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Council OKs controversial Lot 5 rezone

The Mukilteo City Council voted 6-1 Monday to rezone the controversial City-owned Lot 5 waterfront property, clearing the way for potential commercial or mixed-use development while leaving open the …
Mayor Joe Marine presented the administration's proposed 2027-28 budget at Monday's City Council meeting.

Mukilteo budget proposes new staff, fire engine and infrastructure spending

Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine’s proposed 2027-28 budget would add eight City positions, purchase a new $1.5 million fire engine and invest millions in stormwater infrastructure while maintaining …
Mukilteo fireghters train in full gear.

Mukilteo weighs costs of future fire department staffing

Mukilteo City leaders are getting a clearer picture of what it will cost to maintain – or significantly expand – the City’s fire and emergency medical services over the next several years. …

Free adult swim lessons offered at Mukilteo YMCA

Adults who never learned to swim or want to become more comfortable in the water can take free lessons this fall at the Mukilteo Family YMCA. The YMCA of Snohomish County is offering its Safety …
Dr. Shanna Van Horn maintains her composure during the chaos at Camp Prov where special needs kids and their siblings enjoy all the activities of any other day camp. (Photo by Paul Archipley/Mukilteo Beacon)

Beacon Publishing wins 13 awards at annual convention

Beacon Publishing picked up 13 awards at the Washington Newspaper’s Publisher Association’s 139th annual Convention and Awards Dinner Oct. 2-3 in Everett. Competing in category one, Beacon …

Pilot identified in fatal crash at Paine Field

One person has died after a small plane crashed in the woods at the west end of Paine Field in Everett on Thursday, Oct. 1. He was identified this week as 61-year-old Mark Richardson. According …

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry service rebounds after Monday sickout

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry service largely returned to normal Tuesday morning after a widespread employee sickout crippled Washington State Ferries a day earlier, although four early sailings on the …

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The Mavericks will perform in Edmonds. (Photo courtesy The Mavericks)

ECA adds The Mavericks to its lineup

The Grammy Award-winning band The Mavericks bring their country, rock and roll, Cuban grooves, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin swagger to the Edmonds Center for Arts Friday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The …

MCO announces 2026-27 season of music

The Mukilteo Community Orchestra (MCO) begins its 2026-27 season this fall with concerts scheduled from November 2026 through May 2027. The orchestra’s season opener, “Breakthroughs,” on …
(Courtesy Seattle Men's Chorus)

Seattle Men’s Chorus bringing holiday, disco shows to Everett

Seattle Men’s Chorus will make two stops in Everett during its newly announced 2026-27 season, bringing its annual holiday show to the Everett Civic Auditorium in December and returning in May for …

Free Haunted Harbor returns to Port of Everett Oct. 23

The Port of Everett’s third annual Haunted Harbor is Oct. 23, and Yachtober Fest Drink Bingo lasts all of October at participating Waterfront Place restaurants. Haunted Harbor is a free …

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 …

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 …

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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

Planning a simple, affordable funeral

Dear Savvy Senior, I’d like to make my end-of-life arrangements, but I want to keep things simple and affordable. What are my options? —86-Year-Old Dear 86, Smart thinking! Planning ahead …

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. …

Lights! Action! Camera! Thank You, Mukilteo community for pulling this together!

Loud clapping rang out at the Rose Hill Elliott Room during the Mukilteo Youth Talent Showcase on Sept. 25. The City of Mukilteo and Academic Link Outreach provided the opportunity for 62 budding …

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Police and Fire
(Photo courtesy South County Fire)

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 …
(Courtesy Lynnwood PD)

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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Oct. 1 Alarm — 3700 blk South Rd: Officers responded after an alarm company reported a man walking around the property. Officers found no signs of forced entry or a disturbance and noted …
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 …
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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

Ian Thorson - Boys Cross Country

Kamiak Athlete of the Week Ian Thorson is a senior and leader of the Knights cross country team. A 4-year cross country and track veteran, Ian has always been a reliable role-model for the team. He …

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

Amen Zewdie - Girls Soccer

Freshman Amen Zewdie has been chosen as the Athlete of the Week, as she has made an immediate impact on the soccer field this season. A highly technical player with an impressive and versatile skill …

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 …

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 …

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 …
Paige Rosengeld and Ay An. (Photo by Paul Archipley/Mukilteo Beacon)

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. …

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 …
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