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Council passes 2025-26 budget

The City Council didn’t talk much about the 2025-26 biennial budget during Monday’s meeting. It was a sharp contrast to previous budget meetings where discussions resulted in four- …

Port of Everett Seaport named terminal operator of the year

The Port of Everett Seaport has been honored with the title of 2024 port/terminal operator of the year by Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International. Recent maritime investments, …

Leadership roles expanded for Marko Liias in the Senate

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) expanded his leadership roles in the state Senate following a vote among Senate Democrats last week.  Liias will continue to chair the Senate Transportation …
Crews remove storm-damaged trees Nov. 20 along 171st Ave. SE. (Photo courtesy of Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management)

Emergency proclamation issued for last week's windstorm

Devastating winds last week caused extensive damage, affected residents throughout the county, and consumed resources for road maintenance, emergency response, and power restoration.  …

City accepting applications for various board and commissions

The City of Mukilteo is accepting applications for four of its boards, commissions, and committees. These volunteer roles play a vital part in the City’s policy development process, …
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Letters to the editor
Support SNAP funding: Kudos to Tapped Mukilteo; Upset at Beacon Magazine story
Support the funding of SNAP to help feed the less fortunate Three cheers for the Mukilteo Food Bank working to make happy holidays for all (Feeding the community, Mukilteo Beacon, Nov. 13). This …
New tree regulations thoroughly vetted by council, Planning Commission
The Oct. 30 Guest View by Fred Baxter about the tree ordinance begs a response. There have been several public meetings prior to the final council vote (Planning Commission and City Council). Do …
Opinion

How hard life was a few hundred years ago

In March 2018, I wrote about theoretical physicists’ view of time relative to our Universe (Stephen Hawking’s “A Brief History of Time"). This week I decided to write about time …

Catching up since the last Reality Check

Reality Check has been on hiatus for the past several months. The reality is, I came to a point in July where I felt there was nothing positive I could write about. It seemed like I was rehashing …

Gratitude for the luck we were born into

“ The mass of the rich and poor are differentiated by their incomes and nothing else. The average millionaire is the average dishwasher dressed in a new suit.” – George Orwell …
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Arts & Entertainment
Experience Wintertide Lights at Evergreen Arboretum
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens in Legion Park will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland in December. Wintertide Lights, now in its fifth year, features a free display of lights and …

This holiday season, become an auxiliary elf

Santa's full-time and axillary workers have increased substantially over the years. Most Santaologists know that too many of Santa’s holiday supporters have no clue about Santa’s Six …
From 2023: Adi Dutt puts some frosting on his cookie, while friend Tiberius Carstensen chows down on his cookie.

Celebrate the holiday season at Merry Mukilteo

Residents are invited to ring in the holiday season at the annual Merry Mukilteo event on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3-6:30 p.m., at the Rosehill Community Center. The celebration features …

St. John Mission hosts Christmas Carol Open House on Dec. 8

St. John Mission is hosting its third annual Christmas Carol Open House from 2-3:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at its 105-year-old church, 829 Third St., Mukilteo. The community is invited to come and …
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Police and Fire
Employee assaulted; mental health issues; road rage
Nov. 18 Vehicle recovery Everett Police recovered a stolen vehicle out of Mukilteo. Disturbance 4600 block Camden Place. Police responded to a disturbance between two people over …
Wandering man; collisions; disturbance
Nov. 14 Public assist 1600 block Debrelon Lane. Police assisted an elderly driver in navigating the roads following the Edgewater Bridge closure. Suspicious 3900 block Harbour …
Road rage; intoxicated customer; graffiti
Nov. 7 Hit and run Mukilteo Speedway/Harbour Pointe Blvd. A hit-and-run collision was reported. Lost dog 12500 block Harbour Reach Drive. A resident located a stray dog. The …
Schools
Samual Higgins, Nicolas Cipriano, Nesar Walizada, Abdelmonem Ibrahim, Maija Hammond, Jamaa Jingles, Jasmine Walters, and Jaxin Holloway.

Kamiak recognizes October’s Students of the Month

Kamiak’s Students of the Month for October are Samual Higgins (freshman), Nicolas Cipriano (freshman), Nesar Walizada (sophomore), Abdelmonem Ibrahim (sophomore), Maija Hammond (junior), Jamaa …
The Snohomish Apprenticeship Career & Job Fair will be 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Sno-Isle Tech Center.
Apprenticeship career/job fair coming to Sno-Isle Tech Center
Snohomish County, home to 70 different registered apprenticeship programs, is hosting an apprenticeship career & job fair at Sno Isle Tech Skills Center Nov. 21, in recognition of National …
Kerry Lamus
Longtime Mariner teacher dies; celebration of life to be held at Mariner HS
Longtime Mariner High School teacher Kerry Lamus has died. In a legacy.com obituary, Lamus was described as a teacher, leader, mentor, and friend and was said to have “had a far-reaching impact …
Kamiak's Students of the Month are Dilnoor Sidhu (freshman), James Wimberley (freshman), Ridha Alnoman (sophomore), Mia Bettencourt (sophomore), Balraj Chahal (junior), Maximus Christiansen (junior), Levi Develice (senior), and Victor Sanchez-Hernandez (senior).
Kamiak names Students of the Month for September
Kamiak’s Students of the Month for September are Dilnoor Sidhu (freshman), James Wimberley (freshman), Ridha Alnoman (sophomore), Mia Bettencourt (sophomore), Balraj Chahal (junior), Maximus …
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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42% of Americans are willing to pay more to support small businesses

(BPT) - Americans are evenly split on their shopping habits, shopping both big and small — 29% favor local or small businesses, while 29% prefer national retailers. Though price remains …

Give your student the gift of security with renters insurance

(BPT) - The fall semester is wrapping up, which means your student will soon be coming home for winter break.During this time, they’ll leave plenty of important items in their dorm, like a …

Create Meaningful Impact This Holiday Season

(Family Features) The holidays are a time of celebration, cheer and reflection; though for some, they are overshadowed by conflict and emergencies worldwide.