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Bipartisan legislation ensuring the state’s Medicaid program continues to cover HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization was signed into law April 4. The bill, sponsored by Sen. …

Taking root: Garden store expanding in Edmonds

In the past few years, Edmonds lost three garden stores downtown: Garden Gate, Garden Gear and Gallery, and Bountiful Home and Nursery. It’s not downtown, but Edmonds again has a home for …

Blake Snell's Woodway home is burglarized

The Woodway home of two-time Cy Young Award winner and Shorewood High School graduate Blake Snell was burglarized sometime between March 25 and March 26, according to Edmonds Police Department Cmdr. …

Big Red’s time is up. The 102-year-old coast redwood on Fifth Avenue South – you couldn’t miss it – was fuel for the wood chipper this week when the City of Edmonds …

Rick Steves to speak at Edmonds rally, lead crowd to ferry dock

Edmonds' Rick Steves will be participating in a local “Hands Off” rally Saturday, April 5, at 1 p.m. in downtown Edmonds. This is a different Hands Off event than the one in …

Citizens voice concerns over park, Anderson Center

It was an emotional City Council presentation Tuesday night before a packed house as numerous people spoke out against the possible sale of the Frances Anderson Center and Hummingbird Hill Park. …

17 arrests at Lynnwood Fred Meyer

On March 29, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department conducted a special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer.  Lynnwood officers made 17 arrests and issued …

Hundreds of local residents are expected to rally at the Shoreline-Edmonds border  Saturday, April 5, joining thousands of others across the country "to send a clear message to Washington." …

102-year-old-tree coming down on Fifth Ave. S

The removal of a 102-year-old coastal redwood on Fifth Avenue South began Monday after the City of Edmonds approved a request from the HOA board. Protesters showed up. They say the City is cutting down the wrong tree. Read …

Journalists and news organizations across Washington are pleading with lawmakers to set aside money to support local newspapers and broadcasters.  “Journalism is the work that our …

The Off-Leash Area Edmonds dog park reports that it has received the following from Parks Director Angie Feser concerning the park’s hours: “The Edmonds Police Chief, Parks …

Aging in place: Esperance couple gets a backyard cottage for future living

The future of housing in Puget Sound – hello, Edmonds – was played out recently on 88th Avenue West in Esperance, the square-shaped piece of land pushed against Edmonds city limits. …

Bid opening for new ferries rescheduled to May 12

The opening of bids for Washington State Ferries' new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries is now set for May 12 instead of April 7, according to a WSF newsletter. All three pre-qualified shipyards …

Shubert Ho transferring Shore Pine Coffee and Gelato to the EWC

The Edmonds Waterfront Center is taking over the operation of Shore Pine Coffee & Gelato and opening with a new name – Common Grounds. “We are thrilled to build on the success of …

ECA: Rick Steves offers free presentation on new book

Rick Steves will offer a free travel presentation at the Edmonds Center for the Arts 6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. He will discuss his latest book, “On the …

Edmonds Automotive returns under new ownership

Edmonds Automotive Service has returned to downtown Edmonds after 10 months, and new owner Greg Wright is pumped. “It feels great to finally doing what we’re supposed to be …

Edmonds Auto License & Service moves to new location March 31

Edmonds Auto License & Service is relocating to an expanded location Monday, March 31. It’s moving from inside its longtime home in ACE Hardware on Fifth Avenue South to less than a …

State of the City: Budget crisis taking toll on staff

Just how bleak is Edmonds' financial situation? Consider: Mayor Mike Rosen, speaking at his second State of the City, disclosed that he’s cut $7,000 from his salary, which is north of $150,000. …

Here at the Beacon, we’re eating fewer eggs

The Beacon’s faithful newspaper readers have no doubt noticed we’ve reduced the weekly paper to 8 pages. We hope it’s a temporary move, but it involves elements that are beyond …

Edmonds gets $40K for Mukilteo lane striping

The Mukilteo City Council approved an agreement with the City of Edmonds for lane striping and marking for 2025. The agreement is for $40,236, slightly more than the budgeted amount of $38,500 but well …

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