Coyotes on the prowl at Five Corners The last two nights, I have observed a lot of coyotes yipping in the Five Corners area ("Coyotes are on the move in Edmonds," Sept. 29). Two different spots. …

Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand, what you counted and …

I learned some exciting things about our Senior Center Thrift Store recently from a newsletter that the store publishes. There is so much more that goes into it than just being a place where people …

I have this flaw. I tend to talk too much and, worse yet, sometimes interrupt others. How rude! In fact, I even interrupt myself. Not so rude. It doesn't make it OK, but I know why I'm guilty of …

The Great Shakeout earthquake Exercise is approaching quickly. It is a great time to not only participate in an earthquake exercise at work and with your family, but it provides an opportunity to …

The day I finished my sketch of the Main Street Commons project, the scaffolding had already been removed. Still, much depended on scaffolding for the brickwork. The same goes for contrasts rendered …

Domesticated dogs not the problem In response to the letter regarding the coyote problem in the woods near Sherwood Elementary and the Edmonds PD's recommendations ("Coyote concerns above Sherwood …

I am a nighttime denizen of the Edmonds beach. One of the beauties of strolling the Edmonds waterfront at night is being able to witness predator and prey species engaging in natural behaviors …

For quite some time, the only historical acknowledgment of Indigenous peoples within the city of Edmonds was a small plaque next to the public restrooms near City Hall. As a Native person, art lover, …

Park like a neighbor Parking! Last night, I decided to drive into the Bowl for dinner at one of my favorite places. It took three orbits to find a parking place, and the closest one I could …

This is a story for pet lovers in Edmonds. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t encounter at least four dog walkers in our village. This story is about a West Highland terrier named …

Have you heard of Shef? If not, go online or grab your smartphone now. Yes, it is an app, but the cooks who make the food are all local, so you will be supporting home cooks from right here at …

Editor’s note: On Wednesday, the Snohomish County Council was expected to consider a resolution recognizing the urgent need for youth sports officials. At the same time, it will call on parents, …

“Faster than a speeding bullet … more powerful than a … .” As those of us from an earlier generation might remember, this famous introductory phrase on the radio imagined with delight a …

He's your No. 1 fan More articles and columns by Peter Kelley, please. I have never met him but he is a good writer and we need more of that. Thank you! Randy RahnEdmonds Editor's note: We …

The Liberty Walking half dollar is a beautiful coin. On its front side – heads – Lady Liberty strides grandly, arm outstretched, dress billowing. At left is a beaming sunrise, and on the back an …

"Luck is preparation meeting opportunity." – Oprah Winfrey This past week, I had the honor of traveling to Washington, D.C., with scholars and alumni from my scholarship organization to …

It is my understanding that the Unocal property is currently zoned MP2. I would like to urge the City Council to change that zoning and designate the property to be used for public use land. It …

Our Village of Goodness is the perfect venue for artists. The word “artist” for most of us suggests a skilled painter or sculptor using traditional materials – oils, watercolor, glass, …

Councilmember's departure was her personal business I have mixed feelings after reading your Sept. 15 piece on Laura Johnson ("Unanswered questions on Johnson's departure," Editor's Note). I …