“Give a man a fish and he has food for the day; teach him how to fish and he has food for a lifetime.” — Anne Ritchie, 1885 That was true in 1885, and it remains true today. There are …

We have officially cut the ribbon, uncorked the champagne, and crossed the threshold of our newly remodeled home and brand-new addition on Lombard Avenue. For those who have passed by our Everett …

When was the last time you spoke some form of the word, “bless” such as, “Bless you!” or “Bless me, Father”?  How did it come out: like a reflex or automatic response, or were you …

As an advocate for the Mukilteo City Underwater Park, I was approached by a City Council member (very politely) for a response to a comment from an unidentified constituent. From what I …

Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they …

To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Mukilteo,  We have heard the discussion taking place around the City of Mukilteo’s land acknowledgment, and where it belongs within council …

For years, the national conversation around education has leaned heavily toward a single path: the four-year college degree. At the same time, many high schools have scaled back shop classes and …

Sitting in Discovery Elementary’s library last week next to a cushy campfire circle complete with a cardboard "fire" and pre-populated with a few guests (stuffed dinosaurs and a pink …

One of my all-time favorite books is being adapted for the big screen. Well, on Amazon, so I guess it depends on how large your screen is at home. Eva Longoria is producing a series from the novel …

To the Editor: I first met Paul Archipley soon after the year I was elected to the Mukilteo City Council in my early 20s and shortly before the Beacon first came off the presses. Nearly 40 years …

On May 3, 2026, the Islamic Center of Mukilteo (Lighthouse Masjid) proudly organized its 11th Annual Peace Rally in Mukilteo. This annual gathering aims to raise awareness about critical …

Mukilteo should keep the land acknowledgment statement and read it at every City Council and City Commission meeting. Not once a year. Not when it feels convenient. Every meeting. Why? Because …

In 2025, we carried 20.1 million customers, nearly 1 million more than the previous year. That translates to 152,592 sailings. Each one starts and ends at a ferry terminal. Only 22 trips were …

A recent Beacon edition featured an article about a new dessert bar opening soon in downtown Edmonds. R+M Desserts will feature an array of tempting desserts, and when I say tempting, I mean Japanese …

In the realm of gardening, patience is not merely a virtue; it is a fundamental lesson that unfolds over time. Each seed planted in rich soil holds the promise of potential, requiring care and …

Hello friends! The good results of our prayers for healing, both for ourselves and for mankind, can be multiplied by "remembering" God steadily  (you know, as if we really  loved Him), and …

In 2025, we carried 20.1 million customers, nearly 1 million more than the previous year. That translates to 152,592 sailings. Each one starts and ends at a ferry terminal. Only 22 trips were …