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Scott James, Edmonds' finance director since March 2014, has abruptly left the City. The Beacon has sent text, emails, and phone calls to James, but they have not been returned,... — Updated 5/27/2020

City of Edmonds employees have been receiving paid full-time salaries even not working full time. On top of that, many are getting hazard pay of between 3 and 6 percent – even... — Updated 5/27/2020

A 24-year-old Lynnwood man has been booked into the Snohomish County Jail in connection with multiple vehicle prowls in the Edmonds-Woodway High School and Five Corners areas.... — Updated 5/26/2020

For decades, families, friends, and neighbors have stood shoulder to shoulder at the Edmonds Cemetery, enduring the rain or relishing the sun, with red poppies sprouting from their... — Updated 5/27/2020

Lee Lageschulte took these photos on Sunday, May 24, the day before Memorial Day. "It was such a treat to see all the American flags on Sunset," she wrote. " The names of the... — Updated 5/25/2020

Here are a few images from the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 25. No ceremony this year due to the coronavirus. For more pictures go to... — Updated 5/27/2020

A decade is a long time to be in love. I've been fortunate enough to love, and have been loved very deeply, for the past 10 years. It's easy to dream of what your wedding day will... — Updated 5/26/2020

Edmonds artist Mona Fairbanks' "Birds of a Feather" art installation on the southwest corner of Sixth Avenue South and Main Street just may be the most impressive yet. She created... — Updated 5/23/2020

Karen Fry's mother, Marian Hudak, celebrating her 99th birthday May 20th from her home in the Seascape condos in the 600 block of Main Street. Her family decorated their cars for a... — Updated 5/26/2020

Public comment has always been a chance for regular citizens to give their opinions (three minutes only!) on City matters – and other things – during City Council meetings. As... — Updated 5/26/2020

It appears Rick Steves might get his wish for a closed-to-traffic portion of downtown Edmonds – at least temporarily. During his second virtual town hall, on May 21, Mayor Mike... — Updated 5/27/2020

The City of Edmonds is working to complete the pavement and crosswalk replacements at Fifth Avenue South and Dayton Street prior to the Phase 2 reopening of businesses in the... — Updated 5/21/2020

Although rare cancers don't occur often, they can affect people of all ages and genders. A rare cancer is defined as fewer than 15 new diagnoses per 100,000 people per year,... — Updated 5/21/2020

Julie Williams didn't get much sleep the night before Mother's Day. On May 9, she read the Edmonds Beacon's May 7 cover story on Rosewood Courte Memory Care on Edmonds Way, which... — Updated 5/27/2020

The month of April was a difficult one for everyone at Rosewood Courte. Despite following the rules and guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and state and county... — Updated 5/21/2020

We're in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America's communities is local. First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to addresses just down... — Updated 5/21/2020

This week, the Beacon asked me to write this Arts & Appetite column from my perspective as a restaurant owner. Since my personal feelings are entwined with any attempt at a... — Updated 5/21/2020

Mayor, staff should take pay cuts to be role models I'm a 40-year Edmonds resident and currently serving on an Edmonds city board. After reading your last edition, I saw that the... — Updated 5/21/2020

I finally saw "Contagion," which everyone seemed to be watching about six weeks ago. Or maybe it was six months ago. How long has it been? I've already forgotten the days of the... — Updated 5/21/2020

At age 8, my brother was hospitalized with polio symptoms. The diagnosis came between the beginning of the Truman administration and the end of World War II. Next door to us in... — Updated 5/21/2020

First and foremost, we hope that everyone in Edmonds continues to stay safe, and that you live your lives with devoted attention to current health recommendations. Doing otherwise... — Updated 5/21/2020

The Associated Students of Edmonds College has donated $50,000 to the college's Foundation in response to emergency funding requests from students who have been impacted by... — Updated 5/22/2020

Edmonds College will host its seventh annual Memorial Day Ceremony virtually with a live premiere of "A Time to Remember" at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22, on YouTube. "Each year, we come... — Updated 5/22/2020

Studies show that hobbies improve mental health, but COVID-19 has made some hobbies and activities impossible, or at least put them on hold. Puget Sound bird experts agree that one... — Updated 5/21/2020

The osprey, defined: "The osprey or more specifically the western osprey – also called sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk – is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a... — Updated 5/22/2020

Edmonds Center for the Arts has announced its 2020-2021 season, with highlights including Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Elvin Bishop and Charlie... — Updated 5/21/2020

Editor's note: The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery will have flags and crosses up on May 22 in observance of Memorial Day, recognizing the gravesites of military personnel. The... — Updated 5/21/2020

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8870 has been forced to modify its plans to distribute poppies in the Edmonds community during the Memorial Day weekend. The poppy drive... — Updated 5/23/2020

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white... — Updated 5/21/2020

Carol Trent, loving, kind, gentle soul, and the best mother one could ever hope to have, passed on April 2nd at age 94. A life-long Washingtonian, Carol was born in Raymond, a tiny... — Updated 5/21/2020

Valerie Anne Dickison was born May 21, 1948, and passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2020, at her home. Her parents were Herbert Larkin and Margaret Freda (Shaw) Larkin, and she... — Updated 5/21/2020

Dorothy was born in St. Paul, MN, May 20, 1924, and passed away April 17, 2020. Her parents were Charles and Florence Coulter. Her dad was Chief of Police in St. Paul for many... — Updated 5/21/2020