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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence refers to the capability of computer systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence such as learning, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and …

Preschool, kindergarten options for families

It’s kindergarten registration season! If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, it’s time to register for school this fall. It is so helpful to …

Mothers’ words are glue – they stick with us

E ven though many states had their own official Mother’s Day, that day varied among those states. Therefore, on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed throughout the United States the …

Trump and tariffs

OK, we’ve all probably taken a deep breath over the past few weeks. Perhaps it is time to let our breath out again (for fear of dying for lack of oxygen). If I had a dollar for every U.S. …

Dig deeper

Once upon a time, there was a man who bought a piece of land in the hills of Idaho. He needed water for the meager crops he planned on growing and for the sheep he would tend. He looked all …

A day in the life of Mukilteo firefighters

At 8 a.m. Friday, April 18, I had the privilege of participating in a 24-hour ride-along with the Mukilteo Fire Department. This experience reshaped my understanding of the daily lives of our …

I am writing to raise urgent concerns about ongoing safety issues and the lack of appropriate law enforcement response at 92nd Street Park. Despite numerous alarming incidents, there appears to be …

Thank you for your email regarding your concerns, as well as your service. As a disabled Iraq …

Big Picture is a big deal

Over nearly 28 years serving on the Mukilteo School Board, I’ve seen and been a part of some substantial initiatives to prepare our graduating students for their futures. Early on, there …

Earth Day community cleanup

As we welcome spring to Mukilteo, it’s the perfect time to come together as a community and celebrate our shared commitment to keeping our community clean and welcoming. I’m excited …

It’s food that brings us together

It’s food that brings us together. Where would Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, weddings, or most festivities be without it? Some call cooking the overall No. 1 hobby in …

Every boy should have a band

Every young man can probably envision himself as the next Beach Boy, Beatle, or Rolling Stone. Why do I say that? Because that’s what I remember thinking when I was a young man. If you had …

Did you catch what happened this morning?

At 6:17 a.m.,  something happened that I hope you caught.  The sun rose. According to a quick internet search, that's the exact time sunrise happened in Mukilteo, Washington. I …

How to protect yourself from identity theft scams

Dear Savvy Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office …

Chasing the sun: Vitamin D and its importance in the PNW

I f you’re like me, you’ve been longing for more sunshine as we settle into spring in the Pacific Northwest. The glimpses of warmth and sun feel wonderful and energized. Beyond the …

Along with re-striping preexisting areas, might I suggest adding new parallel parking stripes on the block in front of Rosehill on Lincoln Ave? More times than not, people are unsure of how much …

Editor’s note: This comment is about the online story, “New measles case identified in Snohomish County infant” (tinyurl.com/y4x8as4h) Thank you, Beacon staff. Measles is also …

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