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A divided Mukilteo City Council passed a scaled down version of the controversial Housing Action Plan (HAP) Monday, June 7. The initial HAP presented to the council included 12... — Updated 6/9/2021

Mahsheeb Khan was an academically focused student when she arrived at Mariner High School four years ago. Khan came out of the gifted program at Explorer Middle School, and... — Updated 6/9/2021

Deven Boyce is embarking on a trip of a lifetime. On Wednesday, June 2, Boyce, an eighth grader at Harbour Pointe Middle School, departed Mukilteo Lighthouse Park on his bicycle.... — Updated 6/10/2021

A man killed after being struck by a vehicle on the Mukilteo Speedway has been identified by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office. KC T. Albert, 18 of Lynnwood, was the... — Updated 6/9/2021

Sno-Isle Libraries will be making changes in June as public health rules are expected to ease. Gov. Jay Inslee's announced on May 13 that he expected to lift most pandemic... — Updated 6/9/2021

The Washington State Redistricting Commission will begin holding public outreach meetings regarding the drafting of new congressional and legislative district maps for the 2nd... — Updated 6/9/2021

Several Juneteenth activities, both virtual and in-person, are scheduled throughout Snohomish County in June. Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the Confederacy some... — Updated 6/9/2021

Based on increasing confidence that air travel is on a steady climb to return to pre-pandemic levels in the coming year, Alaska Airlines is planning to resume its full schedule of... — Updated 6/9/2021

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For the few who do not have it as a pop-up, I am your alarm. Sunday, June 20, is Dad's Day! This day must be a red-numbered date on all our calendars since it is set aside to focus... — Updated 6/9/2021

One of my all-time favorite jokes is about Rene Descartes and his famous words, "I think, therefore I am." Descartes arrives at a party and is welcomed by the host, who is very... — Updated 6/9/2021

Tom Jordal is running for position 2 of the Mukilteo City Council. We first became acquainted as high school freshmen in 1984. Since then, I have gotten to know Tom more closely... — Updated 6/9/2021

About 10% of us are different from the rest of humanity in a number of ways. Or, to be a little less obscure, there are a variety of conditions or states that occur in human beings... — Updated 6/9/2021

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June is Pride Month. It is an opportunity for communities of faith to be public and explicit in their affirmation and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people. When congregations don't announce... — Updated 6/9/2021

Still 90, still writing letters, helping to eliminate the frustration that I have with the members of Congress, especially the Republicans, and yes, some Democrats. Do not people... — Updated 6/9/2021

The Mukilteo School District Class of 2021 will take center stage next week, and the tunes of pomp and circumstance will fill Goddard Stadium and Angel of the Wings arena once... — Updated 6/2/2021

Here comes our sunnier times and with the sun shining down on us it's time to once again bring out the pickleball equipment. I'm told the Everett Garfield Park is a designated... — Updated 6/2/2021

Since its earliest history on the shore of Puget Sound, Mukilteo has had a rich and fascinating history. A new chapter in this history was written on Dec. 30, 2020, when Mukilteo... — Updated 6/9/2021

In a year of change and uncertainty, Kamiak's Unified Sports program continues to grow. Unified coach Georgia McClaskey said the program had enough players to field four basketball... — Updated 6/9/2021

The show will go on. The coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on extracurricular activities, especially Kamiak High School's Theatre Arts Department. Students were right in the... — Updated 6/9/2021

Life appears to be heading back to normal after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions. But it wasn't in time for high school seniors, who have seen many of their graduation... — Updated 6/9/2021

Kamiak had all the answers against district rival Mariner. The Knights dominated play on both ends of the court and cruised to a 93-42 victory in a Wesco 4A girls basketball game... — Updated 6/9/2021

BJ Kolly did not end up as the leading scorer for Mariner in its victory over Kamiak. Teammate Henry Avra led the Marauders with 20 points in a 78-63 win Friday, June 4, at Kamiak... — Updated 6/9/2021

The scorekeepers at the Kamiak/Cascade wrestling match definitely had to sharpen their pencils. After the whistle was blown in the final match, the two teams were tied at 42 in the... — Updated 6/9/2021

The Northshore Christian Academy track team has come roaring back to life after a COVID-forced hiatus. With two meets under their belts, athletes have responded by setting a... — Updated 6/2/2021

With just one senior on the roster, the Kamiak girls wrestling team got in some valuable mat time in an abbreviated spring season. The Knights won't be competing in any more... — Updated 6/9/2021

This recipe was a hit from day one! It is very easy to make, refreshing, savory and sweet. Enjoy it with your favorite barbecue or all by itself. It is delightful – Bon appetit!... — Updated 6/9/2021

Summer just isn't summer without the juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, a favorite for gardeners everywhere, whether grown in a garden or container on the deck. Here are a few tips for a... — Updated 6/2/2021

One of my most fond memories growing up was heading over to my Aunt Alice's house around Christmas time. As I approached her house, the wonderful smells of a full day of cooking... — Updated 6/2/2021