Last weekend, Edmonds celebrated International Women’s Day at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The theme of the 2026 commemoration was “Give to Gain,” and the program included a thoughtful mix of …

At some point in most Washingtonians’ lives, we all hear about something our local City Council did at its last meeting. Maybe fees decreased, or fines increased. Maybe you’re no longer allowed …

Wow, what a super time to be living here. We are the champions of the world! While I want to continue basking in the 12s’ warm glow of glory, it's not too early to consider day trips or longer …

Edmonds has no shortage of gems, but now and then you walk into a place that reminds you just how special this town really is. The Cascadia Art Museum is one of those places – a quiet powerhouse of …

Taxes: Just trying to hang on in Edmonds I hopefully speak for many of us seniors in the same situation. After the Prop 1 (levy lid lift ) was soundly voted down, mainly due to the $14.5 million …

“Shame must change sides.”– Gisèle Pelicot As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day, it feels like this has been a rough few weeks, or months (or more) for women. The …

The press is the only private industry specifically protected by name in the U.S. Constitution – in the First Amendment. Why? Because the founders understood that, for democracy to survive, it …

Charming Churchill story was fiction The Feb. 12th Off Kilter column had a charming story about Sir Fleming and Winston Churchill and their fathers. Unfortunately, that is just what it was, a …

Washington’s local news industry is in crisis, and our democracy is suffering because of it. Last year, Washington State University  published  the most comprehensive picture to date …

Talking with some friends about the Bowl in Edmonds, we were remarking on the sheer number of restaurants and markets, haunts and diners, bars and watering holes, and even wineries and distilleries. …

The digital world offers seniors connection and convenience, but it has also opened a new way to target the senior community: Age-old cons are being supercharged by cutting-edge technology. As …

TITLE IX EDMONDS, a local sports booster organization promoting fairness, safety, and dignity in female athletics, booked a room at the Edmonds Waterfront Center for a roundtable discussion on …

Lynnwood buying Edmonds property near treatment plant Mayor Rosen, councilmembers, and fellow residents: As you have heard, there is growing community concern regarding the lack of …

The Beacon asked the City of Edmonds to respond to comments made by former Councilmember Diane Buckshnis – in quote marks here – in her Diane’s Corner column, published Feb. 19 Comments are in …

It was a typical Tuesday night in 2023, with one agenda item being the evaluation of the contract attorney. Rather than move into executive session to discuss the yearly evaluation, the council …

Annexation by vibes is not a policy Reading the recent coverage about renewed talks to annex Esperance, I’m looking at this not as an Esperance resident, but as someone who already lives in …

Rabbits have been a major point of discussion over the last several weeks. Well, perhaps just one bunny in particular. Every news story and media post leading up to the Super Bowl mentioned the …