It's been a year like none ever in so many ways for Kamiak coach Georgia McClaskey. In large part to her unwavering commitment to keeping the school's Unified Sports program going... — Updated 7/21/2021

COVID-19 case rates in Snohomish County have increased in recent weeks, and there have been dozens of outbreaks and hospitalizations so far in the month of July. In light of the... — Updated 7/26/2021

June 13 Civil 9400 blk. 48th Ave. W. A caller complained about their neighbor, who was smoking on the balcony below them. The neighbor contacted police after the caller started... — Updated 7/22/2021

An initially divided Mukilteo City Council eventually found enough consensus to approve the language for an upcoming housing advisory ballot measure Monday, July 19. By a vote of... — Updated 7/21/2021

A field of 12 City Council candidates are on the Aug. 3 primary ballot. The top two candidates for Positions 1, 2, and 3 will advance to the Nov. 2 general election. Incumbent... — Updated 7/21/2021

A field of 12 City Council candidates are on the Aug. 3 primary ballot. The top two candidates for Positions 1, 2, and 3 will advance to the Nov. 2 general election. Incumbent... — Updated 7/21/2021

A field of 12 City Council candidates are on the Aug. 3 primary ballot. The top two candidates for Positions 1, 2, and 3 will advance to the Nov. 2 general election. Incumbent... — Updated 7/21/2021

A field of 12 City Council candidates are on the Aug. 3 primary ballot. The top two candidates for Positions 1, 2, and 3 will advance to the Nov. 2 general election. Incumbent... — Updated 7/21/2021

om Jordal Q-1: What would be your top priorities as a Mukilteo City Councilmember and what makes you the best candidate to help achieve those goals? A: Building community is my top... — Updated 7/21/2021

A field of 12 City Council candidates are on the Aug. 3 primary ballot. The top two candidates for Positions 1, 2, and 3 will advance to the Nov. 2 general election. Incumbent... — Updated 7/21/2021

Even though the Washington state chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website indicates that every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash, we voters... — Updated 7/24/2021

This morning another car went speeding past my home on Fourth Street in Old Town. Another one of the many vehicles, which has found a shortcut from or to the ferry. Granted, this... — Updated 7/23/2021

This letter is being sent in support of the candidacy of Carolyn Dode Carlson running for the open Position 3 on the Mukilteo City Council. She represents a life of volunteering in... — Updated 7/24/2021

Mukilteo has a legal agreement with Washington State Parks prohibiting sales of products in Lighthouse Park. This restriction is in the legal agreement transferring the park to... — Updated 7/22/2021

The primary election day is almost here; it's our chance to participate in our democracy by voting; a cherished right and duty we should support to ensure that we get the... — Updated 7/24/2021

Amazing moment this past week as the newly expanded Child Tax Credit payments came in for millions of families. This tax credit not only has the power to cut child poverty in half,... — Updated 7/25/2021

I headed for the river last week, as the river never disappoints. A summer that’s passed without at least a quick trip south to the Columbia is a summer wasted, and it turns out... — Updated 7/25/2021

This week, Muslims in Mukilteo and around the world celebrated Eid Al Adha, the second most important Islamic holiday. It fell during the summer because Islam uses a lunar... — Updated 7/21/2021

It’s been about six months since The Beacon transitioned from a free publication to a subscription newspaper. We’re pleased to report that, while we’re not where we want to... — Updated 7/14/2021

Airport-related activities always have a bigger impact on small cities. Living near a small airport still poses the same risk and nuisance a big airport does. It might be in... — Updated 7/14/2021

As I was finally able to venture out into our community this spring, I was surprised to see how much the physical landscape had changed while I had been largely stuck at home... — Updated 7/22/2021

Two Kamiak High School graduates received scholarships of $3,000 and $2,000 from the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. Robyn Jin was awarded a $3,000 scholarship and Gaia Yun received a... — Updated 7/23/2021

A current Kamiak student and a 2021 graduate have been selected to be two of 30 U.S. Youth Ambassadors for the Special Olympics. Kamiak junior Chloe Nuttbrock and graduate Myron... — Updated 7/23/2021

The Mukilteo Family YMCA's goal in hosting Saturday's Summer Connection Race was to teach youths the value of teamwork. That mission was accomplished as 50 boys and girls, ages 11... — Updated 7/23/2021

Thinking as I often do of travel and France, Van Gogh style images come to mind – distant hills and farmers working in yellow ocher fields. Hope you are planning to travel again... — Updated 7/23/2021

Planning is on for the 2021 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Join organizers at an upcoming virtual monthly meeting and learn about volunteer opportunities.  The meeting is... — Updated 7/21/2021

Gallery North celebrates its 60th anniversary in July. From its inception in 1961 in a red pony stable in Bothell to its current business on Main Street in Edmonds, Gallery North... — Updated 7/14/2021

After three years of renovating a drab 1959 house in Esperance into a spacious, modern home with a garden of delight and wonder, Alicia Rivera wasn't necessarily thinking about the... — Updated 7/14/2021

This recipe came from the Coral Reef Restaurant that was in Sacramento, Calif. It was my favorite place to eat as a child. Even though they are no longer around, I still enjoy... — Updated 7/14/2021