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Report November windstorm damage now

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 …

Snohomish County officials named to Ferguson’s transition team

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 Boeing workers to vote on new contract proposal

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 …

State recognizes ferry workers for heroic actions

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 to cut 17,000 workers

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

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 …

MUK FEST: Fun for the entire family

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 …

Run-A-Muk kicks off Lighthouse Fest Aug. 24

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 …

What’s next for the ferries?

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 …

Everything you always wanted to know about zombie films

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 …

Pilot unhurt after plane crash north of Everett's Paine Field

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 …

Thoughts on Martha Lake, Martha Lake Airport, Flowing Lake parks?

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, …

41 years: Sgt. Dave Sorenson honored for his service to Snohomish County

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 …

DeBene co-introduces bill to improve landslide prepareness

U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (WA-08), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) – who represents Mill Creek – and Marie Glusenkamp Perez (WA-03) have introduced the National Landslide Preparedness Act …

Bill Iffrig, 89, a Run of the Mill 5K favorite, dies

Bill Iffrig, famously seen on the cover of Sports Illustrated after the Boston Marathon bombing and who competed in Mill Creek's Run of the Mill 5K in 2015, died Jan. 8 at age 89. Iffrig told …

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