The Foundation for Edmonds School District has announced that its Save the Arts Campaign raised $302,000 – with pledges still arriving – to help preserve music programs in the Edmonds …

Ludwig Marz has been named the City of Edmonds' interim Human Resources director. Former HR Director Jessica Neill Hoyson submitted her resignation. Her last day was July 8. You can contact …

Jester's Pet Supply had its soft opening Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Salish Crossing in Edmonds. Beth Jester is the founder. From the store's website: Jester’s Pet Supply is more than a …

The City of Edmonds recently completed pedestrian improvements on the south approach of Main Street and Fifth Avenue South intersection. Transportation safety at this crosswalk has been a …

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its first additional polar icebreaker in 25 years in Juneau on Sunday, marking what officials called a new era in Arctic activity for the United States. The …

There’s a new coffee shop at the Lynnwood light rail station with roots in Edmonds. Haifa Fakih Alhussieni and Nabil Alhussieni have announced that Café Louvre (AlFa Coffee Inc.) is …

A trip on a Washington state ferry will get more expensive this fall. The Washington State Transportation Commission has approved  fare hikes  of 3% on Oct. 1 and another 3% on May 1, …

Since 2020, Washington has averaged 1,345 crashes in highway work zones each year. Those crashes have led to deaths and injuries to roadway workers and the traveling public alike, as well as …

WaFd Bank has announced the promotion of Ash Palta to regional president at WaFd Bank for northern Washington. Palta joined WaFd in 2011 as an assistant branch manager and has since progressed …

Employees at one of Washington state’s largest health agencies are bracing for layoffs due to ongoing funding challenges. Though how many could lose their jobs and when aren’t known, …

Providence Swedish hospitals throughout the Puget Sound region have again been recognized for their overall excellence, as well as excellence in specialty areas in U.S. News & World …

The City of Edmonds’ midyear financial report for 2025 is mixed, with stronger-than-expected fund balances boosted by an interfund loan and decreased expenditures in key areas. But revenue …

Editor’s note: Edmonds Beacon Editor Brian Soergel contributed to this story. For the first time, Washington’s attorney general has enforced the state’s new cap on rent hikes, …

The City of Edmonds admitted it misunderstood payments it was obligated to pay South County Fire after voters in April approved annexation into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) to begin June 1. The …

The Olympic View Water and Sewer District has filed a citizen suit under the Safe Water Drinking Act against the Edmonds School District in what it says is an attempt to protect the Deer Creek …

After the first count was tallied in Tuesday’s primary election to determine the newest councilmember for Position 3, it's clear that Erika Barnett and Alex Newman will advance to the general election Nov. 4. Barnett …

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched an online tool to help residents quickly locate free naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid …

The Helens overtook downtown Edmonds during the third annual Roper Romp Aug. 1   Helens of all kinds will strut their stuff through more than 23 participating downtown locations, …

This is part 2 of the Beacon’s Q&A with the candidates running for Position 3 on Edmonds City Council. The Aug. 5 primary election will determine the two candidates moving on to the …

The City of Edmonds seeks applicants to serve as a student representative on the Planning Board. The student representative may be enrolled either in high school or college and must be an Edmonds …