Regarding the April 16, 2026 article “Council weighs altering rules of procedure for meetings”. I support retaining the reading of the land acknowledgment statement before each City Council …

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What if the biggest factor shaping student success isn’t what schools teach—but what they choose to notice? The difference between students who struggle and those who thrive may hinge less on expectations, and more on what educators actually examine and act on.

Drivers who’ve spent months detouring around one of Mukilteo’s most frustrating bottlenecks are about to get a surprise — and it’s coming sooner than many expected.

If you're job hunting in Washington, here's something you need to know: Employers are looking at more than your resume. According to a new regional analysis from  Western Governors …

It wanders from the base of your brain to your large intestine, touching nearly every major organ along the way. Scientists call it the vagus nerve, and research suggest it may be one of the most …

 When I started to Google to get an idea for this column, I was shocked to learn that I might have formerly been in a cult, of all things. Not anything like that scary Jonestown mass suicide …

In Mukilteo School District, we know that learning depends on more than what happens in the classroom. For many students, something as basic as having enough to eat shapes how they experience each …

God has been trying to teach us how to live for a long time. Ever since that collective first breath – ru-ah – gave us life, God has been trying to teach us how to live. It hasn’t always …

Robert Woods, thank you for asking for detail regarding the school budget that is requesting an enormous bond. (Beacon Letters to the Editor, April 2, 2026) My questions if we are down 1,000 students …

Every Wednesday, a retired vice president of operations from Edmonds shows up at a local senior’s door with a hot meal and a few minutes of conversation. On Tuesdays, a bilingual volunteer in …

If you’ve taken a stroll lately on the waterfront toward the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, you’ve likely passed the Mukilteo Central Waterfront Park (CWP). Instead of continuing to develop it as a …

Today, April 9, newspapers and communities across the country are marking Local News Day, a national day of action celebrating the trusted local news and information that helps communities stay …

We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. …

Re: “Mukilteo School District is celebrating a win for students” Dr. Brynelson, I'd respectfully ask you to support your statements with detail. For too long the school board and …

Winter conditions can quietly take a toll on vehicles. Cold temperatures, potholes, and wet roads can affect important systems like tires and batteries. A little preventative maintenance now can help …

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