We celebrated a major milestone in advancing sustainable aviation during the launch celebration of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator on Thursday, Jan. 8. Washington state leaders, …

Try to imagine the last 34+ years without the Mukilteo Beacon if, in 1992, Paul and Cate Archipley had chosen another community to put down roots. 1992's first off-the-press edition was the beginning …

As we step into the new year, I do so with optimism, purpose, and energy. I am proud of our schools and of my 12 years serving as a Mukilteo School District board director, which has given me a …

Our county recently experienced extraordinary flooding due to torrential rain from multiple atmospheric rivers. Rivers throughout Snohomish County reached record or near-record flood levels, pushing …

As professionals look ahead to what’s next, it’s natural to reflect on goals, wins, and priorities. Setting yourself up for career success in 2026 doesn’t require an overhaul or a major job …

Each fall, as local governments consider their budgets for the coming year, the issue of property taxes comes front and center in council chambers across Snohomish County. Our property tax system is …

It’s good to see that the proposed Dive Park is in the Mukilteo Beacon news. I think it’s good to get the news out that the City of Mukilteo may have, in the relatively near future, a …

Editor’s note: Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell and King County Elections Director Julie Wise were among the 23 state auditors who signed on to this letter. As county auditors in …

In 1985, when our son started school in Mr. Brodniak’s second grade class at Mukilteo Elementary School, we were impressed by the number of opportunities for families and community members to …

At PAWS, we’ve always believed that companion animals are family. But right now, more families than ever are being forced to say goodbye to beloved pets—not because they want to, but …

For two years, I had the opportunity to be a member of the Mukilteo Youth Advisory Committee. Also known as MYAC, the committee consists of a select group of students chosen through an application …

The cost of living is a major challenge facing our families. Inflation caused by tariffs and other factors is hitting our bank accounts hard. A major driver of our cost of living is the expense of …

The citizens of Mukilteo will have the opportunity to vote on increasing the city's emergency medical services (EMS) levy this fall. The projected cost of providing EMS and fire services in Mukilteo …

I want to be clear about my reasons for voting  no  on the renewal of the Welcoming City resolution. My vote was not a rejection of the values expressed in the resolution, nor was it …

As a councilmember, it is my privilege to spend time understanding City finances and explaining them to our residents who are busy living their lives, assuming we are managing their interests …

Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed the 2025-2027 state budgets. I’m excited to share that nearly $900 million from the transportation budget will go to capital projects for our ferry system. …

Snohomish County has joined a lawsuit to protect critical services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. A coalition of eight jurisdictions, including the three largest …

On April 3, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights asked states to certify their compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as the Department’s …

Beyond our City’s current budget crisis, our 10-year demographic and income distribution trends are equally troubling. What are the implications of these trends? How will that worsen our …

The Trump Administration has made it no secret that one of their key priorities is to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (Department). Today, (March 20), the president signed an executive order …