He’s a candidate for mayor of Edmonds – the aggressive challenger to Edmonds’ incumbent mayor, Mike Nelson. Still, the question remains: Who is Mike Rosen? Rosen, 69, a long-time public …

I find the 2023 Edmonds mayoral election to be unusual – unusually disappointing, that is. The mayor candidates place low value on giving a complete and truthful story. Mike Rosen Mike …

The Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake exercise is approaching quickly. It is a great time to not only participate in an earthquake exercise at work and with your family, but it provides an …

For the better part of 20 years, I had the honor of serving thousands of victims of violent crimes in Snohomish County – child sexual assault victims, adult domestic violence victims, adult and …

Sept. 24 ended Climate Week 2023, an annual event during which the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York cooperate in activities and programs. They discuss progress toward …

A great hometown like Edmonds doesn't just happen. The stewardship and hard work of our politicians, public servants, and engaged citizens are what makes Edmonds such a great place to call home. …

I have to laugh, as after 13 years on City Council writing opinion editorials should be a cinch! Not this topic – two of my three editors said I’m too much in the weeds. The third said …

I don't like to admit that I'm more of a worrier than I want to be. How about you? Do you spend more time worrying about what could happen tomorrow than trying to live your best possible life today? …

I want to share with you something that's close to our hearts – the stories of the families who will benefit from an important housing initiative right here in our district, the Housing Hope …

In Washington and across America, public and school libraries have emerged as the latest battleground in the politically polarized culture war. Look no farther than rural Columbia County in …

First it was Perrinville Creek. Now it is Shell Creek that is losing its natural functions and salmon habitat -– this time because of neglect and inaction by City administration in Yost Park. …

Simply put, diversity means variety. It is a superpower on many fronts. Biodiversity refers to the remarkable range of living organisms on the planet from bacteria to human beings. The …

The following is adapted from a speech by Edmonds resident and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell at the National Tribal Opioid Summit Aug. 23 in Tulalip. The more than 105,000 people in the United States …

The Foundation for Edmonds School District would like to shed light on the budget shortfall facing the Edmonds School District. The potential ramifications of this educational budget deficit are …

The Beacon's recent article about the winners of the Marsh painting contest sponsored by the Edmonds March Estuary Advocates reminded me of my own creative experience. On a chilly spring day, my …

We want to share an important update regarding the transformation of the City of Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). As previously announced, Ecoremedy is implementing an innovative …

You don't need a medical degree to understand that accessing care when you need it, in the comfort of your home, is essential to our well-being. Our first statewide long-term care program will help …

I don't like it, not at all. Who would? I try to spin a positive story, and that usually works. But today I'm kind of lost. You know that expression about not seeing the forest for the trees? …

Joan Bloom is a former Edmonds councilmember and Ken Reidy is an Edmonds resident who keeps an eye on City government. Council President Neil Tibbott’s response to their column will follow. We …

Council President Neil Tibbott responds to the questions raised in the above column: Here are reasons for adjusting the City Council group email at this time: • Email that the council …