Editor's note: The following was sent to senators and representatives in the 21st and 32nd legislative districts, which represent portions of Edmonds. We are residents, parents, workers, students, …

RE: Our Environment and HB 1110 and SB 5190 Dear Gov. Inslee: There continues to be a huge flaw in all discussions regarding the Growth Management Act (GMA) and planning: the unintended …

Editor's note: Council President Neil Tibbott provided this editorial following his trip to Olympia with Councilmembers Jenna Nand and Will Chen. Gov. Jay Inslee declared at the Association of …

Thank you for the opportunity to share information about our work on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) in our community. We would like to call attention to an important upcoming City Council meeting to …

I'd like to think our legislators believe HB 1110 (SB 5190) and SB 5466 (HB 1517) will create affordable housing, but since all evidence shows otherwise, it's clear they're serving only …

A lot of people find things they don't like about Amazon and Jeff Bezos, but I think the good about the company far outweighs the bad. As an Amazon Prime member, along with an astonishing 200 million …

Bills were introduced in last year's legislative session around issues of land use, zoning, and housing. When these ill-advised bills were defeated, the sponsors said they would be back this …

Editor’s note: The following was sent to Edmonds City Council and relevant City staff. This afternoon (Jan. 29) a 60-70-year-old man on an electric bike was struck by a driver at 212th Street SW …

The 2023 legislative session started on Jan. 9. Some of you may be interested in participating in the legislative process. There are several ways to stay informed and involved during the 2023 …

Is it possible to write your way out of the doldrums? Like most actions, it depends on your thinking and attitude. I know that actions really do speak louder than words. Still, I happen to be a …

The Washington State Legislature is once again trying to strong-arm Edmonds and most Washington cities into giving up local control over land use, density, and zoning decisions. Two bills have …

In 1983, the Ebb Tide predecessor granted the City of Edmonds an easement to allow the public to have an access way between the City-owned beaches and over a 10-foot-wide section of the Ebb Tide …

"This darkness. Why does it have to get dark so early!" I grumbled to myself. Well, at least I didn't have to cook tonight – I had ordered Chinese from our favorite Chinese restaurant and was …

Editor's note: Administrative Services Director Dave Turley read the following to the mayor and councilmembers during the Dec. 13 council meeting. He gave the Beacon permission to publish it in …

Medicare health insurance plans are now open for enrollment for the 1.4 million Medicare beneficiaries in Washington. Deciding what type of Medicare plan is best for you can be a confusing task when …

Editor's note: Former Edmonds City Councilmember Luke Distelhorst sent the following note to councilmembers and City staff Dec. 4. He gave his permission to publish it in the Beacon. It's day five …

Continuing from the pre-Thanksgiving Arts & Appetite column dedicated to our favorite restaurants across Edmonds and the nearby areas, this week's installment reinforces that residents of south …

The Edmonds Marsh is closer to you than you might think. But what do you know about this valuable patch of wild land between our city and Puget Sound? The Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates (EMEA) …

Residents of a single-family home neighborhood may soon have 75-foot apartments right outside their front doors. How did we get here? The City of Edmonds is undertaking the largest …

Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity for us all to learn and make connections to Indigenous people and the land that has existed since time immemorial. Several events have been held …