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Update: 2 water rescues in Mukilteo last weekend

The Mukilteo Fire and Police Departments and their partner agencies responded to two water rescue calls over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, firefighters from Mukilteo, South County Fire …

Former City Councilmember Khan attacked in Mukilteo

Former Mukilteo City Councilmember and current 21st State Legislative District Representative candidate Riaz Khan was attacked in Mukilteo. His wife, Ayesha Khan, said some of Khan’s …

General election ballots due Nov. 5

Two state representative seats in the 21st Legislative District are among the offices up for grabs in the Nov. 5 general election. Incumbent 21st District state Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self …

Stellar Kids Dentistry hosts annual candy buyback

Stellar Kids Dentisty’s annual candy buyback program is scheduled for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. Stellar will buy candy at $1 per pound up to five pounds per child. Candy must be wrapped and …

WSF shifts boats to provide more reliable service

Last week, Washington State Ferries shifted several vessels to provide more reliable service on multiple routes along Puget Sound. These boat moves allow WSF to stage vessels or move them to its …
Weekly Editorial Cartoon

Letters to the editor
Washington Democrats and Superior Court Judge endorsements
Do you know what today’s Washington Democrats are doing? Today’s Democratic officials and legislators in Washington are nothing like Democrats of yesteryear. They are shockingly …
Election endorsements and thoughts
Former Councilmember Lord shares his preferences for general election The ballots for the 2024 general election are about to arrive in our mailboxes. I want to weigh in on my recommendations for …
Judge Whitney Rivera has dedicated her career to service
As a member of the Snohomish County legal community with more than 40 years of experience in the courtroom, I am strongly urging the voters of Snohomish County to vote to retain Judge Whitney Rivera …
Mary Anderson is most qualified for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mary Anderson who is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Position 12. Mary is an exemplary candidate with a robust background …
Opinion

Eagles, animals, and nobility

We have a small family of eagles living in the woods behind our house. Almost every day they come down to the pilings on the water in front of us to fish. I thought about life by watching these …

City’s new tree regulations are onerous

A t its Oct. 21 meeting, the Mukilteo City Council approved the addition of a new “tree retention” chapter to our zoning code that extends the City’s authority over all trees in our …

A personal message about a treatable disease

The importance of screening mammograms cannot be overstated. The statement that “early detection saves lives” is very true.   Simply put, one in eight women in our country …

All that we desire is already within us

T here is an ancient story about how to capture a monkey. The monkey hunter puts a banana through an open coconut. On one end of the coconut, the hole is large enough for the monkey to grab the …

Daylight saving: Using time as a tool

On Nov. 3 it is once again to turn back our clocks. But why do we  subtract or add an hour to our monthly schedules?   Before 1966 some states played with time and others left it …
Sports
Arts & Entertainment

Mukilteo Community Orchestra presents ‘Music in Motion’

The Mukilteo Community Orchestra presents the first concert of its 2024-25 season at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Rosehill Community Center. The theme of the season and of this concert is “Music …
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Cascade Symphony opens its 63rd season

The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 63rd season on Monday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m., performing music by composers Beethoven, Camille Saint-Saëns, Alexander Scriabin and Eric Coates for …

Somewhere over the rainbow

Reader Steve Johannson and several ferry passengers enjoyed this rainbow that appeared just outside of the passenger plank Oct. 17 at the Mukilteo terminal. Have a photo you’d like to share? Email it to …
A group of youngsters were looking for candy during the 2023 Boo Bash at Rosehill Community Center.

Boo Bash coming to Rosehill Community Center

The City’s annual Boo Bash is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Rosehill Community Center. Last year, more than 1,000 children and their families attended the Halloween-themed event. Many …
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Police and Fire
Oct. 24 Vehicle theft 600 block Prospect Ave. A resident reported a vehicle was stolen overnight.   Theft 500 block 5th St. A camera and a laptop computer …
Oct. 16 Elude Beverly Park Road/47th Place W. An officer attempted to stop a vehicle, but it fled the area. The officer did not pursue. Behavioral issues 9900 block 48th Ave. W. …
Oct. 7 Theft 11700 block Mukilteo Speedway. A store employee reported that a man stole alcohol. Officers checked the area but did not locate the man. Welfare check 8100 block 53rd …
Schools
Kamiak's Students of the Month are Dilnoor Sidhu (freshman), James Wimberley (freshman), Ridha Alnoman (sophomore), Mia Bettencourt (sophomore), Balraj Chahal (junior), Maximus Christiansen (junior), Levi Develice (senior), and Victor Sanchez-Hernandez (senior).

Kamiak names Students of the Month for September

Kamiak’s Students of the Month for September are Dilnoor Sidhu (freshman), James Wimberley (freshman), Ridha Alnoman (sophomore), Mia Bettencourt (sophomore), Balraj Chahal (junior), Maximus …
Rich Hernandez (Photo courtesy St. Thomas More Parish School)
Principal appointed at St. Thomas More Parish School
Rich Hernandez has been appointed principal at St. Thomas More Parish School in Lynnwood. He is a retired first sergeant with 26 years of service in the U.S. Army. “Rich Hernandez's broad …
Maritime Institute’s Mariner Bootcamp sets sail
The Maritime Institute and Workforce Snohomish announce the launch of the first Mariner Bootcamp training cohort at the new Maritime Institute facility at the Port of Everett. This intensive …
Evelyn Kukhotska (left) and Sandy Eshak (facing) present their undergraduate research project on egg-hatching success and larval survival of the cabbage white butterfly on a variety of Brassicaceae plants.
Edmonds College awarded grant for STEM education
Edmonds College was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education (ITYC) program sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).  …
Edmonds College gets large grant for campus efficiency
Edmonds College has received a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce for $599,523. It’s one of eight state Project Improvement grants for $4.85 million to help state-owned …
Student Mock Election now open for all K-12
Young Washingtonians across the state are invited to participate in the 2024 Student Mock Election presented by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Student Mock Election is a nonpartisan, …
Kamiak Show Band clarinet, sax, and flute players perform Oct. 5 at Goddard Stadium.
Kamiak shows off ‘Xponential’-ly
The Kamiak Performing Arts Boosters and the Kamiak Show Band hosted the 11th annual Music in Motion! Oct. 5 at Goddard Stadium. The marching band competition featured eight bands mostly from across …
Obituaries
Kathleen Glennon Koball: 1963-2024
On April 2nd, 2024, devoted mother and wife, Kathleen Glennon Koball, departed from this earth, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 29th, 1963, in Plattsburg, New York, to loving …
Warren Eugene Lashua: 1937-2024
Warren Eugene Lashua passed into eternal life on August 8, 2024, one day after his 87th birthday. He was born in Index, Washington, and spent his childhood and youth in the Pacific Northwest, attending …
William A. Sacherek: 1946-2024
An Unexpected Vacation: William A. Sacherek. On July 2, 2024, William Sacherek was enjoying a delightful vacation with his beloved wife, Lilo Lamerdin, when he suddenly and unexpectedly died …
Mathew David Bomengen
Mathew David Bomengen of Edmonds passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 29. He is preceded in death by grandparents Barbara and Charles and Judith and Howard, and great grandmothers Roxy Thompson and Grace Baum.
Carol Jean Coulter: 1952-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Stanway Coulter, a beloved resident of Mukilteo, WA, who left us after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, at the age of 72. …
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Survey unveils surge in entrepreneurial optimism among young Americans

(BPT) - A fresh wave of innovation and optimism is reshaping the American economy, as revealed by a new survey commissioned by Herbalife and conducted by Talker Research. The 2024 Entrepreneurial …

Counting down the top 10 most popular NFL teams

Way.com ranks the most popular NFL teams based on social media following to determine the most popular team in the nation today.

Can you mount a TV above a fireplace? Yes, and here's how to do it right

(BPT) - If you have a living room or family room with limited wall space, you may be challenged to find the best place for your TV. Fortunately, mounting a TV above a fireplace is not only a popular …