Larry Naughten, Edmonds mayor from 1983 to 1991, moved to Edmonds with this family in 1940. So, yes, he’s seen plenty of changes in town. His family lived on Dayton Street, then to the waterfront …

U.S. Sen Maria Cantwell, a Washington state Democrat from Edmonds, will register a protest of President Donald Trump’s attempt to exert more control over election infrastructure by bringing her …

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday moved forward on two significant items: a comprehensive update to the city’s tree code and a resolution formalizing the council’s governing priorities for the …

 Verdant Health Commission has appointed Alison Poulsen as superintendent, effective April 13. Sarah Zabel will continue to serve as interim superintendent until that time. In a news …

A longtime paraeducator at Edmonds-Woodway High School was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of child rape after allegedly grooming and abusing a deaf student he had tutored since she was 7. …

Budget writers in the Washington Legislature on Monday declared their intent to eventually buy more hybrid electric ferries to modernize the state ferry fleet.  But newly unveiled House and …

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Edmonds for the 2026 State of the City address presented by Mayor Mike Rosen on Monday, March 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the Edmonds …

For the 50th annual DeMiero Jazz Festival, more than 40 jazz choirs will gather for a noncompetitive chance to perform and work with professional jazz artists March 12-13. This …

The Edmonds Civic Roundtable, a nonpartisan group created to foster civil discussions of Edmonds politics and other issues, will host a Snohomish County nonprofit group founded in the wake of the …

The Port of Edmonds, in partnership with Hookup Hut, is launching Beyond the Breakwater,  a free workshop series designed to strengthen the local boating community through hands-on learning and …

The Edmonds-based Asian Service Center has elected and reelected its board of directors for 2026. Alison Alfonzo Pence of Edmonds was reelected chair, while Michael Chong of Auburn was reelected …

In an earlier version of this story, the Beacon reported that the Arts & Culture program could be eliminated. That is not true, and the Beacon regrets the error.  In fact, a program manager …

Photographer Lee Lageschulte was out and about on Thursday, documenting a winter day in Edmonds. And a seal. Still no snow around here.

It seems everyone, everywhere, all the time uses credit or debit cards for everything. But, in a win for cash, those using greenbacks to cross the Sound by ferry will save a little money. Those with …

Keith Scully, a Shoreline City Council member who served a term as mayor, has formally launched his campaign for State House in the 32nd Legislative District, with an early lead in fundraising and …

Four Democrats are on track to battle this year for an open Washington state House seat in a district stretching north from Seattle.   Longtime Rep. Cindy Ryu’s  decision to …

On Monday, the House of Representatives passed standards to encourage the siting of emergency shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing, and permanent supportive housing (STEP). …

Every Tuesday through March,  Johnny Mo's Pizzeria  at Main Street Commons is donating 15% of proceeds to Homage Senior Services ’ nutrition programs when …

Festive red lanterns once again adorn downtown Edmonds as the Multicultural Association of Edmonds (MAE) presents its fifth annual Lunar New Year Edmonds (LNYE) community event on Saturday, Feb. 28. …

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, who represents Edmonds in the 2nd Congressional District, released the following statement after voting yes on fiscal year 2026 spending bills. The package passed the …