In this week’s City Chat, we decided to talk about the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium. Especially given the recent holiday, and the beloved annual event that happens there every Memorial …

For decades, governments at the local, state, and federal levels have approached homelessness and addiction with good intentions. At this point, billions of dollars have been poured into programs, …

I read last week in The Beacon that Sound Transit is considering eliminating the Orca North Line commuter trains to save money …

They say good things come in small packages, and our small but mighty Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds has proven that adage once again. With its most recent exhibitions, Cascadia has transformed …

Since the founding of the United States, an estimated 558 million Americans and immigrants have lived in this country. More than 1.1 million of them have died defending the United States in wars and …

We have officially cut the ribbon, uncorked the champagne, and crossed the threshold of our newly remodeled home and brand-new addition on Lombard Avenue. For those who have passed by our Everett …

Chronic pain, from arthritis, neuropathy, or past injuries, affects many older adults. For years, opioids were liberally prescribed to manage this discomfort. However, in the geriatric population, …

When was the last time you spoke some form of the word, “bless” such as, “Bless you!” or “Bless me, Father”?  How did it come out: like a reflex or automatic response, or were you …

Summer in Edmonds doesn’t arrive all at once. It eases in slowly, a little more evening light, a few warm afternoons, and that moment when you realize the yard has quietly shifted from winter …

Edmonds is at a serious financial crossroads, and the choice of how City Council budgets will directly shape how well the City will recover in an efficient manner.   I recently urged …

Thanks to Diane Buckshnis for her letter in last week’s Beacon (“Voting no on possible fire department bond”). She provides, as usual, a voice of reason.  What is not …

Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they …

$420 million is a lot of money, and I don’t see enough support to substantiate that amount of money (“Bond would rebuild, renovate Edmonds fire stations,” March 30). That’s like $40 million a …

Every spring, Washington’s GiveBIG campaign reminds us of something Edmonds has always lived out: Generosity isn’t a special occasion here – it’s part of the rhythm of our city. On May 5, …

One of my all-time favorite books is being adapted for the big screen. Well, on Amazon, so I guess it depends on how large your screen is at home. Eva Longoria is producing a series from the novel …

I recently wrote about my experience with the cult of Apple, how I drank the Kool-Aid, and before I knew it, I was welcomed in. My taste for Apple is still around, but I'm considering other …