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Olympic View Drive speed bumps to be permanent

A year ago, four temporary speed tables were installed on Olympic View Drive (between 190th Place SW and High Street) and two on Eighth Avenue South (between Elm Way to 14th Street SW) to reduce …

Council takes heed, grants a reprieve for large trees

Edmonds councilmembers on Monday approved a one-year interim ordinance to preserve large trees on private property, which provide canopy cover, wildlife habitat, and supports the Climate Action Plan’s goals of maintaining tree canopy.
Hummingbird Hill Park in Edmonds. (Photo by Brian Soergel/Edmonds Beacon)

Hummingbird Bird Hill Park, Anderson Center spared

Dan Block stops at Hummingbird Hill Park just about every day as part of his walk around Edmonds with his dog. He’s followed the two City Council meetings where citizens spoke out against a …

Voters overwhelmingly approve annexation into RFA

Proposition 1, which asked voters to approve annexation to South County Fire , has a huge lead after Tuesday's first count of the special election. It appears Edmonds voters want annexation. …

Providence expands behavioral health services in Edmonds

In a move to help address what it calls the growing mental health crisis in north Puget Sound, Providence Swedish recently expanded its behavioral health services in Edmonds to enhance related care …
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Henry’s Sasquatch works his Sasquatch mural at Brigid’s Bottleshop. (Photo courtesy Amanda Thornton-DeWitt)

Sasquatch sighting at Brigid’s Bottleshop

Artist Ryan Henry Ward says he’s creating 1,000 Sasquatch paintings on public-facing surfaces. His latest can be seen Brigid’s Bottlehop at Salish Crossing in Edmonds. “My …
Deon Matzen," "PB&J" oil, 20 x 30 inches. (Courtesy Graphite)

Gallery at Graphite to debut ‘Dish!’

Sweet doughnuts, cake and pie slices, savory burgers, bowls of soup, and more are part of a exhibit at Graphite Arts Center called “Deelish!” The exhibit explores a variety of …
Annie Crawley (Courtesy Annie Crawley)
Annie Crawley headlining Earth Day celebration at EWC
Edmonds resident Annie Crawley, also known as “Ocean Annie,” is the keynote speaker for the Edmonds Waterfront Center’s Earth Day celebration April 22 from 5-8 p.m. She is an …
(Sketch by Tracy Felix)
Handmade, creative signs at Hands Off! Rally
Our Edmonds Sketchers monthly outing fell on the same day as Hands Off! protest marches were happening around the country. We had planned to be at Second and Main to draw the Graphite building, but …
Northwestern Winds will be among a number of ensembles performing during the Cascade Symphony’s April 29 Chamber Music Concert at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Ensemble members are (left to right) Edward Benyas (oboe), Denise Lum (clarinet), Jill Jaques (horn), Susan Telford (flute), and Steven Morgan (bassoon).
Cascade Symphony presents 2 chamber shows
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present two Chamber Music concerts during the month of April. Small ensembles of orchestra musicians will perform: • Saturday, April 12 – …
Letters to the editor
Supports annexation into the RFA This weekend, a ballot for joining South Snohomish County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) showed up in our mailboxes. Unlike saving our parks, this decision …
Red-light cameras will reduce fatalities Glad to see the implementation of these enforcement systems that bring increased accountability, but most importantly increased safety to those that …
Dear Council President Tibbott (Mayor Rosen and Directors Cc’d, City Attorney Cates Cc’d, Council BCc’d): As of right now, I count approximately 700 emails in my inbox …
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Opinion
Cascadia Art Museum presents “Northwest Master-
works – The Garvey Family Collection." (Photo courtesy Maria A. Montalvo)
The music of photography at Cascadia Art Museum
Cascadia Art Museum has reached yet another milestone in its position as a leader in Pacific Northwest art. With its newest exhibit, “Northwest Masterworks – The Garvey Family …
Jim Miller
How to protect yourself from identity theft scams
Dear Savvy Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office …
Michelle Reitan
Chasing the sun: Vitamin D and its importance in the PNW
I f you’re like me, you’ve been longing for more sunshine as we settle into spring in the Pacific Northwest. The glimpses of warmth and sun feel wonderful and energized. Beyond the …
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Schools
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 …
Clockwise, from top middle: Oscar Rothwell; Nathan Zhao; Jakyle Williams; Ihara Davenport; Edwin Martinez Gonzalez; Daniela Gallardo-Mora; Ajie Fofana
January 2025 Students of the Month
Edmonds Heights K-12 Oscar Rothwell While I spend most of my time in Running Start classes, I work very hard for the Edmonds-Heights robotics team. I am the programming Lead of team 9880 …
(Courtesy Nick of Time Foundation)
Free EKG heart screening for youth
The Edmonds School District is partnering with the Nick of Time Foundation and the UW Center for Sports Cardiology to host a free EKG Youth Heart Screening April 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 …
(Courtesy Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation)
Student art scholarships now open
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 Art Student Scholarships. These scholarships provide financial assistance to aspiring artists pursuing …
Diane Grossenbacher, Lynndale Elementary office manager, and Jimmy Vinh Xuan Nguyen, Lynndale Elementary principal, with a check received from the Foundation for Edmonds School District for nearly $14,000.  (Photo courtesy Foundation for Edmonds School District)
School District Foundation awards $33K in grants
The Foundation for Edmonds School District has awarded $33,000 in grants to schools across the Edmonds School District. The funds were raised during the Foundation’s 16th annual Monster Mad …
Obituaries
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 …
Håkan Rudbäck: 1942-2025
Håkan Rudbäck was born August 23, 1942 in Finland. He died February 28th, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington, surrounded by his family. He immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 27, where he …
Mary Suzette Rogers Sutton
Mrs. Mary Suzette Rogers Sutton, age 84, a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, died Monday April 14, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Washington. Mrs. Sutton’s wishes were for no …
William Kinsley LaCour: 1977-2025
William K. LaCour, 48, of Edmonds, formerly of Mystic, Connecticut, died unexpectedly of natural causes on March 14. He was born on March 7, 1977, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Jane Percy …
Gunnvor Tveidt: 1945-2025
Gunnvor Tveidt was born on March 23, 1945, in Kristiansand, Norway, to Kari and Tolleiv Tveitevoll. She arrived shortly after her fraternal twin sister, Torunn, who shares their father’s …
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Visiting U.S. National Parks is More Popular Than Ever, Breaking Visitor Records in 2024 with over 330 Million Visits
America's 63 national parks draw in serious hikers, but they also provide opportunities for beginners and families to unwind, take their time and soak in nature's beauty. While many travelers often …
9 lives and more? 60 years of groundbreaking medical advancements have improved cat health and longevity.
Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.
There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.
How do hurricanes affect baby names?
Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.
A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup
(Family Features) This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.