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Performance is 'For the Birds’ (and the climate)

After composer and pianist Nelda Swiggett composed her “Alaska Suite,” she performed it at more than 30 Washington state churches in 2017. Edmonds was not on the list. But her new …

Ask the Mayor: Can you make the benches even, sir?

It can take slogging through hoops to get one-on-one with a mayor of any mid-sized city. But Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen has offered that opportunity twice now, as he’s stood behind an …

98% service reliability (not on-time performance)

For the week of Sept.2-8, systemwide service reliability was 98.3%.  Last week, WSF canceled 62 of 2887 scheduled sailings, 14 of which were replaced, for a net cancellation of 48 …

JD Souther dies; was to perform Oct. 10 in Edmonds

J.D. Souther, who wrote songs for a number of artists and had hits himself, has died at the age of 78. Souther was to perform with Karal Bonoff Oct. 10 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. …
820 Maple St. (Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)

Historic Palmer house gets its official recognition – again

Welcome back, 820 Maple St. The historic property, included on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places in 2011, fell off the list in 2018 when questions were raised about window renovation work …

Waterfront Center will produce International Women’s Day

Crank’d Up Consulting is transferring leadership of Edmonds International Women’s Day to the Edmonds Waterfront Center. “Since the pandemic, the EWC has been an amazing venue …
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Denise Stevenson (Photo courtesy Manya Vee)

The too-tall Everett designer

Denise Stevenson, Everett’s emerging fashion designer with the Neon Crow label, is rather tall. When a formal event was on the horizon, she couldn’t find a dress that was long …
Jeff Barnett signals the start of another keg race. (Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)

Oktoberfest Edmonds: Snapshots

The  Rotary Club of Edmonds' Oktoberfest at Civic Field featured plenty of beer, lots of music, a cornucopia of food vendors, kids activities – and even snakes, turtles and pigs. The …

‘The Market in Winter’

  On a drizzly February morning in 2023, I went to Pike Place Market to meet some out-of-town friends for breakfast at Lowell’s. I was early. Almost no one was around, except for …
Dancing at PorchFest. (Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)
Porchfest, Car Show make for a memorable Edmonds weekend
Did you get your fill of cars and music over the weekend? If you didn’t go, don’t worry – both will be back next year.   The third edition of PorchFest Edmonds Sept. …
Edmonds Oktoberfest moves to Civic Field Sept. 13-14
The Rotary Club of Edmonds’ Oktoberfest Family Festival returns Sept. 13-14 to Edmonds Civic Playfield, 598 Edmonds St. It had previously been held at the Frances Anderson Center.
(Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)
Classic Car Show: Snapshots
The annual Edmonds Classic Car & Motorcycle Show gets bigger every year, if you can believe it. The Chamber of Commerce's pre-show news release mentioned 250-plus, but that was short by at …
Letters to the editor
School zones: City of Edmonds revenue generation I just paid $134 for a citation generated by a school zone camera. I was traveling 27 mph in a 30-mile zone. As I approached and pulled even with …
Why run a follow-up on Edmonds murder case? It was a sad, sad thing to include this in today's Beacon ( “Judge says Edmonds man who killed wife is insane,” Aug. 22). It just …
No, $3.88 a month isn’t worth it In the Aug. 15 Beacon, Dave Somers, Snohomish County executive asks, "Is drug crisis worth $3.88 a month?"  Short answer: No, it’s …
Fiscal reserve target could be excessive Council: Thank you for your work to establish fiscal policies to guide future City budgets and administration. While the City is currently responding to …
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Beto Yarce (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Business boom: Thank immigrants
The key to a strong economy is to build it from the middle out and bottom up. This has been President Joe Biden’s strategy, which has led to incredible results. In fact, since Biden took office …
Cabbage and pork dumplings. (Photo courtesy Maria A. Montalvo)
T Dumpling House: Comfort food packaged up just right
Dumplings are, quite simply, wonderful. Think about it: Savory, minced meat (pork to chicken, shrimp, or even fish) and vegetables (cabbage or chives) wrapped up in soft and tender …
Chuck Wright
Ban a book, and they will read it
It was during my 12 years of attending Catholic schools that me and my fellow students were introduced to the church’s National Legion of Decency weekly movie rating newspaper. As a group, we …
Schools
Mariner’s Sydney Vo and Azul Rangel were winners in the 2022 and 2023 Congressional App Challenge for the 2nd District.

Rep. Larsen announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Oct. 24, is open to high school and middle school …

VFW Post 8870 announces student essay

VFW Post #8870 in Edmonds invites students to enter its annual student essay contest. The contest is open for all students including those attending private schools or being home-schooled. …
From left: Dr. John Hoag; Councilmember Michelle Dotsch, former Edmonds Mayor Barb Fahey; Edmonds Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Crowther; Holy Rosary Pastor Matthew O'Leary, Edmonds Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Crowther; Father Matthew O’Leary, Principal Larkin Temme; Rocky the Ram; Holy Rosary student Jared Petras; and Chamber Membership Director Erica Sugg. (Photo courtesy Holy Rosary Edmonds School)

Holy Rosary School marks 60 years with ribbon cutting

Edmonds community leaders joined staff and students at Holy Rosary Edmonds School on Monday, Sept. 9, to celebrate the elementary and middle school’s 60th anniversary and kick off its next 60 …
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Schools chief urges districts to consider bans for 2025-26

Although public schools nationwide are considering whether to ban student cellphones in classrooms, Edmonds School District students are still allowed to carry their portable devices but are required …
Rick Steves’ Europe donated backpacks. (Photo courtesy Foundation for Edmonds School District)

Foundation helps prepare students for school with fair

On Aug. 15, 1,346 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to families in need – in just four hours – at the annual Back to School Resource Fair at Alderwood Middle School …
Back-to-school food drive benefiting Edmonds Food Bank
Feedme Hospitality & Restaurant Group has a back-to-school food drive …
Westgate Elementary School teacher Karyn Roseburg. (Photo courtesy Girls on the Run)
Girls on the Run honors Westgate teacher
Karyn Roseburg, a longtime Girls on the Run of Snohomish County volunteer, has been recognized by Girls on the Run International with its Remarkable Volunteer Award. It’s a national volunteer …
Students interested in the new apprenticeship program for LPNs can apply until Aug. 16.
EC debuts new apprenticeship program for LPN assistants
Edmonds College and the Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) are partnering to launch an apprenticeship program specifically designed for certified nursing assistants (NA-C) working in long-term …
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Obituaries
Warren Eugene Lashua: 1937-2024
Warren Eugene Lashua passed into eternal life on August 8, 2024, one day after his 87th birthday. He was born in Index, Washington, and spent his childhood and youth in the Pacific Northwest, attending …
Edward R. Cornachio: 1930-2024
Edward Richard Cornachio passed peacefully with family on August 26, 2024, at home in Edmonds at age 94. He was born August 16, 1930, in New York City, to Mary and Edward Cornachio.
Mathew David Bomengen
Mathew David Bomengen of Edmonds passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 29. He is preceded in death by grandparents Barbara and Charles and Judith and Howard, and great grandmothers Roxy Thompson and Grace Baum.
Sharon Blossey
Sharon Elizabeth Blossey, of Edmonds, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024. She’s now at home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Frank Y. Perkins Jr.: 1940-2024
Frank passed away on July 12, 2024, peacefully at his home in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Born to Frank Y. Perkins Sr. and Louise (Tutt) Perkins on August 1, 1940, in Lexington, Kentucky.  …
Sports
Despite the weather, 66 players turned out to play on Saturday. (Photos courtesy Ron LaRue and Richard Majer)

A rainy-day petanque food bank tournament is a hit

On Saturday, August 24, the Edmonds Petanque Club hosted the 12th Annual Food Bank Petanque Tournament in support of the Edmonds Food Bank. Under rainy and blustery conditions, 22 teams vied for …
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Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets now on sale

The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Banquet tickets are on sale. The banquet is Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel Of The Winds Arena in …
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Classroom to dorm room: The best laptops for every student
(BPT) - Are you ready for your next semester? There are plenty of school supplies you’ll need to get this summer, but there’s one that you shouldn’t overlook: Your laptop.A laptop …
5 recipes to ease into the back-to-school season
(BPT) - Fall is here and so is the back-to-school season. This is a busy time of year for families, and breakfast can often be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings.To help you make …
Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream
(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …
It's pumpkin spice season: 17 fall coffee drinks ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Hers ranks 17 fall coffee drinks from top chains in the U.S. to determine the healthiest and unhealthiest seasonal indulgences.
Four Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
(BPT) - Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15 and ends on October 15, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant culture and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino …