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Edmonds College names 2 to its board of trustees

Edmonds College has announced the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its board of trustees. Both appointees bring a strong commitment to student success and policy governance, …

Everett, Community Transit announce details of consolidation plan

 Following public input and intensive negotiations, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz have announced details of a historic plan to consolidate transit …
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Jackson robotics: FRC Team 2910 clinches title

Jackson High School's FRC Team 2910: Jack in the Bot found success again with a championship win at Chezy Champs, held Sept. 18–20 at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California. …
Although it seems like a distant dream, transit officials are moving toward the day when Sound Transit’s Everett Link Extension will become reality. The public is encouraged to comment on an environmental study for the planned 16-mile light rail expansion.

Sound Transit opens public comment on Everett Link Extension

Sound Transit has released a draft environmental study for the Everett Link Extension, giving residents, businesses and other interested parties until Nov. 2 to weigh in on potential routes, stations …
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Emergency preparedness starts at home

Snohomish County emergency officials are urging residents to use the final days of National Preparedness Month to make sure they are ready for earthquakes, winter storms, flooding and other …

Final Lungbuster 5K aims for $150,000 fundraising milestone

After eight years, more than $120,000 raised and countless trips up a particularly memorable hill, the Lungbuster 5K is preparing for one last run. The ninth and final Lungbuster 5K Run/Walk …

Amtrak’s Airo fleet – comfier, more seats – starts Sept. 30

A date that Pacific Northwest train riders and advocates have long awaited is finally near. Amtrak’s sleek, amenity-packed new trains will debut on the Cascades intercity route on Sept. 30. …

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue mourns the loss of one of its own

Editor's note: The City of Mill Creek previously contracted with Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) for fire and emergency services. South County Fire now has that role. The Beacon is …
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Little inspirations, from thoughtful places

Scraps of paper and Post-it notes, cartoons and printed images, and jokes and quotations are strewn about my office, not to mention in notes files on my phone and saved to random files on my laptop. …

Drug paraphernalia: A question of priorities

Our response to the crisis of drug addiction should be focused on a clear objective: helping people escape addiction and move toward treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, too much of what is called …

Changes to Apple Health (Medicaid): 3 things to know

New federal requirements are coming to Apple Health for some people. We break down what enrollees need to know to be prepared – and to stay covered. Federal legislation. New rules. Work …

Should dark romance novels be banned?

Oct. 4-10 is Banned Books week. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 by Judith Krug and the American Library Association …

The burden of a digital footprint

Attending college in D.C., on a very politically active campus just northwest of the heart of American politics, it’s not uncommon for the moment’s hot-button issues to bleed into my school days. …
"Echos of Youth," Elan Yang, Heatherwood Middle. (Courtesy EPS)

Students honored at Scholastic Art Awards regional ceremony

Everett Public Schools (EPS) has recognized students honored at the 2026 Snohomish County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony, held last month at the Everett Civic Auditorium. …

Penny Creek second graders name Mill Creek dump truck/snowplow

Students in Kirsten Judd’s second-grade class at Penny Creek Elementary are celebrating a big win after their classroom submission was selected as the winning name in a City of Mill Creek contest. …

Kids and teens invited to submit ideas for Mott Million Dollar Challenge

Academic Link Outreach, a Mukilteo-based nonprofit focused on academic success, is encouraging local students to participate in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a competition that invites young …
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Obituaries
Susan Helen von Jentzen: 1946-2026
Sue von Jentzen (née Arnquist; formerly Susan Blumenauer), 80, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on February 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, …
Christian Andrew Olson: 1956-2026
Christian Andrew Olson, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Edmonds on March 1. He left behind his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy, and his children, Nikolas, Leif (Allison) and Britta. …
Catherine Archipley: 1950-2025
Catherine Therese Archipley died peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass to be held at St. John’s Mission, 829 3rd St, …
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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot
(BPT) - It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping, kids are heading back to school — and cold and flu season isn't far behind. To help you and your family stay healthier this fall …
Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.
9 reasons your prescription may not be filled, and what to do about it
GoodRx reports nine reasons a pharmacist may not fill a prescription, including missing information, drug shortages, and insurance issues, along with solutions to prevent delays.
Sequoia Grove Winery’s playbook for elevating game day entertaining
(BPT) - For decades, hosting a football game meant the same thing: buffalo wings, a bowl of dip and a cooler of canned beer. But as the sport has evolved over the past 30 years, your Sunday spreads …
Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …