Mayor, Mr. Rosen: Ball in your court on communication Please note that I am neutral in the mayor’s race and have not made any comments about either candidate. I chose not to endorse a …

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to become disconnected from the natural world around us. However, a growing body of research suggests that reconnecting with nature through …

Boo, foodie friends! As the spookiest season of the year creeps in, it’s time to conjure up some spine-tingling treats for your Halloween party. Whether you’re hosting a ghoulish gathering or a …

Thank you, local farmers. Thank you for the fresh food you supplied to our grocery stores and local markets. Thank you for providing what you could to local food banks. Of all the things that are …

One thing almost always leads to something entirely different when I sit down to write these columns. Let me tell you how the following narrative evolved. I was going to write about balance in …

Mike Rosen will bring City, citizens together Please vote for Mike Rosen. We need a leader who brings City departments and impacted citizens together to solve hard problems. Our current mayor …

Fall in the Pacific Northwest is beautiful. The mornings are crisp and cool, the leaves turn so many shades of yellow, orange, and red, and the drizzle seems to quench a thirst that your body did not …

I find the 2023 Edmonds mayoral election to be unusual – unusually disappointing, that is. The mayor candidates place low value on giving a complete and truthful story. Mike Rosen Mike …

Editor's note: The Beacon shared Theresa Hollis' Guest View with both Mayor Mike Nelson and Mike Rosen. Nelson did not respond. Here is Rosen's response. I agree with Ms. Hollis that Rita is an …

Mike Nelson has made Edmonds more accessible I've noticed discourse in recent letters to the editor regarding the mayoral race and I'd like to offer my perspective. As someone with a master's …

Lighten up while you still can Don't even try to understand Just find a place to make your stand And take it easy. – The Eagles Many recognize just about every song of the many …

The Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake exercise is approaching quickly. It is a great time to not only participate in an earthquake exercise at work and with your family, but it provides an …

For the better part of 20 years, I had the honor of serving thousands of victims of violent crimes in Snohomish County – child sexual assault victims, adult domestic violence victims, adult and …

Sept. 24 ended Climate Week 2023, an annual event during which the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York cooperate in activities and programs. They discuss progress toward …

A great hometown like Edmonds doesn't just happen. The stewardship and hard work of our politicians, public servants, and engaged citizens are what makes Edmonds such a great place to call home. …

Save the trees at Hadley Acres The cover photo of the September 28 edition ("Housing Authority offers $8.4M for 4.4 acres") made me heartsick to know that all those beautiful native evergreen …

Would you like to write a book, movie screenplay, TV script, poem, or even just a letter to the editor of the Edmonds Beacon? Well, what the heck is stopping you? Don't you know that practically …

I have to laugh, as after 13 years on City Council writing opinion editorials should be a cinch! Not this topic – two of my three editors said I’m too much in the weeds. The third said …

The other day I went to Trader Joe's to pick up a few essentials, like fresh-squeezed orange juice, romaine lettuce, bananas, and watermelon chunks. After shopping, I felt a sense of pride and …

Rotary Club: Thank you, Edmonds The Rotary Club of Edmonds thanks our amazing community for coming out to support us at our annual Oktoberfest Family Festival. We were able to raise a record …