Sitting in the doctor’s office with my wife Elaine, at age 30, and learning that she had a rare blood disease with a life-threatening prognosis, I took her hand and whispered, “I am in the boat …

In 2025, we carried 20.1 million customers, nearly 1 million more than the previous year. That translates to 152,592 sailings. Each one starts and ends at a ferry terminal. Only 22 trips were …

Last week’s Beacon featured an article about a new dessert bar opening soon in downtown Edmonds. R+M Desserts will feature an array of tempting desserts, and when I say tempting, I mean …

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a …

Mayor Mike Rosen, who has served since Jan. 1, 2024, delivered his 2026 State of the City presentation on March 16 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, offering a detailed snapshot of City operations …

A big thank you to our gifted Walt Wagner, his longtime friend Rick Steves, and the staff and volunteers who contributed their time and constant enthusiasm to make the evening at Edmonds Center for …

If you're job hunting in Washington, here's something you need to know: Employers are looking at more than your resume. According to a new regional analysis from  Western Governors …

In a recent article, the Sno-Isle Library System said it is requesting a levy rate of $.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. I am in favor of the library and use it. I am willing to pay my share. …

You have heard me talk about the ratepayers of the Olympic View Water & Sewer District and that precious Deer Creek Water source. Currently, the City’s Critical Area (CARA) ordinance prohibits …

 When I started to Google to get an idea for this column, I was shocked to learn that I might have formerly been in a cult, of all things. Not anything like that scary Jonestown mass suicide …

It wanders from the base of your brain to your large intestine, touching nearly every major organ along the way. Scientists call it the vagus nerve, and research suggest it may be one of the most …

Are you thinking about doing work on, in, or around your residence or business?  Maybe you need to replace a furnace, remove a tree, or remodel a commercial space? Not all work requires a …

“I separate myself from the separate island, and leave wrapped in light. And if I belong with the flocks, with those who come and go in herds, I confess my wish to cling to the soil, lured by the …

A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state – and I like it. In 2029, Washington state will start collecting a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. The 8,000,000 …

God has been trying to teach us how to live for a long time. Ever since that collective first breath – ru-ah – gave us life, God has been trying to teach us how to live. It hasn’t always …

Every Wednesday, a retired vice president of operations from Edmonds shows up at a local senior’s door with a hot meal and a few minutes of conversation. On Tuesdays, a bilingual volunteer in …

‘Riff-raff’ at the Port of Edmonds marina? The Port of Edmonds sets aside just 15 of its 650 slips (about 2%) for liveaboards. Although these slips cost significantly less than a one-bedroom …