Edmonds joins regional traffic safety initiative The City of Edmonds Police Department will participate in the Walker Roller Safety Grant program, a regional initiative aimed at improving safety …

A bipartisan bill ensuring the state’s Medicaid program continues to cover HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization passed the Senate unanimously Friday. Senate Bill 5577 , …

Feb. 28 marks the 24th anniversary of the 6.8 magnitude Nisqually earthquake that shook western Washington’s Puget Sound region. The anniversary serves as a powerful reminder that the time …

A woman arriving to get her nails done at Q Nails on Edmonds Way accidentally crashed her car into the salon Friday morning, according to Edmonds police. Shortly after 10 a.m., police and South …

ORCA is making the regional day pass fare permanent, creating more affordable and accessible transit for riders across the region. This price change, approved by the ORCA Joint Board, saves money and …

A team from the Edmonds Food Bank joined more than 200 advocates from across Washington state on Monday for Hunger Action Day in Olympia, urging lawmakers to prioritize food security. Throughout the …

Tuesday morning’s strong winds left thousands without power, scattered branches on streets, and toppled a large tree into a house on 243rd Place West in the Firdale area. From South County …

A bipartisan bill requiring electricians to be certified to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at certain facilities passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5528 , sponsored by 21 …

Last month, the City of Edmonds announced it had reached an out-of-court settlement in a discrimination lawsuit by Sherman Pruitt, the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe police chief north of Darrington. …

Ever wondered about the Edmonds Marsh? Why is it there? How does it fit into our community, and what is its relationship to the environment in the Northwest? Explore the past, present, and …

Bruce Guthrie, a Libertarian who last year unsuccessfully challenged longtime incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) for the Position 2 seat in the 21st Legislative District, has filed a claim for …

City Council Meeting – 6 p.m. Feb. 25 The City Council meeting will include a presentation about the new legislation (HB 1293, now codified as RCW 36.70A.630) and how it will be addressed …

Bills dealing with cow burps, the state flag, and changes to police traffic stop standards are among the first to land in the legislative graveyard this year in Olympia.  This session, …

Rick Steves released a new book this month called “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer.” It tells of his 1978 trip with Gene Openshaw – who …

Editor's note: Strom Peterson's bill did not make it out of committee.

During the council meeting Feb. 25 at 6 p.m., South County Fire & Rescue will provide a 2024 comprehensive annual report to the City on fire, paramedical services, training, prevention, and public …

The public is invited to attend Mayor Rosen’s 2025 State of the City address Thursday, March 20, at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:10. The free event will be held in-person at the Edmonds …

Meadowdale High School’s Unmasked magazine has been ranked as “excellent” in the 2024 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) contest. Unmasked is a …

As reported in the Beacon, the City of Edmonds – including councilmembers, mayor, and staff – cannot advocate a position on the upcoming Regional Fire Authority ballot measure in their …

Beacon Publishing has announced the winners of its contest to redesign its flag for what we call the name of the newspaper as it’s displayed at the top of page one for its Edmonds and Mukilteo …