I am an Edmonds resident of almost 18 years and spent approximately 15 years as a full-time volunteer and advocate for animal rescue and welfare. I fully support a backyard breeding ban in Edmonds …

Remembering columnist Peter Kelley Thanks for running Peter Kelley’s final column ( “A final word from a Beacon columnist,” July 11). I, too, worked with Peter as a copy …

Where are we safe? I've got some questions for you. Where are we and our families truly safe these days and nights? Inside our home offices or places of worship? By a grocery store on …

This is an urgent call for citizens of Edmonds to pay attention to Planning and Development Department plans around land use and housing in the upcoming comprehensive plan. The majority of …

The signs clearly said not to put chairs up prior to six o’clock the night before the Fourth of July parade in Edmonds. Hundreds of chairs lined Main Street and adjacent streets by five …

We in Snohomish County will be deciding on a proposed expansion of the Port of Everett boundaries during the August election. This presents a unique opportunity to leverage the port’s proven …

Again: Almost hit at Walnut and Ninth For the second time in as many months, I have almost been hit crossing Ninth Avenue West at Walnut Street by drivers utilizing the right-hand turn lane to …

What a beautiful summer, with the sun shining and birds chirping, and along with that, we are smack dab in the middle of bird nesting season. Each day, I am grateful to be able to listen to the …

Thank you for your support Thank you to everyone who submitted comments of support during my effort to be appointed to the Edmonds School Board at its special meeting on June 4 to fill the …

Vandalism at the Edmonds Marsh Whoever so terribly scratched the two lenses of our permanent viewing scopes at the boardwalk viewing station at the Edmonds Marsh should know that no longer is …

Traffic redo abomination. Why are bicyclists special? Nothing government does seems to be an improvement. Case in point – the 100th Avenue West/Ninth Avenue West abomination. They …

Confused by traffic revisions I am very confused about the traffic revision on 100th Avenue West and 238th Street SW. There is a huge traffic back-up now. Coming from the north, there isn't …

Last Sunday, April 29, I returned from a rare outing – just a few hours where I wasn't at home working, my faithful dog at my side – to a chilling sight: My home had been vandalized. …

Opposed to tall buildings at Five Corners I am adamantly opposed to having four- and five-story buildings in Five Corners and other targeted growth areas in Edmonds. These create an imposing, …

A clean sweep on city streets A big thank you to the City Of Edmonds and their street sweepers. One of their trucks comes down our street every two to three weeks, and it really makes a …

Shouting from the rooftops “Amazement” and “adoration” are the words that come to mind when describing all the hard work, fun, and love you pour into making the Edmonds …

Latest Beacon Magazine well-crafted and delectable The latest edition of The Beacon Magazine is outstanding, or should I say, delectable. After being lured in by the mysterious-looking …

5th and Pine flashing light appreciated I was pleasantly surprised to see the newly installed flashing light at the Fifth Avenue South and Pine Street crosswalk. For pedestrians, this has been a …

I appreciate hearing plans from Rob English about Main Street revisions. I would hope that before the work is begun the plans might themselves be considered for revision. The important questions …

Why not have City Attorney on Zoom? I believe our City Attorney contract states the following: When our services require travel to Edmonds, regardless of the actual travel time, a one-hour …