In 2024, energy costs will be a major political topic. The United States set records last year for the extraction of both oil and natural gas. Our country produced a greater volume than we used. …

Not long ago, I was in the Edmonds-Kingston ferry line with only two cars ahead of me before making it onto the boat. Alas, the ferry attendant held up his hand to halt the entry of any more cars. …

Whew, it’s a new year. The ink is probably still wet on your New Year’s resolutions. I have never been a big fan of resolutions. I do like to focus on a public commitment to change (I believe …

The beginning of a new year is often a time of reflection. It certainly was for me this year. Near the end of 2023, I visited the location on Maury Island where the Verona and Calista were built …

Just last week, we learned that our Puget Sound pod of resident orcas, J Pod, had welcomed a new addition. Baby J60 was seen swimming with his mother (orca watchers have confirmed the new calf is …

This week's editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Defending Councilmember Vivian Olson I was very saddened to hear Councilmember Vivian Olson is being named in a lawsuit filed by Sherman Pruitt for racist remarks ("Former police chief candidate …

I first arrived in the Seattle area in 1979 driving a big ol' gas-guzzling Oldsmobile. An absolute clunker! But that car played a major role in my journey to acceptance of public transportation. …

Looking forward to the new year, and so far this winter our weather is making it nice to get out and enjoy the Edmonds waterfront. This acrylic is based on a photo I took a week ago, standing on the …

It's been a year. What kind of year? A year of gratitude: Beacon Publishing wants to thank all of our subscribers who have supported us this year and since we transitioned to a subscriber-based …

Edmonds is an art and appetite kind of town. As we prepare to enter a new year, let us take a look back on how much there is to enjoy in both food and the arts in our community and remember what …

Just before the turn of the 20th century, 8-year-old Virginia Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. Lead …

“The wool from the black sheep is just as warm.” - Sister Margaretta, “The Sound of Music” Our traditions of the holidays may begin with the day(s) we celebrate, the foods we love, and …

Our nation and democracy are in real danger A lot of political commenters are cheering the changing of the guard in Edmonds, as the old administration and council are turning over to the new one. …

On Friday morning I heard a news report about the low vaccination rate this season for flu, COVID, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Though the hospitalization rates are not as high as last …

I don't wanna be a bah humbug sorta guy or Grinch again this holiday season, but isn't Christmas supposed to be more than just a bunch of stuff we buy from Amazon, Walmart, and Macy's that everybody …

There's a TikTok trend that's very popular in the culinary world. This trend is all about scrunching up thin phyllo pastry sheets into a baking dish, pouring a custard over the top, and baking it …

I want to thank the residents who reached out to me to understand why I support the continuation of exploring the Landmark project ("Will Chen on Landmark site: 'No risk, no reward'," Dec. 7). As …

My mom passed a long time ago when she was only 54. My grandmother has been gone since I was a youngster, and my dad passed more than 20 years ago. The three of them taught me many important …

Spending a Saturday at Cascadia Art Museum is always nice, but during the holiday season, well, it is just lovely. Before heading to the museum, we stopped at one of our much-loved Edmonds' spots …