Thanks to the editor, David Pan, who is doing a great job of keeping us informed of Mukilteo’s traffic camera program. It is coming soon, and this is how I see it. On a two-mile …

Editor’s note: The Beacon is revisiting Worship columns by some of our retired freelance writers. This piece that ran July 23, 2019, is by Mark Smith, former senior pastor of Mukilteo …

A few weeks ago, I tuned in to the weather report. There was a rumor that it was a) going to turn bitterly cold and b) we were going to have lowland snow. Now, I enjoy snow like many people. …

Andy Warhol’s “Campbell Soup Cans” series originally sold for around $1,000 each in 1962. In 2006, one of them sold for $11.8 million. In 1964, the pop artist sold his first …

Enrollment trends – The good news and bad news During the pandemic, we saw a significant drop in student enrollment, as did many school districts. While enrollment increased after we were …

I’m certain that many of you have seen a lot of conservative politicians and conservative radio talk shows talk about the rise in fake news. They complain that the news is, basically, unfair to …

I often get asked a variation of this question: Why are we spending so much money on electrification instead of fixing existing problems? This is a fair question. The reality is, we must build …

Kakistocracy (kak-us-stok-ruh-see) noun: “A government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens.” B y now, most of us realize the Economist’s word …

Our kids took piano lessons growing up. At our casual recitals, the teacher would have a few things to say after each student’s performance. But he always wrapped his assessment inside what he …

Most of you probably understand when one starts a company, unless you are especially fortunate and have a key customer provide you with funding to accomplish whatever task the customer wants, that …

A continued priority of mine since returning to office in 2022 has been annexing the east side of the Speedway – from the Mukilteo Speedway Café to Beverly Park Road – as well as …

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner has received several inquiries about home insurance, and people losing coverage due to wildfire risk, in the wake of the Palisades fire in California. …

Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. – Concerned …

I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging them to vote for climate action at this spring’s shareholder meetings for the major …

David Pan’s Editor’s Note, “Hanging out with Presidents Lincoln, Jefferson, and Trump,” was a nice read with its descriptions of D.C. memorials and monuments. I, …

I have been a resident of Mukilteo for 25 years, and your column about attending the Inauguration was the worst I have ever read. Your political leanings were front and center and another example of …

In today’s polarized political climate, stress and anxiety have become a persistent issue for many of us, including myself.   The 24-hour news cycle, social media debates, and contentious …

In contemplative sciences and practices of self-reflection and meditation, the common underlying drive is to become whole. To become a whole person is a developmental journey that must be …