Hello friends! Boggling chaos and brain-numbing suffering are the order of the day, but if Scripture is to be believed, a contented deep inner peace can be your lot, some assembly required. …

The day after America celebrated 250 years of independence, I found myself thinking about what freedom really means – and who gets to feel it. I am an Iranian American woman. I have lived in …

Regarding the City's response to Ann Christiansen published in last week's Beacon ( “Germane or Not? City responds to citizen’s complaint,” July 2), at the center of the issue is …

There is good news coming out of Mukilteo – a city choosing to live within its means, even with voters approving an EMS levy, as Edmonds voters did years ago. But after Edmonds voters approved …

You have been invited to a friend’s 60th birthday party. You grab some black balloons and a funny card about having one foot on a skateboard and the other in the grave. When you arrive, you are …

“We can beat them, just for one day. We can be heroes just for one day.” – David Bowie In the moment that I write this column, I do not yet know if the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) has …

Germane or not? City responds to citizen’s complaint Editor’s note: Ann Christiansen sent the following to Mayor Mike Rosen. The City’s response follows the letter. It is …

There’s a certain kind of magic that settles over Edmonds every Fourth of July. It’s not just the flags or the fireworks or the sound of kids racing down sidewalks. It’s the feeling – that …

Every Fourth of July, the holiday is the same . Founder and future president John Adams said it would be “the most memorable epoch in the history of America … celebrated by succeeding generations …

Editor’s note: Former Beacon reporter Beth Bond recently came across a copy of this letter, called “The American’s Creed,” in her education files. It was written by William Tyler Page, clerk …

What's not to like about avoiding the daily commuter slog in heavy traffic on I-5 to get to work in Seattle? Not to mention the congested return trip north to our beloved Edmonds home? And I'm just …

Data centers have become a significant topic of public interest and concern. While these facilities play a role in supporting many digital services, their impacts on land use, infrastructure, energy …

Every June in Edmonds, something subtle but unmistakable shifts in the air. The days stretch longer, the water glows a little brighter, and the city fills with a kind of hopeful anticipation. …

It has been a minute since the last review of Maize & Barley in Edmonds (nearly seven years to be exact), but the quality and care that goes into each dish have not changed a bit since then. And …

Every May, we observe Older Americans Month, a time not merely to acknowledge the gray in our hair or the years behind us, but to celebrate the profound ongoing contributions of our elders. …

June brings a little more color into the world. Pride flags appear in windows, crosswalks brighten, and communities everywhere take a moment to celebrate belonging. But here in Edmonds, Pride has its …

I asked AI a couple of questions, via Google, and here's how it answered: Why is AI neither intelligent nor artificial? AI is considered neither intelligent nor artificial because it relies …