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Definitely for the birds
Fifty years after its founding, the Pilchuck Audubon Society has been a champion of conservation for Snohomish County and Camano Island. To celebrate, Pilchuck will highlight both... — Updated 10/4/2023
Proposed bill will benefit newspapers and advertisers | Managing Editor's Note
On July 26, the Mukilteo Beacon published an article by Dean Ridings, CEO of America's Newspapers, titled "Local news is good for business" (bit.ly/3qQl0j9). We hope you agree with... — Updated 8/31/2023
Citizen of the Year: 'I have a heart for service'
Sheila Countryman-Bean shouldn't be surprised that she was named the Citizen of the Year July 14. Her nonstop work to support residents and nonprofits in Mukilteo, Everett and... — Updated 8/2/2023
Something for everyone; Edmonds Arts Festival starts this weekend
The popular Edmonds Arts Festival returns to its usual three days over the Father’s Day weekend. It’s June 16-18 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Hours... — Updated 6/14/2023
Peterson: Toxic chemical regulations good news
When the Washington Department of Ecology recently issued new regulations to reduce pollution from toxic chemicals in consumer products, it was greeted as good news by 21st... — Updated 6/7/2023
Sno-Isle Libraries employees organize and unionize
Non-supervisory employees of Sno-Isle Libraries told library management on May 30 they have organized a union and "believe unionization is necessary for our collective voices to be... — Updated 6/7/2023
'The Way' to screen at Edmonds Theater June 15
On March 27, movie stars Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez joined Edmonds European travel guide Rick Steves to shoot added content in Edmonds to Estevez’s “The Way,” a 2011... — Updated 5/31/2023
Election endorsements are encouraged | Managing Editor's Note
There's no mistaking that election season is upon us. Even though the filing deadline for public office isn't until next month (May 15-19), there is plenty of political intrigue in... — Updated 4/12/2023
Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez visit SnoCo
The father-and-son duo of Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez stopped traffic on Main Street in Edmonds Monday during a promotional shoot for the rerelease of 2011's "The Way." Estevez... — Updated 4/5/2023
Duck Duck books
Serena Li is a young entrepreneur selling children's books. But what makes Li's offerings different than the rest is that they are available in several languages: English, Spanish,... — Updated 3/29/2023
Snohomish County denies Taste Edmonds permit
Taste Edmonds will not be held in Esperance Park this year after Snohomish County on Thursday denied a permit from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the event.... — Updated 3/11/2023
SnoPUD raising electric, water rates
The Snohomish County PUD Board of Commissioners has approved a general rate increase for all residential and commercial electric and water customers. Commissioners are President... — Updated 2/15/2023
Last 747 leaves Everett; attendees included John Travolta
Boeing said goodbye to the 747 while saying hello to the 737 Max. The last of the iconic 747s departed Everett's Paine Field Tuesday, Jan. 31, bound for Atlas Air. "As the world's... — Updated 2/6/2023
Making the most of an opportunity
Performing monthly at Cabernets & IPAs in Mukilteo is a homecoming of sorts for singer-songwriter Savanna Woods. "I actually lived right down the road from there until second... — Updated 8/31/2022
Fraudulent asbestos contractor is sentenced to 105 days
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced that Derrick Boss, owner of Above & Beyond Asbestos Removal in Bothell, was sentenced to 105 days in jail and ordered to pay full... — Updated 8/18/2022
Eyman must sell share of home to pay off debt
Former Mukilteo resident and anti-tax advocate Tim Eyman was quick to respond after a federal bankruptcy judge approved a resolution that requires him to give up his share of his Mu... — Updated 8/18/2022
Tsunami danger: Snohomish County not immune from Seattle quake
The first wave from a tsunami from a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on the Seattle Fault could arrive in Snohomish County within 10 minutes. Possible five-foot waves would crest in 15 min... — Updated 8/17/2022
UPDATE: Tim Eyman responds to bankruptcy judge's ruling
Former Mukilteo resident and anti-tax advocate Tim Eyman was quick to respond after a federal bankruptcy judge approved a resolution that requires him to give up his share of his... — Updated 8/10/2022
Golf tournament Aug. 22 at Harbour Pointe Golf Club
One day you might have a group of golfers responsible for saving your life. That's because, every year, the volunteer Edmonds Police Foundation invites south Snohomish County... — Updated 8/10/2022
Edmonds gets a new whale-watching boat
Puget Sound Express (PSE), the family-run whale watching company based in Port Townsend with departure locations in Edmonds, Port Townsend, and Port Angeles, on July 23 launched... — Updated 8/3/2022
Tsunami danger: Snohomish County not immune from Seattle quake
The first wave from a tsunami from a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on the Seattle Fault could arrive in Snohomish County within 10 minutes. Possible five-foot waves would crest in 15... — Updated 7/26/2022
Taste Edmonds 2022 tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Taste Edmonds, offering food trucks, vendors, children and family activities, along with live music. The Taste is... — Updated 7/13/2022
Missing diver identified as renowned chef
On Monday, Shubert Ho and the rest of the 450 members of the Edmonds-based Feedme Hospitality & Restaurant Group, were in deep mourning over the loss of one of their own: chef... — Updated 7/6/2022
Mother's Day | Managing Editor's Note
I wasn't going to write a Mother's Day story. But this year was different. It's hard to appreciate Mother's Day when you're a little kid. It's only as you age that, if you're... — Updated 5/11/2022
Legislators quick to oppose Supreme Court draft
Rep. Strom Peterson on Tuesday released the following statement after the leak Monday of a Supreme Court draft to Politico that calls for overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade... — Updated 5/4/2022