Congratulations to Epulo Bistro on 15 years of serving wonderful food, wines, and service. We attended their anniversary party last week, and it was packed with old and new friends. What a party! …

As we prepare to enter a new year, it is always nice to take time to look back on how much there is to enjoy in both food and the arts in our community and remember what has fed our souls and our …

Christmas has come and gone. How about also thinking about how to celebrate New Year’s Eve? While you and your loved ones are planning, take time to discuss what others throughout our …

Missing Scott (the Elf) Beane Thank you for your wonderful article about Scott the Elf ( "Elves are real in Edmonds" ) in the Dec. 12 paper! Scott was our mailman for years – always …

On Jan. 4, 1995, I was hired by the Edmonds Police Department as a police cadet. I was a student at Shoreline Community College, and one of my professors said Edmonds was where I belonged. He …

It was New Year’s Eve in 1972, a temperate 54 degrees, on a clear, full-start Time Square’s night. Thanks to my brother Arnie and our 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter’s …

Have you ever been curious about how a mostly blind person gets around? Welcome to my world. Many people think a person who's legally blind can't see or do much of anything, but that's not …

My family immigrated to the United States as refugees due to a political conflict in our home country. When we arrived in the U.S., we worked hard, with my parents and brother working three different …

"Why level downward to our dullest perception always, and praise that as common sense?" – Henry David Thoreau Each year, the Oxford University Press chooses a word of the year. A word that …

When Edmonds councilmembers claim their soon-to-be-approved draft comp plan includes “affordable housing,” are they lying or just ignorant? The state defines “affordable …

The holidays are here, and while they are often a time filled with joy and excitement, they can also be a difficult time for our canine companions. While some dogs thrive on the increased activity …

In November 2009, after five months of consideration, numerous public hearings, and very strong support from the firefighters’ union, the City Council voted 6-1 to approve a contract for fire …

How on earth are we supposed to stay upbeat in today's mostly negative environment? I wish I knew. I so want to recover my positive, usually happy attitude. I know the internet has some answers, …

The Edmonds comprehensive plan, which serves as the foundation for the city's growth over the next 20 years, has taken a concerning turn. Recent changes threaten the charm and functionality of our …

Editor’s note: This is Bill Trueit’s final column for Beacon Publishing. We’ll miss his insightful work, and encourage readers to read his previous columns online. Beyond the …

A while ago, the Beacon asked me to consider a regular column. At first, I thought no, I don’t have the time. But then everyone I mentioned it to encouraged me, as I have lived through a very …