There’s a TikTok trend that’s very popular in the culinary world. This trend is all about scrunching up thin phyllo pastry sheets into a baking dish, pouring a custard over the top, and baking it …

Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. – Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care …

On Friday morning I heard a news report about the low vaccination rate this season for flu, COVID, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Though the hospitalization rates are not as high as last …

It’s three days into the New Year. Is Christmas packed away? For Christians who also follow a church year calendar, Christmas ends Jan. 6 with Epiphany, the arrival of the Magi – foreign wise …

During worship a few Sundays ago I ducked out and really gave myself the “bed head” look; then came back. Immediately, I got all kinds of comments, especially snickers and those “helpful” …

Editor's note: Edmonds School District board President Nancy Katims, along with Edmonds Education Association President Andi Nofziger, sent the following letter to the state legislators Dec. 9. Among …

Thanks to David Cook for his Dec. 13 letter (bit.ly/41tYBGr) regarding parking in Old Town. I live on the same street in Old Town. We have a situation here on our street I don’t see on Second, …

This month marks the third anniversary of the opening of the new Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. And in case you haven’t noticed, the combination of staff shortages, maintenance problems associated with …

Just before the turn of the 20th century, 8-year-old Virginia Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. Lead …

I cannot believe we are in December and wrapping up 2023, and 2024 is right around the corner! This year has been very productive. As a city, we were able to accomplish so much, and as a council we …

My family and I have walked up and down Mukilteo Lane for decades. We walk in all conditions: light/dark, sun, rain, snow, ice, fog. You name it. Since First Street opened the traffic has changed. …

Would you print an article that says the earth is flat? Why would you print an article that espouses that climate change is not real? In the Dec. 6 edition of The Beacon, the Off Kilter column on …

At one time it was Lynnwood’s Wights. Now it’s Woodinville’s Molbak’s and Ballard’s Swansons. But the greatest of them all is still celebrating the holiday season in Leavenworth. After …

This morning, I was headed out to attend my first meeting of the Mukilteo Book Club, which meets once a month at the Mukilteo Library. Unfortunately, I joined too late to actually get ahold and …

Did you hear Bethlehem has called off Christmas this year? Jesus was born in, and lived in, the region of Palestine. Based on current events, this may be the most notable Worship column I’ve …

Did you know that state agencies set the expectations for public schools? (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Board of Education, Legislature). We receive finite financial …

In case you hadn't noticed, Old Town is being overrun by parked cars. In the past, most on-street parking was done by residents with appropriate parking credentials. Over the last several years, …

The Dec. 2 tree lighting at Rosehill was a festive affair! However I have a comment about accessibility. I use a mobility scooter and am able to travel alone. I arrived at Rosehill about 3 p.m. …