Vandals deface Point Elliott Treaty monument
Vandals defaced the 1931 monument commemorating the signing of the Point Elliott Peace Treaty, and the bronze plaque also is missing. Mukilteo Police received word from city staff... — Updated 10/23/2020
City, chamber hosting drive-thru trick-or-treat event at Lighthouse Park
Since the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the annual Boo Bash, the city and the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce instead are hosting a drive-thru... — Updated 10/21/2020
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Trunk-or-Treat, holiday bazaar/yard sale set for Halloween weekend
Boys & Girls Club hosting Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 30 The Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club is hosting its first Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30. The event will be from 5:30-7 p.m. and the club is asking for $5 per vehicle... — Updated 10/23/2020
Picnic Point student's illustration featured in J.K. Rowling's latest book
Esmé Wright almost didn't believe it. About three months ago, the Picnic Point Elementary fifth-grader submitted a drawing as part of "The Ickabog Illustration" competition. "The... — Updated 10/15/2020
Was your vote counted?
Ballots should be in the hands of voters by now, and anyone who has not received a ballot by today should contact the Snohomish County Auditor's office. That advice is from Garth... — Updated 10/21/2020
Mukilteo City Councilmember Marine named to Community Transit Board
Mukilteo City Council Member 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 10/21/2020
COVID: County case count highest since early 2020
The two-week case rate for the period ending Oct. 17 is the highest it has been since the first wave of COVID-19 in early 2020. The rate has increased from 70.6 per 100,000... — Updated 10/21/2020
Kushman's announces "Tip Matching" fundraiser to support Mari's Place for the Arts
Kushman’s has announced that Mari’s Place for the Arts as the recipient of the next “Matching Tips” fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 23. The Everett-based Mari’s Place provides cultural programs for children and families from... — Updated 10/20/2020
Snohomish Health District calls on community to help curb increasing COVID-19 cases
As the most recent numbers show, COVID-19 is still very much circulating throughout Snohomish County. The 2-week rolling case count through Oct. 10 was nearly 72 per 100,000. The Snohomish Health District has been receiving more... — Updated 10/16/2020
- 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
- Mukilteo Fire Department assists in water rescue Friday morning
- General Election ballots mailed to voters this week
- Mukilteo Library waiting on Sno-Isle decision on when to reopen
- 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
- Scammers targeting SnoPUD customers
- 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: 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 a judge is a difficult task and an... — Updated 10/22/2020
City recognizes Indigenous People's Day | 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 10/22/2020
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 10/25/2020
Letter to the Editor: City should deny warehouse application
City of Mukilteo, The application for a warehouse on 78th should be denied due to incompatibility with adjacent uses, negative and unsafe traffic impacts, negative drainage impacts, and lack of community value. The proposed site... — Updated 10/23/2020
Letter to the editor: Re-elect Davidson as state treasurer
Duane Davidson, our state treasurer, firmly supports building upon Washington’s existing structure of banking and does not support the creation of a state bank because of the higher risk and lower return on investment compared... — Updated 10/20/2020
October surprises and the news you need | Chuck's World
I am a keeper of irrelevant anniversaries, which strikes me as a talent not unlike being able to raise one eyebrow or dislocate your little finger, mostly because I can also do... — Updated 10/19/2020
Letter to the editor: Proposed budget problems now being discovered
I provided comments to council about significant overstatements of projected Mukilteo revenue for 2021. Two significant areas are sales tax and Rosehill Community Center revenue. Rosehill expenses are also a big problem. The... — Updated 10/16/2020
Fishing season | Off Kilter
This morning, and on a half dozen other days, we saw several hundred small boats moored just offshore near our house. They were, obviously, fishing. The boats appeared to be... — Updated 10/14/2020
Victor McConnell's Service Station | Muk Revisited
This is a story about Victor McConnell, who arrived in Mukilteo about 1900 and built a facility on Front Street for servicing boats and motors. He should not be confused with... — Updated 10/14/2020
- 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
- Letter to the editor: Grant best choice for Superior Court Judge
- To tell the truth | Worship
- At 7 months, your experience may vary | Chuck's World
- Editorial cartoon for week of Sept. 30
- Letter to the editor: Judge endorses Lopez Shaw for Superior Court
- Letter to the editor: League of Women Voters supports Referendum 90
- 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
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
Students encouraged to enter 2020 Congressional App Challenge
The annual 2020 Congressional App Challenge is now accepting entries. The competition, which runs through Oct. 19, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s 2nd Congressional... — Updated 9/9/2020
College honors and graduations
Alice Cheng, of Mukilteo, was named to the 2020 Dean’s List at Union College. Cheng is a member of the Class of 2023 majoring in Leadership in Medicine. The Union College Dean’s List honors students who have a grade point... — Updated 8/26/2020
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
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
Cascade Symphony sponsoring 'Rising Star' competition
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra is encouraging talented young musicians to enter its "Rising Star" competition for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The winning musician, to be... — Updated 9/25/2020
James Bay Distillers throwing celebration
James Bay Distillers is celebrating the 1-year anniversary of its 88-proof Galloping Goose Canadian Whisky with a birthday party Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-18. Free cake pops... — Updated 9/17/2020
Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters host Zoom meeting on Sept. 15
The Mukilteo Lighthouse Quilters’ guest for its monthly meeting is Darlene Girton, the Featherweight Doctor. Girton will speak on the history of this iconic little machine and why they are still so popular after 86 years.... — Updated 9/9/2020
Weller to bid farewell | From the Archives
Editor's note: The Beacon is republishing stories we think will be of interest to readers. This feature is on Joe Weller and the closing of his restaurant - Weller's Cafe. The... — Updated 9/22/2020
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