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Studies show that hobbies improve mental health, but COVID-19 has made some hobbies and activities impossible, or at least put them on hold. Puget Sound bird experts agree that one... — Updated 5/30/2020 Full story

Edmonds Center for the Arts has announced its 2020-2021 season, with highlights including Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Elvin Bishop and Charlie... — Updated 5/30/2020 Full story

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8870 has been forced to modify its plans to distribute poppies in the Edmonds community during the Memorial Day weekend. The poppy drive... — Updated 5/23/2020 Full story

The osprey, defined: "The osprey or more specifically the western osprey – also called sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk – is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a... — Updated 5/22/2020

Editor's note: The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery will have flags and crosses up on May 22 in observance of Memorial Day, recognizing the gravesites of military personnel. The... — Updated 5/21/2020 Full story

During this time of staying home and social isolation and distancing, many of us we can see it is now spring in Edmonds. Flowers are starting to bloom and birds are flying around.... — Updated 4/23/2020

Cascadia Art Museum, temporarily closed during the coronavirus pandemic, is providing "Virtual Visits" for those wanting their dose of fine art from famous Pacific Northwest... — Updated 4/23/2020

POSTED APRIL 20 Registration is now open for Edmonds Center for the Arts' 2020 Summer Arts Enrichment Camps. Designed for those ages 7-19, as well as older adults in ECA's... — Updated 4/20/2020

As we face the new reality of a future in a time of COVID-19, communities around the state and country are looking for ways for farmers markets to continue to bring fresh, locally... — Updated 4/17/2020

Edmonds' Gothard Sisters are now providing weekly online concerts at http://www.gothardsisters.com/a-cozy-celtic-concert-series. "As we're all quarantined together with all of our... — Updated 4/16/2020

The Edmonds Historical Museum is starting a three-phase initiative in order to capture the experiences of Edmonds and south Snohomish County people during the COVID-19 pandemic.... — Updated 4/16/2020

POSTED APRIL 12 During this time of staying home and social isolation and distancing, many of us we can see it is now spring in Edmonds. Flowers are starting to bloom and birds are... — Updated 4/12/2020

For another "Virtual Visit" during Cascadia Art Museum's temporary closure, curator David Martin explores the work of two notable artists featured in The Lavender Palette: Excerpts... — Updated 4/10/2020

One part of our community that continues to thrive under the guidance of Debra Dill, City arborist and beautification program lead, is the flower program for the City of Edmonds.... — Updated 4/2/2020

Edmonds Arts Festival canceled for first time The Edmonds Arts Festival and Foundation have announced that the June 2020 Edmonds Arts Festival and associated events have been... — Updated 3/26/2020

Edmonds-Woodway High School graduate Brandon Tiehen has released his second short film" "Shaded," filmed in Edmonds, Seattle, Kingston, Mountlake Terrace and at Edmonds Community... — Updated 3/26/2020

A note to our readers: As a service to the community and an effort to assist our fellow business owners during this unprecedented time, the Beacon is publishing a list at no charge... — Updated 3/24/2020 Full story

The Edmonds Center for the Arts on Wednesday, March 11, announced that it has canceled all scheduled events in March, and Executive Director Joe McIalwain adds that, "It is... — Updated 3/13/2020

In two days of competition, Edmonds-Woodway High School swept the top honors at the University of Idaho's 2020 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival for the third straight year. "I am proud... — Updated 3/13/2020

Puget Sound area artists are invited to submit original artwork representative of Puget Sound bird life to be used on the 2020 Puget Sound Bird Fest poster for promotion of the... — Updated 3/12/2020

Lorrie Morgan, Grand Ole Opry lifetime member, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Morgan is the first woman in her genre to begin her career... — Updated 3/7/2020

Edmonds Center for the Arts will screen "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" (1926), a silent film with live score performed by Miles & Karina, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Created... — Updated 3/5/2020