I’m fairly certain that just about everyone on this planet has considered this question at some point. Oh, perhaps some native tribe who has lived isolated in some jungle and has never, for …

Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover preventive health screenings? I’m due to get a physical and a colonoscopy this year, but I want to find out what I’ll have to pay for before I go …

Your life is not about you. That statement might seem like a paradox, but when you understand it, it provides freedom. We live in a culture that is hyper-individualistic. Most things are done …

Sixty years ago, well over a quarter of a million freedom marchers from red and blue states peacefully paraded to Washington, D.C. Using their First Amendment rights, people gathered at the long …

On July 26, the Mukilteo Beacon published an article by Dean Ridings, CEO of America's Newspapers, titled "Local news is good for business" (bit.ly/3qQl0j9). We hope you agree with his …

Cheers to those who are reading this edition of Council Corner. As we round off this hot and enjoyable summer, I'd like to share some perspectives and a call to action for the residents of Mukilteo. …

OK, it is getting to be late enough in summer so that one actually stands a chance in keeping up with the natural growth that surrounds us 24/7. What I mean is that from about mid-May until late …

Loss, noun: The act or an instance of losing; one that is lost; the condition of being deprived or bereaved of something or someone. “Loss” is a complex word. We only consider something lost …

I never imagined myself as a gardener. But this summer I became one. Perhaps that overstates it a bit. I call myself a “gardener” with a chuckle in my heart. Still, my level of engagement …

Salvador Dali was right on when he preached: “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” After reading the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) website, I learned …

OK, I’ll let you know upfront that the title of this column is absolutely the opposite of what I will write about. Let’s start with the idea of customer service. More and more of especially …

Christian nationalism is neither Christian nor patriotic. It’s a dangerous political movement. A statement by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says it this way: “Christian …

Traffic congestion in Mukilteo's waterfront area has been a persistent issue, especially during the busy summer months. Unfortunately, this problem has been largely overlooked for years, and its …

I hope everyone is having a great summer here in Mukilteo! It is encouraging to see all of the different events happening in our community over the summer months – A significant portion of which is …

We’ve now lived and traveled to beaches all over the world. In fact, there is a world of difference in beaches. Let’s start here in the Pacific Northwest. Even though we live near Picnic Point …

Editor's note: The following Letter to the Editor was addressed to the mayor and City Council In light of the vote to sell Hawthorne Hall, the subsequent public outcry, and the vote to revisit the …

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes And there’s one area that often goes overlooked: foot health. For older adults, proper foot care is not merely a matter of comfort but is integral …