle Evans, Anne was the oldest of three... — Updated 9/16/2021