Councilmembers Michelle Dotsch and Will Chen have submitted this editorial in light of the defeat of the $14.5 million levy lid lift. This commentary is submitted from their perspectives as …

Will Chen for mayor Councilmember Will Chen: I support your vision for the future of Edmonds. Will you run for mayor in two years? Edmonds needs a mayor who understands how to control spending. …

Many people may be surprised that I enthusiastically support the $14.5 million levy lid lift on our Nov. 4 ballot. My reason for supporting Prop 1 is simple – it's time for us to invest in the …

What is new in the food scene in and around Edmonds? Quite a bit, as has become the norm. Some of the new spots that have opened lately include a beloved local food truck that found a …

If you are a registered voter, you have already received your ballot.  For me, the act of voting is sacred. The right to vote was not always guaranteed to women, African Americans, Native …

Crossword puzzle is a highlight of the week On a lighter note: I want to give a shout-out to Edmonds’ own Gary Larson for his clever, creative, and whimsical weekly Beacon crossword …

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Why I’m voting against Proposition 1, a property tax increase. As a 45-year resident and the 2025 Citizen of the Year, who actually tracks City Council deliberations and organizes …

Editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Chris Eck is the kind of leader Edmonds needs My name is Kelsey Foster. I am a former City of Edmonds employee and a long-time resident. After 4.5 years on staff, I’ve seen firsthand the …

Dear Edmonds business owners: We want to share with you some specifics about why Edmonds Prop. 1 is essential to ensuring that our city remains a thriving, safe, and welcoming destination for …

As voters weigh their decision about whether to support Proposition 1, it’s critical that we separate facts from wishful thinking, or downright falsehoods, especially when proposals are being …

I am a retired CPA interested in how our city manages taxpayer dollars to provide the wide range of services we all rely on and enjoy. On Nov. 4, we will be voting on a tax increase to support …

I’m writing as president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association. I have been proud to serve as a police officer for six years. I’ve met countless families and community members, and I …

Allow me to put this plainly: As a 30-plus-year citizen of Edmonds who has raised our family here and loves this city, I sincerely want our city to continue to thrive. In addition to a strong and …

“The principal thing in this world is to keep one’s soul aloft.” – Gustave Flaubert Keeping one’s soul aloft – that phrase from Flaubert conjures the sky and …

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

The story making the rounds from Mayor Mike  Rosen is that the City coffers are empty and it will shut down if a $14.5 million levy does not pass. But some of these facts might surprise you. …