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Talent show helps fund academic support for middle schoolers

Mukilteo School District students took the stage Sept. 25 for the Mukilteo Youth Talent Showcase and Live Auction, a fundraiser benefiting academic support programs for local middle school students. …
During a discussion at a Fall Prevention session, Hilary Wirkkala, Doctor of Physical Therapy, left, and Sarah Brouwer, Community Health Educator, show onlookers how to get up after a fall. The session was one of several offered during the Age Well Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 23, that drew widespread interest to Rosehill Community Center. (Photo by Paul Archipley/Mukilteo Beacon)

Age Well Expo connects older adults with resources, community

Mukilteo’s first Age Well Expo recently drew more than 150 people to Rosehill Community Center, bringing health screenings, educational programs, and dozens of organizations together under one roof …

Mukilteo School District updates restraint, isolation policy

The Mukilteo School District is updating its policy governing the use of restraint and isolation on students to comply with changes in state law and clarify when those measures may be used. The …

School board opens door to limited advertising on district property

School board opens door to limited advertising on district property by Paul Archipley Facing continuing financial pressures, the Mukilteo School District will begin allowing limited …

Edmonds College names 2 to its board of trustees

Edmonds College has announced the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its board of trustees. Both appointees bring a strong commitment to student success and policy governance, …

Everett, Community Transit announce details of consolidation plan

 Following public input and intensive negotiations, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz have announced details of a historic plan to consolidate transit …

Mukilteo test scores rise, but gaps remain

It’s a case of two steps forward, one step back. Mukilteo School District students posted higher scores in English language arts, math and science on state assessments this year, though …

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Arts & Entertainment

Thousands of swifts expected for annual Monroe migration spectacle

Thousands of Vaux’s swifts are expected to put on an aerial show this month as they gather at a historic Monroe chimney during their fall migration. Pilchuck Audubon Society will host its …
A Murder Is Announced

Miss Marple takes the case as Driftwood Players opens 68th season

A newspaper announcement promising a murder at a specific time and place sets an Agatha Christie mystery in motion as Edmonds Driftwood Players opens its 68th season. The company will present …

Eat Local features food-focused tours

Visitors to Whidbey Island have another reason to explore beyond the beaches, trails and scenic views this September: the island’s farms, markets, restaurants and locally produced foods. …

DjangoFest Northwest returns to Langley for 26th year

DjangoFest Northwest will return to Whidbey Island Sept. 15-20, bringing six days of gypsy jazz, manouche swing and international performers to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Now in its …

Native plant expert to share tips for creating bird-friendly gardens

Gardeners interested in attracting more birds, butterflies and other wildlife can learn how native plants can turn their yards into habitat during an upcoming Streamkeeper Academy program. The …

Community is the Heart of Mukilteo Parade rolls into town Sept. 12

The Mukilteo Community Parade will roll into town at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with a theme celebrating the city’s small-town charm.   This year’s theme, “Community is the Heart of …

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Weekly Editorial Cartoon
Letters to the editor
 School District's low scores; a gift from Hook & Cleaver
Low scores in the Mukilteo School District I read your article with interest about the rise in Mukilteo School District student test scores.  I usually hear about student scores that …
Climate change puts everyone at risk
Dear editor, As a now retired physician allergist and asthma specialist, protecting our communities from climate change related extreme weather is important to me because I have seen the ill effects …

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Opinion

Little inspirations, from thoughtful places

Scraps of paper and Post-it notes, cartoons and printed images, and jokes and quotations are strewn about my office, not to mention in notes files on my phone and saved to random files on my laptop. …

Drug paraphernalia: A question of priorities

Our response to the crisis of drug addiction should be focused on a clear objective: helping people escape addiction and move toward treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, too much of what is called …

Good news, bad news on Japanese Gulch

You may have heard about the City receiving a $2 million grant for the Japanese Gulch Creek Daylighting & Estuary Project (JG Daylighting Project). Japanese Gulch Creek currently reaches Puget …

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Police and Fire
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Firefighters battle multiple fires in one day

More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County Tuesday afternoon, including brush fires and a house fire. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. …
Snohomish County will use a DOJ grant to purchase Grappler Police Bumpers. (Photo courtesy Grappler Police Bumper)

Grapplers coming to Snohomish County with DOJ grant

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded Snohomish County $84,296 for implementing the Grappler Police Bumper pursuit immobilization system on patrol vehicles, and …
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Lynnwood police target three massage businesses on 196th

The Lynnwood Police Department's Special Operations Section, working in coordination with detectives, patrol, and community health and safety personnel, executed search warrants July 29 at multiple …

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Suspicous: Dead, hurt or hiding?
Sept. 18 Suspicious – 11700 blk Mukilteo Speedway: An officer found an ambulance with coverings over the rear windows and suspected someone might be camping inside. The vehicle was privately …
DV arrests: Not matches made in heaven
Sept. 10 Domestic violence – 12100 blk Cyrus Way: Officers responded to a physical domestic dispute. After investigating, officers arrested one person for fourth-degree domestic violence …
Officer ends high speed pursuit
Sept. 3 Shots heard — 6300 blk Chennault Beach Dr: A caller reported hearing a single gunshot nearby. Officers checked the area but found nothing suspicious and received no other reports. …
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Engagements & Weddings

Heidi Baird and Anthony Shami

Congratulations to 2019 Kamiak Grads Heidi Baird and Anthony Shami. They were wed at Chateau Lill in Woodinville on Aug 2nd. We are so grateful to have celebrated this day surrounded by the people …

Anna Jordal and James Stirton

Tom and Amy Jordal of Mukilteo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Jordal, to James Stirton, son of Bill and Lorna Stirton of Cerritos, California. Anna is a 2020 …

Obituaries
 James Roy Peters: 1939-2026
James Roy "Jim" Peters peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2026, at the age of 86 in Vacaville, California.  Born on December 3, 1939, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to …
Thomas Earl Van Duzer Jr.: 1947-2026
Thomas Earl Van Duzer Jr., age 79 of Mukilteo, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026. Tom was born in March 1947, in Scranton, PA. He is survived by his wife, Connie, and two sons, Thomas (wife …
Linda Carney Dawson: 1943-2026
Linda passed away just a few months shy of her 83rd birthday due to complications of a life well lived. Linda was a friend to all, a mom to three, a Nana to seven and had two beautiful great …
Skip Kidd: 1944-2025
Celebration of Life for  Skip Kidd: 1944-2025 Please join us as we gather to celebrate the wonderful life of Skip Kidd (Earl A. Kidd Jr). We plan to share stories, remember the good times, …
Christian Andrew Olson: 1956-2026
Christian Andrew Olson, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Edmonds on March 1. He left behind his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy, and his children, Nikolas, Leif (Allison) and Britta. …
Ann Margaret Hovland: 1949-2026
Ann Margaret Hovland, 76, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026, following a heart attack and stroke. Born in West Seattle, Washington, to Bert and Elsie …

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Sports
Kamiak Athlete of the Week

Natalee Versoi - Girl’s Swim

Natalee Versoi is a junior with the Marauders girls varsity swim team, who is also a dedicated student athlete. Natalee has been consistently coming to practice on time and ready to work hard. She …

Shaurya Kahlon - Boys Varsity Tennis

Congratulations to Shaurya Kahlon on being chosen as Kamiak Athlete of the week for boys varsity tennis. Shaurya, a senior, is a two-year player, and has made a tremendous leap in his skill level …

Sienna Cordoba - Girls Swimming

Congratulations to senior and girls swim team co-captain Sienna Cordoba on being chosen as Athlete of the Week. Sienna had three 1st-place finishes in the girls meet with Shorewood. Those included …
Mariner Athlete of the Week

Kevin Luu - Boys Tennis

 Congrats to Marauder Athlete of the Week, Kevin Luu. Kevin played in three consecutive tennis matches last week, where he went 3-0 in every match, playing singles. He managed to score a double …

Mason Hirata - Football

Congrats to Marauder Athlete of the Week, Mason Hirata! Mason is a born leader with a true take-charge attitude that inspires and rallies the entire team. He is an outstanding athlete who can play …

Chi Luong - Volleyball

Chi Luong is this week's Athlete of the Week. She was unstoppable on defense during our first match of the season. She got to every serve she could reach, made several huge plays covering short …

King’s athletes shine at Oregon Relays with record-setting performances

Athletes from King’s High School in Shoreline – including from Mukilteo – delivered standout performances against elite West Coast competition at the Oregon Relays this past weekend, …

Snohomish County sports tourism generates $42M

The Snohomish County Sports Commission had a strong year in 2025, supporting more than 150 sports tournaments and welcoming more than 230,000 visitors to the area. The events generated …

Kamiak basketball player named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Kamiak girls basketball player Annika Hastings was named a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week for Dec. 21-27. Hastings scored 29 points in a 59-44 victory over Everett on Dec. 22. …
Kamiak Performing Arts Student

Joe Fitch - Choir & Drama

Joe Fitch is a section leader in the Kamiak Kantorei choir, and co-captain of the Kamiak Improv team. His friends describe him as funny, loud, and outgoing. He loves getting to know others. When …

Ismael Romero - Band

Ismael Romero is a multitalented instrumentalist who plays in the band, show band, orchestra, drumline, and musical pit. After moving from New Mexico, he threw himself into the arts. “My …

Zoë Mitrovich - Choir & Drama

Zoë Mitrovich has been singing and acting since before she can remember. This year she is a Drama Club officer, and sings in the Kamiak Choir. She credits both her parents – her father the …

Amanda Choi - Choir & Drama

Amanda Choi started in choir at the age of 9 and came to the theatre as a sophomore at Kamiak. She is the Kamiak Choir Historian and her most memorable performance was in this year’s spring …
SCHOOL NEWS
Kamiak's Students of the Month for September were (top row, left to right): Elizabeth Yoon (freshman), Khadjia Walizada (freshman), Isaac Calderon (sophomore), Moises Sotelo Medina (sophomore); (bottom row) Andrew Estes (junior), Tyler Lawson (junior), Rodrigo Gatica Ulloa (senior), and Miller Warme (senior).

Kamiak honors September’s Students of the Month

Kamiak has recognized its Students of the Month for September, 2026.   Kamiak staff selected students based on their outstanding academics, school and/or community leadership and …

School board OKs 4-year contract with classified employees

The Mukilteo School Board has unanimously approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement covering about 400 classified employees, including bus drivers, custodians, maintenance workers, …

Parents rejoice! School has started

It’s that time of year when students lament the end of summer and parents welcome the start of fall. The school year has begun. The first days of the 2026-27 school year brought new …

School board to vote on $7.5 million union contract

A proposed four-year contract covering about 400 Mukilteo School District classified employees is headed for a Sept. 8 school board vote amid questions from one union member about the ratification …
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