In 1949, May was designated as Mental Health Month. I propose we use May to become aware of what is being called the Male Loneliness Syndrome. Remember those times when you felt loneliness? It …

As a rabbi, you are most likely expecting me to write about a Jewish holiday or topic for my Worship column. Instead, I feel compelled to write about how I celebrated the Muslim holy month of …

M any people move to towns like Mukilteo, Edmonds, and Mill Creek because they like the small-town “feel,” and want to raise their kids or retire in a safe place that has a strong sense …

Hello Mukilteo! It’s truly an honor to serve on the City Council, and I’ve found the journey so far to be quite exciting. I’ve always enjoyed a good rollercoaster ride! …

Editor’s note: The Beacon is revisiting Worship columns by some of our retired writers. This piece that ran Oct. 31, 2012, is by Mark Smith, former senior pastor of Mukilteo Presbyterian …

No, this column is not about the Catholic Church. It is about how we often seem to zero in on our local surroundings. In my own case, being brought up in Brooklyn, New York, until I left there …

Editor’s Note: WSF Assistant Secretary Steve Nevey wrote this piece in conjunction with the marking of Earth Day April 22. When I was offered the opportunity to move from the cruise …

Yes, I know we are quarter of our way into 2024, but it’s never too late to make more 2024 resolutions. After reading Kate Colvin’s “Seven Tips to Keep You Feeling Your …

What a fabulous turnout of volunteering on Saturday, April 20, in the Mukilteo Community Garden! We had members of the Kiwanis Club of Mukilteo, Key Club members from Kamiak and Mariner High Schools, …

The longer I am in ministry the more I see the problem of what we have come to know as “burnout.” The story is all too familiar. In the beginning, a person has a passion and a …

There are only five recognized blue zones In the world: Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Blue zones are regions in the …

Just got around to reading what you said about learning to be colorblind. I can relate. I’m 75 and was raised mainly in La Habra, California, where I saw lots of Mexican kids in high school, …

Re: “Learning to be colorblind” (April 10 in the Mukilteo Beacon, April 11 in the Edmonds Beacon) by Paul Archipley: I think Paul needs a new alarm clock, as he seems to have overslept by …

Having lived in both Mill Creek for eight years and now Edmonds for 10 and also having lived in New England for many more years, I got to thinking about how these two areas are alike and are …

One of the best benefits of warmer weather is spending it with family and friends outside in the yard. Having an immaculate grass yard and garden, however, can be a taxing battle with nature.  …

As it happens, we had a landscaping service at our home today. The owner, upon completion of their work, mentioned that he saw a group of orcas swimming just off the waterfront directly in front of …

Exciting developments are on the horizon for Mukilteo! We have several key projects underway for 2024, ranging from infrastructure improvements to technological advancements like the City of …