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Heidi and John Marsh wanted a house with a little character. The Marshes were moving back to the Pacific Northwest from Boston, where they were both attending graduate school.... — Updated 7/28/2021

Today (Friday, July 30), marks the five-year anniversary of the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of Kamiak graduates Anna Bui, Jordan Ebner, and Jake Long. Earlier this... — Updated 7/30/2021

Temperatures are expected to increase Friday and remain hot into the weekend, and residents are encouraged to be prepared. Snohomish County is not currently part of the heat... — Updated 7/29/2021

Mukilteo resident Laura Smith was surprised by the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol Wednesday afternoon at her home. PCH representative Danielle Lam handed Smith and her... — Updated 7/28/2021

The City has contacted the Tulalip Tribes for their possible input on the replacement of the plaque commemorating the signing of the 1855 Point Elliot Treaty. Vandals defaced the... — Updated 7/28/2021

The City Council seems to be generally supportive of finding a way to directly deposit funds into residents' pockets. As part of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act passed... — Updated 7/29/2021

June 21 Welfare check 11500 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. A caller asked for a welfare check on a man laying on the grass. The man did not need any assistance, police said. Traffic 600... — Updated 7/29/2021

The City of Mukilteo is looking for people to serve pro and con committees for an upcoming housing advisory ballot measure. The Mukilteo City Council approved draft language to... — Updated 7/28/2021

Snohomish County Elections has mailed ballots for the Aug. 3 primary to 507,000 registered voters. Ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters on June 18 and to... — Updated 7/28/2021

The Mukilteo Police Department will be participating in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Police, fire department personnel, elected officials, and City staff will be visiting... — Updated 7/28/2021

Paul: So, Chris, guns are on my mind this week. Over the weekend, a 6-year-old girl was shot to death, an innocent bystander in a drive-by shooting in Washington, D.C. Also,... — Updated 7/29/2021

A phone call from an avid fan of the Women's National Basketball Association's Seattle Storm, who happens to be my daughter, Karen Michelle, led to a wonderful July 11th... — Updated 7/31/2021

Editor's note: The following letter from Mayor Jennifer Gregerson is in response to concerns about alcohol in city parks raised by Charlie Pancerzerski in a letter published in the... — Updated 7/29/2021

As we gear up to vote in the August primary election for positions, including Mukilteo City Council, it is a good time to reflect on the power of our vote in the democratic... — Updated 7/29/2021

Coming up in the next two years and beyond, the City of Mukilteo will have to address a significant number of issues and concerns. Many of these will have complex consequences.... — Updated 7/30/2021

I would highly recommend voting for Steve Schmalz. As a former councilmember Steve knows the city very well. Having the background and knowledge of City issues is very important.... — Updated 7/30/2021

Even though the Washington state chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) website indicates that every two minutes a person is injured in a drunk driving crash, we voters... — Updated 7/24/2021

This morning another car went speeding past my home on Fourth Street in Old Town. Another one of the many vehicles, which has found a shortcut from or to the ferry. Granted, this... — Updated 7/23/2021

The Kamiak Unified Basketball program, coached by Georgia McClaskey, has been selected to represent Washington state and compete at the Special Olympics USA Games. The 2022 games... — Updated 7/30/2021

As I was finally able to venture out into our community this spring, I was surprised to see how much the physical landscape had changed while I had been largely stuck at home... — Updated 7/22/2021

Live racing returned to Mukilteo with the Inspiring Hope Run Saturday, July 17, at Kamiak High School. The annual 5K/10K race, postponed last year, raised about $7,500 for several... — Updated 7/30/2021

A current Kamiak student and a 2021 graduate have been selected to be two of 30 U.S. Youth Ambassadors for the Special Olympics. Kamiak junior Chloe Nuttbrock and graduate Myron... — Updated 7/30/2021

Laura Roetcisoender spends a lot of time riding the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry. Roetcisoender has lived in Langley since 2001, but she grew up in Snohomish and makes frequent trips... — Updated 7/29/2021

The Rosehill Community Center is hosting a photography show by Olivia Rose Snyder Getz. The show will be from Aug. 1 through Oct. 28. A free artist reception is scheduled from... — Updated 7/30/2021

These delicious mussels make a great appetizer and will work well for a large group. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Check out the Food and Cooking section on my... — Updated 7/31/2021

Thinking as I often do of travel and France, Van Gogh style images come to mind – distant hills and farmers working in yellow ocher fields. Hope you are planning to travel again... — Updated 7/30/2021

Planning is on for the 2021 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Join organizers at an upcoming virtual monthly meeting and learn about volunteer opportunities.  The meeting is... — Updated 7/21/2021