Fly over country: I’ve now lived in the Pacific Northwest for 19 years. I have lived (born and raised) in the Northeastern U.S. So these observations are based upon “living the …

I’ve been a strong advocate of a Voluntary Nighttime Curfew (VNC) at Paine Field (PAE) for more years than I care to admit. Over the past year or so I’ve been trying very hard to …

Carolyn “Dode” Carlson is the best candidate for Mukilteo City Council, Position 2. She has earned your vote. She’s spent countless hours volunteering. She was named citizen of …

I love David Pan and will miss him; he lovingly edited many Weekly Worship columns for our Baha'i community, and always markedly improved them; it was obvious to me that he fussed over them with his …

What a beautiful definition of family this trio has become ("Mukilteo police officers pen children's book," July 9). I read the book this morning, cover to cover, and it is wonderful. I'll be buying …

Summer is here, and whether we’re heading out for a short hike, strolling Big Gulch, or gathering around a fire on the beach, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings …

Almost 10 years ago, I walked into the Beacon’s office on Fifth Street ready to begin a new chapter in my life. After 18 years as the sports editor for the Enterprise Newspapers (later …

I am always amazed by nature. It is so all-powerful. I actually think (if nature can think!) that it has a certain distain for humans. Mostly because nature has been around as long as our planet, …

“The happy couple that recognizes each other in love defies the universe and time; it is sufficient in itself, it realizes the absolute.” –Simone De Beauvoir “And …

I am proud to support Carolyn “Dode” Carlson for Mukilteo City Council Position 2. As a longtime resident and active community leader, Dode has consistently shown her deep care for …

Imagine a city with fewer police on the street, no more animal control, parks close early or shut down altogether, public restrooms closed, litter everywhere, no more Summer Market, Fourth of July, …

Back in February of 2020, just before the pandemic began, the Mukilteo School District was the only school district in Snohomish County to pass a capital bond. A bond requires 60% “yes” …

We can’t just complain; that would be lame. There are so many things that seem wrong. Guns might not kill, but if we had the will, fewer people might die. Doctors prescribe and …

Hello friends! It is only human nature that 1) We much love precious self-determination, precious liberty; and that 2) We don’t much love restrictions and boundaries being put upon us; rather, …

Most of us are not aware of how deeply ingrained in our daily lives and society colors are. For example, have you ever been green with envy? I’m not certain, but I think envy may be one of …

No matter where they go, they have to take themselves with them. We see this sorrowfully too often when we watch the news, as some of our many wheelchair-bound Great Generation military veterans …

As the sun returns to the Pacific Northwest and the days stretch longer, there’s no better time to connect with your community. I’m proud to invite you to join us for a series of great …

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that slowly erodes memory, thinking, and behavior, eventually impairing a person’s ability to perform simple daily tasks. …