Mayor Cooper begins the budget process 09/02/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Mayor Mike Cooper is busy making preparations to submit a budget to the Edmonds City Council, probably in late October. ... View
	City owned fiber optics starting to pay off 08/26/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Edmonds has a problem. It has 24 strands of fiber optic cable (a fiber optic backbone), and city staff and Community Technology Advisory Committee (CTAC) are working to figure out what to do with it. ... View
	After the fire, the work continues 08/19/2010 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- When the Lynnview Apartments burned down Aug. 9, it didn’t take long for the public to be inundated with information about the huge fire.... View
	Apartment fire devastates lives 08/12/2010 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- The LynnView Apartment Fire has displaced more than 35 families after it blazed through the north building of the LynnView Apartments on Monday.... View
	Petanque comes to Edmonds 08/12/2010 COMMUNITY Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- If you’re looking for a new type of activity with a little international flavor, you’re in luck. Recently a new game has become available in Edmonds: Pétanque (pronounced "pay-tonk").... View
	‘Taste of Edmonds’ time is here 08/12/2010 FESTIVE EVENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- The weekend we’ve all been waiting for is almost here.... View
	Edmonds Chamber backs film festival 08/05/2010 ART AND CULTURE Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce left no doubt Wednesday that they are in full support of the new Edmonds International Film Festival, by becoming the top-level and exclusive Presenting Sponsor of 2010 for the October event.  ... View
	Additional $40 per car user fee to go to ballot 08/05/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Edmonds residents will have a chance to vote this November on adding another $40 to the current $20 per vehicle user fee.... View
	Edmonds native crowned Miss Seafair 2010-2011 08/05/2010 ACCOMPLISHMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Kisa Nishimoto, a lifelong resident of Edmonds, was crowned the 61st Miss Seafair on July 31.... View
	Pet grooming comes to you 08/05/2010 BUSINESS Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Edmonds’ own Ana Allison has recently put the “pedal to the metal” when it comes to providing top grooming and spa services to our beloved four-legged friends. ... View
	Edmonds woman wins gold for rowing in World Championships 08/05/2010 ACCOMPLISHMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Ashley Kroll still gets goose bumps when she thinks of the gold medal she won in rowing at the Under-23 World Championships.... View
	Paul Akers – a different way of thinking 07/29/2010 LOCAL POLITICS Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Paul Akers is in a tough race for the Senate seat held by Patty Murray. It’s a four-way primary battle between Democrat Murray and Republicans Dino Rossi, Clint Didier and Akers. ... View
	Wilson moves to fill Cooper’s seat 07/29/2010 LOCAL POLITICS Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- DJ Wilson, Edmonds City Council member, has announced he will seek appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3 to fill the remainder of Mike Cooper’s term.... View
	International Film Festival calls Edmonds home 07/22/2010 COMMUNITY Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Trevor and Fred Greenfield, a pair of experienced film makers, have announced they are moving the Lakedance International Film Festival from Sandpoint, Idaho, to Edmonds.... View
	A century old and still looking good... 07/22/2010 COMMUNITY Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- The historic Beeson Building in downtown Edmonds has reached a milestone. It’s 100 years old (and looks better than ever).... View
	‘A Taste of Edmonds’ not to be missed 07/22/2010 COMMUNITY Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- A Taste of Edmonds is back, Aug. 13-15, for its 28th year as one of the top festivals in the region. This year, the festival promises to be even bigger and better, keeping its reputation as festival visitors return year after year.... View
	Cooper takes the helm 07/22/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Snohomish County Councilmember Mike Cooper was chosen to be the interim mayor of Edmonds, filling the position left open when Gary Haakenson resigned to take the position of Deputy Executive for Snohomish County.... View
	Local salon collects hair for oil spill relief 07/15/2010 ACCOMPLISHMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- Michelle Machado is hoping to help keep oil out of the water and off the beaches from the gulf oil spill.... View
	Council has full slate of good candidates 07/15/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- The Edmonds City Council spent more than four hours Tuesday interviewing eight citizens who submitted their names to be considered for the job of mayor.... View
	Don’t miss Garden Tour 2010 07/15/2010 COMMUNITY Edmonds Beacon / STPNS Edmonds, Washington (STPNS)- The Edmonds in Bloom 2010 Garden Tour is Sunday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event is titled “Rhythm and Blooms.” ... View