Thanks to the Mill Creek City staff, volunteers and the financial support from some local businesses, well over 350 people had an egg-citing time in the 52-degree cloudy but sunny Easter egg hunt at …

Despite clocking in at 8:30 a.m., Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell’s workday starts the second he gets up, scans the news, and plans the next election cycle.  Organizing elections …

Paine Field Way RV fire results in one death and one in critical condition One man was killed and a woman was critically injured in an RV fire around 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 in the 11100 block of …

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced this week that he has appointed former journalist Jesse Jones as director of Results Washington, the agency responsible for making government work better for …

The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched an online survey to help residents report damage from the high winds that raced through the community starting Nov. 19. The …

State lawmakers from both parties, lobbyists, local elected officials, lawyers, tribes and unions all have a seat at Bob Ferguson’s table as he moves into the role of governor. Ferguson on …

Striking workers at Boeing have received a new contract proposal from the company. On Saturday, Oct. 19 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) received …

More than 100 times last year, Washington State Ferries workers saved the day. They responded to medical emergencies. They assisted stranded vessels. They saved people, they saved cats, and they …

Boeing said Friday it would slash 10% of its workforce, roughly 17,000 employees, and that it would end production of a cargo airplane made in Washington. The move comes as aircraft machinists …

Paine Field among 6 airports preparing for electric aircraft The managers of half a dozen Washington airports, including Paine Field, see a future where you could hop across Puget Sound or the …

The 2024 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival offers a cornucopia of entertainment, shopping, and good food Sept. 6-8 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo. Festivalgoers often head straight to restaurant …

One of the most popular events of the year is back. The annual Run-A-Muk 5K/10K kicks off the 2024 Lighthouse Festival Saturday, Aug. 24. Runners and walkers will begin their trek around …

Last week, the Beacon debuted part one of a two-part series on Washington State Ferries’ new boss, Steve Nevey, who State Secretary of Transportation Roger Miller selected as assistant …

At a pivotal point in its history, Washington State Ferries picked Steve Nevey to lead it into the future as assistant secretary, an executive director position. State Secretary of Transportation …

Since he was a young boy, Scarecrow Video historian and former Everett Herald film critic Robert Horton loved watching horror movies. Some of his fondest memories were the double features he …

Edmonds College hosted over 300 girls from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Everett school districts from eighth to 12th grade March 27 for an Expanding Your Horizons event. The annual event, designed to …

The pilot of a small airplane that crashed in a wooded area north of Paine Field walked away unscathed from the accident. The airplane, a Cessna 150 aircraft owned by the Puget Sound …

Snohomish County Parks & Recreation is developing concept plans for future projects at Martha Lake Airport Park, Martha Lake Park, and Flowing Lake Park. One open house for all three …

In 2017, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that lowered the blood alcohol content (BAC) from 0.08 to 0.05. It was the first state in the nation to do so. Now, Washington wants to follow suit, …

After 41 years of service to the citizens of Snohomish County, Sgt. Dave Sorenson served his last day in law enforcement and retired Jan. 26. At a gathering of more than 40 law enforcement …