From Maine to Edmonds: 66-year-old Steve Ball ends cross-country bike ride on the beach
As Steve Ball walked his bicycle over the wet sand and seaweed toward Puget Sound on July 26, he raised a fist in triumph before dipping the bike's front tire in the water. His... — Updated 7/29/2021 Full story
Healing Water Paddle begins in Edmonds
The Edmonds Waterfront Center provided these drone shots of the Blue Heron Canoe's Healing Water Paddle departing on its two-week journey to Camano Island, the San Juans, and... — Updated 8/2/2021
Celebrating Indigenous tradition at the Edmonds Waterfront Center
Blue Heron Canoe, a collective group of students and adults who participate in Indigenous ceremonial journeys, wowed onlookers Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.... — Updated 8/2/2021
Back on: City sets revised mask-wearing policy for employees
The City has returned to requiring employees who are working indoors to wear a mask or face covering regardless of vaccination status. It became effective Wednesday, July 28. The... — Updated 7/30/2021
In Lynnwood: Possible COVID-19 exposure at July 26 council meeting
Today, July 30, the City of Lynnwood was notified that a member of the community who attended the July 26 City Council meeting has tested positive for COVID-19. This person began... — Updated 7/30/2021 Full story
Goodwill '99.9%' certain staying at Edmonds location
In April, The Beacon broke the news that Goodwill in Edmonds would close after a decade. That might not happen. Although not officially confirmed with Goodwill Seattle, a manager... — Updated 7/30/2021 Full story
In Edmonds: 'Utter disrespect for the citizens' point of view'
Mayor Mike Nelson and city councilmembers got two hours of comments – frequently heated – from citizens at Tuesday's council meeting, many expressing their frustration at the... — Updated 7/29/2021
Corky's passion: Sacking childhood cancer
What does cancer research have to do with NASCAR? The answer can be found drifting at 200 mph around the Evergreen Speedway racetrack in Monroe, where the bright orange and purple... — Updated 7/29/2021
Meadowdale Beach Park closed for construction through fall
Snohomish County has begun construction for the Meadowdale Beach Park and Estuary Restoration Project at Meadowdale Beach County Park. That means the park through the fall. Estimated completion is spring 2022. The project will... — Updated 7/29/2021
Blowin' in the wind | Through Your Lens
Janine Harles captured this quintessential summer shot of a couple enjoying flying a kite from the Brackett's Landing North jetty. We're not sure about the wind, but the weather... — Updated 7/29/2021
Scenes from Edmonds Summer Fest | Through Our Lens
Crowds packed the aisles of the Edmonds Summer Saturday, July 24. The event, at Frances Anderson Center field, was from Urban Craft Uprising, which first held a spring version of... — Updated 7/29/2021
Indigenous ceremony, paddle at Waterfront Center
Diana White is looking forward to paddling a canoe. But it won't be a day trip. White, an Edmonds resident and former Edmonds School District board member, will be joining the Blue... — Updated 7/29/2021
Rotary breaks ground on classrooms in Gambia
After 2½ years of fundraising, grant writing, and creating valuable partnerships, Edmonds Rotary has broken ground on its Bridge to Success literary project, in partnership... — Updated 7/29/2021
188th Street SW closure; subdivision public comment | City Briefs
PUD work to close 188th Street SW in Edmonds Aug. 2-6 Snohomish County PUD work to complete an upgrade on one of its transmission poles in Edmonds will temporarily close 188th... — Updated 7/29/2021
Help the state name the next new ferry
Construction of a new, hybrid electric Olympic Class ferry is expected to start in 2022. The new 144-car vessel will need a name, and the Washington State Transportation Commission... — Updated 7/29/2021
Local dancer places in national competition
The Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dancing in Edmonds has announced that one of its dancers, Eli Munoz, placed first in the preliminary level and 16th in the overall... — Updated 7/29/2021
Health District urges even vaccinated to wear masks indoors
Wear a mask? Don’t wear a mask? Not outside, but maybe inside? The Snohomish Health District is reminding everyone that COVID-19 has not disappeared. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control reversed their recommendations on... — Updated 7/29/2021
Remembering pandemic victims at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery
The Edmonds Cemetery's annual Walk Back in Time, canceled last year due to you know what, returned under sunny skies Thursday, July 22. It seemed only right that this year's event... — Updated 7/29/2021
New logo for Edmonds Police Foundation's silver anniversary
The Edmonds Police Foundation has released a new logo in celebration of the 25th anniversary of supporting the Edmonds Police Department. And returning this year, the Edmonds... — Updated 7/29/2021
Police investigate incident near dog park
Edmonds Police temporarily closed access to portions of Marina Beach Park after a person died by suicide Thursday, July 22, south of the Off Leash Area Edmonds dog park, adjacent... — Updated 7/29/2021
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- Edmonds police arrest carjacking suspect at 220th and 80th
- Volunteers needed for Edmonds Marsh cleanup
- Meadowdale Beach Park closed for construction through fall
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- Static; fiddlesticks; hiss; Miller Time | Police Beat
- 8 ways to reach a healthy blood pressure | Prime Living
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Why you can't vote for Port commissioner | Editor's Note
There are two candidates challenging incumbent Steve Johnston is his bid to retain his Position 5 commissioner-at-large seat for the Port of Edmonds. You live in Edmonds city limits and don’t see their names on your ballot. Why... — Updated 7/29/2021
It's time: Outdoor sheds in Edmonds need to go | Guest View
Recently, the New York Times published a guest essay ("Tear Down the Restaurant Sheds Before It's Too Late," July 22) on the need to remove the temporary outdoor dining sheds that... — Updated 7/29/2021
Where's due process?; Garden Tour thanks; a clear choice | Letters to the Editor
Questioning mayor's catalog of hate incidents Re: "City creates system to catalog actions motivated by hate," July 15: When a formal complaint is lodged against someone in our... — Updated 7/29/2021
And I could really care less | Moment's Notice
“I could care less” is one of those commonplace and misquoted phrases. Many other colloquialisms may be more egregious, such as the painful overuse of “literally” to... — Updated 7/29/2021
Where does carbon dioxide come from? | Greener Edmonds
We hear a lot about the dangers of carbon dioxide and what it is doing to the planet. Where does it come from? Ours is a water planet, and over the history of life on earth lots of... — Updated 7/22/2021
Let's get history right | History Files
"Those who don't know history are condemned to repeat it" has become a popular phrase among apologists for the Lost Cause of the Confederacy. The actual quote from George Santayana... — Updated 7/22/2021
Monday, sushi Monday | Arts & Appetite
A recent visit from out-of-state friends necessitated finding a new sushi spot. You see, our friends arrived on a Monday, and as several of our local sushi restaurants are closed... — Updated 7/29/2021
Old houses; Gen-Z; outside donations | Letters to the Editor
A passion for old houses and preserving history Thank you for the delightful and informative article about Steve Christiansen's 100-year-old house on Sixth Avenue South ("A sign... — Updated 7/22/2021
Learning lessons while watching the river run | Chuck's World
I headed for the river last week, as the river never disappoints. A summer that’s passed without at least a quick trip south to the Columbia is a summer wasted, and it turns out... — Updated 7/22/2021
Edmonds School District: Starting pay for teachers almost $70,000
Certificated teachers in the Edmonds School District will receive a 2% increase in pay this fall as part of a collective bargaining agreement between the district's board of... — Updated 7/29/2021
Photomarathon winners take their best shots
The best in show award in the Edmonds Rotary's annual Photomarathon, which drew a record numbers of entries, went to Molly Otelle for her picture submitted in the "This Is Me"... — Updated 7/29/2021
Tipsy baked mussels on the half shell | Let's Cook!
These delicious mussels make a great appetizer and will work well for a large group. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Check out the Food and Cooking section on my... — Updated 7/29/2021 Full story
Taqueria Puebla: The best sopes around | Return Visit
Taqueria Puebla. I said it before, www.bit.ly/2UPER23, and I'll say it again: Taqueria Puebla has the best sopes I have ever had. My husband and I stopped in for lunch recently,... — Updated 7/29/2021
Edmonds in Bloom: Brightening community for 25 years
This summer, Edmonds in Bloom is celebrating 25 years of supporting and recognizing local gardens and gardeners. What began as an idea for a garden competition evolved into an... — Updated 7/29/2021
Paddle Pilgrim turns to a children's book
Edmonds author, educator, and adventurer Dave Ellingson is on to a new gig: writing a children's book. He's just self-published "Grizz & His Friends," available at the Edmonds... — Updated 7/29/2021
Scholars, writers, and activists
Should we use technology to build "better" humans? How did a peace agreement between Indigenous tribes shape the United States Constitution? What are the implications when wealthy... — Updated 7/29/2021
Musical lineup announced for Edmonds Arts Festival
The Edmonds Arts Festival has announced its lineup of free entertainment – nine bands will perform at the Main Stage August 27-29 at the Frances Anderson Center. Friday, Aug. 27... — Updated 7/22/2021
Gardens of delights: Tour sells out for first time
With pandemic restrictions loosened, you've probably noticed that more and more people are out and about. More proof: The 25th anniversary of the Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour on... — Updated 7/24/2021
William Brougher: 1938-2021
Bill was born on January 6, 1938, in the western Pennsylvania town of Aliquippa. Always a hard worker, his first job was at age 10 as a golf caddy, and he worked his way through... — Updated 7/23/2021 Full story
William (Bill) V. Phillips: 1922-2021
William (Bill) V. Phillips, a proud resident of Edmonds over the past 70 years, passed away at the age of 99 on July 15, 2021. Bill was born at home in Seattle on Feb. 10, 1922, to... — Updated 7/29/2021 Full story
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