'Good stories help kids to see themselves and to feel seen'
Sundee T. Frazier loved to read when she was growing up, but there was always something missing from the books – characters she could identify with. Frazier comes from a biracial... — Updated 2/1/2023
Smile Check program provided 1,300 free dental screenings in Mukilteo elementary schools
Hed Smile Check program provided 1,300 dental screenings in Mukilteo elementary schools Between Sept. 28 and Dec. 13, Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) dentists and staff provided more than 1,300 no-cost dental... — Updated 2/5/2023
Josh Marcy appointed as interim director for Paine Field Airport
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced Feb. 3 the appointment of Josh Marcy as interim director for Paine Field Airport, replacing Arif Ghouse who has been director for over eight years. Ghouse has accepted a job as a... — Updated 2/5/2023
City Administrator Steve Powers appointed to serve on National League of Cities' committee
Hed City Administrator Powers appointed to serve on National League of Cities’ committee City Administrator Steve Powers has been appointed to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2023 Finance, Administration and... — Updated 2/5/2023
King tides showcase future sea level rise
Editor's note: The following is from the Washington State Department of Ecology Washington's 56 cities and counties with marine shorelines are experiencing this winter's final cycle of king tides. What is a king tide? It's a... — Updated 2/2/2023
PAWS issues puppy alert
If you're looking for a furry young'un, now is the to visit PAWS in Lynnwood. PAWS has a number of 2-month-old pups looking for homes. For more information on the cuties... — Updated 2/1/2023
Last 747 leaves Everett; attendees included John Travolta
Boeing said goodbye to the 747 while saying hello to the 737 Max. The last of the iconic 747s departed Everett's Paine Field Tuesday, Jan. 31, bound for Atlas Air. "As the world's... — Updated 2/2/2023
Nonprofits looking for ways to connect
Nonprofit organizations in Mukilteo will be getting a helping hand with a new webpage on the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce's website. The idea of having a webpage where all the... — Updated 2/1/2023
Police Beat
Jan. 23 Dogs on the run 7800 blk. 49th Pl. W. A Labrador puppy and his friend, a big fluffy dog, were running loose in the neighborhood. When police arrived they found two people... — Updated 2/1/2023
Carjacking suspects arrested in Mukilteo
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Everett Police, and Mukilteo Police apprehended two suspects in a robbery, attempted kidnapping, and motor vehicle theft incident... — Updated 2/1/2023
- Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in locating missing girl
- Last 747 to be produced at Paine Field on its way out
- Snohomish PUD Board of Commissioners approves rate increase
- Through Your Lens: The Mukilteo ferry terminal
- Legislature: Bipartisan meeting on housing issues Jan. 31
- Through Your Lens: Glorious Mukilteo
- Mayor Marine appointed to National League of Cities' Public Safety committee
- Council approves land/tribes statement
- Out with the old: City moving ahead with new digital parking system
- Police Beat
- Mukilteo to honor former Councilmember Pancerzewski
- Mayor Marine to give State of the City address Feb. 22 at chamber event
- PAWS needs foster care volunteers
Clever construction planning benefits students, community | Mukilteo Schools
If your commute takes you by Challenger, Discovery, or Horizon elementary schools, you may have seen the construction happening this past year. They are just a few of the schools... — Updated 2/1/2023
Summer and the other 'seasons' | Off Kilter
Those of us who live here in the Pacific Northwest have been spoiled by our summer weather. All of you know that our summers are simply “perfect.” Moderate temperatures, low... — Updated 2/1/2023
Parking, parks, and politics | Reality Check
Parking Finally, it looks like the new Port of Everett (POE) parking lot (across from Ivar’s – where the old ferry holding lanes used to be) might be open as early as the end... — Updated 2/1/2023
Starting off the new year … with a cough
Before the holidays, we read and heard the reports about a tripledemic, about the virulent flu strains, and about RSV more intense than in past years, not to mention the common... — Updated 2/1/2023
Opening the doors with education | Darn Wright
With open educational doors they are coming. It was women’s rights activist Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) who challenged the male’s hypotheses that women are inheritably... — Updated 2/1/2023
Our differences in unity make us better | Worship
This past Christmas, my nephew from Japan came to visit us with the intent to experience what Christmas was like in the United States. I thought that this was an interesting... — Updated 2/1/2023
Holocaust told through 'stumbling stones' | Darn Wright
Jan. 27 marks the anniversary of the Russian Army's liberating the most murderous Nazi death camp: Auschwitz-Birkenau. Now, every year on that date, Holocaust Memorial Day... — Updated 2/1/2023
It's a matter of scale | Off Kilter
Unfortunately, we had another mass shooting over the weekend. Now, this particular event appears, at first look, to be directed rather than random. Further narrowing it down, it... — Updated 1/25/2023
How to get help as an elder orphan | Savvy Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to find someone honest and reliable to look after my estate, health, and long-term care when I’m no longer able to do it myself. I’m a 67-year-old... — Updated 1/25/2023
VFW Post 8870 announces Freedom Scholarship
Cmdr. Carl F. Kurfess of VFW post #8870 has announced the Post will, once again, offer their Freedom Scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Student qualifications include having at least one sibling, parent, or... — Updated 2/1/2023
Sam Wolff – Band
Sam Wolff plays tuba in the Kamiak show band and is also an accomplished bassist. He's been playing music since the age of 11 and has made it his mission to change the impressions... — Updated 2/1/2023
Drew Howard – Band
Drew plays snare drum and percussion for the Kamiak Band and is also a member of the Kamiak Showband and Drumline. When asks who inspires him Drew responded, "My friends are a big... — Updated 1/25/2023
Kamiak shakes off slow start, rolls past Mariner | Girls basketball
Kamiak started out slow but finished strong against district rival Mariner, stretching a 2-point lead in the first quarter into eight at halftime. After halftime, Kamiak pulled... — Updated 2/1/2023
Kamiak swim team should challenge for district title
The Kamiak boys swim team wrapped up its home schedule with a decisive 130-53 victory over Edmonds-Woodway in a Jan. 24 Wesco South dual meet at Kamiak High School. The Knights... — Updated 2/1/2023
Mariner dominates rematch with Kamiak | Boys basketball
Mariner coach Tevin Dillon says basketball is a game of runs, and he knew it was just a matter of time before Kamiak delivered one. The key was Mariner's response. After leading... — Updated 2/1/2023
Stellar sophomore season for Mariner's Domingo | Boys swimming
Mariner's Vyron Domingo was hoping to earn his second state cut of the season in the 100 backstroke during a Wesco meet against Shorewood and Everett Thursday, Jan. 26, at Kamiak... — Updated 2/1/2023
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Snohomish County Sports Commission is accepting nominations for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Class. The deadline for the 2023 nominations is March 4.... — Updated 2/1/2023
Kamiak Boys Swim Team
Congratulations to Kamiak boys swim team members Lawrence Wang, Kade Babik, Dante Weerasooriya, Thomas Yanni, Tsuyoshi Kameda, Vadim Krutiy, Owen Pinder, Rowan Jung, Minh Nguyen,... — Updated 2/1/2023
Fernando Tejada – Boys Swim Team
Fernando Tejada is Mariner's Athlete of the Week. He is a Junior on the Mariner Varsity Boys Swim Team. He has become a truly valuable member of the team with his hard work and... — Updated 2/1/2023
Knights' playoff prospects take a hit with losses | Boys basketball
The Kamiak boys basketball team's hopes for a Bi-District playoff berth took a serious hit following losses to Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens. The Knights held a 63-59 lead midway... — Updated 2/1/2023
Knights girls' rally runs out of steam in 4th quarter | Girls basketball
Trailing 49-35, Kamiak made its move with a 7-0 run in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. But Glacier Peak regrouped after calling a timeout, scored four straight points,... — Updated 2/1/2023
Noel Villar Cereceres – Wrestling
Noel Villar Cereceres is a sophomore on Mariner's Boys Wrestling Team. His leadership in the room and recent performances have shown his growth and maturity. Noel wrestled at the... — Updated 1/25/2023
'Twin Stars' exhibit at Gallery North
Gallery North in Edmonds' February show is "Twin Stars" featuring Tatyana Brown and Irina Kirienko Milton. Brown is a member of Seattle Print Arts, COCA, and A/NT gallery,... — Updated 2/1/2023
Cascade Symphony Orchestra presents its annual children's concert Feb. 4
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present its annual children's concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. This... — Updated 2/1/2023
Northwest Stream Center hosts white birds of winter program
White birds of winter have migrated here from Alaska and Canada to the Pacific Northwest. Thousands of Trumpeter and Tundra Swans and Snow Geese have flown from the far north to... — Updated 2/1/2023