Annexation: A stable, dedicated funding source Edmonds residents agree – we want to maintain the level and quality of emergency services to our families, friends, and …

During the last Edmonds City Council meeting, South County Fire, or RFA (Regional Fire Authority), presented an annual report to the City.   As we prepare for the upcoming ballot …

As the new postmaster for Edmonds, I am delighted to join this vibrant community and lead our local USPS team in delivering the trusted service you deserve. The U.S. Postal Service has been at the …

Visit government websites while you can How easily we toss out acronyms in our daily conversation, or in the informative column in the Edmonds Beacon (“We’re just a spark away from …

Suggestion on fighting graffiti in Edmonds I am writing as a concerned resident to share my growing concerns about the increase in graffiti across Edmonds. The presence of graffiti on public …

Diplomacy failure at Brackett’s Landing North On Friday, Jan. 24, my husband and I were eating lunch in our car around noon in the parking lot facing the ferry dock in Edmonds. It’s …

As we begin a new year, it is worth remembering that the United States Army celebrates 250 years of distinguished service protecting our nation from domestic and foreign adversaries. The …

Enjoying new column in the Beacon I enjoyed reading the second Diane’s Corner column by Diane Buckshnis in the Edmonds Beacon.  I look forward to more of Diane's thoughts, knowledge, …

Stop spilling oil in Edmonds On my walk today, Republic Services was out collecting recycled materials on 240th Street SW. It was steadily spilling oil approximately every 50 to 100 feet, …

Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds manages four gift-giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL) …

Congratulations to Epulo Bistro on 15 years of serving wonderful food, wines, and service. We attended their anniversary party last week, and it was packed with old and new friends. What a party! …

Missing Scott (the Elf) Beane Thank you for your wonderful article about Scott the Elf ( "Elves are real in Edmonds" ) in the Dec. 12 paper! Scott was our mailman for years – always …

In November 2009, after five months of consideration, numerous public hearings, and very strong support from the firefighters’ union, the City Council voted 6-1 to approve a contract for fire …

The future of fire and emergency medical services is a big decision facing the community and will be discussed Tuesday, Dec. 3, during a special council meeting starting at 5 p.m. There is a public …

Gymnastics program helps daughter with sensory needs I am writing to express our family’s support of the gymnastics program and other programs offered at the Frances Anderson Center in …

I am writing to express our family’s support of the gymnastics program and other programs offered at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds. We have two young children, and we would be …

The woman in the photograph This is regarding an article in the latest Edmonds Beacon about Tony Ventrella passing away (“Sports icon/broadcaster Tony Ventrella dies,” Oct. 24). …

Is Westgate Chapel engineering the election? I read the online article in the Beacon regarding Westgate Chapel, “Can Westgate Chapel have voting drop boxes?” about bringing your …

Thanks for the avocado rock I was fixing a tablecloth on a table at the jetty for a wedding. It was windy, so I put some rocks on the tablecloth to hold it down. I went back to get one more …

Why you should vote no on all four state initiatives How do we sort out fact from all the fiction in the voter’s pamphlet? Looking at sponsors can tell us a lot; that’s the part …