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Sponsored Feature | Chateau Pacific – The Perfect Place to Call Home

Lifestyle changes can be hard, especially for older people. We’re comfortable. We’re surrounded by fond memories, perhaps having started and raised a family in the home we’ve lived …

Property taxes are increasing by nearly 4% in 2025

Mukilteo homeowners should brace themselves for an increase in property taxes. According to information from the Snohomish County Assessor’s Office, the average homeowners’ property …
Snow trees in Mukilteo.

Winter pays a visit to Mukilteo

The snow that fell last week seemed to impact mostly Harbour Pointe residents, with Old Town largely spared. Cold temperatures continue to linger as winter continues to leave its mark on Mukilteo and …

Sailor, not seaman: WSF implements gender-neutral titles

Washington State Ferries reports that a U.S. Coast Guard rule  to replace gender titles for certain officers and rating endorsements took effect last month. This change is part of their …
Head-on crash closes State Route 522. (Photo courtesy Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)

Head-on crash closes State Route 522

On Monday just before 4:30  p.m., Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) was dispatched to the 12900 block of SR 522, east of Fales Road, following reports of a high-speed head-on collision …
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Letters to the editor
Do you trust that mayor and the City Council look out for Mukilteo’s interest?
The Hawthorne Hall property at 1134 Second St. (old Boys and Girls Club) has been sold through council action rather than listing the property on the open market. Why? The property was sold for …
Bill could allow homeless to sue over Mukilteo’s camping ban
HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue cities for no camping, no sitting laws. I’m no lawyer. It’s seems awfully broad and vague to me. There’s a public hearing Feb 12 ( …
Opinion

Sports: An American idol?

Editor’s note: The Beacon is is revisiting Worship columns by some of our retired writers. This piece that ran Feb. 14, 2012, is by Mark Smith, former senior pastor of Mukilteo Presbyterian …

More than 400 sign to support legislation in support of journalism

Testifying or providing statements in support of SB 5400 on Tuesday included 423 individuals, representatives of broadcast media, the Seattle Times, the League of Women Voters, and online news …

The unbelievable size of the universe

When we think of big, nothing approaches the scale of the size of the universe. Even if we could travel at a high percentage of the speed of light (186,000 miles/second) it would take 15 billion …
Sports
Arts & Entertainment

Olympic Ballet Theatre presents ‘Debuts’

Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) continues its 2024-25 season with “Debuts,” showcasing new …

The reef observation area in the Ocean Pavilion at the Seattle Aquarium.

Explore a tropical underwater wonderland

If you can’t swing a trip to Hawaii or Bali this year and still want a tropical environment, head to the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion. Here you’ll come face-to-face with a …

Channeling the late, great Tony Bennett

In 2004, Matt Dusk shared a showroom with Tony Bennett at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. The two formed a friendship that has inspired Matt’s latest tour and album, “The Best of …

Cascade Symphony Orchestra features Rito Imaoka in annual children’s concert

The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present its annual children’s concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. N., in Edmonds. …
Police and Fire

Lost person; DUI in the ferry lanes; assault

Feb. 3 Fraud 4800 block 99th Place SW. A resident received a phone call from a person falsely claiming to be with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Collision 8200 block …

Thefts; welfare checks; DUIs

Jan. 23 Noise 5300 block Harbour Pointe Blvd. A resident complained about noise. Trespass 11700 block Mukilteo Speedway. An officer contacted a female panhandler, who previously …

Abandoned vehicle; domestic violence; alcohol theft

Jan. 19 Disturbance 300 block Harbour Pointe Blvd. A resident called about a woman banging on her door and yelling at her. Officers contacted both parties. Order violation 4900 …

Police Beat Dec. 11th - Jan. 6th

Jan. 6 Theft 11700 block Mukilteo Speedway. A suspect stole alcohol. Police did not locate the suspect. Vehicle recovery 11100 block Chennault Beach Road. Police located a stolen …
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Performing Arts Student of the Week
Ava Labuguen – Dance

Ava Labuguen – Dance

Ava Labuguen is a member of the Kamiak Dulcineas Dance Team and the Performing Arts Student of the Week. From a young age, her teachers and coaches described her as creative and passionate. …

Students encouraged to apply for Cascade Warbirds scholarship
Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot …
VFW scholarship program sccepting applications
VFW post 8870 will once again offer its James Traner Freedom & Memorial Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Student qualifications include having at least one sibling, parent, or …
The production of the Missoula Children’s Theatre of “The Snow Queen” as performed in Missoula, Montana. The Olympic View Drama Club, City of Mukilteo, and Academic Link Outreach are hosting the Missoula Children’s Theatre acting camp and production of the play.
Middle school students invited to participate in Missoula Children’s Theatre
Join actors from the Missoula Children’s Theatre for a weeklong exploration of the world of acting. The Olympic View Drama Club, City of Mukilteo, and Academic Link Outreach are hosting …
Obituaries
Steven Patric Kilmer: 1993-2024
Steven Patric Kilmer, 31, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away on December 5, 2024. Patric was born on May 5, 1993, to Wendy L. Iseman and Steven L. Kilmer at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, …
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.
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NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide – and freely available to anyone.

The best spring break destinations for both kids and their parents

(BPT) - Spring break takes on a whole new meaning when you become a parent. But that doesn't mean adults have to sacrifice all the fun for their kids.Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, home to …

Start the Day by Sharing a Heartwarming Breakfast

(Family Features) Whether your brunch favorites include Bananas Foster French Toast or Peanut Butter and Apple, enjoying a meal together is a heartwarming way to start the day.