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Changing the world, one step (and one word) at a time

“You write in order to change the world, knowing perfectly well that you probably can’t, but also knowing that literature is indispensable to the world. The world changes according to the …

Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal comment period delayed

The next public comment period for the Unocal Edmonds Bulk Fuel Terminal 0178 cleanup site  is delayed until the summer to allow for more document preparation time. From Department of …

City announces selection of ‘community liaisons’

The City of Edmonds Planning and Development Department has announced the selection of community liaisons to be part of the new Community Champions Network Initiative as part of the 2024 Edmonds …

Struggling ferry system finds way into governor race

Washington’s front-running Democratic candidate for governor is embracing a Republican idea that would hasten the building of new ferries and slow the state’s push to electrify the fleet. …

Strom Peterson applauds new drinking water standard

Washington regulators will adopt a drinking water standard the federal government issued recently that’s meant to limit people’s exposure to a class of harmful chemicals used for decades …

Link 1 Line service to Lynnwood begins Aug. 30

It’s getting close. Passenger service on Sound Transit’s Link 1 Line will begin to Lynnwood Aug. 30. The 8.5-mile segment will add four new stations: Shoreline South/148th St., …
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The kitchen at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Discover the story of the PNW at Fort Vancouver

Amid mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape in Washington’s Vancouver, you’ll find Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The site encompasses several locales, including a …
Children learn about Puget Sound at a previous fair.

Annual Watershed Fun Fair is May 18

The annual family-friendly Watershed Fun Fair is Saturday, May 18. The Willow Creek Salmon and Watershed Education Center will be transformed into a space full of hands-on activities, crafts, and …

A weasel makes an appearance in Edmonds

Shawn Siers shared a photo of a weasel at Brackett's Landing North one recent morning. "They are native to Washington but rarely seen," he wrote. "It was very exciting to see it!" …
Kimmi Bitter performs in Everett in May.
'Old School' is cool again
While mainstream country music continues to blot the line between pop and rock, the popularity of roots country – think Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Turnpike Troubadours, Zach Bryan, and others …
Everything you always wanted to know about Zombie films
Since he was a young boy, Scarecrow Video historian and former Everett Herald film critic Robert Horton loved watching horror movies. Some of his fondest memories were the double features he saw …
Ryan Fisher arranging vinyl LPs at Musicology Co. in preparation for this weekend’s big sale and party, which will spotlight local musicians.
UPDATED: It’s New Record Store Day(s) April 20-21 in Edmonds
Saturday, April 20, is the annual Record Store Day. Although Edmonds’ new Muscicology Co. record store and music boutique shop is too new to participate, it has decided to join the fun anyway. …
Letters to the editor
A clean sweep on city streets A big thank you to the City Of Edmonds and their street sweepers. One of their trucks comes down our street every two to three weeks, and it really makes a …
Shouting from the rooftops “Amazement” and “adoration” are the words that come to mind when describing all the hard work, fun, and love you pour into making the Edmonds …
Latest Beacon Magazine well-crafted and delectable The latest edition of The Beacon Magazine is outstanding, or should I say, delectable. After being lured in by the mysterious-looking …
Opinion
Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Edmonds City Councilmembers. I am writing to request that you support the completion of the planned bike lanes on Main Street as part of the …
There are only five recognized blue zones In the world: Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Blue zones are regions in the …
One of the best benefits of warmer weather is spending it with family and friends outside in the yard. Having an immaculate grass yard and garden, however, can be a taxing battle with nature.  …
“Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance.”  - Afrika Bombaataa During a chat with a dear friend last year, we learned that we shared a mutual appreciation for …
As it happens, we had a landscaping service at our home today. The owner, upon completion of their work, mentioned that he saw a group of orcas swimming just off the waterfront directly in front of …
Schools
Edmonds College STEM dean Dr. Carey Schroyer addresses participants during the 2023 AI for Everyone event.
AI for Everyone Day is Friday, April 26
Edmonds College will host its second annual AI for Everyone Day Friday, April 26, from 2-5 p.m. The free AI Community Connections Speaker Series event will be held on campus at …
Driftwood Players offering 3 scholarships
Edmonds Driftwood Players, a nonprofit community theater, has announced is 2024 scholarship program. Students applying to the scholarship program will be considered for the following 2024 …
Meadowdale Taylor Zickefoose: “Being accepted to the BDCSF means that I can continue to pour myself into my passion with reckless abandon.”
600 applicants, 2 winners. One went to Meadowdale
No matter what you think of Bob Dylan, it is universally agreed that he is one of music’s greatest songwriters with such memorable songs as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Like …
E-W's Students Saving Salmon hosting free screening of 'Coextinction'
 Edmonds-Woodway High School’s Students Saving Salmon group is hosting a free public screening of "Coextinction" 2:30 p.m. April 28 at the Edmonds-Woodway High School theater. Doors open …
Floretum Garden Club announces 2024 scholarship
With the money made at their plant sale, the Floretum Garden Club of Edmonds is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a 2024 high school graduate, community college student, or individual planning a …
Edmonds-Woodway High School senior Nathan Zhao
EWHS student soars in National Music competition
Edmonds-Woodway High School senior Nathan Zhao is one of the best in the country when it comes to piano. He recently placed second in the prestigious Music Teachers National Association Senior …
Garden Club awards grants to 4 schools
The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club has awarded four School Garden Grants to local schools. These grants are meant to support teachers, parents, students, and administrators in developing …
A wide range of presenters, including Arvi Kvenen from Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), hosted STEM workshops for girls during Expanding Your Horizons at Edmonds College on March 27.
Edmonds College's Expanding Your Horizons empowers over 300 girls to explore STEM fields
Edmonds College hosted over 300 girls from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Everett school districts from eighth to 12th grade March 27 for an Expanding Your Horizons event. The annual event, designed to …
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Obituaries
Dave Dalbotten: 1948-2024
Longtime Edmonds resident and master carpenter Dave Dalbotten passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday March 23, 2024. He was 76. He grew up in Issaquah, and had a childhood full of …
Theus "Lee" Doolittle: 1931-2024
Captain Theus "Lee" Doolittle passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with his daughter by his side. Lee was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 4, 1931, to Theus and Helen Doolittle. He …
Barbara Cain: 1941-2024
Barbara Cain passed peacefully at home March 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Barbara June Autry was born at home on …
Darrell J. Dedo: 1935-2024
It is with heavy hearts we are announcing the passing of Darrell J. Dedo of Edmonds. The beloved husband, father, and grandfather died on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds. …
Firmin G. Berclaz: 1944 – 2024
In Loving Memory of Firmin G. Berclaz November 29th 1944 – March 4th 2024 Firmin Berclaz, age 79 passed away peacefully in his sleep in Edmonds, WA on March 4th 2024 where our Lord and …
Sports

Longtime Edmonds-Woodway football coach leaves a legacy of winning

John Gradwohl has retired following 28 years of coaching Edmonds-Woodway High School football. But he hasn’t gone far: He continues to teach P.E. at the school where he has coached since …

Edmonds-Woodway, Meadowdale athletes are honored

Athletes from Edmonds-Woodway and Meadowdale high schools have been announced as receiving 2023-24 Wesco All-League honors.
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How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks
The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
The 20 greatest Best Picture nominees that don't get enough credit
Casino Bonus CA looked at all films nominated for Best Picture and narrowed the list to those that didn't win and had under 50,000 votes on IMDb.
20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons
Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.
Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.