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Q&A meeting about EMS levy renewal coming Saturday, July 27

Mukilteo Fire Chief Glen Albright will be hosting a Q&A session about the upcoming EMS (Emergency Medical Services) levy lid lift ballot measure at 9 a.m. July 27, at Rosehill Community Center, …
The new elections center will provide, literally, transparency to visitors.

Snohomish County elections center promises transparency

Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell recently hosted local officials and community leaders at a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the county’s new Elections Center. It elections center houses …

17-year-old injured in drive-by shooting near Mariner High School

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office major crimes detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting in the 600 block of 124th …

Port of Everett hires new chief administrative and financial officer

The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new chief administrative and financial officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also …

State rep candidate Riaz Khan arrested last March

Mukilteo Police arrested 21 st Legislative District state representative candidate Riaz Khan (R-Mukilteo) for misdemeanor assault as a result of a March 30 incident involving his wife, Ayesha Khan, …
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Letters to the editor
Resident grateful for Mukilteo Fire Department, urges support for EMS levy
I want to respond to a recent Guest View about Mukilteo’s EMS levy renewal. The writers say that there is no need to renew the levy. I disagree and speak from personal experience. Both my …
City Council ignored residents’ concerns about Harbor Grove project
Thank you to the Mukilteo Beacon for last week’s informative article about the City of Mukilteo and the Harbor Grove developer losing an environmental lawsuit in Snohomish County Superior …
Councilmember urges political leaders to tone down the rhetoric
I hold the deep honor of representing the residents of Mukilteo on our City Council, so I feel com pelled to say something about the tragic developments the entire world witnessed over this past …
Firefighter union president supports EMS levy lid lift ballot measure
As a Mukilteo firefighter, I am grateful to the Mukilteo City Council for placing an EMS levy renewal on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Our call volumes have steadily increased since the …
Opinion

Winning through persistence

There is a word I really like. It is tenacity. I’m sure most of you already know what this word means but in essence, it means “don’t give up.” I genuinely think this …

A challenging week for ferries

Editor’s note: The following was taken from Washington State Ferries director Steve Nevey’s July 18 weekly update newsletter. Last week was challenging for our customers and …

Is drug crisis worth $3.88 a month?

In my time in public office, I have never seen the widespread suffering and devastation we are facing from the current drug crisis. This crisis is different than earlier ones. Illicit drugs are …

An African safari, part 2

This is the second of a three-part series on my recent adventure to Zimbabwe with family: son Dane, his bride Sindi, and Dane’s mother, Elaine. So what springs to mind when you hear the …

Don’t let the pitfalls in life stop you from moving forward

As we approach the 2024 Paris Olympics, I look forward to seeing all the competing athletes and the sporting events they will participate in. However, I will admit that of all the sports, the ones I …
Sports
Arts & Entertainment
The Mukilteo Chamber’s second Music at the Beach features False Sense of Security Saturday, July 27, at Lighthouse Park. The band plays high energy from the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond. False …
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Stop by for some good food at Harbour Pointe Orthodontics' annual Appreciation Day July 27.
HP Orthodontics' annual Appreciation Day is July 27
Harbour Pointe Orthodontics annual Appreciation Day is from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the office’s parking lot, 7928 Mukilteo Speedway. Guests can enjoy burgers, veggie burgers, hot …
Ferry reservations to Jetty Island are now being accepted.
Jetty Island Days are back this month
People can now make a ferry reservation and plan a day at the beach at the Port of Everett’s Jetty Island – the longest sandy beach in Puget Sound. Reserve seats online and catch a …
The 32nd annual Nubian Jam Community Celebration is July 27 at Forest Park in Everett.
Upcoming Nubian Jam spotlights Black heritage and culture
The 32nd annual Nubian Jam Community Celebration is Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Sponsored by the Snohomish County Black Heritage …
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Police and Fire
July 11 Fraud 10100 block Marine View Drive. A resident was scammed. No money was lost but personal information may have been shared. Collision Harbour Reach Drive/Campus Place. A …
July 5 Dogs on the run Mukilteo Speedway/84th St. SW. A caller reported two yellow Labradors were running loose in the area. Officers located one of the dogs, and he was returned to his …
July 1 Warrant 40th Ave. W./SR 526. An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation and discovered an occupant in the vehicle had an active DUI warrant. The man was arrested. Nuisance 11800 …
Schools

‘Gray Ghost’ fuselage training lab debuts at Paine Field

Edmonds College’s new “Innovation Lab” at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) at Paine Field opened July 2. The aerospace training lab is the only one of …
Spring of Life opening new Christian academy
The Spring of Life Baptist Church is registering students for a new Christian academy for grades K-5. The extension program of Academy Northwest is accredited by ACSI and is open four days a week. …
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Mukilteo Way Garden Club announces scholarship winners
The Mukilteo Way Garden Club announced that the recipients of its $1,000 horticulture scholarships for 2024-25 are Taylor Woodworth of Woodinville and Francesca Hall of Gig Harbor. Each will receive …
High school students worked with children from Pathfinder Kindergarten Center.
Youth Early Childhood Education Career program wraps up 1st year
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers last month announced that the first cohort of the new Youth Early Childhood Education Career Pathways program graduated, and the program will expand to four …
Kamiak announces Students of the Year
Kamiak High School’s Students of the Year 2024 are Calixa Weerasooriya (freshman), Gael Velasco-Osorio (freshman), Brianna Tejeda Robles (sophomore), Cole Armstrong-Hoss (sophomore), Halima …
Audrey Stewart – STEM
Audrey Stewart – STEM Student of the Month
Audrey Stewart has demonstrated exceptional dedication and diligence in her STEM coursework at Kamiak High School. As a quiet but highly focused student, she has excelled in her upper level courses …
Maia Vazquez – Drama
Maia Vazquez – Drama
Maia is currently a senior and is member of both Kamiak Choir and Drama. She is also the public relations representative for the Kamiak Drama Club creating posters and running club social media …
Obituaries
Jacqueline Marie Specht: 1955-2024
Jacqueline Marie Specht (nee Warren) passed away on April 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. Jackie was the eldest of nine children, born to Janet Warren and Corneilus Warren on September 1,1955 in …
Marlise Smaalders Dole: 1993-2024
Marlise Smaalders Dole, a writer, advocate, and optimist who believed in dreaming big, died peacefully of heart failure due to Friedreich’s ataxia on April 2, 2024. She was born on the summer …
Taytem White: 2007-2024
Taytem White was born in Kalispell, Montana on January 5th, 2007. She passed away on January 5th, 2023, at the age of 17. She is survived by both of her parents, her older sister Alexis Solomon, as …
Bonnie Margaret Brown: 1943-2024
Bonnie Margaret Brown (née Remus), born on July 4, 1943, in Wellington, New Zealand, peacefully passed away in her home in Mukilteo, WA, on February 1, 2024, at 80, following a two-year illness. Her …
Mary Margaret Knoll: 1947-2023
Mary Margaret Knoll, beloved mother, died surrounded by family on Oct. 12 in Everett, Washington. Mary was born in Minot, North Dakota, on May 30, 1947, the eldest daughter of Vincent and Nina …
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Extreme heat, wildfires and weather events: Prepare for the unexpected this summer, inside and outside the home

(BPT) - Wildfires and extreme weather conditions have brought greater attention to poor air quality, and while some areas may be more affected than others, air quality and pollution are still a major …

Standout college athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics

BestColleges highlights several of the standout student-athletes who qualified to compete for Team USA at this year's Summer Olympics in Paris.

Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need

(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …