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 …
5th and Pine flashing light appreciated I was pleasantly surprised to see the newly installed flashing light at the Fifth Avenue South and Pine Street crosswalk. For pedestrians, this has been a …
I appreciate hearing plans from Rob English about Main Street revisions. I would hope that before the work is begun the plans might themselves be considered for revision. The important questions …
Why not have City Attorney on Zoom? I believe our City Attorney contract states the following: When our services require travel to Edmonds, regardless of the actual travel time, a one-hour …
The world has been informed that Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison. This hits close to me not just because I have greatly admired Mr. Navalny for many years, but because I am dismayed to see …
The following information was submitted to the submit news form on www.edmondsbeacon.com: first name: Mike last name: Biggins address: 110 8th Ave N city: Edmonds state: WA …
A rare find at Anchor Chic I bought a blazer at Anchor Chic recently. The label said "Custom clothing by Sherman Funmaker." The fabric looked Native, but with so many "Native-inspired" clothing …
‘Big Red’ is on the chopping block “Big Red,” a majestic coast redwood at the Boardwalk Condominium, 1024 Fifth Ave. S, is threatened to be removed. Big …
Pleased with remodeled Edmonds Library I've been to the reopened library about five times now. I went to work during the cold spell, read the newspapers, picked up books, used the printer, and …
The remodel of the library is not the success they say. The function of a library is to supply the community with written materials for research and enjoyment. A place for access to books and …
New Edmonds Library is not user-friendly The remodel of the library is not the success they say. The function of a library is to supply the community with written materials for research and …
Should City reestablish its own fire department? I don't know why the only City Council comment on this story was from Jenna Nand ("Mayor: Councilmembers at fault with South County Fire Contract," …
Defending Councilmember Vivian Olson I was very saddened to hear Councilmember Vivian Olson is being named in a lawsuit filed by Sherman Pruitt for racist remarks ("Former police chief candidate …
Our nation and democracy are in real danger A lot of political commenters are cheering the changing of the guard in Edmonds, as the old administration and council are turning over to the new one. …
Some ideas for park on Bowdoin Re: "Demo takes down house for future park in Edmonds," Dec. 7: Ms. Johnson wanted her property and orchard to remain a garden to benefit the community. Let's …
Appreciates Beacon's theater critic I enjoyed reading the theater review in Karen Bennett Herr's new column ("The Phoenix Theatre serves relatable and seasonal fun," Nov. 30). What a great job …
Will developers obliterate the Edmonds Marsh? Former Councilmember Dave Teitzel recently wrote a column in the Beacon about the city of Edmonds' current financial difficulties and the need to do …
Support the historic Edmonds Theater We live in an exceptional town. Just take a walk along the waterfront on a sunny day, greeting your neighbors. Stop by the beautiful new Waterfront Center …