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Thanks for coverage | Letters to the Editor
Thoughtful coverage on tragic situation at Boo Han Oriental Market My name is Natalie Dolci, and I'm an Edmonds resident and a social worker who has spent my whole career working... — Updated 10/14/2020
Save Perrinville woods; kudos to the Bread Guy | Letters to the Editor
Don't develop wooded lot in Perrinville Open letter to Mayor Nelson and Edmonds City Council: On Oct. 6, you will have the unique opportunity to stop the development of the beautifu... — Updated 10/1/2020
Liking the astronomy Q&A | Letters to the Editor
Thanks for the astronomy Q&A As an Edmonds resident who is borderline obsessed with astronomy and astrology, thank you so much to Edmonds Beacon writer Brian Soergel and professor... — Updated 9/17/2020
Don't close beaches; an objection | Letters to the Editor
Please do not close the beaches down Re: "Mayor threatens to close beaches," Aug 6: As longtime Edmonds residents, we really appreciate the waterfront and we often walk from the... — Updated 8/19/2020
Big tech, remote learning, the fence issue | Letters to the Editor
A love letter to Amazon and Apple Say what you want about big tech. How Amazon and Apple are crushing small business. But a huge factor in their success is their exceptional... — Updated 8/6/2020
Praise for police officer; a beekeeper's plea | Letters to the Editor
Officer Shoemake an asset to the community I am writing to express my gratitude for Officer Tabatha Shoemake's willingness to be interviewed for the Edmonds Beacon ("Being a Black... — Updated 7/16/2020
Comments on parade, Main Street closure | Letters to the Editor
Regarding Black planners at justice march I am excited to see so many residents and members of the downtown business community show support for this parade with such a short... — Updated 7/3/2020
Thoughts on closing Main Street to traffic | Letters to the Editor
Editor's note: The Beacon received numerous letters about the City's plan to close Main Street from Sixth to Third avenues on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21. Responses were mixed.... — Updated 6/18/2020
George Floyd; closing Main Street; | Letters to the Editor
Editor's note: The following is from Iris Brown, a 15-year-old at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Would George Floyd have wanted more violence? This morning, I watched a video of a... — Updated 6/4/2020
City pay cuts?; Rick Steves' plan; wear those face masks | Letters to the Editor
Mayor, staff should take pay cuts to be role models I'm a 40-year Edmonds resident and currently serving on an Edmonds city board. After reading your last edition, I saw that the... — Updated 5/21/2020
Missing ECA; new mural?; and doggie doo | Letters to the Editor
Can't wait to return to Edmonds Center for the Arts Re: "We're leaving the light on for you," Guest View, April 16: Thanks for embodying the Edmonds community spirit. We look forwar... — Updated 5/7/2020
Rituals; park issue | Letters to the Editor
A new ritual for Edmonds? The coronavirus episode has left many yearning for social interaction. Social distancing was meant to create physical separation, and it seems to be... — Updated 4/16/2020
Are park signs discriminatory? | Letter to the Editor
I know we have weighty issues in today's virus environment, and I thank Edmonds and Snohomish County for its valiant efforts to keep us safe and informed. While I applaud the... — Updated 4/14/2020
A new ritual for Edmonds? | Letter to the Editor
The coronavirus episode has left many yearning for social interaction. Social distancing was meant to create physical separation, and it seems to be working, at least in the state... — Updated 4/8/2020
Where my coronavirus payment is going | Letter to the Editor
Social isolation provides time to think and read of the plight of others much less fortunate. There are many items I could spend $1,200 on, but none that I NEED. How this money,... — Updated 4/5/2020
A beautiful plaza; caring neighbors | Letters to the Editor
Have you seen the new planting at Hazel Miller Plaza?... — Updated 3/13/2020
Accessory dwelling units; taxes are too high | Letters to the Editor
Editor's note: What follows is a letter to the editor from Edmonds resident Michelle Dotsch and a response from Reps. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) and Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood), both... — Updated 2/27/2020
Message to the mayor | Letter to the Editor
Mayor: New police chief is near at hand This is actually an open letter to our new mayor. Mayor Nelson: I followed your campaign and you seem to be an honest, hard-working man who... — Updated 2/20/2020
Something smelly; invisibility cloak | Letters to the Editor
Something smells So let me get this straight. Over a half a million of my tax dollars are being given to someone with a "fragrance disability"? ("Fragrance claim: City pays $510K... — Updated 2/13/2020
Transparency, schools, and sex ed | Letters to the Editor
Hey, Edmonds: Play 'transparency' The City's Housing Survey is online. With today's technology, what information is being collected behind the scenes? If you take the City of... — Updated 2/6/2020
