The fourth annual Pyka Plunge attracted a strong-willed crowd ready to endure the cold waters of Puget Sound on New Year's Day at Lighthouse Park.  Most took a quick dip in the water before …

Here, in our annual review, are just a few of the stories the Beacon reported on in 2025 from January to June. Let’s take a look back at some of those stories. July through December will run …

Have you ever searched for a wrench to find it missing or reached for a restroom’s empty paper towel dispenser? At Mukilteo’s Electroimpact, none of that is a problem thanks to Kamiak High …

Mukilteo Boy Scout Troop 189 will be picking up Christmas trees on Jan. 3, as part of its Operation Dry Needles program. Click the Troop 189 QR code to sign up and leave your tree on the curb …

The Edgewater Bridge replacement project is nearing the home stretch. The installation of the final two sets of girders was completed last week, a major milestone in the year-long project. The …

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan last week to steer $3 billion into preserving the state’s roads and bridges and building three new ferries over the next decade. Ferguson would …

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed supplemental transportation budget for the …

At the Dec. 9 Port of Everett Commission meeting, Port Commissioner Glen Bachman was sworn in for his third term to continue representing Port of Everett District 3.  Bachman, who …

Here are some cold weather tips now that winter is here, courtesy of the Washington Department of Health: • Dress in layers:  Wear a hat, gloves, and warm clothing to prevent …

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental transportation budget could be a big win for WSDOT. Ferguson proposed investing over $3 billion more for preservation, maintenance, and ferries …

The mysterious “ghost ship” that briefly interfered with Washington State Ferries operations Dec. 11 near the Mukilteo ferry terminal was identified and towed away. Early Thursday morning, …

Mukilteo residents should expect an increase in their garbage bills in the new year. Effective Jan.1, the average customer in Mukilteo will see a 9% garbage rate increase, largely due to …

Last week, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Finance Committee, announced that …

Residents looking for a bold way to welcome the new year are invited to Lighthouse Park on Jan. 1 for the annual Pyka Plunge, a community cold-water event hosted by Kula Cloth. The Pyka …

Improved vaccination rates to protect Snohomish County communities from infectious disease. Water so clean that shellfish can safely be eaten again. Diversified sources of funding. These are a …

The Snohomish County Council has appointed Judge Jennifer Millett to fill the vacant seat on the District Court Everett Division bench after the departure of Tam Bui. Bui won a seat as a judge in the …

The Ahn family continued the tradition of bringing the holiday spirit to Mukilteo and south Snohomish County with the 28th annual Mukilteo Christmas Concert Dec. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church in …

The City honored Councilmembers Louis Harris, Tom Jordal, and Steve Schmalz during the final council meeting of the year Dec. 15 at City Hall. Harris and Jordal both decided not to run for …

One of the most noticeable demographic trends in recent years is the graying of America. In large part due to the large baby boom generation, the percentage of the population between the ages …

The Washington State Patrol confirms the tragic loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, killed Friday evening, Dec. 19, after being struck by a vehicle in Tacoma. Guting was standing outside of her …