God has been trying to teach us how to live for a long time. Ever since that collective first breath – ru-ah – gave us life, God has been trying to teach us how to live. It hasn’t always …

Robert Woods, thank you for asking for detail regarding the school budget that is requesting an enormous bond. (Beacon Letters to the Editor, April 2, 2026) My questions if we are down 1,000 students …

Every Wednesday, a retired vice president of operations from Edmonds shows up at a local senior’s door with a hot meal and a few minutes of conversation. On Tuesdays, a bilingual volunteer in …

If you’ve taken a stroll lately on the waterfront toward the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, you’ve likely passed the Mukilteo Central Waterfront Park (CWP). Instead of continuing to develop it as a …

Today, April 9, newspapers and communities across the country are marking Local News Day, a national day of action celebrating the trusted local news and information that helps communities stay …

We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. …

Re: “Mukilteo School District is celebrating a win for students” Dr. Brynelson, I'd respectfully ask you to support your statements with detail. For too long the school board and …

Winter conditions can quietly take a toll on vehicles. Cold temperatures, potholes, and wet roads can affect important systems like tires and batteries. A little preventative maintenance now can help …

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a …

Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL) presented its sixth annual tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The program was dedicated to the memory …

Hopefully, most of those reading this can recall their grandparents. The other day I was reflecting on one of Woody Allen’s constant themes. It is present in every one of his movies – …

Every year, something remarkable happens in the Skagit Valley. Thousands of snow geese migrate to the valley during the winter months. When they settle in the fields, the land can appear as …

You might know something about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, and Lucy Stone. But what do you know about a local publicist and nationally known suffragist? March is the month when we bring …

Yes, I’m a bit behind on Reality Check. Not because there’s nothing to write about, but because – from a Reality Check perspective – it’s overwhelming. My goal here is to provide a quick …

You might know something about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone. But what do you know about a local publicist and nationally known suffragist? March is the month when we …

Many of us are asking how we can truly express the unease we’re feeling about the direction our country is heading. In a democracy, the answer begins with participation. Voting, speaking out, …