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Vertical Wine Collective is on Fifth Avenue South in Edmonds. (Photo courtesy Vertical Wine Collective)

Boxed wine? New shop has you covered in Edmonds

The futre of wine is here. That's according to Vertical Wine Collective, a new business opening Tuesday at  "This is more than a wine bar," according to the shop's Facebook page. …

(Photo courtesy Amanda Thornton-DeWitt)

Castles, bubbles, and creatures at the beach

The annual sandcastle contest took place July 11 under sunny skies and bubbles at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.

State's first plug-in ferry to enter service next week

Washington’s first plug-in ferry will begin shuttling cars and passengers across Puget Sound by the end of next week.  Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement Thursday during a …

Buskers come alive: PorchFest Edmonds returns July 13

This one’s for the buskers. Rapidly becoming one of Edmonds’ most anticipated events, the fourth annual Porchfest Edmonds returns Sunday from 1-6 p.m. in the downtown area. The event was …

$14.5M levy lid lift is approved

City councilmembers on Tuesday agreed to place a $14.5 million levy lid lift on the Nov. 4 general election, which would be funded by homeowners through increased property taxes. Proposition 1 is a …

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Ballyhoo Theatre presents “Pippin” July 18-27

The nonprofit Ballyhoo Theatre of Edmonds presents “Pippin” July 18-27 at Edmonds College’s Black Box Theatre. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. …
"Where the Trees Remember," Trish Harding

MaJe Gallery welcomes artist Trish Harding

Trish Harding is MaJe Gallery hosts artist, teacher, and arts activist for the July. Her oil paintings are an homage to the Pacific Northwest.   She grew up on Lummi Island, and …
(Ilustration courtesy Tracy Felix)
Fishing pier: Watch people, see the sights
Edmonds in the summer is rich with beautiful vistas and great for people-watching. The July 5 outing for Edmonds Sketchers was focused on the Edmonds fishing pier. The artists in our group ranged in …
Beach Bash at EWC July 11
The Edmonds Waterfront Center is the site of the inaugural Edmonds Beach Bash July 11 from 5-10 p.m. It is created and hosted by Edmonds real estate agent Terry Vehrs. The EWC is co-hosting the …
Amelia DiGiano, a documentary photographer, presents “Portraits of a Planet in Crisis” at Graphite. (Courtesy Graphite)
Graphite exhibit; new car show; CSO season
Graphite presents exhibit and a movie Graphite Arts Center on July 11 has an opening reception for “Seeing Our Planet” and a free screening of the short film “Terra …
Letters to the editor
Plans for growing old in quaint Edmonds are at risk Mayor Rosen and members of the Council and other members of our City Government, I have spoken to you in person previously. My wife and I …
Friends, Romans, Edmonds residents – lend me your ears We just returned from Australia. Painting and hiking are good for the soul. On return, the Beacon was waiting, loyally, as …
Inclusivity is a core value of the Pride flag Regarding Barry Crane’s Guest View column, “Pride flag at City Hall does not represent me”(June 12), I was struck by how much …

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Opinion
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen (File photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)
Mayor Rosen is failing to shine a light on the City
The thing about making public comments is that they are forever. Case in point: Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen. From a Dec. 2022 news release announcing Rosen’s candidacy: "I will regularly …
Maria Montalvo and Strom Peterson at Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France. (Photo courtesy Maria A. Montalvo)
How did we get here?
“The happy couple that recognizes each other in love defies the universe and time; it is sufficient in itself, it realizes the absolute.” - Simone De Beauvoir And you may ask …
Paul Archipley
The state’s regressive tax system is burying cities
Imagine a city with fewer police on the street, no more animal control, parks close early or shut down altogether, public restrooms closed, litter everywhere, no more Summer Market, Fourth of July, …

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Schools
Seaview Elementary in Edmonds.

Schools recognized by state board

The Washington State Board of Education recently announced the schools across Washington that are being honored by the  Washington School Recognition Program  for their work in closing …
(Courtesy Foundation for Edmonds School District)

Rotary Club donates $2K to district foundation

On June 3, the Rotary Club of Edmonds presented a $2,000 donation to the Edmonds School District Foundation to support its work in enhancing educational opportunities for local students. The …
ESD Superintendent Rebecca Miner

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

As we close out another school year in the Edmonds School District, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together and express my deepest appreciation for each and every …
Mayelli Ayala celebrates after receiving her diploma during the 2025 commencement ceremony at Edmonds College. (Photo courtesy Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

Edmonds College celebrates 2025 commencement

Edmonds College celebrated its  58th commencement ceremony  June 20, held in two sessions at Seaview Gym. Over 1,400 students were eligible to participate in the ceremonies, having …
Elisa Landmann
Featured graduate: E-W’s Elisa Landmann
The Edmonds School District provided the following information on Edmonds-Woodway High School graduate Elisa Landmann, one of its 2025 featured graduates. See all the featured graduates.   …
April 2025 Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Edmonds School District April high school Students of the Month. Learn more about each student, and their academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, leadership …
Students gain hands-on aerospace assembly experience in AMSC's Innovation Lab with a converted Boeing 767. (Photo courtesy Edmonds College)
Edmonds College gets $300K grant from Jobs for the Future
Edmonds College has received a $300,000 grant from Jobs for the Future (JFF) to support and expand programs at its Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC). The two-year grant will help increase …
Kathy Mindt plans to retire from Sherwood Elementary after 35 years at the Edmonds school. (Photo courtesy Kelly Larson)
A new life begins after retirement for Kathy Mindt
Retirement can be bittersweet, but that doesn’t mean Kathy Mindt isn’t ready for it. After 35 years at Sherwood Elementary School in Edmonds, Mindt will be saluted with a retirement party …
Clockwise, from top left: Kasey Fleger-Holmes, Megan Cisneros, Jessica Ruby Osburn, Isabella Fratto.
VFW announces student scholarship winners
Edmonds VFW Post #8870 has announced the winners of the James Traner Freedom and Memorial Scholarship for fall 2025. The winners are Kasey Fleger-Holmes from Meadowdale High School, Megan …

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Sports
Floyd Villanova – Boys Golf; Girls Golf Team
Athlete of the Week
Floyd Villanova – Boys Golf; Girls Golf Team
Isabelle Fallarme- Girls Soccer, track
Athlete of the Week
Isabella Fallarme – Girls Soccer, Track
District 1 softball Little League champions for Washington state. )Photo courtesy Shea Sullivan)
Local Little Leaguers win District Softball Tournament

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Police & Fire

Intimidation; barking war; thrown paint

June 25 Junior: Juvenile causing disturbance in home. 9700 block 243 rd Place SW. Intimidation: An adult male was arrested for intimidating a resident. 7200 block 224 th St. SW. June …

Green acres; drilled; stranger danger

June 17 Farm living is the life for me: Two adult males and one adult female attempt to steal a tractor. 7200 block 182 nd St. SW. Warranted: Adult female had warrants. Female booked into …

Missing DL?; Head-On; Invalid; Wallet Stolen; Hit and Run

June 3 Sweet bundles of joy: One adult female struck by eggs thrown at her by group of juvenile males. 21600 block Highway 99. Is school out: A man was hit with an egg. 400 block Main St. …

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Calendar of events
Obituaries
 Dolores Larene Meyer: 1931-2025
Dolores Larene Meyer, 93, of The Villages, Florida, passed peacefully on March 14, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice. Dolores was born November 9, 1931, to Walter and Clara Eaton in Walla Walla, …
Lorraine (Laurie) Alexandra Grace
In Loving Memory of Lorraine ( Laurie ) Alexandra Grace It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine (Laurie) Alexandra Grace, a beloved mother who touched the lives of …
Dianne Lillian Launceford: 1934-2025
Dianne Lillian Launceford passed away to her eternal home on May 26, 2025, due to complications related to dementia. She was born on December 10, 1934 in Everett to Vernon and Mildred O’Neil. …

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While economic forces have streamlined many global dishes into uniform, predictable formats, pizza continues to thrive in all its messy and delicious variety.
5 ways to help make more affordable (and sustainable) choices at the pharmacy
(BPT) - Health care essentials like over-the-counter (OTC) products can quickly add up and eat into your budget. Whether you're buying pain medication to manage headaches or antibiotic ointment for …
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Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate
An expert in American dialects explains how a ‘health drink’ from the early 1800s spawned so many names and variations.

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