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Edmonds: Where the sewer meets the sea?

Do the citizens of Edmonds really want changes made to the City’s Comprehensive Plan (which dictates municipal operations in the City) so that we become known as “Edmonds – Where …

Stillhouse Coffee opening at Main Street Commons

Stillhouse Coffee has an opening date. The latest edition to Main Street Commons is owned by Brian and Kristin Eastland.

Keep calm and slow down on 8th and Oympic View Drive

If you’re a regular traveler on Olympic View Drive and/or Eighth Avenue South, you should prepare for a slow-down. If not a regular traveler, you should also pay attention if you want to …

New ferries to bolster fleet are still years away

Washington's ferry system is in jeopardy. It is struggling to meet the demands of its routes, and officials say it may be three to four years before any new ferry can go into service.  …
The airplane is removed from the runway.

Small airplane’s rough landing briefly closes Paine Field

Paine Field Airport’s main runway was reopened after a brief closure following a rough landing by a small airplane at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, March 14. A Cessna 337 Skymaster landed hard on …

Rosen's State of the City to focus on finances

The public is invited to attend Mayor Mike Rosen’s 2024 State of the City address March 28.
Calendar of events
Letters to the editor
Latest Beacon Magazine well-crafted and delectable The latest edition of The Beacon Magazine is outstanding, or should I say, delectable. After being lured in by the mysterious-looking …
5th and Pine flashing light appreciated I was pleasantly surprised to see the newly installed flashing light at the Fifth Avenue South and Pine Street crosswalk. For pedestrians, this has been a …
I appreciate hearing plans from Rob English about Main Street revisions. I would hope that before the work is begun the plans might themselves be considered for revision. The important questions …
Opinion

Musicology Co. – musical arts in Edmonds

Records, CDs, and more are available at Musicology Co.

“After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexplicable is music.” – Aldus Huxley Edmonds has long been known as an arts community. The Edmonds Arts Festival, …

It’s something all journalists have heard at some point in their careers. It goes like this: Stop a person on the street and begin a discussion. Somewhere in your conversation, you’ll …
Hello, it’s me – the environment! Folks, please wake up and just say no to all this density noise. You are killing me, as my topography in Edmonds is environmentally rich, with two …
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Sarri Gilman

Sarri Gilman: Get ready to laugh, cry, and get inspired at Edmonds Bookshop event

While a counselor at a school in Everett, Whidbey Island marriage and family therapist Sarri Gilman realized many students had nowhere to go when the sun went down. The need for housing sparked the …
The Gothard Sisters

Gothard Sisters return for annual St. Patrick's Day show

The  Gothard  Sisters' annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration is 7:30 p.m. March 17 at Edmonds  Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. The Celtic folk group will perform fiddle …

‘Graphite on Graphite’ opening at Graphite

Playing on its building name, The Gallery at Graphite presents “Graphite on Graphite,” an exhibit of graphite art. It opens March 15 and continues through May 4. A graphite pencil, …
An exhibit at the Langley Whale Center.
Whale Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary
Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday, March 16, with a special program of children’s story times, science talks by Orca Network staff and board …
Low tide in Edmonds.
Low tide and light trails
Local photographer Shea Sullivan joined the WSU Snohomish County Beach Watchers for last month’s low-tide event sponsored by the City of Edmonds and came away with this great shot. The …
From 2015: Rockin' the beer garden at Taste Edmonds at the old Civic Field.
Taste Edmonds will return to Civic Field
The Taste is back where it belongs. The City of Edmonds and the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce have entered into an agreement to return Taste Edmonds to Civic Center Playfield. It has been …
Skye Duncan is working with the Edmonds Lions Club on a community project.
8th grader holding school glasses drive
Skye Duncan is a 13-year-old Edmonds resident who attends Soundview School, an independent school in Lynnwood. Soundview requires every eighth grader to complete a community project. Duncan …
Richard Okimoto, Rotary Youth Services Chair, with James de Mello.
Rotary Club Student of the Month: James de Mello
In keeping with its mission to serve and acknowledge outstanding students in the Edmonds School District, the Rotary Club of Edmonds is proud to present the Student of the Month award to James de …
The work of 2024 Scholastic Art Awards Regional winners are on display at Schack Art Center in Everett.
Local students among 2024 Scholastic Art Awards regional winners
Schack Art Center in Everett has announced the regional award winners of the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Presented by the nonprofit organization the Alliance for Young Artists & …
Sports
Ryan Sanchez, a current U.S, team member from Karate Northwest, lands a hook kick.

Chop, chop: Karate tournament coming to Shoreline

Karate Northwest, a martial arts dojo in the Pacific Northwest, will host the first edition of the Cascade Karate Cup. The April 13 tournament at Shoreline Community College will include karate athletes from across four states.
The award-winning King’s High School cheer team.

King’s cheer crowned national champions

The King’s High School cheer team has returned from the USA Spirit Nationals competition in Anaheim with a national championship trophy for 2024. The Shoreline cheer squad was …
Obituaries
Edgar Arno Schmeisser: 1934-2024
Edgar, formerly of Edmonds, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2024. He was an extraordinary man who lived an amazing life. As the oldest child of three, he overcame severe deprivation and …
Barry “Clive” Hirst: 1959-2023
Barry Clive Hirst (known as Clive to most) passed away sadly and suddenly of a heart attack on December 17, 2023. He was born to Herbert and Audrey Hirst in Lytham St. Annes, England, on March 3, …
Grant Nelson: 1964-2024
Born to Gary and JoAnne Nelson on April 5, 1964, Grant passed away in Olympia on March 5. 2024. He grew up in Edmonds, attended Seaview Elementary School and College Place Middle School, and …
Pauline A. MacMillan: 1932-2024
Pauline A. MacMillan, 91, departed this world on January 29, 2024. She was a bright and comforting light and will be missed by all those who loved her. Born March 16, 1932, in Uniontown, Ohio, …
Suzanne (Sue) M. Lowell: 1931-2024
‘A true and generous friend to all’ Suzanne (Sue) M. (Ladner) Lowell, age 92 passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on May 28, 1931, in …
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When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …