I want to share with you something that's close to our hearts – the stories of the families who will benefit from an important housing initiative right here in our district, the Housing Hope …

In Washington and across America, public and school libraries have emerged as the latest battleground in the politically polarized culture war. Look no farther than rural Columbia County in …

First it was Perrinville Creek. Now it is Shell Creek that is losing its natural functions and salmon habitat -– this time because of neglect and inaction by City administration in Yost Park. …

Simply put, diversity means variety. It is a superpower on many fronts. Biodiversity refers to the remarkable range of living organisms on the planet from bacteria to human beings. The …

The following is adapted from a speech by Edmonds resident and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell at the National Tribal Opioid Summit Aug. 23 in Tulalip. The more than 105,000 people in the United States …

The Foundation for Edmonds School District would like to shed light on the budget shortfall facing the Edmonds School District. The potential ramifications of this educational budget deficit are …

The Beacon's recent article about the winners of the Marsh painting contest sponsored by the Edmonds March Estuary Advocates reminded me of my own creative experience. On a chilly spring day, my …

We want to share an important update regarding the transformation of the City of Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). As previously announced, Ecoremedy is implementing an innovative …

You don't need a medical degree to understand that accessing care when you need it, in the comfort of your home, is essential to our well-being. Our first statewide long-term care program will help …

I don't like it, not at all. Who would? I try to spin a positive story, and that usually works. But today I'm kind of lost. You know that expression about not seeing the forest for the trees? …

Joan Bloom is a former Edmonds councilmember and Ken Reidy is an Edmonds resident who keeps an eye on City government. Council President Neil Tibbott’s response to their column will follow. We …

Council President Neil Tibbott responds to the questions raised in the above column: Here are reasons for adjusting the City Council group email at this time: • Email that the council …

It's no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in …

Editor’s note: The following was also signed by Shirley Sutton of the 32nd Legislative District Democrats and Mukilteo City Councilmember Riaz Khan. Dear Democratic candidates: We encourage …

What are neighborhood associations? In brief, neighborhood associations are voluntary organizations of stakeholders in a neighborhood. They agree to work together for the betterment of their area …

OK, it's long overdue. We are going to have "the talk." Just that phrase conjures up reluctance and anxiety. We are going to talk about "seniors." Our Western society has a screwed-up view of …

“A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy.” – Teddy Roosevelt “America the Beautiful” is a tune we all know well. Played at …

On this two-year anniversary of the "heat dome," communities across the Pacific Northwest are mobilizing to emphasize the importance of forests to address the climate crisis. Remember June 2021, …

It was a year ago this week I was brought on to lead the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO, and was welcomed with open arms by this terrific community. The friendships and …

Since 2020, Sound Salmon Solutions and the City of Edmonds have partnered to manage a volunteer program called the Edmonds Stewards, a group of volunteers who meet every Saturday around Edmonds City …