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 …

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 …

You probably already know the folklore about Benjamin Franklin flying a kite with a metal key attached during a thunderstorm to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. Ben did that way back …

On April 3, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights asked states to certify their compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as the Department’s …

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 …

In the middle of the night last week, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) illegally canceled hundreds of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant contracts nationwide, …

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 …

I am looking forward to serving as this year’s president of the board of directors. I would like to share a little about my background and what I have gained by my commitment to the Edmonds …

In the next few days and weeks, Edmonds voters will be asked to decide whether the City should annex into South County Fire (SCF). We have been contracting for fire and emergency services for 15 …

Dear friends and neighbors: Susan and I were talking the other day about the reasons we support annexation into the RFA. For me, there is a lot of history. During my time as a councilmember …

I saw him standing smack dab in the middle of the intersection next to my house when I drove home for lunch. Seemingly unafraid. It was like Gary Cooper waiting to take on my neighbor, not with …

As a certified dog trainer and licensed family dog mediator, I take breed or breed mix into consideration when I’m working with a dog. There are many factors that make up the personality and …

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 …

Take me away. Fly me to the moon or Mars. Stop the world; I wanna get off. It's the end of the world as we know it. No, no, and no, I'm just kidding. I'm not going anywhere. There's no place I'd …

Is history repeating itself with the South Snohomish County Regional Fire Authority?   I’ve spent a considerable amount of time thinking about the upcoming RFA annexation vote. …

Lots to enjoy in The Beacon Magazine I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed the spring Beacon Magazine. Every article grabbed me. I am so looking forward to the Bird Fest in May. I …

With more and more people working from home, I find that more of my meetings end up at a local restaurant or coffee shop. With no shortage of options in our area, this week’s column is taking …