#Italics# @BOLD@ HED: Do I need to file a tax return this year? #Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax …

Parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. For the first 18 years of a child’s life, the student is in formal school only 10% of the time. This shows the importance of parents …

Reality Check HED: City’s Old Town actions subpar By Kevin Stoltz This time of year, I’m usually looking ahead to the busy season at Mukilteo’s waterfront and what we can expect. …

To the Editor: Regarding the “Leave room for others at Scuba Park area” letter to the editor from Janice Moorhead published in the Jan. 15, 2026 edition of the Mukilteo Beacon. I agree …

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran toward …

The history of Valentine’s Day is like many historical events: it may have happened, I hope it happened, and it mostly did happen. But understanding how it came to be is like assembling a …

Rabbits have been a major point of discussion over the last several weeks. Well, perhaps just one bunny in particular. Every news story and media post leading up to the Super Bowl mentioned the …

As we welcome the new year, we are excited to look back on calendar year 2025. Because the school year stretches across two calendar years, the following highlights capture achievements from parts of …

Howard Damoff’s recent editorial opposing the Mukilteo School District bond and levy raises important questions about public finance. However, several of his conclusions rest on misunderstandings …

I am an advocate for the diving community, and I would like to thank Janice, the author of the letter to the editor entitled: “Leave room for others at Scuba Park.” That letter, along with other …

As Mayor of Mukilteo, I urge my neighbors to vote yes this February on both the replacement Educational Programs & Operations levy and the $400 million capital bond. Together, they are vital …

One of my favorite TV shows from the past was Rowan & Martin’s #Laugh-In.# Its brand of madness reminded me of my youth, when the newest issue of #Mad Magazine# was the highlight of my …

One of the primary reasons our family moved to Mukilteo was for the quality of education and variety of educational programs offered through the Mukilteo School District. Our children had the …

I got to thinking about this topic just after my annual physical. Even though we’ve moved from Mill Creek to Edmonds, we still kept our family physician in Mill Creek. I won’t bore you with …

Dear Savvy Senior, I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that …

On Feb. 10 voters will get to decide on two Mukilteo School District (MSD) matters – a levy renewal and a bond proposition. The district, the pro-bond political action committee (Citizens Team …