Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is a beautiful spot to take a beach walk or have a picnic on a sunny day. I had never given it much thought or been in the gift shop, even after living here for years. I …

Growing up in the Episcopal tradition and attending a “high” church, the seasons of the church year were observed and celebrated, and they directed our lives. I loved the order and …

Many of you know that whale oil was used for nighttime lighting in our homes – long before electricity and also before people discovered that oil from the ground, which was discovered after …

An interaction with Ross concerning a return prompts me to write about the recent column about Amazon (tinyurl.com/3emzcbk4). First, let me state that I am not a Prime member. 1) For economic …

Snohomish County Paine Field Airport (PAE) is proposing to fill 2.7 acres of wetlands for its westside aerospace complex. This new development at PAE is likely to adversely affect threatened Chinook …

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.” – Pablo Casals Growing up, I always remembered seeing books about and albums by Pablo Casals. He was a …

This and other follow-up articles will try to cover a complex topic. But it must be brought to the attention of all taxpayers and those who support justice. In 1972, when I proudly became a …

Where do most folks go around here for their search for stuff and retail therapy? I’ll give you two guesses, and the first doesn’t count. I’m pretty sure your answer is Amazon, or …

I was struck by a common theme running through articles in the Beacon’s Feb. 19 issue that civil rights are simply human rights, and how we treat others says a lot about ourselves and our own …

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 …