Editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

If you own an average home in Edmonds, your property tax will increase $895 next year.  If a November ballot measure passes, your tax next year will jump by an additional $845.  For an …

Mayor, councilmembers:   I've been reflecting on ways we can address some of our budget challenges. When I take a step back and look at the overall city budget, it's clear that we do …

A warning for women I was a victim of wallet theft from my open purse left in my cart at Trader Joe’s in Lynnwood on Friday, Aug. 29. They were at the Apple store within 30 minutes …

We all look at the world through our lens shaped by genetics and life experience. There are those with gifts who can see what few others are able to see, like looking through the Hubble Telescope …

Another mass shooting. Another round of “thoughts and prayers.” Nothing changes. It’s depressing. How many more of these mass shootings like last week’s in Minneapolis must we …

Beacon Publishing's weekly editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

I don't have any imaginary friends, and too few real friends, but I do have a bunch of old acquaintances from TV that I really miss. Like Sam and Diane, and Norm, Cliff, Carla, Woody. and …

Sometimes the wisest of words are spoken over produce. During a recent farmers market visit, I took several minutes to choose among several lovely heads of lettuce – not because I was searching …

Recently, many, if not most, of Washington state-based advertisers received an attached letter from the Washington State Department of Revenue. It was a warning due to the looming arrival of the …

Ken Grant is the Rotary Club of Edmonds’ new public image chair. “Ken brings a wealth of passion and experience to this role, and is eager to collaborate with local media to further …

Good work: Music saved in Edmonds This makes me very happy ( “Edmonds rallies to save school music programs,” Aug. 14). Music was a huge part of my successful high school …

Every 10 years, Snohomish County voters are given a rare and powerful opportunity: to elect a Charter Review Commission. This Commission’s job is to examine the Snohomish County Charter, …

During times of stress, a simple practice can help keep you steady: spending time in nature. Whether hiking through forests, strolling in local parks, or simply sitting under the trees, the outdoors …

Beacon Publishing's weekly editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Keep Edmonds Vibrant (KEV) strongly supports the City Council’s efforts to generate at least $5 million in new annual revenue from non-property tax sources as part of a broader effort, which …

Appreciates Beacon column Thank you for Diane’s Corner. All of her columns are enlightening, but this last issue is particularly important and interesting (“Perrinville Creek: A sad …

For the last several years, I’ve been on a bit of a philanthropic kick. Rick Steves’ Europe takes more than 30,000 people on guided tours of Europe every year, and with no stockholders in …

Beacon Publishing's weekly editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.