5/17/2013
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Washington’s Lottery imagines what ...
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PUD reminds customers about potential scams
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BUI: New WA laws gets tough on boating under ...
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In Olympia, mixed messages for ‘Older ...
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Governor's speech on the Aerospace Industry ...
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School Board Report for May 13
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School Briefs for week of May 15
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Gov. Inslee signs law to encourage students ...
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Learn water safety at the Y this summer
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Naval Station Everett to practice mutual aid ...
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Photo by: Sara Bruestle
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Photo by: Sara Bruestle
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Courtesy of: Stephanie Allen
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Courtesy of: Neil Parekh / United Way of Snohomish County
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News
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Washington’s Lottery imagines what Washingtonians could do if they won
May 17On Wednesday, May 15, the Powerball jackpot rolled over to $550 million, which is enough money to take every person in the state of Washington ...
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PUD reminds customers about potential scams
May 17Snohomish County PUD reminds customers about potential scams that aim to steal customers’ identity and bill payment information. Criminals use ...
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BUI: New WA laws gets tough on boating under the influence
May 17Governor Jay Inslee signed the boating safety bill (Senate Bill 5437) today, a three-part bill that changes Washington’s boating safety laws and ...
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In Olympia, mixed messages for ‘Older Americans Month’
By Chris Thomas - May 16Today, Gov. Jay Inslee celebrates Older Americans Month by walking with seniors around the State Capitol campus. However, inside the Capitol, the ...
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Governor's speech on the Aerospace Industry Strategy
May 15Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 9 at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteohis aerospace industry strategy to keep the Boeing 777X in ...
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Gov. Inslee signs law to encourage students to take computer science
May 15Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1472 on Tuesday opening the door for schools across the state to count advanced placement computer science as a ...
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Learn water safety at the Y this summer
May 15The YMCA of Snohomish County would like to remind kids and adults about the importance of swim lessons, water safety and the health benefits of ...
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Naval Station Everett to practice mutual aid response
May 15Naval Station Everett will practice mutual aid emergency response on Wednesday, May 22. During the exercise, expect gate closures between 9 a.m. ...
Gov. Inslee unveils strategy to build 777X
By Sara Bruestle - May 15Looking to protect and grow the state’s aerospace industry for decades to come, Gov. Jay Inslee aims to persuade the Boeing Co. to design and ...
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Panel debates pros and cons of gun control
By Sara Bruestle - May 15As the state Legislature goes into special session, the topic of gun control continues to trigger both pro- and anti-legislation sentiments from ...
biz/orgBriefs®
How DACHSHUNDS Came To Be by local writer, Kizzie Jones.
By Waterfront Coffee Company - Apr 30How DACHSHUNDS Came To Be, a wonderfully written and illustrated short story by two local talents. Writer Kizzie Elizabeth Jones and illustrator ...
TINY'S ORGANIC VEGGIES AT THE WATERFRONT...
By Waterfront Coffee Company - Apr 30Pick up your organic veggies at Waterfront Coffee Company each Wednesday. Tiny’s Organic is a third generation family owned and operated organic ...
Columns
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As the world turns
By Chuck Sigars - May 15I was at Volunteer Park in Seattle a couple of weeks ago, during one of our many beautiful May evenings here in our post-Mayan Apocalypse world, ...
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Reconfirming a commitment to Judaism
By Glen Pickus, Temple ... - May 15Confirmation is 200 years old, yet it is among the youngest of Judaism’s life-cycle events. The Confirmation ritual originated in the Reform ...
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Bacon adds sizzling flavor
By Chef Dez - May 08For those of you who have not yet heard, bacon is not just a breakfast side dish. Although greatly feared by vegetarians and dieters alike, bacon ...
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The spring of our content
By Chuck Sigars - May 08There are, as I write, 40-odd days until the summer solstice. Then, being the Pacific Northwest, we have another three weeks (at least) past that ...
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A revolution in our consciousness
By Sal Barba, Ph.D, a ... - May 08“All I want is the truth! Just gimme some truth!” – John Lennon In Buddhism, we aren’t attempting to examine just the physical world of phenomenon;...
Opinion
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Letters for week of May 15
May 15Many thanks from the McCarty family Editor, The Beacon: The McCarty family would like to thank all of those that turned out to help with Nate’s ...
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Forterra and the city
By Paige DeChambeau - May 15On Monday, May 6, the Mukilteo City Council voted on whether or not they were going to trust Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservatory) to take ...
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2 terms is enough
By Kevin Stoltz, ... - May 08This year Mukilteo voters will be deciding who they want to represent them as mayor and three city council positions. Next week is filing week ...
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Letters for week of May 8
May 08Kudos for Make-A-Wish story Editor, The Beacon: Thank you for the nice story regarding Nate and his progress [“Teen’s wish for Kamiak baseball ...
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Letters for the week of May 1
May 01We can run, walk or fly Editor, The Beacon: Given the overwhelming response to the UKnight for Autism fun run held at Kamiak High School on April ...
Blogs
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It's the Participation and Effort That Matter
By John McAlpine - Apr 29It's the Participation and Effort That Matter Obnoxious John 4/29/13 This past weekend I had the opportunity to spend a few hours at the ...
You're Offensive! No, wait, with that average how could you be?
By John McAlpine - Apr 21You're offensive! No wait, with that average how could you be? Obnoxious John 4/21/13 A few weeks ago I blogged about the Mariners and their ...
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'42'
By Frank Workman - Apr 21For better than 25 years, we have honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by celebrating his birthday in January. School children are ...
Comments
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Re: Washington’s Lottery imagines what Washingtonians could do if they won
By Pat Ratliff - May 17OR: You could donate $183 million per year for three years to the Beacon Christmas Party fund. And still have a million left over for yourself.
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Re: Girl Scouts clean up Mukilteo beach
By angela dorn - May 15Great Job Girls :)
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Re: It's the Participation and Effort That Matter
By Nathaniel R Brown - May 03An excellent article - thank you! I'm a three-time Olympic coach (cross-country skiing & biathlon), and the most treasured moments - aside from a ...
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Re: Kamiak soccer shuts out Jackson
By Jerry Bush - Apr 25Atta Boy Zach!
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Re: '42'
By Nathaniel R Brown - Apr 24Excellent column! (This, from an American who isn't a baseball fan!) Now I'll have to go see "42". Looking forward to the day when a similar ...
Schools
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School Board Report for May 13
May 15During its meeting on May 13, the Mukilteo School Board did the following: Recognized two students for their outstanding achievements. Honored ...
Soccer team is State Cup champion
May 15The Washington Rush Girls U14 Nike team won the Virginia Mason U.S. Youth Soccer Washington State Championship on May 2. This group of 16 athletes,...
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School Briefs for week of May 15
May 15Kamiak's mock car crash is Thursday Don’t be alarmed if you see police cars, aid cars and fire trucks speeding to Kamiak High School at around ...
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Congrats! Harbour Pointe Middle School
May 15March’s theme for Student of the Month at Harbour Pointe Middle School was “Caring,” an attribute from the International Baccalaureate Profile. Har...
Police & Fire
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Police Beat for week of May 15
May 15May 8 Animal Complaint – 3900 blk SR-526 Officers responded to an injured deer at the location. It died prior to the officers’ arrival and was in ...
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Man struck by SUV in crosswalk
May 08A man in his 70s was injured after he was struck by a sport utility vehicle Friday morning in Mukilteo. The Mukilteo man was hit just before 8 ...
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“Click it or Ticket” patrols take on texters and talkers
May 13Ever wonder why Washington has one of the highest seat belt use rates in the country? It is due, in large part, to the highly visible “Click It or ...
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Police Beat for week of May 8
May 08May 1 Property Complaint – 12000 Wilmington Way An officer responded to a found bicycle complaint at the above location. The bike was not stolen ...
A & E
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Community Events for week of May 15
May 15May 15 Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the ...
Chamber to host 4th annual Car Show
May 15The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the fourth annual Mukilteo Car Show to be held at the Historic Flight Foundation tarmac on ...
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Walk the county Sports Hall of Fame
May 15The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame invites the public to an open house at the Comcast Arena in Everett on Wednesday, May 22, from 3:30 p.m. ...
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Orchestra to perform ‘Americana’ concert May 19
May 15The Mukilteo Community Orchestra will present a concert of Americana at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the Rosehill Community Center. Admission is ...
Milestones
Jerrel “Jerry” Dean Mooring: 1948 – 2013
May 08Jerrel “Jerry” Dean Mooring, 65, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2013 in Everett with his loving girlfriend of 23 years, Arlene Rafoth, at his ...
Jean Greenberger: 1930 – 2013
Apr 24Jean Greenberger passed away peacefully on April 17, 2013, a day filled with the family love she created. Born in Jacksonville, Fla. on Dec. 11, ...
Lois Elvina Blackburn: 1923 – 2013
May 01Lois Elvina Blackburn of Fairview, Ore. entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born on Dec. 2, 1923 in Mukilteo to ...
