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Kamiak student awarded aviation scholarship

Kamiak’s Kaitlyn Calaway is one of four students named winners of the Cascade Warbirds’ 2024 scholarship program. The program seeks to further the aviation interests of youth in …

New ferries to bolster fleet are still years away

Washington's ferry system is in jeopardy. It is struggling to meet the demands of its routes, and officials say it may be three to four years before any new ferry can go into service.  …
The airplane is removed from the runway.

Small airplane’s rough landing briefly closes Paine Field

Paine Field Airport’s main runway was reopened after a brief closure following a rough landing by a small airplane at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, March 14. A Cessna 337 Skymaster landed hard on …

Police Department's gun buybacks proving to be popular

T he Mukilteo Police Department’s program to encourage gun owners to get rid of unwanted firearms is striking a chord with residents. During the first year of the program in 2023, the …
The Dulcineas wrapped up districts with a strong performance in pom.

Floating on air: Dulcineas advance to state

The Kamiak Dulcineas took first place in 4A pom and kick at the district competition Saturday, March 9 at Kamiak High School. Brayla Burkhalter and Audrey Stewart placed first and second, …
Opinion

Your Public Records Act is being eroded

The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a …
I was thinking the other day about just how much freedom we have living in the USA. What got me thinking about this? Simple, I happened to be driving past a very large gas station – …
Editor’s note: We are happy to provide this public service announcement from columnist Maria A. Montalvo. It’s one we heartily agree with. The English language boasts 170 …
The latest edition of The Beacon Magazine is outstanding, or should I say, delectable. After being lured in by the mysterious-looking golden chanterelle on the cover, I gobbled up the …
As an environmentalist and an activist preparing for the climate crisis, I am often asked “What can I do right now, immediately that will really make a difference?” I do have my …
My annual salute to the Irish always includes a pint of Guinness beer, a delicious black stout from Dublin, Ireland. This full-bodied beer has a considerably smooth finish despite its bold …
Today, I have good news and bad news. Thankfully, I still know fellow Americans who regularly encourage empathy and compassion towards fellow human beings, recognizing shared struggles and values, …
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Police beat
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, …
Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time.  SB 5424, sponsored by Sen. John Lovick …
March 7 Welfare check 12000 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. An officer checked on the welfare of a driver in a disabled vehicle. Suspicious 11000 blk. Chennault Beach Rd. Police …
Schools

Lindy Schwenn – Dance

Lindy Schwenn – Dance
Lindy has been dancing since the age of three and is the captain of the Kamiak Dulcineas dance team. “I am most happy when I get to see the success of my team as a result of working together …
Cascade Symphony offers scholarships to high school music students
Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to qualified high school senior music students from the Mukilteo, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Northshore, and …
Juan Sierra – Band
Juan Sierra – Band
Juan plays in the Kamiak Showband and Winter Percussion and his most memorable experience was playing in Dayton, Ohio for the National Open Class finals. When not drumming, Juan enjoys hanging out …
The Kamiak Dulcineas will be competing at the district meet Saturday, March 9, at Kamiak High School. The Dulcineas are led by Hall of Fame coach Kathryn Noonan.
Kamiak Dulcineas to compete at district dance competition
Kamiak High School hosts the district dance competition Saturday, March 9. The Dulcineas will be among the 16 teams performing routines in the genre of pom, hip- hop, dance, show, and kick. The …
The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center of Edmonds College, located at Paine Field, is dedicated to offering the community short-term, high-impact manufacturing training.
Edmonds College to participate in a 3-year pilot program
  Edmonds College is the only West Coast college selected to participate in a three-year pilot program with the aim of dramatically increasing the manufacturing workforce. The  …
Micah Arceo, Grady Rohrich, Madison DePasquale, Pa Jabang,  
Eva Bundy, Levi Develice, Benjamin Stenberg, Joshua Aguilar-Martinez
Kamiak recognizes January Students of the Month
Kamiak High School’s Students of the Month for January are: Micah Arceo (freshman), Grady Rohrich (freshman), Madison DePasquale (sophomore), Pa Jabang (sophomore), Eva Bundy (junior), Levi …
Emma Reed – Choir
Emma Reed – Choir
Emma is a member of the Kamiak Barbershop Choir and serves as president of the Kantorei Choir. She is most happy when lending her voice to a large choir and appreciates the high standards they are …
Arts & Entertainment
Sarri Gilman
While a counselor at a school in Everett, Whidbey Island marriage and family therapist Sarri Gilman realized many students had nowhere to go when the sun went down. The need for housing sparked the …
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Staybridge Suites in Mukilteo.
Public invited to grand opening of Staybridge's new bar and restaurant
The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Staybridge Suites' new bar & restaurant, 5x5, from 4:30-6 p.m., Thursday, March 14. The event will …
An exhibit at the Langley Whale Center.
Whale Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary
Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary Saturday, March 16, with a special program of children’s story times, science talks by Orca Network staff and board …
Obituaries
Taytem White: 2007-2024
Taytem White was born in Kalispell, Montana on January 5th, 2007. She passed away on January 5th, 2023, at the age of 17. She is survived by both of her parents, her older sister Alexis Solomon, as …
Bonnie Margaret Brown: 1943-2024
Bonnie Margaret Brown (née Remus), born on July 4, 1943, in Wellington, New Zealand, peacefully passed away in her home in Mukilteo, WA, on February 1, 2024, at 80, following a two-year illness. Her …
Mary Margaret Knoll: 1947-2023
Mary Margaret Knoll, beloved mother, died surrounded by family on Oct. 12 in Everett, Washington. Mary was born in Minot, North Dakota, on May 30, 1947, the eldest daughter of Vincent and Nina …
James Bernard Davison II: 1943-2023
"Jim" passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Vernon, Washington, at the age of 79. He follows his second wife Valerie Gail (1949-2009) of 19 years; and is survived by his wife Dana, four sons, …
Ronald Mianecki: 1943-2023
Ronald John Mianecki, our beloved dad, grandpa, and brother passed away peacefully at his home in Mukilteo on Sept. 30, 2023, at age 80. Ron was born on May 29, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin, and was …
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