I think it's great that people will soon be able to walk all along the beach from the Waterfront Center to the ferry dock and beyond. It's a great addition to the city. However, I can't help but …

Coyotes on the prowl at Five Corners The last two nights, I have observed a lot of coyotes yipping in the Five Corners area ("Coyotes are on the move in Edmonds," Sept. 29). Two different spots. …

Domesticated dogs not the problem In response to the letter regarding the coyote problem in the woods near Sherwood Elementary and the Edmonds PD's recommendations ("Coyote concerns above Sherwood …

Park like a neighbor Parking! Last night, I decided to drive into the Bowl for dinner at one of my favorite places. It took three orbits to find a parking place, and the closest one I could …

He's your No. 1 fan More articles and columns by Peter Kelley, please. I have never met him but he is a good writer and we need more of that. Thank you! Randy RahnEdmonds Editor's note: We …

Councilmember's departure was her personal business I have mixed feelings after reading your Sept. 15 piece on Laura Johnson ("Unanswered questions on Johnson's departure," Editor's Note). I …

Edmonds should follow Seattle's lead on leaf blowers I am writing to encourage the council to enact a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. In addition to Seattle, similar bans have gone forward in …

Historical Society seeking volunteers; booth at Summer Market The Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society is an organization that supports the Edmonds Historical Museum, the popular …

Ferries hampered by Jones Act An Aug. 11 article in the Beacon, "Ferries get 42.4M boost from bipartisan infrastructure law," reported an announcement from Sen. Maria Cantwell of this …

Nurse: We are understaffed and overworked I am a registered nurse at the emergency department at Swedish Edmonds. Our medical center today was so understaffed we had 10 patients to one …

Civic Park light poles blocking views Edmonds is engaged in an elaborate upgrade of our Civic Park. Part of the upgrade includes six new light poles that appear to be much taller than the eight …

Save the Edmonds Fishing Pier It was just a few years ago that the Edmonds Fishing Pier underwent an extensive renovation. New benches were installed with paneled shelters and new railing boards …

Kristiana Johnson was always there for the Edmonds community Perhaps I never appreciated her enough. I did not always vote for her, and when I supported her I surely underestimated who she …

Is there an end in sight for Civic Park? When I do my weekly run down by the old playfield/stadium I see lots of dirt being moved around every week, but I don't see a lot of park development being …

Angels in Edmonds I wanted to thank the four people who came to my aid on Father's Day after I suffered a serious hypotension episode after leaving a restaurant. A very kind lady asked if I was …

Former mayor: Strong mayor – if effective – is best option In 1983, I was elected Edmonds' first full-time mayor and CEO. I was subsequently reelected and served a total of eight years. As …

Encouragements to help Edmonds fight climate change I am grateful for the hard work and sincere attempts by City employees and officials to include and consider nearly every imaginable factor …

Got the urge to volunteer? Edmonds Museum needs you Would you like to be involved with a growing and vibrant organization committed to the celebration of local history? Here is the opportunity for …

City Council deserves support The hypocrisy of our mayor's newest administrative order is astounding ("Anti-bullying: Mayor issues a new order," June 20). His order, "Workplace …

Questions regarding mayor's anti-bullying order Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson, in collaboration with the City of Edmonds Human Resources department, has announced a new administrative order regarding …