Friday, July 26, 2024
In November, the Beacon reported that the Puget Sound Bird Fest, traditionally held in September, was moving to a new month for 2024, according to the City of Edmonds, which holds the popular …
Mill Creek residents can ride the Swift Orange Line starting Saturday, March 30. Riders should be prepared for unique situations at a few stations: Mill Creek Blvd. westbound station …
Legislation preventing the farming of Octopus in Washington state has been signed by the governor. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) House Bill 1153 prohibits the farming of octopus …
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating a serious injury hit-and-run collision at 8:51 p.m. March 19 on Highway 99. An …
"Beautiful Bombshells," an original film, premieres at the PUD Auditorium in Everett on April 19 th at 7 p.m. A second screening is 7 p.m. Apri. 20. "Beautiful Bombshells" is a biopic that follows the careers of Hedy Lamarr, Shirley Temple, and Judy Garland from the late ’30s to the ’70s. Although they are known for their work in Hollywood, "Beautiful Bombshells" tells the story of their contributions far beyond the silver screen.
Editor's note: Beacon Publishing columnist Chuck Wright spent many hours at the Oso landslide recovery site. He wrote an article about his experiences in 2015. Here, he lists the names of the 43 …
Sculpturist Tsovinar Muradyan has created many important works, including a temporary installation at ArtWorks in Edmonds in 2022 and a permanent one at Esperance Park. You can also see two …
Results from the most recent Healthy Youth Survey Youth indicate that substance use remains well below pre-pandemic levels, and students are reporting more social support at school and home. …
South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis will retire July 1. The Board of Fire Commissioners selected Assistant Chief Bob Eastman to serve as the next fire chief. He will be sworn-in at the commissioners …
As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type …
While Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd was serving the public on March 2, he had stopped a potential impaired diver on I-5 southbound near Maysville. During that routine stop, …
On March 30, Community Transit is making significant changes to several local routes and adding more service with a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line, the Swift Orange Line, and three new local bus routes.
On March 6, retired NBA start James Donaldson addressed the Mill Creek Rotary with an emotional talk that acknowledged his long struggles with chronic despondency over 14 months. Donaldson is a …
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing March 19 to discuss a resolution to seek renewal of the benefit charge in the August 6 primary election. The meeting begins at …
Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division. A career mariner, Nevey progressed directly from …
Three citizen initiatives designed to lift restrictions on police vehicle pursuits, prohibit income taxes, and establish a “bill of rights” for parents of K-12 students are set to become …
The City of Mill Creek is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on its Planning Commission with terms ending April 30, 2027, and two vacancies on the Art & Beautification Board with …
NBA All-Star and author James Donaldson III will be speaking about his physical and mental challenges during the Mill Creek’s Rotary noon March 6 meeting at the Shawn O’Donnell’s …
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 …
Cascadia Art Museum will feature “The World of Peter Fortune" beginning Feb. 21. A Northwest iconoclast, Peter Fortune (1904-1989) created a unique body of work in painting, printmaking, …