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The Snohomish County Sheriff's office has released new information about an alleged kidnapping attempt near Mariner High School. The 12-year-old boy is now telling police that he made up the allegations of a 44-year-old... — Updated 8/6/2020

Incumbents dominated the results in Tuesday’s primary. In the 21st Legislative District, Position 2, incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) received 66.1% (16,673) of the vote, ahead of Republican Amy Schaper, who had 31.5%... — Updated 8/5/2020

The Beacon has been part of your community for nearly 30 years – covering your world – and we intend to continue doing so for many years to come. But like other small businesses slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, we are... — Updated 8/5/2020

The Snohomish Health District will continue drive-thru testing this week at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE. in Everett. Online registration is now open at www.snohd.org/drive-thru-testing, with appointments for this week... — Updated 8/3/2020

Students in the Mukilteo School District will begin the fall with online/distance learning classes. Mukilteo School District superintendent Alison Brynelson made the announcement in an email sent out to families on Wednesday,... — Updated 7/29/2020

The following letter addressed to Mukilteo Police Corporal A. Jones was shared with the Beacon by Mukilteo residents John and JoAnn Smith Dear Corporal Jones, Thank you so very much for responding so quickly for our call for help... — Updated 8/5/2020

This letter is in reply to the letter from Lisa McBroom published March18 of this year. ( https://bit.ly/30q3OB0 ) I found Ms. McBroom’s letter to be judgmental and opinionated. She has assumed that affordable housing means low... — Updated 8/5/2020

I just finished reading "Former Kamiak student charged with second-degree rape." When reporting on a rape the article should not be written like a Penthouse Forum story. I found this style of writing salacious and the details... — Updated 8/4/2020

Editor's note: The following letter was sent out by the Port of Everett regarding the July 16 fire on the Everett waterfront. As we reflect in the aftermath of last Thursday’s (July 16) blaze at the Port of Everett waterfront,... — Updated 8/4/2020

A fish factory will be built on 44th Avenue West. In order to do that, a forest will need to be cut down. I think cutting down this forest will get rid of a lot of animal habitat. Last week we drove past the forest. All of the... — Updated 8/3/2020

The Japanese Gulch is a treasure in our own back yard. I've been in the gulch almost daily since our COVID-19 lockdown began back in March. It has been great to see all the others who have been enjoying the trails along with me.... — Updated 8/4/2020

Although men have been assigned the stereotype of working the backyard BBQ, it is a joy that is shared by most home culinary enthusiasts. It’s a summertime passion. The smoky essence of smoldering charcoal starts my mouth... — Updated 8/5/2020

Summertime always offers a bountiful harvest of fresh fruit and berries; and blueberries, are by far, one of my favorite. They are not only packed full of nutrition and flavour but are also a very versatile cooking ingredient.... — Updated 8/5/2020

For many of us, meat is an important part of our daily diet. Whether it be beef, lamb, pork or chicken, it is important to know the basics of creating the most flavour possible. Marinades seem to be first and foremost in... — Updated 8/3/2020