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Life in 1889 Edmonds and beyond | History Files
In the past, I leafed through the 1889 R.L. Polk directory – which listed businesses – in the Edmonds Historical Museum. (The museum is currently closed due to the coronavirus p... — Updated 1/18/2021
The roller coaster of social 'mores' | Moment's Notice
Who likes a roller coaster as much as I do? Strapped in tightly by a three-point restraint to a plastic seat, looking about anxiously from several stories high, anticipating (and... — Updated 1/14/2021
Big questions sometimes come from small people | Chuck's World
My grandson has been calling me spontaneously lately, something new. We talk once a day regularly, but he doesn’t just call me out of the blue. Although a grandpa can wish. But... — Updated 1/14/2021
Waiting for update on police chief situation | Letters to the Editor
Mayor needs to speak up on police chief decision The position of Edmonds Chief of Police is arguably one of the most important positions in our local government structure – good... — Updated 1/14/2021
Edmonds governmental functionality in 2020 | Guest View
There's been so much that has gone on in Edmonds this past year that it's hard to know where to start. For the record, at one time or another, I've supported all currently elected c... — Updated 1/14/2021
'This was an insurrection fueled by a desperate man' | Guest View
Confederate flags were carried through the halls of Congress this week – not even during the Civil War did that racist flag reach the Capitol. A small memorial to the late... — Updated 1/14/2021
The case against Sheriff Adam Fortney | Guest View
Editor’s note: The Beacon contacted Sheriff Adam Fortney for comment on this opinion piece, but he declined to comment in detail, only saying it was “political diatribe that’s not getting traction” and that the first... — Updated 1/8/2021
Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds returns to its roots | Guest View
ACE (Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds) is a nonpartisan citizen group providing support and resources for bringing issues of concern before elected officials in the city of Edmonds.... — Updated 1/8/2021
What's wrong with this picture? | Chuck's World
The crazy is so strong right now – I don’t really want to add to it. I become frustrated, annoyed, irritated, and angry just like any other person, but I’d like to avoid... — Updated 1/7/2021
Episode 1 of 'The Pizza Diaries' | Arts & Appetite
Last year, pizza became America’s favorite meal, with one survey pointing out that 55% of Americans partake in a pie at least once a week. We ate more pizza last year than... — Updated 1/7/2021
Suggestion for Waterfront Center | Letters to the Editor
Indigenous ceremony would be great at Waterfront Center I would love to see an Indigenous ceremony included as part of the Edmonds Waterfront Center's grand opening ceremonies,... — Updated 1/7/2021
Greener groceries for 2021 | Greener Edmonds
There are many ways to make food buying at the grocery store more responsible in 2021. How it is packaged, what we buy, who produces it, and where it comes from are all things to... — Updated 1/2/2021
This year, it might be best to exit laughing | Chuck's World
It feels absurd and a little silly to mark the end of a bad year, as if we’re getting ready to walk out of a lousy movie or head home early from a boring party. Not that we’re... — Updated 12/31/2020
Police chief selection; gratitude | Letters to the Editor
How was the police chief process justified? Your editorial "Police chief pick: Botched from the start" (Dec. 17) was spot on. As you, Chief Al Compaan and Edmonds Police Officers... — Updated 12/31/2020
When differences lead to divide instead of discussion | Veterans Corner
“You need to look at this from the other point of view.” That was my dad’s advice after I finished what I thought to be a stellar research paper in support of capital punishme... — Updated 12/31/2020
City Council: A year in review
What a year 2020 has been, starting right after the first of the year with four new councilmembers and a new mayor. With that, the mayor broke a tie during the council president... — Updated 12/31/2020
Police chief pick: Botched from the start | Editor's Note
Mayor Mike Nelson’s attempt to ramrod his police chief pick through confirmation at the last minute was part of a flawed selection process that seemed doomed from the start. It started in April, when Nelson said he was confident... — Updated 12/29/2020 Full story
A caged crèche to honor migrant families | Guest View
"And in the little towns pity for the sodden men changed to anger, and anger at the hungry people changed to fear of them. Then sheriffs swore in deputies in droves, and orders were... — Updated 12/24/2020
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Just before the turn of the 20th century, 8-year-old Virginia Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept.... — Updated 12/24/2020
Compelling essays; dog poop; apologies needed | Letters to the Editor
Compelling essays on police chief Your essays in the Dec. 17 Edmonds Beacon about the selection of the chief were great. Compelling reasons to subscribe. Good work! Paul... — Updated 12/24/2020
The problem with Christmas music | Moment's Notice
“A very merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear And so this is Christmas And what have we done? Another year over And a new one just... — Updated 12/24/2020
The one about the parking lot | Chuck's World
I was standing in a parking lot last week, a dreary December afternoon, cold and wet, when I got the text message from my wife. I felt the phone buzz in my coat pocket as I chatted... — Updated 12/24/2020
Workers raise concerns about safety and fair pay at PCC
When you work and shop at a place like PCC you have higher expectations than at a national chain store. We are the Puget Consumer Cooperative – or PCC Community Markets – as we... — Updated 12/24/2020
Peace of mind | Publisher's Desk
My father was a practical man. When I was young and full of myself, one of the first cars I bought was a 1960 Triumph TR3 roadster. Very impractical. It had removable side curtains rather than windows that rolled up and down, dual... — Updated 12/24/2020 Full story
Give the gift of community this year | Publisher's Desk
Santa, like life, sometimes surprises you, and you get things that weren't on your wish list. Worse yet comes the day when you discover that neither Santa nor the life you... — Updated 12/17/2020 Full story
