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An October sunset

Resident Lilo Lamerdin took this photo of the Mukilteo sunset Oct. 11 at Lighthouse Park. Have a photo you’d like to share? Email it to mukilteoeditor@yourbeacon.net.  Have a photo of …

Workforce Snohomish hosts health care job fair

Workforce Snohomish is hosting a free health care-focused job fair from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 23 in Everett. The event will be held on the fourth floor of WorkSource Everett, 3201 Smith Ave. …

Wil Johnson wants everyone to feel at home

Wil Johnson has a vision for Snohomish County. “That people’s needs are met, that people are seen, heard, valued and safe,” he said “That I don’t have to look over …

Mukilteo Police invite the public to ‘Cram the Cruiser’

The Mukilteo Police Department is launching a month-long "Cram the  Cruiser" event in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This initiative is part of an ongoing partnership with …

Kiwanis names new officers, boardmembers

The Kiwanis Club of Mukilteo has announced the appointment of its 2024-25 elected officers and board of directors. Collectively, the 11-member team brings decades of nonprofit experience and …
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Letters to the editor
Judge Whitney Rivera has dedicated her career to service
As a member of the Snohomish County legal community with more than 40 years of experience in the courtroom, I am strongly urging the voters of Snohomish County to vote to retain Judge Whitney Rivera …
Mary Anderson is most qualified for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mary Anderson who is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Position 12. Mary is an exemplary candidate with a robust background …
Former Councilmember Bob Champion urges council to table Harbour Heights rezone proposal
Thank you, Council Vice President Tom Jordal, for putting your thoughts on paper and your request for residents’ considered thoughts on the likely consequences of approving or denying the …
Vote for Mukilteo’s Dan Matthews for lieutenant governor
I am writing this letter to ask and encourage you to vote for Dan Matthews for lieutenant governor. I met Dan earlier this year before he decided to run for office and was impressed not only by his …
Opinion

The capitalist system

Let’s start with a 10,000-foot look at our capitalist system. Clearly, the U.S. economy is considered the best in the world. It is twice as large as any other country (it’s China!) …

Overdoses can happen to any family. They did to mine

I screamed in my car for what felt like five minutes after the phone call. My son’s fiancée’s name appeared on my cell screen while I was driving near Payette, Idaho. It was …

Election 2024: Let your conscience be your guide

We can do better. We can create a more peaceful world. We can ensure there is justice, hope, and economic security. We can share the limited resources of our planet equitably and sustainably. We can …

What is comfort food?

We have all heard of the term “comfort food.” We in fact have all craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and of course, eaten it. What is “comfort food” …

Remembering the spirit of cooperation in Spain

Monday is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, and while the story of the Italian explorer’s arrival in the New World is widely known, history often overlooks an extraordinary chapter that …
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Arts & Entertainment

Gallery North presents juried invitational art show

Gallery North will host “The Beauty of the Northwest," a juried invitational art show with 65 pieces of art that brings together the talents of 38 selected artists. Spanning an array of …
Dr. Christopher Vongvithayamathakul is the Mukilteo Community Orchestra’s new conductor and artistic director.

Mukilteo Community Orchestra welcomes new conductor

The Mukilteo Community Orchestra has announced four concerts for its 27th season, scheduled from November 2024 through May 2025. The theme of the season is “Music in Motion.” This …
The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation presents “All About Bats” by the Bat Lady at 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Northwest Stream Center (600 128th St. SE, Everett) in McCollum Park. The Bat Lady, …
Dumplings are, quite simply, wonderful. Think about it: Savory, minced meat (pork to chicken, shrimp, or even fish) and vegetables (cabbage or chives) wrapped up in soft and tender …
It’s the final curtain call for Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club Luau and auction. The club’s 55th annual Luau will be the last time residents will be able to gather for a dinner and …
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Police and Fire
No license plates 10600 block 47th Place W. An officer stopped a vehicle for not having any license plates.   Disturbance 10200 block Mukilteo Speedway. Police responded to …
Sept. 26 DUI Mukilteo Speedway/Beverly Park Road. Police responded to a report of a woman allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and swerving. Officers caught up with the vehicle and …
Sept. 17 Chicken on the run 600 block Front St. The animal control officer captured a loose chicken and transported it to the animal shelter. The chicken was later reunited with its owner. …
Schools
Kamiak Show Band clarinet, sax, and flute players perform Oct. 5 at Goddard Stadium.

Kamiak shows off ‘Xponential’-ly

The Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters and the Kamiak Show Band hosted the 11th annual Music in Motion! Oct. 5 at Goddard Stadium. The marching band competition featured eight bands mostly from across …
Members of the Kamiak Show Band perform at the 2023 Music in Motion!
Music in Motion! is Oct. 5 at Goddard Stadium
T he Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters and the Kamiak Show Band are hosting the 11th annual Music in Motion! on Oct. 5 at Goddard Stadium. The marching band competition features eight bands from …
Four students named National Merit semifinalists
Four Mukilteo School District students are semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program: Vincent Weiher (Mariner), Kaden Choi (Kamiak), Matthew Leger (Kamiak), Aiden Loza (Kamiak). …
Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal
Schools chief urges districts to consider cell bans for 2025-26
Although public schools nationwide are considering whether to ban student cellphones in classrooms, Mukilteo School District students are still allowed to carry their portable devices but can only …
Mariner’s Sydney Vo and Azul Rangel were winners in the 2022 and 2023 Congressional App Challenge for the 2nd District.
Rep. Larsen announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Oct. 24, is open to high school and middle school …
VFW Post 8870 announces student essay
VFW Post #8870 in Edmonds invites students to enter its annual student essay contest. The contest is open for all students including those attending private schools or being home-schooled. …
Obituaries
Kathleen Glennon Koball: 1963-2024
On April 2nd, 2024, devoted mother and wife, Kathleen Glennon Koball, departed from this earth, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 29th, 1963, in Plattsburg, New York, to loving …
Warren Eugene Lashua: 1937-2024
Warren Eugene Lashua passed into eternal life on August 8, 2024, one day after his 87th birthday. He was born in Index, Washington, and spent his childhood and youth in the Pacific Northwest, attending …
William A. Sacherek: 1946-2024
An Unexpected Vacation: William A. Sacherek. On July 2, 2024, William Sacherek was enjoying a delightful vacation with his beloved wife, Lilo Lamerdin, when he suddenly and unexpectedly died …
Mathew David Bomengen
Mathew David Bomengen of Edmonds passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 29. He is preceded in death by grandparents Barbara and Charles and Judith and Howard, and great grandmothers Roxy Thompson and Grace Baum.
Carol Jean Coulter: 1952-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Stanway Coulter, a beloved resident of Mukilteo, WA, who left us after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, at the age of 72. …
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23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.

Six Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season

(NAPSI)—Shopping for the holidays is more expensive than ever. With Americans carrying more debt than ever before, many are expected to spend $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later …

How cattle grazing protects and benefits the land

(BPT) - With cattle ranching featured front and center in America's living rooms due to the popularity of shows highlighting the western lifestyle, and with Climate Week piquing interest in …