In an era defined by digital noise and concrete landscapes, a quiet revolution is taking root in public health. The ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, the mindful …

I’d like to begin this edition of the Mayor’s Message by expressing how honored I am to serve Mukilteo for another four years. Having lived here for nearly 30 years, I care deeply about this …

We’ve all seen animals perform tricks. That includes just about every animal on the planet. For example, there are a number of companies that have trained animals for rent for making …

This time of year, I find Muslim-Christian dialogue especially meaningful because Muslims worldwide love, respect, and revere Jesus; peace be upon him. His spiritual legacy offers Muslims and …

Mukilteo Yacht Club (MYC) wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all the groups who contributed to making the 23rd annual holiday lighted boat parade a great success. It was a magical sight …

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive. We are both in our late 70s …

I’ve written before about our obsession with our hometown teams. As a New England resident for over 30 years, I grew to love our hometown teams. Of course, during that stretch, I suffered …

When it came to “fixing’ something as a young man, I too often turned to taping up the problem. My outlook was that the more tape on a present, the better protected it was.   …

Hello friends! From the Baha’i Writings, here is why we are here:  ”Having created the world and all that liveth and moveth therein, He, through the direct operation of His …

Holiday cheer and décor grace nearly every shop window and shelf this time of year in Mukilteo and Edmonds: evergreen wreaths, red bows, beloved cartoon characters, and if you are lucky, some …

Is the board of the Mukilteo School District underappreciating freedom of speech? Seems so. New Policy 5254, addressing “staff expression,” proposes limiting that freedom by acting as a …

I am writing to formally request that the Council reconsider our current speed hump policy. While the policy is intended to ensure consistency and compliance with WCIA and ITE standards, recent …

On a shelf in the Mukilteo Historical Society archives, visitors can find a photo album with a red cover filled with 29 photographs of 1950s Mukilteo, Washington – images that must have been …

The word “spectacle” is derived from “spectacular.” How do you know when you’re witnessing a spectacle? Easy: first and foremost, you should feel a chill or get …

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

To the Mukilteo City Council, I just read the article in The Beacon about the council having meetings to discuss selling waterfront property in sessions not open to public input. I wanted …

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive. We are both in our late 70s and …