Accident leads to life's passion
Michael Mathis has always been a fighter. That was never more evident than when he was 11 and nearly lost his life in a horrific accident at a friend's house near Paine Field.... — Updated 10/28/2020
Get a 'Cut with Cops' on Nov. 7
The Mukilteo Police Department will continue its support of Men’s Health Awareness Month by hosting its second “Cuts with Cops” event. Residents can get a haircut by a member of the police department from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,... — Updated 10/30/2020
County Board of Health to update public on COVID-19 in Thursday meeting
The Snohomish County Board of Health is updating the public on COVID-19 today in a 5:30 p.m. meeting live streamed on www.facebook.com/SnohomishHealth. Current COVID-19 information for Snohomish County will be presented by County... — Updated 10/29/2020
Traffic alert: Lane closed near ferry ticket booths
From the City of Mukilteo: The right southbound lane on SR-525, between Front and Second Streets (just above the railroad tracks) will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 2-6. The closure allows the installation of rotating... — Updated 10/29/2020
COVID-19 cases still rising in Snohomish County
The following is from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers: Snohomish County is continuing to see rising case rates. The preliminary rate for the most recent two-week period is... — Updated 10/28/2020
Seal pup visits Lighthouse Park
An unexpected visitor dropped by the beach at Lighthouse Park Sunday, Oct. 25. An unattended harbor seal pup was hanging out, likely waiting for its mother to return. The National... — Updated 10/28/2020
Former Mukilteo City Councilmember selected to board for new public health foundation
Former Mukilteo City Councilmember Christine Cook was one of seven people selected to serve as board members of the new Sound Foundation for Public Health. Cook also is a past... — Updated 10/28/2020
Mukilteo City Councilmember Marine named to Community Transit Board
Mukilteo City Councilmember Joe Marine was selected to serve on the Community Transit Board of Directors. The changes come after two members recently left the transit board. Mill... — Updated 10/28/2020
Mukilteo Schools Foundation goes virtual for annual fundraiser
Mark your calendar and get ready to fire up your computers. The Mukilteo Schools Foundation is going virtual this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation won't be... — Updated 10/28/2020
City Council pondering the future of Hawthorne Hall
The future of Hawthorne Hall remains up in the air. A structural condition assessment report, authorized by the City Council, indicated that it will cost $587,217 to bring the... — Updated 10/28/2020
- Through Our Lens | Scene on the water near Mukilteo
- City, chamber hosting drive-thru trick or treat event at Lighthouse Park | Halloween Happenings
- Boys & Girls Club invites families to Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 30 | Halloween Happenings
- Mukilteo Library waiting on Sno-Isle decision on when to reopen
- Scammers targeting SnoPUD customers
- SnoPUD offers incentives, tips for conserving energy in cold weather
- Community Transit's 2021 budget proposes modest increase in service
- Was your vote counted?
- Mukilteo Fire Department assists in water rescue Friday morning
- Get tested for COPD: Your lungs will thank you | Prime Living
- Enjoy seasonal favorites with fall comfort foods; from pumpkin risotto to apple pear crisps | Prime Living
- Helping seniors recognize fake news and propaganda | Prime Living
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- City, chamber hosting drive-thru trick-or-treat event at Lighthouse Park
- Picnic Point student's illustration featured in J.K. Rowling's latest book
- COVID: County case count highest since early 2020
- Kushman's announces "Tip Matching" fundraiser to support Mari's Place for the Arts
- Snohomish Health District calls on community to help curb increasing COVID-19 cases
- For a sustainable future: The Beacon invites you to partner with us | From the Publisher's Desk
- Mukilteo School District puts reopening plans on hold
- Beacon journalists honored at WNPA conference
- Solar panels to be installed at Rosehill Community Center
- Residents encouraged to provide feedback on 2021 budget
- Budget: Help is on the way for Mayor Gregerson
- 24 Mukilteo businesses receive $150,000 in CARES grants
- Welcome back, Future of Flight
- Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club raises more than $60,000 with first-ever virtual auction
- Learning center shut down due to safety concerns
- Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival to host Zoom meeting on Oct. 22 | News Brief
- Hammer appointed to Parks and Arts Commission | News Brief
- Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County hosts Raise the Roof fundraiser on Oct. 16 | News Brief
- Sen. Liias to receive library award | News Brief
- Molotov cocktail post leads to apologies, petition
- Writing helps Harbour Pointe Middle School teacher deal with the death of her mother
- Gregerson, Larsen react to reports that Boeing is moving 787 production to South Carolina
- Mukilteo Police promoting breast cancer awareness
- Police Beat
- Five vehicle holding lanes closed at Mukilteo ferry terminal
- Masks for Mukilteo
- A new roof at the Mukilteo Lighthouse
- Prostate cancer: Know your risks
- Police Beat
- General Election ballots mailed to voters this week
- Governor announces updates to Safe Start reopening plan
- Snohomish County sees second straight increase in COVID-19 numbers
- Future of Flight museum reopening Oct. 8
- Snohomish County executive proposes 2021 budget
- Reminder: Mukilteo residents get a free fall cleanup day at the curb on Saturday, Oct. 3
- Pop-up blood donation event returning to Mukilteo
- 5th grader wins Mayor for a Day | From the Archives
- Understand the differences between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
- The coolest pets in Mukilteo
- Candidate forums in October
- Preschool through second-grade students could be back in classrooms by Oct. 26
- Governor announces new standards for airports in Washington
- Pick up masks during drive through events at Rosehill Community Center
- New owner takes over at John's Grill
- City installs speed humps to help deter speeding
- Mukilteo woman's mission is to help immigrants thrive
- Smoke on the water
- Mukilteo Boys & Clubs Club annual luau and auction set for Saturday
- Mukilteo Police seeking public's help with burglary case
- It's on: Curbside cleanup is Oct. 3
- Mukilteo finance director leaving for Island County
- Second round of Mukilteo CARES business grants coming | News Brief
- Police Beat
- Mukilteo ferry pedestrian trail to close for about a month
- Five tips for creating a low-maintenance home | Prime Living
- Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? | Prime Living
- Seven tips to save money and have fun shopping online | Prime Living
- Manage medical conditions during COVID-19 | Prime Living
- Thrilled to be freewheelin' from home | Prime Living
- Mukilteo Way Garden Club awards scholarships
- SnoPUD: We're ready for storms, potential power outages
- Community Transit receives $8.3 million in federal grants
- Sno-Isle Libraries offering work-skills training
- SnoPUD offers EV customers
- Dixon Insurance agency opens
- State Department of Transportation receives $3.7 million grant for landslide mitigation
- A smoggy day at the Mukilteo Lighthouse | Photo gallery
- Sno-Isle Libraries offering 'Books by Mail'
- Mukilteo Cub Scout Pack to offer virtual popcorn sales
- Mukilteo family raises awareness about suicide
- 11th annual Domestic Violence Services auction to be held online
- Smoky days in Mukilteo
- Snohomish Health District says schools can start planning for in-person instruction
- Multicultural learning pod pops up in Mukilteo
- Mother walks to honor the memory of her daughter
- Vehicle prowls on the rise in Mukilteo
- Complete burn ban issued for Snohomish County
- Mukilteo resident loses $9,000 in grandparent scam
- Mukilteo Police Department announces Safe Trade Spot
- Curtain call for '2 minutes of gratitude'
- Mukilteo Dental Center donates $4,000 to food banks
- City seeks Parks and Arts Commission applicants | City Briefs
- City to meet with state auditor via Zoom | City Briefs
- Planning Commission to host public hearings | City Briefs
- Police Beat
- Lending a helping hand
- Quite a sight: Bending but not breaking
- Update: Smoke from Oregon has arrived
- Ferries: Expect waits over Labor Day weekend
- Muk skateboarder wins pro contest | From the Archives
- Bui family settles wrongful death lawsuit against shooter's parents
- Familiar face takes over as Kamiak's new principal
- Mukilteo's 2020 Citizen of the Year
- City hosting virtual business recovery town hall
- Businesses encouraged to apply for CARES grants
- Kamiak junior pens his first novel
- An amazing day in Mukilteo
- Mukilteo Police sees increase in calls for service
- How living in Europe for nearly a year changed us | Prime Living
- No surprises in 2nd quarter financial update
- Police Beat
- Kamiak graduate serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan
- Herbal medicine for childhood IBS | Prime Living
- Financial help for retirees affected by COVID-19 | Prime Living
- Ways to maximize quality family time | Prime Living
- 4 ways to help nurses during the pandemic | Prime Living
- Service on Mukilteo/Clinton run to be increased on weekends
- Museums approved for Phases 2 and 3 reopening
- School year will not start in the classroom
- A comet sighting at the Mukilteo Lighthouse
- 12-year-old tells police he made up kidnapping story
- Police Beat
- Community Transit testing new trip planning tool
- Incumbents advance to general election
- Suspect charged in hit-and-run death of Mukilteo woman
- League of Women Voters hosts 'Skills for Bridging the Political Divide' workshop
- Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County in need of volunteers
- County Treasurer Brian Sullivan appointed to national positions
- Nonprofits encourage to apply for surplus vans
- Community Transit earns safety and marketing awards
- Mukilteo City Council approves naming of Byers Family Park
- Mukilteo answers the call for blood donations
- Mukilteo Chamber's Amazing Race, Boys and Girls Club's Luau to go on as scheduled
- Tips to beat the heat
Letter to the Editor: Incumbent superintendent has improved education in state
The Seattle Times reported that according to a poll, 47% of Washington voters have not decided on the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race. I am alarmed at this statistic. The incumbent, Chris Reykdal, has improved... — Updated 10/29/2020
Current events in our city | Mayor's Message
On Monday, Oct 12, I issued a proclamation recognizing and celebrating Indigenous People’s Day. I first issued a similar proclamation in 2016, and it felt important to do so... — Updated 10/28/2020
Politics: From the nation to the city | Reality Check
This month is all about politics and the impact all levels of politics is having on our community. We’ll start at the national level, then go to the state level, the county... — Updated 10/28/2020
Letter to the editor: Retiring judge endorses Grant for Superior Court
Being allowed to serve your fellow citizens is a rare privilege and a distinct honor: One I have had for 16 years – 19 years – if you include my service as a judge pro-tem. Serving as judge is a difficult task and an awesome... — Updated 10/28/2020
Letter to the editor: League of Women Voters supports Referendum 90
Referendum 90 will be on the November ballot to Approve or Reject ESSB 5395 (Comprehensive Sexual Health Education), passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor in March 2020. The League of Women Voters of WA recommends... — Updated 10/28/2020
In search of a social network | Chuck's World
I want to tell you about a fun experiment I pulled off the other day, but first I have to explain why I’m a hypocrite. I don’t care for social media. Or, to make it simpler, I... — Updated 10/28/2020
Letter to the editor: Judge endorses Lopez Shaw for Superior Court
As a judge and former colleague, I strongly recommend Cassandra Lopez Shaw for Superior Court Judge. Cassandra’s exceptional professional qualifications, her unwavering moral compass and experience successfully representing... — Updated 10/28/2020
Letter to the editor: Oppose those who are more concerned with corporate profits than health of citizenry
At first it was hard to believe. Then thought that it had to be a joke. A very bad joke. But it is true. While America is dealing with the worst health crisis in a century and more than 210,000 of our fellow citizens have died... — Updated 10/28/2020
Linda Ronstadt and other big star recording artists | Off Kilter
Linda Ronstadt was admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 – about 20 years after she was eligible. Frankly, to me, this was an outrage. I think she should have been... — Updated 10/28/2020
- Letter to the editor: Re-elect Davidson as state treasurer
- October surprises and the news you need | Chuck's World
- Letter to the editor: Proposed budget problems now being discovered
- Fishing season | Off Kilter
- Victor McConnell's Service Station | Muk Revisited
- Discovering my inner dragon after all these years | Chuck's World
- Letter to the Editor: Why the Federal Government needs to mandate a national mask wearing policy
- Letter to the Editor: While well-intentioned, Referendum-90 will not protect children; vote to reject
- Letter to the editor: City should grant Elecroimpact exception for its on-site classroom
- Greed and excess helping to fuel country's economic distress | Worship
- Evangelical Lutheran Church : The Whitest denomination | Worship
- Letter to the Editor: Judges endorse Grant for Superior Court
- Letter to the editor: Avoid harvesting plants from urban waterways
- Letter to the editor: Vote Yes on Referendum-90
- Letter to the editor: Carefully consider personal details in obituaries to help prevent scams
- At 7 months, your experience may vary | Chuck's World
- Editorial cartoon for week of Sept. 30
- The painful return to happy days | Chuck's World
- Progress being made on construction projects | Mayor's message
- Waterfront could use some budget-friendly improvements | Reality Check
- The insanity of gas pricing | Off Kilter
- Letter to the editor: Urge City Council to reject new warehouse near Community Garden entrance
- The screen is always greener on the other side | Chuck's World
- Love and Service | Worship
- Virtual worship during a real pandemic | Worship
- Editorial cartoon for week of Sept. 23
- The boy who lived, and other fun facts | Chuck's World
- Remember to complete 2020 census | Council Corner
- The History of Forest Park and the Zoo | Muk Revisited
- Jerry Seinfeld is back, with a new show | Off Kilter
- Letter to the editor: Peaceful protests infiltrated by disrupters
- Letter to the editor: Larsen should be praised for delivering support for the Post Office
- The steps not taken | Chuck's World
- If I knew for sure that I would die next month, part 7 of 9
- Editorial cartoon for week of Sept. 9
- Just humor me for a moment | Chuck's World
- Masks, social distancing in short supply on the waterfront | Reality Check
- Letter to the editor: Japanese Gulch visitors should cooperate with each other
- Letter to the editor: City Council should focus on fact-based discussions, decisions
- Letter to the editor: Mayor, City Council gave special treatment to Black Lives Matter protesters
- A giant leap for mankind | Chuck's World
- Home tools and appliances | Off Kilter
- Scandalous music of the generations | OK Boomer, OK Zoomer
- The Coronavirus Mirror | An original poem
- Bridge builders | Worship
- Editorial cartoon for week of Aug. 26
- Editorial cartoon for week of Aug. 19
- Letter to the editor: Mukilteo has a shortage of affordable housing
- Letter to the editor: Speak up to save animal habitat/forest near 44th Avenue West
- A Letter of Gratitude to First Responders, Community Partners and Neighbors | Port of Everett
- Finding community during physical separation | Worship
- Golf again! Hooray! | Off-Kilter
- Speeding and barking dogs: Early days of the Mukilteo Police Department | Muk Revisited
- Domestic civility during a cooped-up crisis | Chuck's World
- Letter to the editor: Residents appreciate the work by Mukilteo Police Department
- Letter to the editor: Story on Kamiak rape was salacious and an invasion of privacy
- Letter to the editor: Youth carrier not responsible for non-delivery of the Beacon
- Editorial cartoon for week of Aug. 12
- City Council always seeking residents' feedback | Council Corner
- City initiatives still on track in trying times | Mayor's Message
- What I did on my summer vacation | Chuck's World
Mariner High School Students of the Month for September
Mariner High School's Students of the Month for September are Yuliia Glinkina (freshman), Issac Rosas-Vivas (sophomore), Gabriella Robin Jingles (junior) and Raeann M Rosinski... — Updated 10/28/2020
Kamiak High School names October Students of the Month
Kamiak High School's Students of the Month for October are: Kelsey Schaaf (freshman), Benjamin Stenberg (freshman), Samuel Lord (sophomore), Sam Shigematsu (junior), Alessandra... — Updated 10/28/2020
District still planning for students' eventual return to schools | Superintendent's Corner
Just as we got our first full week of distance learning under our belts, the tide changed once again. In mid-September, Snohomish Health District recommended schools begin planning... — Updated 10/14/2020
Kamiak students named National Merit semifinalists
Seven Kamiak High School have been selected as National Merit semifinalists. The seven are: • Zachary Durocher • Ryan Musto • Inyoung Seo • Patrick Stiles • Margaret Wang • Jennifer Xu • Gaia Yun This honor... — Updated 10/14/2020
District planning for the return of students to schools | Superintendent's Corner
Just as we got our first full week of distance learning under our belts, the tide changed once again. In mid-September, Snohomish Health District recommended schools begin planning... — Updated 10/2/2020
Edmonds College opens new STEM and nursing building
Edmonds College is kicking off fall quarter with the opening of a new $54 million building dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and nursing. "This... — Updated 10/1/2020
Virtual discussion on resources for education set for Oct. 6
Rep. Rick Larsen (D–2nd District) will host a live virtual discussion on resources available to students, teachers and families for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday, Oct. 6.... — Updated 10/2/2020
K–12 internet access program allows more students to learn from home
In mid-August, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced a new program to connect students to their online learning from home. This week, OSPI finalized... — Updated 10/2/2020
Kamiak student aces AP computer science exam | From the Archives
Editor's note: The Beacon is republishing stories we think will be of interest to readers. This feature is on Kamiak's Joey Schafer, who earned a perfect score on an AP exam. The... — Updated 9/22/2020
School district welcomes students back
August was a busy month for many staff as we readied plans, teacher trainings, student schedules, laptops, an upgraded communications system and a new learning management system in... — Updated 9/9/2020
Kamiak football hosting fundraiser Sunday at Mod Pizza
The Kamiak football program will be having a fundraiser at Mod Pizza on Sunday, Oct. 11. The fundraiser will be from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., at 11706 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite A101.... — Updated 10/5/2020
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County launches virtual fall season
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County (GOTRSnoCo) has announced the launch of a virtual fall season. With more than 45 sites across the county, GOTRSnoCo has served more than 1,600 girls since it was founded in 2015. For the 2020... — Updated 10/1/2020
Kamiak's McClaskey named state Special Olympics Coach of the Year
Kamiak's Georgia McClaskey was named Washington State's Special Olympics Coach of the Year. McClaskey received the honor when she attended the Special Olympics Washington State... — Updated 9/23/2020
Kamiak's Gilszmer brothers make verbal commitments
Kamiak's Vlad and Slava Gilszmer both have settled on their post high school plans. Vlad Gilszmer, the two-time defending Class 4A state 500-yard freestyle champion, has made a... — Updated 9/23/2020
Keith Kingsbury: His lessons endure
Keith Kingsbury coached hundreds and hundreds of players during his 32-year career as the men's basketball coach at Edmonds Community College. But his time with his players was... — Updated 9/22/2020
Ex-Kamiak football standout dies in traffic accident
Spencer Teerink, a former standout football player at Kamiak High School, died in a traffic accident. Teerink, 26, was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident while on his way... — Updated 9/9/2020
100-mile challenge completed
With so many 100-mile races being cancelled due to the pandemic, the Japanese Gulch Runners hosted its own 100-mile challenge Saturday, Aug. 22. Nick Pembroke and Adam Braddock... — Updated 9/9/2020
Kamiak swimmers take state | From the archives/Weekend read
Editor's note: The Beacon is republishing stories we think will be of interest to readers. This feature is on Kamiak's first state swimming championship. The story, written by... — Updated 8/26/2020
Wesco schools delay start of high school sports
The start of the prep sports season has been pushed back to 2021. Wesco athletic directors voted to shift the two sports scheduled for the fall – cross country and boys tennis... — Updated 8/26/2020
The Fall of Troy releases new album – 'Mukiltearth'
The boys are back. Four years after its last recording, the Mukilteo-based post-hardcore band The Fall of Troy has released a new album – "Mukiltearth." The three original band... — Updated 10/28/2020
A view from Elliott Bay | Travel Sketcher
Last week I spent a morning in the cold at the Elliott Bay Marina, sketching a couple of the homes that sit at water level. What a great place to live. Hope you are doing will,... — Updated 10/28/2020
Spooky characters in Mukilteo | Halloween Happenings
Steve Bertrand is running into quite a cast of characters when he's enjoying the sights in Mukilteo. He took these photos while out and about in the city. While trick-or-treating... — Updated 10/28/2020
More spooky characters in Mukilteo | Halloween Happenings
Stacey Olson and her family have set up their annual CarnEvil decorations in their Discovery Crest home. They are inviting kids to come out and pick up a gift bag from a safe... — Updated 10/28/2020
Dreaming of France | Travel Sketcher
As many of you know, we had plans to move to France in July for a couple of years. Unfortunately, a world pandemic frustrated those plans. Yet we hope, and I sketch images of... — Updated 10/15/2020
Cascade Symphony to provide virtual concert Oct. 26
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra will be offering its loyal patrons and the chamber music-loving community a “Virtual Opening Night” concert on Monday, Oct. 26, starting at 7:30 p.m. The online performance replaces the first of... — Updated 10/13/2020
Pumpkins are not just for Jack-O-Lanterns | Chef Dez
Don’t you just love the autumn harvest? The feeling of a crisp breeze in the air, the sound and sight of rustling leaves in a rainbow of colours, and a plentiful array of gourds, squash, and pumpkins available at the produce... — Updated 10/13/2020
Cooking Through a Pandemic | Chef Dez
These are definitely trying times for everyone. The start of this pandemic produced epic shortages of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Then with the onslaught of people staying at home, the shortages expanded to include staples... — Updated 9/30/2020
A homestead near Lake Quinalt | Travel Sketcher
This is the barn from the homestead near Lake Quinalt. We are missing getting to travel much these days. Hope you are doing well, send me a photo of a place you have enjoyed... — Updated 9/23/2020
The Fall of Troy rises again | From the Archives
Editor's note: The Beacon is republishing stories we think will be of interest to readers. This feature is on The Fall of Troy, a band that got their start at Kamiak High School.... — Updated 10/2/2020
- Mukilteo boy starred as Ralphie | From the Archives
- A last look at the ferry tollbooths | Travel Sketcher
- Seattle Opera unveils virtual fall season
- Umami: The Fifth Taste | Chez Dez
- Sailing on South Lake Union | Travel Sketcher
- Local rock duo releases first album | From the archives/Weekend read
- Call for sculpture artists
- A crash course on sauce making | Chef Dez
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