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Edmonds resident Henry Draper says he didn't even know there was a chestnut-backed chickadee, "which is how my trusty iPhone identifies this striking specimen." " Another lovely... — Updated 11/30/2023

Edmonds resident Henry Draper discovered a new bird the other day. "So I saw a flash of yellow in the cherry tree," he wrote. "Hmm, Goldfinch? Nope: iPhone says 'ruby-crowned... — Updated 11/19/2023

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Joe Herr snapped this amazing photo.... — Updated 10/30/2023

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What rain? City workers in rain gear were out a Five Corners Wednesday morning making the roundabout a little nicer looking. They had an appreciative fan in Carol Murray, president... — Updated 10/19/2023

Fall is here and the leaves are turning, but they're not quite fully ablaze. Soon. On a sunny Sunday, Oct. 8, there was a smattering of people taking in the day, but certainly not... — Updated 10/19/2023

You can always count on Edmonds residents to get into the Halloween spirit. In addition to the Scarecrow Festival, the number and variety of decorations in all neighborhoods... — Updated 10/19/2023

Fall is here and the leaves are turning, but they're not quite fully ablaze. Soon. On a sunny Sunday, Oct. 8, there was a smattering of people taking in the day, but certainly not... — Updated 10/12/2023

Henry Draper sent us this photo of a varied thrush grubbing on his rockery. "The rockery was recently weeded," said Draper, "and apparently there are lots of tasty grubs to be had... — Updated 10/12/2023

A beautiful sunset in Edmonds was captured Wednesday, Oct. 4, by local photographer Lee Lageschulte. A lighted ferry completes the image.... — Updated 10/4/2023

The Edmonds Marsh is always a beautiful sight/site. But even more so as the day progresses and the light begins to fade, bringing splendid color to the skies and illuminating the... — Updated 10/4/2023

Chanterelle staff, from the 1990s up to present day, gathered Tuesday, Sept. 12, to celebrate and share memories as the long-running Main Street restaurant closing after more than... — Updated 10/4/2023

Local photographer Bob Sears came across the Kirschten family observing an osprey at the Edmonds Marsh during last weekend's Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds. The family is... — Updated 10/4/2023

Every so often, the "Locals" need a little sprucing up. The popular sculpture on the waterfront was created by Georgia Garber, whose work includes the famous pig "Rachel" at Pike... — Updated 10/4/2023

Melissa Duits' neighbor recently stopped by for breakfast. An osprey called, too, but had to run. But Duits captured a closeup of the bird, holding her cellphone up to... — Updated 10/4/2023

The wildfire smoke returned to Edmonds and Western Washington again recently, which now seems to be an annual occurrence. Lee Lageschulte captured this image of a cruise ship... — Updated 10/4/2023

It's not the first time. In fact, it's becoming an all-too-common issue. Yes. Another boat has washed up on the beach. This one has been high and dry for several weeks south of the... — Updated 10/4/2023

Edmonds photographer Brittany Brigham captured the northern lights from the Edmonds waterfront Friday, Aug. 4. They made a brief appearance at about 11 p.m. Wikipedia says it best:... — Updated 10/4/2023

Melissa Duits took this shot of the sunset on Aug. 6. "Shot from Talbot Road," she wrote. "Never the same. Never gets old." We agree.... — Updated 10/4/2023

Readers send us a lot of great sunset pictures. But this one shows a different perspective. Roger BelAir submitted this photo of his wife, Candace BelAir, from the deck of their... — Updated 10/4/2023

The Port of Edmonds and South County Fire's Marine 16 used high-powered streams of water to clean the Edmonds Marina breakwater July 18. The goal, achieved: To wash away built-up... — Updated 10/4/2023

If you caught the sunset Friday, June 30, you know how spectacular this particular one was. "Clouds covered the sky most of the evening," wrote local photographer Lee Lageschulte.... — Updated 10/4/2023

Young Mary Ann Jones reaches landfall after successfully navigating the majestic waters of the Salish Sea. "It was a beautiful day for an adventure," said photographer Bob Sears,... — Updated 10/4/2023