Mukilteo Beacon - Your Hometown News Source

The March 3 front page article about the NOAA research facility on the waterfront not being replaced (https://bit.ly/3bN1UAg) was a surprise to many as evidenced by the online poll where 64% said to rebuild, and last week's letter to the editor emphasizing the importance of this facility and trying to rally support.

The research facility needs to be rebuilt and used. $40 million is approved, and either a less comprehensive initial facility rebuild or a request for additional funds, bond, etc. or both could be easily achieved. A new core building with the most essential components could ge...