Friday, October 2, 2026
The City of Edmonds already gets its fire and EMS service from South County Fire. So why should voters want to annex into the district? …
From the editor: As President Joe Biden signed an executive order declaring Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, this week’s Beacon will be delayed a day …
From U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, posted Jan. 9: "Yesterday, I paid my respects to President Jimmy Carter as he lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda."
An 18-year-old male was shot early Thursday morning while walking near the Edmonds fishing pier. According to Edmonds Police Cmdr. Josh McClure, the victim was walking with his …
The Snohomish County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with community and human service providers, is gearing up for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Thursday, Jan. 23. …
Snohomish County Commissioner Jennifer Millett last week found probable cause that a 47-year-old Edmonds man committed second-degree manslaughter in the death of his 34-year-old husband.
The City of Edmonds has reached a settlement in a discrimination lawsuit brought forth by Sherman Pruitt , the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe police chief north of Darrington. The Beacon has reached …
Sno-Isle Libraries announced the appointment of Kay Crull to the board of trustees. The board has five trustees appointed from Snohomish County and two from Island County. Following a …
Jamie Cole adds another Christmas tree to the pile for recycling as part of a fundraiser for Edmonds Scout Troop 300 Sunday at Westgate Elementary. With him, braving the elements are, from left, …
The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has three positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 2 (Everett/Mukilteo area), …
New data from the Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that youth transit ridership has thrived in the few years since the Legislature signed the Climate Commitment Act into law. …
The final 2025 Legislative Agenda has been compiled by efforts from Mayor Mike Rosen, Olympia lobbyist, Debora Munguia, all department directors and the input from City Council. The agenda has …
Applicants are sought for an upcoming vacancy on the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board, a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial, inter-governmental decision process for citizens, …
Photographer Amanda Thornton-DeWitt captured two excellent images of the Edmonds Fishing Pier and the breakwater this week.
Here, in the second part of our annual review, are just a few of the stories the Beacon reported on in 2024. Last week, we covered January to June. Let’s take a …
Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts on the Edmonds School District’s cancellation of an educational session at Meadowdale High School about individual rights during …
Less than 30 minutes into New Year’s Day, Amber-Lynne Rickett and Steffen Horne of Lynnwood welcomed their first child – a 7.2-pound, 20-inch-long baby girl named Jheneah Elowyn Horne …
The 18th annual Polar Plunge at Brackett's Landing North on New Year's Day attracted plenty of residents and visitors – both taking the plunge and those watching. More photos on the …
For nearly 30 years, Vicki Barokas has been a warm and welcoming presence at the Frances Anderson Center. Vicki is now on her way to a well-earned retirement, with her last day set for Friday, Jan. …
One juvenile is dead and one injured after a shooting in the parking lot in the 19700 block of 68th Avenue West according to Lynnwood Police. On Dec. 31, at about 8:19 p.m., Lynnwood …