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Ferry chief: We hear the engineers’ concerns about their pay

Editor’s note: The following is a follow-up to Steve Nevey’s Oct. 8 column, written before the disruption to ferry service from WSF engine-room employees citing low pay and long hours, …
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 Maplewood Drive speed table installation begins Oct. 21

The City of Edmonds will begin construction on Tuesday, Oct.13,  to install three speed tables (also known as speed humps) on Maplewood Drive between Main Street and 200th Street SW. …
Edmonds resident Darren Austin was sworn in on Oct. 13 to fill South County Fire's vacant District 4 commissioner position.

South County Fire names Darren Austin interim commissioner

South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners has appointed Edmonds resident Darren Austin to fill the vacant District 4 commissioner position. In September, the board adopted a new election …

Police warn of rise in phone, online scams in Edmonds

Edmonds Police say they are seeing a rise in sophisticated scams in which suspects impersonate law enforcement, government officials, or bank representatives. These scams often target older residents …
Heidi Beierle (Photo courtesy Heidi Beierle)

Heidi Beierle: A cross-county bike ride transformed her life

The North Sound Bicycle Advocates welcome Heidi Beierle to its “2026 One Pedal Revolution at a Time” fundraising dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Lake Ballinger Center in Mountlake …

Food drive coming to Walnut Street Coffee

The Edmonds  Lions  Club will hold a food drive to benefit the Edmonds Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Walnut Street Coffee in Edmonds.   Nonperishable …
Letters to the editor
I want to approach Esperance annexation from a different perspective: the consent of the people who will be governed. On Jan. 13, 2026, Mayor Rosen described certain Esperance residents as …
Schools made the correct decision with cellphone ban I was happy to learn that school administrators are going to ban cellphones in our public schools. Students go to school to learn their basic …
Legals belong in the Beacon I really enjoyed the two human-interest stories (“Fire and Ice”) and Mukilteo’s lost Japanese village in the Sept. 10 issue. Thank you, Beacon, for combining …
Editorial Cartoon

Opinion
Alan Bine
We need more country music in Edmonds
I could have overlooked some places, but I really doubt Edmonds has ever been a hotbed of country music. There was this honky-tonk watering hole by Green Lake I visited a few times, the Little Red …
Ken Grant
A culinary community connection: Edmonds' dining, bars and pubs
Dining in Edmonds has always been more than food. It is a way neighbors connect, share stories, and pass down traditions.   Edmonds can also boast having very few outside chains and …
Steve Nevey
An update on ferry challenges
Oct. 1 marked my five-year anniversary at Washington State Ferries. I joined WSF in 2021 as operations director and stepped into my current role in the spring of 2024. When I arrived, we were …
Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
(Courtesy Bear Carpenter)

Fall colors are here-ish

Who doesn’t love fall colors? Who doesn’t love fall colors? This painting shows Pioneer Way in Edmonds’ Shell Valley (Shell Park II) neighborhood, sandwiched between Bowdoin Way to the south and Main Street to the north.
Carie Collver (Photo courtesy Schack Art Center)

35 years: Schack celebrates career of Carie Collver

After 35 years of shaping the artistic identity of Schack Art Center and championing artists throughout the Pacific Northwest, Gallery Director and Chief Curator Carie Collver will retire on Jan.14. …
Kaeli Pierce, left, and Olivia Friedman-Blixt (Photos courtesy Olympic Ballet Theater)
From OBS to OBT: Two alumni named trainees for 2026–2027 season
Two Olympic Ballet School (OBS) alumni, Kaeli Pierce and Olivia Friedman-Blixt, have returned to the Pacific Northwest to join Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) as trainees for the 2026–2027 season. …
Paul Lewing’s “The Big Flat” is on view at MaJe Gallery. (Courtesy MaJe Gallery)
Paul Lewing’s Northwest landscapes at MaJe Gallery
Shoreline artist Paul Lewing is featured at MaJe Gallery in downtown Edmonds in October. The exhibition features a collection of Northwest landscapes and a quartet of Washington fruits. Paul …
The Mavericks will perform in Edmonds. (Photo courtesy The Mavericks)
ECA adds The Mavericks to its lineup
The Grammy Award-winning band The Mavericks bring their country, rock and roll, Cuban grooves, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin swagger to the Edmonds Center for Arts Friday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The …
Police & Fire
A suspect is arrested in Edmonds on charges of first-degree manslaughter domestic violence. (Photo courtesy Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Woman arrested in Edmonds for death of 2-year-old in 2022

A 44-year-old woman has been arrested and booked on charges of first-degree manslaughter domestic violence following the death of a 2-year-old child in Lynnwood in November 2022.   …
Suspects rammed a pickup into a jewelry store on 196th Street SW. (Photo courtesy Lynnwood PD)

Employee fires shots at burglary suspects

At about 12:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Lynnwood Police responded to a reported armed robbery with shots fired in the 6500 block of 196th Street SW. Police say multiple suspects used a pickup truck …
From 2019: South County Fire personnel watch the 9-11 ceremony at Fire Station 17 in Edmonds. Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)

25 years: Firefighters to host 9/11 ceremony in Edmonds

This year’s annual remembrance of Sept. 11 victims marks a milestone. The three terrorist attacks killed more than 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in a Pennsylvania field …
Police Beat
Disturbing disturbances; deplorable
Aug. 31-Sept. 20
Sept. 20 Trespassed: Female trespassed from skilled nursing facility after staff discovered she had been attempting to live there unlawfully. 21400 block 72 nd Ave. W. Fled: An adult male …
Argument; reckless driving; yelling
Aug. 17-30, 2026
Aug. 30 DUI: Driver arrested for DUI. Main Street/Railroad Ave. N. Argument: A report on a verbal argument between a juvenile and parents. 20900 block 83 rd Ave. W. Park arrest: Two …
Dog bites kid; verbal argument; nice view
Aug. 10-16, 2026
Aug. 16 Argument: Verbal argument between mother and daughter, no assault. 21200 block Highway 99. Dog bites son: Resident reports dog bit her son and broke skin. Dog and dog owner were not …
Running away; violation; deceased
Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2026
Aug. 2 Firearm: A male was arrested for firearm violation. 300 block Sixth Ave. N. Running away: Father reporting his two juvenile sons as missing persons after running away. 7600 block 202 …
Trimothy; scribblin'; man walks out of a bar
July 13-26, 2026
July 26 Liquor: Under-21 driver cited for minor in possession of alcohol and drinking intoxicants in park. 100 block Railroad Ave. Stolen boat: Officers assisted Coast Guard with arresting …
Blocking foul; assault; off to jail
July 7-12, 2026
July 12 Blocking foul: Adult male arrested for blocking traffic and resisting arrest. 23600 block Highway 99. Lost vehicle: An adult female reported her vehicle was lost. 23100 block 76 th …
Schools
Local interns interned for more than a month with the school district.

E-W, Meadowdale among interns serving with school district


For the third year, the City of Lynnwood worked with the Edmonds School District and hired seen interns for the summer 2026 season. Five of the interns attend Edmonds-Woodway High School, one …

More than 1.1K books donated to children

One of the many projects the Edmonds Lions Club members enjoy doing is the Back to School Fair at Meadowdale High School. According to chair Jim Forgey, the club gave away 1,150 books. …

Edmonds College, Greater Seattle Korean Association sign partnership

Edmonds College and the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to create new educational opportunities and attract Korean students to Snohomish County. …

Teens explore maritime careers on Everett waterfront

About 45 Snohomish County teenagers got a firsthand look at maritime careers Friday, Aug. 7, during a day of tours, conversations with industry professionals and sailing aboard the historic schooner …

Driftwood Players announces 2026 scholarship winners

Edmonds Driftwood Players has recognized the recipients of its 2026 scholarships. Lucy Myers is the recipient of the Ralph Eaton Technical Scholarship. Dorothy White is the recipient of the …
SPORTS
Meadowdale Athlete of the Week

Conor Bartell – Boys Tennis

Conor Bartell has been chosen as the Mavericks Athlete of the Week. Conor is one of the captains of the boys tennis team this year, and he has become a great leader. He led captains' practices with …

Noemi Jaquez Vasquez – Girls Swim

Noemi Jaquez Vasquez has been chosen as the Meadowdale Athlete of the Week. Noemi has worked extremely hard as a new member of the girls swim team, and has successfully dropped a lot of time in her …

Romeo Partida Del Rosario – Boys Cross Country

Romeo Partida Del Rosario is this week’s Meadowdale Athlete of the Week. Romeo placed 6th out of 130 runners at Sehome’s Gear Up Cross Country Meet last Saturday, where he ran the 2-mile course …

Alexander (AJ) Wilson - Football

Meadowdale’s Athlete of the Week is Alexander (AJ) Wilson. In the first game of his junior season, AJ shined in all three phases of the game. On defense, Wilson recorded 13 total tackles; on …

Edmonds School District: Girls flag football to begin this fall

The Edmonds School District has announced the launch of girls flag football beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. All four comprehensive high schools (Edmonds-Woodway, Lynnwood, Meadowdale, …

King’s athletes shine at Oregon Relays with record-setting performances

Athletes from King’s High School in Shoreline – including from Mukilteo – delivered standout performances against elite West Coast competition at the Oregon Relays this past weekend, …

Snohomish County sports tourism generates $42M

The Snohomish County Sports Commission had a strong year in 2025, supporting more than 150 sports tournaments and welcoming more than 230,000 visitors to the area. The events generated …
Anniversaries
Celebrating 75 years
On June 30, Helen and Dick Davenport will celebrate their 75th year of marriage. They met in high school in Wenatchee, Washington, and both attended Washington State University. They moved to …
Obituaries
Patricia Knutson: 1923-2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and the Matriarch of our family. Pats big heart wore out Sept 12, at home, one month shy of her 103rd Birthday. Pat …
Joseph Samione, Jr.: 1943-2026
Heaven got louder on August 7, 2026, when Joseph Samione, Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Spokane in 1943 and spent most of his life in the Seattle area. He …
Janet (Patches) Ross Robertson: 1929-2026
Janet (Patches) Ross Robertson passed away on September 24, 2026, at age 96. She was born in Seattle on November 6, 1929, the daughter of Margaret and her beloved stepfather, Hugh. Janet grew up on a …
Mary Jane Linne Hillstrom
Mary Jane Linne Hillstrom, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, following a courageous journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a rare form of dementia. She …
Mary Jo Bevan: 1928-2026
Mary Jo Bevan peacefully shuffled off her mortal coil at 98½ years old on September 6, 2026, at her home in Edmonds, Washington. Born in Helena, Montana, to a doctor (Beryl Cecil Shearer) and …
Dorothy Weborg Harper: 1938-2026
Dorothy was born in Everett, Washington, and was the only child of Barbara and Henry Weborg. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Everett High School in 1956. Dorothy …
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