Articles written by Brian Soergel
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 1623
Edmonds loses Puyallup ferry to Seattle-Bainbridge
Due to a mechanical failure on the Walla Walla, which serves the Seattle-Bremerton route, Washington State Ferries has transferred the Puyallup – serving Edmonds-Kingston – to... — Updated 9/25/2023
22 years ago: 9/11 remembered in Edmonds
As she does every year, South County Fire Honor Guard bugler Debbie Dawson showed up in her crisp black uniform to play her part in the city's annual remembrance of Sept. 11. She... — Updated 9/21/2023
Plot twist: Library reopening delayed through end of the year
The reopening of the Edmonds Library, previously anticipated this summer and then by the end of September, is now planned for the end of the year. That's according to Sno-Isle... — Updated 9/21/2023
Local winery opens tasting room at Edmonds Commons
The wine-tasting experience in Edmonds keeps growing. Following on the heels of Dusted Valley at Second and Main and Vie & Vin at Salish Crossing, Virtue Cellars on Wednesday,... — Updated 9/21/2023
Who should own the Edmonds Marsh?
Over strong objection from Mayor Mike Nelson, the City Council on Tuesday voted to send a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking for the state's support in the restoration of the Edmonds... — Updated 9/21/2023
Totally tubular: Musician creates a composition on Civic Park installation
Ed Hartman, an award-winning composer for films, TV, and radio, was previously profiled in the Beacon for composing new music for a 1930s silent film. The Edmonds resident wasn't... — Updated 9/20/2023
Who should own the Edmonds Marsh?
Over strong objection from Mayor Mike Nelson, the City Council on Tuesday voted to send a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee asking for the state's support in the restoration of the Edmonds... — Updated 9/20/2023
PorchFest comes alive!
It was a busy three days in Edmonds. The second annual PorchFest on Saturday drew hundreds to blocked-off downtown streets as 41 confirmed musicians of all skill levels and genres... — Updated 9/20/2023
Former employee: 'Frustration with administration'
An important member of the City of Edmonds’ administration has resigned after less than a year. The departure of Planning Manager David Levitan was confirmed in an email from... — Updated 9/14/2023
Ristorante Machiavelli to keep tomato bisque on the menu
Let's just get this out of the way before we proceed. There will be tomato bisque at Ristorante Machiavelli, which plans to open this fall in the spot Chanterelle is vacating Sept.... — Updated 9/14/2023
Looking back: E-W grads remember debut of new school
Hundreds of new students entered Edmonds-Woodway High School for the first time this week as freshmen. Twenty-five years ago this month, all students – no matter the grade – ent... — Updated 9/11/2023
PorchFest 2023: Grassroots, volunteer-driven event returns for 2nd year
What would happen if a musician or group performed on their porches or lawns and people came by to listen? That's the idea behind PorchFest, a grassroots gathering of musicians and... — Updated 9/10/2023
A new plaza for Edmonds?
You've seen the expansive lawn outside the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Perhaps you've walked your dog on it. Or simply just thought it was a lovely green space. What if the space... — Updated 9/7/2023
Council to lobby for annexation of a slice of Meadowdale
Meadowdale residents spoke up during a recent City Council meeting. The Beacon published a letter from one of the residents. And the City is listening to their requests to be... — Updated 9/7/2023
UPDATED: Will Chanterelle's tomato bisque recipe be made public?
UPDATE: Ristorante Machiavelli owner Suzette Jarding says she has purchased all of Chanterelle's recipes. That includes the tomato bisque. "So I'm hoping to integrate it in the... — Updated 9/7/2023
Edmonds Bakery celebrating 100 years
Edmonds Bakery will have its 100th anniversary celebration Sept. 9 at its location at 418 Main St. The bakery invites everyone to join in commemorating the milestone. Since 1923,... — Updated 9/5/2023
Snohomish County coroner takes job in Seattle
Snohomish County Medical Examiner J. Matthew Lacy will be leaving his position this fall to become chief medical examiner for King County. He will succeed Dr. Richard Harruff, who... — Updated 9/4/2023
County seeking new agent for Edmonds licensing office
The Snohomish County Auditor's Office is looking for appointees to take on vehicle licensing duties for Edmonds-area residents. Under state law, the Washington State Department of... — Updated 8/31/2023
Work completed on 196th St. SW in Lynnwood
Edmonds drivers are certainly familiar with 196th Street SW, or SR 524, if you prefer. Many residents no doubt have made a habit of avoiding the busy main arterial, which begins in... — Updated 8/31/2023
Sherwood Elementary gets new playground, new irrigation system
Thanks to the voter-approved 2021 levy, Sherwood Elementary is getting a new playground to start off the 2023-24 school year. The new playground replaces the 30-year-old equipment,... — Updated 8/31/2023
Proposed legislation would benefit newspapers and advertisers
On July 27, the Edmonds Beacon published an article by Dean Ridings, CEO of America's Newspapers, titled "Local news is good for business": https://tinyurl.com/44sd4v24. We hope... — Updated 8/30/2023
Appeals court rejects Ebb Tide's arguments on walkway
The City of Edmonds has won another decision in its long attempt to complete the "missing link" of the walkway along the waterfront in front of the Ebb Tide condos. On Monday, Aug.... — Updated 8/29/2023
Kazoku: A new 'family' restaurant in the ID
The more than two-decade run of Sushi Moto is over, but a new sushi restaurant is now ready to make new friends. The restaurant, Kazoku, means "family" in Japanese, said owner... — Updated 8/29/2023
Will the real Rick Steves stand up? Yes, he will
"Gumption." In 2015, actor, woodworker, and humorist Nick Offerman subtitled his book with that title with "Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers."... — Updated 8/22/2023
Final primary ballots counted; no surprises
The results of the 2023 primary election is now final, and the results haven't changed: Incumbent Mayor Mike Nelson will face challenger Mike Rosen in the November general election.... — Updated 8/17/2023