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Teriyaki: A Northwest favorite ................................

Looking for teriyaki? You don’t have to look far in southwest Snohomish County. Why is teriyaki so popular in this neck of the woods? The man who helped create the teriyaki madness shares some ideas.

A Day in the Life: Police K-9

Ace is an Edmonds police K-9 officer. He’s near retirement, but not done chasing bad guys just yet. When his day is over, he goes home with his handler. In this case, it’s Officer Josh Hwang.

Searching for deals

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We’re spending more on just about everything these days. But there are steps you can take to save money on food, clothes and other necessities.

Spring 2023

Happy trails on 2 wheels

Locals love the outdoors. One of the most popular activities in these parts is taking to bike trails to get some exercise, have some fun, and get fresh air. Leg- or battery-powered, you have options.

Serious about waterfalls?

You don’t have to travel too far to see some of the most impressive waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest. And the Columbia River Gorge has the greatest concentration in the country.

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Artist’s Corner

If you dig maps, you should get to know the work of Elizabeth Person. With a pen and brush, she creates detailed “illustrative infographics” that are endlessly entertaining and worth multiple looks.

Season to Taste

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Our Contributors

David Pan

David has written for Beacon Publishing since 2015. He was promoted to Mukilteo Beacon editor in 2020. The Mukilteo Beacon took home the first-place award in general excellence in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s 2022 Better Newspaper Contest; Pan won four first-place writing awards.

Maria A. Montalvo

Maria A. Montalvo has served as a columnist for the Beacon newspapers since 2016, and wrote a blog for the online Beacon before that. She writes the Beacon’s biweekly restaurant and art review column, Arts & Appetite, as well as her own column, Moment’s Notice. She works in the nonprofit sector, and lives in Edmonds with her husband and beach-loving dog, Lulu.

Publisher Jenn Barker

Managing Editor Brian Soergel

Editorial David Pan Advertising Sales Tina Novak Administration Martine Grube

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Debbie Stone

Debbie is an established travel writer and columnist who crosses the globe in search of unique destinations and experiences to share with her readers and listeners. She’s an avid explorer who welcomes new opportunities to increase awareness and enthusiasm for places, culture, food, history, nature, outdoor adventure, wellness, and more. Her travels have taken her to nearly 100 countries spanning all seven continents.

Chris Trujillo

Chris has been a freelance contributor for Beacon Publishing since September 2022. He started his career in journalism at the Mukilteo Beacon 22 years ago while a junior at the University of Washington. He covered various topics, including upand-coming musicians, school district meetings, and sports, ranging from football, tennis, girls wrestling, and basketball. Over the years, he’s covered D1 and D2 football teams for several daily newspapers. He lives with his wife and dogs, Lex and Gala, in Mukilteo.

Makenna Dreher

Makenna has been a freelance contributor with the Beacon on and off since 2019. She graduated from the University of Washington and is a proud Husky fan. Her 9-to-5 is a marketing writer gig with an international nonprofit. She lives with her husband in Shoreline and recently, while researching an article for this issue, learned that her favorite biking trail used to be a railway system.