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School leaders honored for their contributions

The Edmonds School District has recognized three leaders honored with Community Leadership Awards from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA). School Board President Nancy …

Puget Sound Express' Saratoga. (Photo courtesy Danny Williams/UW News Lab)

A whale of a history: Puget Sound Express celebrates 40 years of leading tours

In 1981, a father and his son set up week-long sailing adventures in the Pacific Northwest on their 80-foot boat, Alcyone. Throughout their time patrolling the Puget Sound, the two realized their …

A first at the library

For years, the popular Friends of Edmonds Library (FEL) annual book sale packed bibliophiles into the Frances Anderson Center for amazing deals on used books. Then came COVID. Then the library closed …

Budget scenarios are indeed ‘scary’

As City Councilmembers on Tuesday continued to search for answers to the City’s $13 million deficit, Councilmember Chris Eck reminded all of the harsh reality of the situation if voters …

Update: Search is now a recovery effort for 3 people missing from sinking boat in Possession Sound

The Everett Police Department continues to search for three missing individuals after a boat sank in Possession Sound Wednesday afternoon.    At about 1:08 p.m., the Everett …
Letters to the editor
How about a summer night market? I spent January traveling around New Zealand, and I found so much inspiration from their way of life. On the north island, almost every park has one to two …
Tree ordinance could lead to lawsuits Re: “Council takes heed, grants a reprieve for large trees,” April 24). In Portland, a homeowner wanted to remove a diseased tree that was a …
Congrats to Big Red supporters At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council President Pro Tem Susan Paine offered her interim landmark tree protection ordinance. Much positive …
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Opinion
Hero dogs are portrayed at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. (Photo courtesy Chuck Wright)
These war heroes cooed, barked, meowed, and neighed
 My son, daughter -in-law, grandson, and I enjoyed looking over the thought-provoking 56 or more displays inside the (Everett) Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM). When I arrived …
Dunae Bowman, left, and Dan Mullene
With your help, our veterans will not be forgotten
It used to be that if you met someone, you would often learn that they served in one of our military branches. Meeting another veteran was not that unusual an event. But in recent years, as …
Maria A. Montalvo
The perfect representation of our local arts and appetite
It is a rare opportunity that I have the opportunity to write about a single experience I that feeds my craving for the arts and appetite for delicious food. Thanks to two of my most trusted food …
Schools

6 new members added to EC Foundation Board

The Edmonds College Foundation announced the addition of six new members to its board: Nick Davenport, Shashank Kalohke, John Pribble, Ty Reed, Oliver Whitehead, and Megan Wood. The board …

Washington Education Savings Plans commemorate National 529 Day with prizes

Washington Education Savings Plans (WA529) kicked off its month-long recognition of National 529 Day with a promotion that will net three winners $1,529 in their GET Prepaid Tuition account. The …

ESD board approves cuts of 12 full-time employees

The Edmonds School District Board of Directors approved staff cuts of the equivalent of 12 full-time employees at its meeting Tuesday. The cuts are part of an effort to reduce the district’s …

Edmonds School Board to vote April 29 on staff cuts amid $8.5M budget shortfall

The Edmonds School District could be up against an $8.5 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year, according to early estimates released in February. The school board is …
Kera Croft, left and Colin McGuire.
Sno-King School Retirees award grants to 2 students
The Sno-King School Retirees Association has awarding two $2500 scholarships to Edmonds School District seniors.  These scholarships for students who are planning on a career as educators upon …
(Photo courtesy Edmonds School District)
Congratulations to National Board Certified Teachers
Several Edmonds School District educators achieved or renewed National Board Certification. The most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to …
Morning students: Derek Martinez-Molina (Advanced Manufacturing); Anatoliy Voloshchuk (Aerospace Manufacturing); Maliyah Cassa (Animation); Jesse Elston (Auto Body & Collision Repair); Mason McKee (Automotive Technology); Zachariah Benedict (Computers, Servers & Networking); Kyle Welborn (Construction Trades); Lindsay Yanez (Cosmetology); Brenna Quist (Criminal Justice); Ryan Kindred (Culinary Arts-Production & Service); Cheyenne (River) Higley (Culinary Arts-Baking & Pastry); Eric Blair (Dental Assisting); David Pilat (Diesel Power Technology); Alesia Spicochi (Early Childhood Education-Arlington); Jose Emiliano Sosa-Frias (Early Childhood Education-Pathfinder); Hailey De La Verne (Early Childhood Education-Monroe); Lane Bird (Electronics Engineering Technology); Nancy Cordero (Fashion & Merchandising); Matthew Barclay (Fire Service Technology); Lizbeth Guzman (Medical Assisting); Leidy Meza-Parra (Nursing Assistant); Grace Brennis (Veterinary Assisting); Gabriel Da Rocha (Video Game Design); MacIntyre Larsen (Welding/Metal Fabrication)
Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center announces Students of the Quarter
Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center recognizes the following students as recipients of the Winter 2024-25 Students of the Quarter Award. Program teachers selected students based upon employability …
(Photos courtesy Edmonds School District
February 2025 Students of the Month
Edmonds eLearning Marcellus Smith: Edmond's E-Learning Academy has been a great experience for me. I am a dedicated student that takes pride in all that I am able to accomplish here at …
Cascadia College alumni gather with the school’s mascot during the college’s 25th anniversary celebration. (Photo courtesy Cascadia College)
Cascadia College celebrates 25 years
Elected officials, community leaders, alumni, board members, and employees gathered last week at Cascadia’s Bothell campus to celebrate the college’s 25th anniversary. The event was …
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The Bubble Man, Gary Larson. (Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)

An ode to 2 beachfront characters

Edmonds isn’t just a cute beach town on the shores of the Salish Sea. It is that, of course, but it’s also full of beach-front characters who give it depth and many, many stories to tell. …
Indo-Fijian singer-songwriter Jess Pillay will perform during the Edmonds Historical Museum’s debut of a new exhibit. (Photo courtesy Lynnsie Lucero)

‘Immigrant History’: Immersive exhibit coming to Edmonds Museum

The Edmonds Historical Museum has announced its newest exhibit, “An Immigrant History of Edmonds,” opening Saturday, May 24.   This immersive experience honors the diverse …
Anne Prather’s “Crown of Spines.” (Courtesy Gallery North)
Anne Prather featured at Gallery North
Gallery North announces the opening of “Mystic Intersections,” a solo multimedia show by digital artist and photographer Anne Prather. Her exhibit is based on Prather’s book …
Sea lions at the Edmonds Marina. (Photo courtesy Janine Harles)
Sea lions gotta thermoregulate
Local photographer Janine Harles said "rafting" sea lions are simply resting. Like these guys at the Edmonds Marina. They get together, flippers up or …
From 2024: Fresh bread from The Cottage bakery returns to the Summer Market
Summer Market opens this weekend in Edmonds
It’s not summer, but we don’t care. It’s time for the Edmonds Museum’s Summer Market, a favorite outing for residents, visitors, and vendors alike in downtown Edmonds. It …
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Obituaries
Evelyn Nordeen: 1930-2025
Evelyn (Evie) Eleanor Nordeen (Peterson) was born on May 13th, 1930, in Portland, Oregon, the City of Roses. She was a child of the Great Depression, but because of her mom’s wonderful …
James Wilber Cannon: 1927-2025
James W. Cannon – former President of Safeco Insurance, computer science pioneer, and beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather – passed away peacefully at home on April 28, …
Elizabeth Watson: 1938-2025
Elizabeth Watson lived her 86 years as a grand, unfolding adventure. She was born in Kenya's Rift Valley in 1938, where her British parents ran a dairy farm adjoining the coffee estate later …
James “Jim” Harold Murphy: 1937-2025
James “Jim” Harold Murphy passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, in Edmonds at the age of 87. Jim was born the second of six children to James and Geraldine Murphy in Seattle on May …
Kamal Nand: 1944-2025
Kamal Nand was born to James Bechan Satya Nand and Parbha Wati Kalidarn in Tavua, Fiji, on June 16, 1944. His father was the Superintendent of Education for Fiji and his mother was a homemaker. Kamal …
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6 must-stay road trip destinations in the Northeast
(BPT) - Are you trying to plan a vacation but feeling uninspired? Consider taking a road trip through the Northeast this summer!Whether you're looking forward to exploring bustling urban epicenters …
Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated
(BPT) - When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent. …
AI plus HI (human intelligence) equals improved outcomes. It’s not just technology for its own sake.
Real Educational Advantages of Artificial Intelligence
by Nick Gaehde (NAPSI)—Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom, and it’s here to stay. Surprising as it may seem to some parents and teachers, that’s good news. AI can …
The most popular junk food by state
Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.
Put Your Best Face Forward: 5 tips for better virtual business
(Family Features) Working professionals across a wide range of industries spend more time than ever on video chats and virtual meetings.