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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 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. …

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 …

Saved: Frances Anderson Center, Hummingbird Hill Park, Wade James Theater

As the Beacon reported last week ( "A win for citizens: Park, Anderson Center ideas nixed" ), councilmembers unanimously agreed not to consider the sale, or other use, of the Frances Anderson Center …

An open house on new draft development codes is May 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Brackett Room at Edmonds City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave N. Community members can learn about or comment on draft codes being …

Decision time: To annex or not?

It’s time to make a decision on Proposition 1 on the April 22 special election ballot. The City’s administration and a majority of councilmembers agree that annexation into South …

On April 17, the state Department of Health issued a cease-and-desist order on an unlicensed in-home services agency in Lynnwood operating under the name H & L Homecare for Seniors pending …

Despite clocking in at 8:30 a.m., Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell’s workday starts the second he gets up, scans the news, and plans the next election cycle.  Organizing elections …

A win for citizens: Park and Anderson Center alternatives nixed

A majority of citizens made their voices heard loud and clear during City Council public comment April 1: Keep your hands off the Frances Anderson Center and Hummingbird Hill Park. Neither of …

On April 14 at about 4:30 p.m., Lynnwood Police officers responded to the 7300 block of 202nd St. SW to investigate reports of an attempted abduction, according to Cmdr. Joe Dickinson. …

Port of Edmonds executive director steps down

The Port of Edmonds Commission has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Angela Harris.  Her final day with the Port will be June 9, 2025, after which Deputy Executive Director Brandon …

April 19: Another rally at Civic Field

A rally similar to one held April 5 is April 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. As with the last event, it will be held at Civic Park on Sixth Avenue South. Organizer Roxie Hart said the gathering will be "a …

The replacement projects for College Place Elementary and College Place Middle School have moved into the design development phase. This critical stage will focus on refining designs, incorporating …

ECA adds three summer shows

The Edmonds Center for the Arts has announced three summer shows, with tickets on sale April 18 at noon. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. July 17, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. The …

Power lines block Edmonds Way for hours on Monday

Posted 11 a.m. Monday from City of Edmonds: SR 104/Edmonds Way at Paradise Lane was closed to traffic Monday after an incident that resulted in power lines across the road. Please look for alternate …

Yost Park: Volunteers help save Shell Creek salmon

Volunteers of all ages turned out Saturday for an annual event in Yost Park to help Sound Salmon Solutions (which operates the salmon hatchery) and the Edmonds Stream Team re-populate Shell Creek …

Edmonds City Council President Neil Tibbott will explain the new committee structure City Council is using to organize their work 7:45-9 a.m. at Pancake Haus, 530 Fifth Ave. S. April 23. …

Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget

The state Senate, which often hears a wide range of opinions between Democrats and Republicans, gave rare unanimous approval March 5 for a $7.3 billion capital budget. “It was …

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