Voters are tapped out on taxes I urge councilmembers to step away for now from any further discussion of a levy lid lift. Why? Public trust. Trying to shepherd ahead a lid lift at this juncture …

Local government works best when citizens and officials work together. Edmonds has an extraordinary pool of engaged residents who volunteer their time, expertise, and energy to provide …

“Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge in a constant search for the truth.” – Barbra Streisand Somehow, 2025 is already coming to a close, and what a year it has …

Our county recently experienced extraordinary flooding due to torrential rain from multiple atmospheric rivers. Rivers throughout Snohomish County reached record or near-record flood levels, pushing …

As professionals look ahead to what’s next, it’s natural to reflect on goals, wins, and priorities. Setting yourself up for career success in 2026 doesn’t require an overhaul or a major job …

Is it possible to write your way out of the doldrums? Like most actions, it depends on your thinking and attitude. I know that actions really do speak louder than words. Still, I happen to be a …

Lynnwood has them, for God’s sake. What about Edmonds? I recently moved to Edmonds and was very surprised to learn that there are no Community Transit Zip Cars in Edmonds. I …

The Beacon is publishing this letter about the Lynnwood Wastewater Treatment Plant in full. It has been slightly edited. The writer is a former municipal court judge for Edmonds and Lynnwood. …

We have a serious human health issue brewing in Edmonds at the Deer Creek CARA (Critical Aquifer Recharge Area), which provides drinking water to south Edmonds, Woodway, and Esperance. The issue is …

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s …

Check the restaurant menus around our food mecca town of Edmonds and elsewhere, wherever you happen to be. You’ll discover that chicken is so ubiquitous on modern menus that you can find it in …

In an era defined by digital noise and concrete landscapes, a quiet revolution is taking root in public health. The ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, the mindful …

I was going to start this column with the title of a song: "If You're Happy and You Know It." But though I consider myself to be a normally happy guy, I'm not doing a whole lotta clapping these …

Respect the will of the people on taxes The City needs to get its affairs in order and stop the "tax and spend" lazy solution to fixing problems. Gain the residents' trust in your ability to …

After much deliberation, I have decided to disclose publicly that I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Oct. 29, 2025. As many of you know, this caps a difficult year for me, since I lost my father …