Seaview Elementary has a vibrant new addition to its school, thanks to local artist and Seaview parent Tracey Fox. This summer, she transformed a previously plain wall under the covered play area …

We’ve launched a redesign process for the printed version of the Beacon, and we need your help. Our first change is with the flag, or banner, which is what we call the name of the …

The Edmonds Marsh Volunteer Restoration Project concluded its work for the year in restoring freshwater connections to the Edmonds Marsh and reestablishing a “new” Shellabarger Creek open …

A new form of electricity supply is coming to neighborhoods in western Washington and greater Portland. Whether you like it or not may depend on how much you trust developer assurances about the …

Wil Johnson has a vision for Snohomish County. “That people’s needs are met, that people are seen, heard, valued and safe,” he said “That I don’t have to look over …

Editor’s note: Travel expert Rick Steves is back at this Edmonds home after surgery for prostate cancer. He shared the following update on social media. Thanks for all the support since I …

Edmonds-Woodway football coach Bill Marsh tendered his resignation today, Oct. 7, after five games with the team, the Beacon has learned. Former longtime coach John Gradwohl, who led the team …

The Edmonds City Council will have a public hearing during its Oct. 8 council meeting to hear from residents regarding Initiative 2117. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at …

In 2016, Velva Salterelli orchestrated the first Edmonds Walk the Block for Alzheimer’s disease. She created it for Edmonds Landing seniors to honor the memory of her late husband for 51 years, …

“It’s going to be messy.” Mayor Mike Rosen admitted as much on Tuesday as he presented his proposed budget at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Fair warning. The address …

Josh Heard, a former standout football player for Edmonds-Woodway High, has died at age 35. His Sept. 28 death was announced on a GoFundMe page created by Lauren Heard, the wife of Heard’s …

Washington State Ferries’ new Classroom on the Water program got underway last month. WSF hosted several Maritime High School students for three days of hands-on marine training. …

The Hazel Miller Foundation is well-known for its substantial impact on south Snohomish County since 2010, awarding more than $14 million in grants that support neighbors and communities. It …

The day is coming for the opening of Madrona Highlands. On Oct. 15 at 11 a.m., Housing Hope has a welcoming ceremony at its newest housing community, Madrona Highlands. It’s at 8215 236th …

The City of Edmonds is grappling with a difficult budget for 2025, as well as moving to a two-year budget cycle.  The Edmonds Civic Roundtable is inviting community members to join …

The Edmonds draft comprehensive plan will be ready for public review Thursday, Oct. 3. Meanwhile, a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) about updating the comprehensive plan will be published …

Mayor Rosen to share 2025 budget address Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen invites the public to the 2025 budget address. He will make the presentation, along with Acting Finance Director Kim Dunscombe, …

The Edmonds Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowl fundraiser Sept. 12 at the Edmonds Yacht Club raised over $175,000, the most in the fundraiser’s history.   The funds will …

C hange is good, right? But hard. We’ve certainly experienced it over the last few months. We began working on design changes in the Beacon, and started with the flag. That’s what we …

Laura Hall, Edmonds' mayor from 1992 to 1995, died Sept. 8 at age 94. Before becoming mayor, Hall was on City Council for eight years. Hall defeated two-term Mayor Larry …