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From delivering babies to fighting fires, ferry crews must be ready for anything

Mothers in labor. Laptop thieves. Galley fires. Passengers jumping overboard. They're all potential emergencies during a ferry captain's shift on the largest ferry system in the United States. …
Phase 1 of a school rebuild at Mukilteo Elementary School.

Mukilteo schools make another pitch for $400 million bond

Mukilteo School District officials are making another appeal to voters to approve a $400 million construction bond, arguing that aging schools, deteriorating infrastructure and rising construction …

Council questions staffing increases, fire needs in proposed budget

Mukilteo City Councilmembers raised concerns Monday about the City's financial future, questioning whether the proposed 2027-28 budget adequately addresses fire department staffing needs while also …

Light rail expansion could reshape transportation near Mukilteo

Mukilteo residents could see significant changes to transportation in surrounding communities as Sound Transit moves forward with plans to extend light rail 16 miles from Lynnwood to Everett. …

Mukilteo seniors plan fall outings, seek volunteer treasurer

The Mukilteo Seniors Association has a busy October planned, with social gatherings, a luncheon and a trip to Whidbey Island, but the organization also is putting out an urgent call for help. …

Leaders to connect with public through upcoming leadership chat

City leaders will host the next City Leadership Chat from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20,  in the Frost Room at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. The informal gathering gives …

City of Mukilteo, Sons of the American Revolution invite public to dedication of Liberty Tree

The City of Mukilteo and the Sons of the American Revolution invite the public to the dedication of an American elm Liberty Tree as part of the celebration for America’s 250 th anniversary at 10 …

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Published in 2022, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” has sold more than 2 million copies and was a movie hit starring Sally Fields.

Bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt to appear at Rosehill Oct. 21

Author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures” will discuss her acclaimed novel with librarian Nancy Pearl A lonely widow, a mysterious disappearance and an unusually perceptive giant Pacific …
Carie Collver (Photo courtesy Schack Art Center)

35 years: Schack celebrates career of Carie Collver

After 35 years of shaping the artistic identity of Schack Art Center and championing artists throughout the Pacific Northwest, Gallery Director and Chief Curator Carie Collver will retire on Jan.14. …
Kaeli Pierce, left, and Olivia Friedman-Blixt (Photos courtesy Olympic Ballet Theater)

From OBS to OBT: Two alumni named trainees for 2026–2027 season

Two Olympic Ballet School (OBS) alumni, Kaeli Pierce and Olivia Friedman-Blixt, have returned to the Pacific Northwest to join Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) as trainees for the 2026–2027 season. …

ECA adds The Mavericks to its lineup

The Grammy Award-winning band The Mavericks bring their country, rock and roll, Cuban grooves, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin swagger to the Edmonds Center for Arts Friday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The …

MCO announces 2026-27 season of music

The Mukilteo Community Orchestra (MCO) begins its 2026-27 season this fall with concerts scheduled from November 2026 through May 2027. The orchestra’s season opener, “Breakthroughs,” on …

Seattle Men’s Chorus bringing holiday, disco shows to Everett

Seattle Men’s Chorus will make two stops in Everett during its newly announced 2026-27 season, bringing its annual holiday show to the Everett Civic Auditorium in December and returning in May for …

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Weekly Editorial Cartoon
Letters to the editor
 Time for a change
Holy Smokes! There is an election approaching and we need to get our ballots in. Amongst the citizen initiatives there is a pivotal race in Snohomish County for 21st Legislative District Rep. between …
School District's low scores; a gift from Hook & Cleaver
Low scores in the Mukilteo School District I read your article with interest about the rise in Mukilteo School District student test scores.  I usually hear about student scores that …

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Opinion

Throw out party labels

As mayors from communities across Snohomish County, we know firsthand that local government is where the difference is made in most people's lives.  When our residents stop us at the …

Federal cuts affect all of us

Decisions made in the "other" Washington can sometimes feel distant from our life in Snohomish County, but their effects are not isolated to D.C., and I have heard from many constituents who want to …

SR20 and Pacific Northwest Fall Colors 

Washington has a way of slowing us down in October. The air shifts, the light softens, and the mountains start wearing their fall colors like a quiet reminder that nothing stays the same for long. …

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Police and Fire
Suspects rammed a pickup into a jewelry store on 196th Street SW. (Photo courtesy Lynnwood PD)

Employee fires shots at burglary suspects

At about 12:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Lynnwood Police responded to a reported armed robbery with shots fired in the 6500 block of 196th Street SW. Police say multiple suspects used a pickup truck …
(Photo courtesy South County Fire)

Firefighters battle multiple fires in one day

More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County Tuesday afternoon, including brush fires and a house fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. …
Snohomish County will use a DOJ grant to purchase Grappler Police Bumpers. (Photo courtesy Grappler Police Bumper)

Grapplers coming to Snohomish County with DOJ grant

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded Snohomish County $84,296 for implementing the Grappler Police Bumper pursuit immobilization system on patrol vehicles, and …

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Domestic violence arrest
Oct. 8 Suspicious vehicle — 11600 blk Harbour Pointe Blvd: A caller reported a vehicle parked in the area for about two hours. The vehicle was gone when officers arrived. Oct. 7 …
Alarms, collisions, and more collisions
Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2026
Oct. 1 Alarm — 3700 blk South Rd: Officers responded after an alarm company reported a man walking around the property. Officers found no signs of forced entry or a disturbance and noted …
Suspicous: Dead, hurt or hiding?
Sept. 18 Suspicious – 11700 blk Mukilteo Speedway: An officer found an ambulance with coverings over the rear windows and suspected someone might be camping inside. The vehicle was privately …
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Engagements & Weddings

Heidi Baird and Anthony Shami

Congratulations to 2019 Kamiak Grads Heidi Baird and Anthony Shami. They were wed at Chateau Lill in Woodinville on Aug 2nd. We are so grateful to have celebrated this day surrounded by the people …

Anna Jordal and James Stirton

Tom and Amy Jordal of Mukilteo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Jordal, to James Stirton, son of Bill and Lorna Stirton of Cerritos, California. Anna is a 2020 …

Obituaries
 James Roy Peters: 1939-2026
James Roy "Jim" Peters peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2026, at the age of 86 in Vacaville, California.  Born on December 3, 1939, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to …
Thomas Earl Van Duzer Jr.: 1947-2026
Thomas Earl Van Duzer Jr., age 79 of Mukilteo, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026. Tom was born in March 1947, in Scranton, PA. He is survived by his wife, Connie, and two sons, Thomas (wife …
Linda Carney Dawson: 1943-2026
Linda passed away just a few months shy of her 83rd birthday due to complications of a life well lived. Linda was a friend to all, a mom to three, a Nana to seven and had two beautiful great …
Skip Kidd: 1944-2025
Celebration of Life for  Skip Kidd: 1944-2025 Please join us as we gather to celebrate the wonderful life of Skip Kidd (Earl A. Kidd Jr). We plan to share stories, remember the good times, …
Christian Andrew Olson: 1956-2026
Christian Andrew Olson, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Edmonds on March 1. He left behind his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy, and his children, Nikolas, Leif (Allison) and Britta. …
Ann Margaret Hovland: 1949-2026
Ann Margaret Hovland, 76, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026, following a heart attack and stroke. Born in West Seattle, Washington, to Bert and Elsie …

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Sports
Kamiak Athlete of the Week

Cadence Bigby - Volleyball

Outside hitter and captain of the volleyball team, Cadence Bigby has been an outstanding leader for Kamiak throughout her senior season. She brings competitiveness, positivity, and consistent effort …

Ian Thorson - Boys Cross Country

Kamiak Athlete of the Week Ian Thorson is a senior and leader of the Knights cross country team. A 4-year cross country and track veteran, Ian has always been a reliable role-model for the team. He …

Shaurya Kahlon - Boys Varsity Tennis

Congratulations to Shaurya Kahlon on being chosen as Kamiak Athlete of the week for boys varsity tennis. Shaurya, a senior, is a two-year player, and has made a tremendous leap in his skill level …
Mariner Athlete of the Week

Angel Martinez - Boys Cross Country

Junior Angel Martinez has been the number one varsity runner, week after week, and is a role model for consistency. Consistent effort and a coachable attitude builds great athletes, and Angel has …

Amen Zewdie - Girls Soccer

Freshman Amen Zewdie has been chosen as the Athlete of the Week, as she has made an immediate impact on the soccer field this season. A highly technical player with an impressive and versatile skill …

Natalee Versoi - Girl’s Swim

Natalee Versoi is a junior with the Marauders girls varsity swim team, who is also a dedicated student athlete. Natalee has been consistently coming to practice on time and ready to work hard. She …

King’s athletes shine at Oregon Relays with record-setting performances

Athletes from King’s High School in Shoreline – including from Mukilteo – delivered standout performances against elite West Coast competition at the Oregon Relays this past weekend, …

Snohomish County sports tourism generates $42M

The Snohomish County Sports Commission had a strong year in 2025, supporting more than 150 sports tournaments and welcoming more than 230,000 visitors to the area. The events generated …

Kamiak basketball player named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Kamiak girls basketball player Annika Hastings was named a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week for Dec. 21-27. Hastings scored 29 points in a 59-44 victory over Everett on Dec. 22. …
Kamiak Performing Arts Student

Joe Fitch - Choir & Drama

Joe Fitch is a section leader in the Kamiak Kantorei choir, and co-captain of the Kamiak Improv team. His friends describe him as funny, loud, and outgoing. He loves getting to know others. When …

Ismael Romero - Band

Ismael Romero is a multitalented instrumentalist who plays in the band, show band, orchestra, drumline, and musical pit. After moving from New Mexico, he threw himself into the arts. “My …

Zoë Mitrovich - Choir & Drama

Zoë Mitrovich has been singing and acting since before she can remember. This year she is a Drama Club officer, and sings in the Kamiak Choir. She credits both her parents – her father the …

Amanda Choi - Choir & Drama

Amanda Choi started in choir at the age of 9 and came to the theatre as a sophomore at Kamiak. She is the Kamiak Choir Historian and her most memorable performance was in this year’s spring …
SCHOOL NEWS
Kamiak's Students of the Month for September were (top row, left to right): Elizabeth Yoon (freshman), Khadjia Walizada (freshman), Isaac Calderon (sophomore), Moises Sotelo Medina (sophomore); (bottom row) Andrew Estes (junior), Tyler Lawson (junior), Rodrigo Gatica Ulloa (senior), and Miller Warme (senior).

Kamiak honors September’s Students of the Month

Kamiak has recognized its Students of the Month for September, 2026.   Kamiak staff selected students based on their outstanding academics, school and/or community leadership and …
Paige Rosengeld and Ay An. (Photo by Paul Archipley/Mukilteo Beacon)

Talent show helps fund academic support for middle schoolers

Mukilteo School District students took the stage Sept. 25 for the Mukilteo Youth Talent Showcase and Live Auction, a fundraiser benefiting academic support programs for local middle school students. …

School board OKs 4-year contract with classified employees

The Mukilteo School Board has unanimously approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement covering about 400 classified employees, including bus drivers, custodians, maintenance workers, …

Parents rejoice! School has started

It’s that time of year when students lament the end of summer and parents welcome the start of fall. The school year has begun. The first days of the 2026-27 school year brought new …
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TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.
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