What does trust mean to you, and do you consider yourself trustworthy? How often we reflect on trust and trustworthiness might be an indicator of how well they’re functioning in our lives. …

Another mass shooting. Another round of “thoughts and prayers.” Nothing changes. It’s depressing. How many more of these mass shootings like last week’s in Minneapolis must we …

Sometimes the wisest of words are spoken over produce. During a recent farmers market visit, I took several minutes to choose among several lovely heads of lettuce – not because I was searching …

For those who attended college, what follows may sound familiar. For those who didn’t — especially a “sleep-away” college, not the kind you commute to — this may seem …

Beacon Publishing's weekly editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Recently, many, if not most, of Washington state-based advertisers received an attached letter from the Washington State Department of Revenue. It was a warning due to the looming arrival of the …

Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent …

I’m certain that every little boy imagines himself becoming the next Russell Wilson or Tom Brady. I can recall, as a young man, playing touch football on an empty lot in Brooklyn. It was only a …

In my early twenties, I was an agnostic. I was not angry at God or wrestling with Him; I did not have the time or concern for the question. Life was full. I was married, already had a child, and was …

Recently, many, if not most, of Washington state-based advertisers received an attached letter from the Washington State Department of Revenue. It was a warning due to the looming arrival of the …

With summer 2025 drawing to a close, Mukilteo’s waterfront—and the City’s handling of it—deserves a serious Reality Check. From speed cameras to modified mufflers to parking …

During times of stress, a simple practice can help keep you steady: spending time in nature. Whether hiking through forests, strolling in local parks, or simply sitting under the trees, the outdoors …

Maybe while you are reading this article, you may want to heat up and slurp one of the many flavors of Campbell's Soup? But why Campbell’s?   Art is everywhere, and what is art is in the …

Dear editor, Another great article! In 2011, the first Washington State roundabout went in. I was floored by the letters to the editor in the Everett Herald (and I’m sure they were only …

Beacon Publishing's weekly editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

The whitest church in the United States has elected two African Americans to its top leadership positions, a first for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected …


 On Nov. 4, Mukilteo voters will be asked to consider renewing our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy. This isn’t a new tax, it’s a renewal of a levy first approved in 2010 that has …

On Nov. 4, Mukilteo voters will be asked to consider renewing our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy. This isn’t a new tax, it’s a renewal of a levy first approved in 2010 that has …

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in? Frugal Fay Dear Fay, …

I’m sure we all remember as kids the night before Christmas. There is that unbridled joy and expectation when you go to sleep on Dec. 24. As I was an only child, I did not have the extra joy of …