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Sunset Sip coming March 30 to Rosehill

The fourth annual Sunset Sip is March 30 at Rosehill Community Center.
The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Sunset Sip is coming Saturday, March 30 at Rosehill Community Center. Attendees can sample more than a dozen Washington wines; Charcuterie …

Kamiak student awarded aviation scholarship

Kamiak’s Kaitlyn Calaway is one of four students named winners of the Cascade Warbirds’ 2024 scholarship program. The program seeks to further the aviation interests of youth in …

City hosts Earth Day Community Cleanup

In celebration of Earth Day, the City is organizing a community cleanup event at Lighthouse Park on April 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers are invited to join in the effort to beautify …

New ferries to bolster fleet are still years away

Washington's ferry system is in jeopardy. It is struggling to meet the demands of its routes, and officials say it may be three to four years before any new ferry can go into service.  …

Mukilteo Troop 16 honors four new Eagle Scouts

Mukilteo Troop 16 held a Court of Honor to recognize four young men who received their Eagle Scout rank in 2023. Kendon McLaughlin, Wyatt Robertson, Evan Wold, and Derek Zhu were honored March 2 …
The airplane is removed from the runway.

Small airplane’s rough landing briefly closes Paine Field

Paine Field Airport’s main runway was reopened after a brief closure following a rough landing by a small airplane at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, March 14. A Cessna 337 Skymaster landed hard on …
Calendar of events
Letters to the editor
The latest edition of The Beacon Magazine is outstanding, or should I say, delectable. After being lured in by the mysterious-looking golden chanterelle on the cover, I gobbled up the …
I was very pleased to see the piece on Richard Emery in the Feb. 28 Mukilteo Beacon. My husband Phil and I have known Richard, and his wife,   Liza Patchen-Short, since they all served on the …
I have been following the story of unnecessary staff and student illnesses and educational distractions at Fairmount Elementary (in Everett) in the Mukilteo School District for some time now.
Opinion
The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a …
I was thinking the other day about just how much freedom we have living in the USA. What got me thinking about this? Simple, I happened to be driving past a very large gas station – …
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Sarri Gilman

Cocoon House founder Sarri Gilman: Get ready to laugh, cry, and get inspired

While a counselor at a school in Everett, Whidbey Island marriage and family therapist Sarri Gilman realized many students had nowhere to go when the sun went down. The need for housing sparked the …
Staybridge Suites in Mukilteo.

Public invited to grand opening of Staybridge's new bar and restaurant

The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Staybridge Suites' new bar & restaurant, 5x5, from 4:30-6 p.m., Thursday, March 14. The event will …
An exhibit at the Langley Whale Center.
Whale Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary
Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday, March 16, with a special program of children’s story times, science talks by Orca Network staff and board …
A lawn conversion to a native plant landscape at Julie O’Donald’s home
Learn about native plant landscaping at the Northwest Stream Center
Learn about converting your lawn to a native plant landscape at a training event conducted by Washington Native Plant Society’s Julie O’Donald at the Adopt A Stream …
The Kamiak Dulcineas will be competing at the district meet Saturday, March 9, at Kamiak High School. The Dulcineas are led by Hall of Fame coach Kathryn Noonan.
Kamiak Dulcineas to compete at district dance competition
Kamiak High School hosts the district dance competition Saturday, March 9. The Dulcineas will be among the 16 teams performing routines in the genre of pom, hip- hop, dance, show, and kick. The …
The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center of Edmonds College, located at Paine Field, is dedicated to offering the community short-term, high-impact manufacturing training.
Edmonds College to participate in a 3-year pilot program
  Edmonds College is the only West Coast college selected to participate in a three-year pilot program with the aim of dramatically increasing the manufacturing workforce. The  …
Micah Arceo, Grady Rohrich, Madison DePasquale, Pa Jabang,  
Eva Bundy, Levi Develice, Benjamin Stenberg, Joshua Aguilar-Martinez
Kamiak recognizes January Students of the Month
Kamiak High School’s Students of the Month for January are: Micah Arceo (freshman), Grady Rohrich (freshman), Madison DePasquale (sophomore), Pa Jabang (sophomore), Eva Bundy (junior), Levi …
Sports
Kamiak shortstop Elijah Bovey fields a ball during prac

Returning seniors, new infield boost Kamiak

The Kamiak baseball team is ready to turn the page on a disappointing 2023 season, where little went right for the Knights as infield issues forced them to play only two home games the entire year. …
Mariner’s Trey Walker (left) takes a lead off of first base against Nooksack Valley Friday, March 8, at Mariner High School

Optimism reigns for the Mariner baseball team

Mariner coach Reggie Corns has plenty of reasons to feel upbeat about the 2024 season. Even though the Marauders are coming off a tough 2023 campaign where they won one of nine contests, interest in …
Obituaries
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 …
James Bernard Davison II: 1943-2023
"Jim" passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Vernon, Washington, at the age of 79. He follows his second wife Valerie Gail (1949-2009) of 19 years; and is survived by his wife Dana, four sons, …
Ronald Mianecki: 1943-2023
Ronald John Mianecki, our beloved dad, grandpa, and brother passed away peacefully at his home in Mukilteo on Sept. 30, 2023, at age 80. Ron was born on May 29, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin, and was …
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It's tax season: Here are the simple rules to file correctly—and on time
With tax season now upon us, Money outlines the key deadlines and details you need to know in order to file correctly and on time.
When is it safe—and legal—to leave your dog in the car?
Way.com helps dog owners understand when it's legal to leave their furry friends in cars unattended.
You may be eligible for additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
(BPT) - As COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, it has become apparent that the virus is here to stay, and that getting infected is possible year-round.Staying up to date with your …
When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …