Thursday, October 1, 2026
PAWS , a nonprofit dedicated to helping cats, dogs, and wild animals, has appointed R. Harrison Edell as its new chief executive officer. In his new role, Edell will lead the organization as it …
A project to repair pavement on southbound Interstate 5 through Everett is approaching its midway point, shifting focus to the right lanes beginning this week. Nighttime travelers through …
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and dozens of his colleagues across the country are calling on tech companies and payment platforms to take action to block computer-generated …
Lia Tetreault didn’t know if she would survive the day. Hiding under an old woman’s porch, she heard the soldiers going door-to-door, asking residents if they were sheltering any …
Lia Tetreault was wrapping up her nursing education in her hometown of Gwangjiu, South Korea in 1980, with a future of service to others on her mind. But, like millions of other students and …
During a morning stroll around the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, you could see groups of attendees headed not to the many rides or the stage shows, but to the buildings housing community …
Everett Public Schools staff welcomed students to the 2025-26 school year this week. “Thank you to our teachers, administrators, and all staff for a fantastic opening,” said …
Three states are at risk of losing some federal transportation funding – including Washington – because they are not enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order that …
Over the last three weeks, federal, state and local law enforcement have been working to dismantle a cartel-connected drug trafficking ring distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin …
While pumpkin spice drinks may already be on the menu, summer – and weekend holiday travel – isn’t over yet. No matter where or how people may travel, the Washington State …
A couple hundred or more gathered to walk, run and watch the annual Run-A-Muk 5K and 10K races on a glorious summer day in Mukilteo's Old Town on Saturday.
As Washington lawmakers ease barriers to build more housing across the state, fire officials warn of an “unintended circumstance” making their jobs more difficult in some communities. …
Archbishop Murphy High School has announced the opening of its new Wellness and Performance Center, a 3,400-square-foot addition to Grace Hall that will serve the health and wellness needs of all …
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco honored five community members with the Citizen Life-Saving Award during the Everett City Council meeting. This recognition was for their heroic …
An abandoned former Washington state ferry, the Olympic, rests slanted on a shoreline off Ketron Island, in southern Puget Sound. Aboard, flakes of corroded steel and other debris scatter across …
In what is arguably the premier event on the Mukilteo calendar, the annual Lighthouse Festival is just two weeks away. The Beacon will have all the details in next week’s paper and website. The …
The Washington State Department of Ecology is inviting public comment on a proposed legal agreement and community involvement plan for cleaning up chemical contamination at the Paine Field Fire …
The Evergreen State Fair is back this month, bringing 11 days of rides, food, concerts, and community traditions to the fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2025 event runs Aug. 21–26 and Aug. …
From the Mill Creek PD: Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, there was an altercation on the Swift bus. Some of the involved individuals got off the bus, and gunfire was exchanged between …
Classic cars, custom hot rods, and gleaming vintage favorites will take center stage Sunday, Aug. 17, when the “Relay for Life” Car Show cruises into the Tulalip Resort Casino. The …
