I often get asked a variation of this question: Why are we spending so much money on electrification instead of fixing existing problems? This is a fair question. The reality is, we must build …

Five years ago this week, on Feb. 21, 2020, Edmonds suffered an incomprehensible tragedy with the slaying of Nagendiram Kandasamy, known affectionately as “Nagi” or “Mr. Nagi” …

Visit government websites while you can How easily we toss out acronyms in our daily conversation, or in the informative column in the Edmonds Beacon (“We’re just a spark away from …

Let’s be honest. Valentine’s Day can arouse feelings of cynicism (do we need a corporate holiday to say I love you?) and frustration – where on earth to have dinner that is not …

Just in case you haven’t heard, it was discovered that the City of Edmonds has hired a PR/media firm to help sell the annexation into the South Snohomish County Fire and EMS Regional Fire …

Whether, like my family, you’ve lived in Edmonds for decades, or you’re a more recent resident to the “Gem of the Puget Sound,” you want our community to thrive. …

Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. – Concerned …

In today’s polarized political climate, stress and anxiety have become a persistent issue for many of us, including myself.   The 24-hour news cycle, social media debates, and contentious …

Intense weather patterns are happening across the world, and we must recognize the impact on our coastal communities. We are stewards of our watersheds, and intense rain events have become the …

A new exhibition at Cascadia Art Museum, “Silent Songs: The Photography of Johsel Namkung,” will rekindle or create a love of photography. Namkung was a Korean-born Northwest …

I recently received an invitation to the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) conference at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on March 8. I have not attended since 2022 when I went as a …

Testifying or providing statements in support of SB 5400 on Tuesday included 423 individuals, representatives of broadcast media, the Seattle Times, the League of Women Voters, and online news …

I've made a list of books, most of which I've already read, to suggest to members of the brand-new Edmonds Library Book Club. The club's first in-person meeting at everyone's favorite local library …

As a result of recent Washington State legislation, Edmonds is required to change residential zoning by June 30. The City may choose to include “built-green” incentives while making these …

Suggestion on fighting graffiti in Edmonds I am writing as a concerned resident to share my growing concerns about the increase in graffiti across Edmonds. The presence of graffiti on public …

Generously peppered with humor, “Second Samuel” breaks from The Phoenix Theatre’s usual “comedy without the drama” mantra. Under the skilled direction of Keith Dahlgren, …

The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism, co-sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). This measure seeks to defend democracy …