Is Taste Edmonds decision what the community wants? Regarding the proposed move of Taste Edmonds to Esperance Park: This is a major disappointment. I wish the community had a vote or say in …

Re: "Soak 'em, late 1960s: Edmonds Elementary: Hero or goat?" (Back in Edmonds," Jan. 26)) I loved this story! I am a woman now and not a little girl anymore. But I, too, remember being the last …

Comment on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Today, January 16, 2023, I am wondering why the City of Edmonds made no public comment on the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Gregory …

Who has the responsibility in a right of way? The recent snowfall in Edmonds provides an opportunity to contemplate who has rights and responsibilities related to our rights-of-way. Per the …

I have enjoyed having my copy of the Beacon delivered to my mailbox for the past few years. Your letters to the editor have always helped start needed and at times heated conversations. My hope is …

Thanks to Mike Rosen and Roger Pence At the final Planning Board meeting of 2022, we learned that two members whose terms are expiring will not be reappointed, Roger Pence and Mike Rosen. As a …

A different Edmonds Theater back in the day Re: "Edmonds Theater at 100" (Nov. 15): I've lived in Edmonds since 1945 and, during the early '50s, was allowed to go there. My memories are of …

Edmonds: It's time to ban gas leaf blowers The adage that everybody talks about the weather but no one does anything about it has become invalid, because Edmonds City council members can do …

Density won't improve lives of Edmonds residents I fully agree with Jim Ogonowski ("It's time to have 'the talk,'" Letters to the Editor, Nov. 22). Changing single-family zoning in favor of …

No, not THAT talk. But one almost as important. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, our mayor and Council talked about a set of legislative agenda topics to send to our state representatives for …

Northlight Custom Builders is happy to announce and to be a part of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Letters to Santa program this year. As a member of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, we are …

 When we ask people to donate to the Edmonds Food Bank, usually people think food, and usually people think canned food, and they’re right! We need canned and shelf-stable foods. However, we …

Re: “Problems with portal persists,” Nov. 10. This was an interesting article and interview, but there is a glaring mistake that has to be corrected. Your interviewee “noted the privilege …

Do you have a bike or bikes, that you’d like to get rid of? I’m working with the Edmonds Toy Shop, now part of the Edmonds Food Bank. We’re collecting adult and children’s bicycles and …

I really enjoy reading about the local history, fun places to eat in the area, events and activities, and really like Ken Marques’ observations. If people are unsatisfied with the flavor of this …

Owner of 617 Dayton speaks out on designated street fronts I own the property at 617 Dayton St. in Edmonds. The original building was designed and built as an apartment building sometime …

It was the middle of the day at the Edmonds beach. The air smelled briny, but the sun shone brightly.  A gentle breeze rippled the water. Small children were digging in the mud. Mothers visited …

Just a few general comments. One is that the Beacon could be a lot better. For example, when you ran the piece about completing the walkway along the waterfront, why was there no discussion of …

At this election, I hope all voters will consider the harsh effects of the state’s now permanent vaccine mandate for most state agency workers. Previous mandates have contributed to the loss of …

Regarding the letter about Janelle Cass (“Learning from Janelle Cass’ public safety instruction” Oct. 20), I concur that she is the best candidate for the 21st Legislative District. She has …