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Sailor, not seaman: WSF implements gender-neutral titles

Washington State Ferries reports that a U.S. Coast Guard rule  to replace gender titles for certain officers and rating endorsements took effect last month. This change is part of their …
Head-on crash closes State Route 522. (Photo courtesy Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)

Head-on crash closes State Route 522

On Monday just before 4:30  p.m., Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) was dispatched to the 12900 block of SR 522, east of Fales Road, following reports of a high-speed head-on collision …
Carrying signs and shouting slogans, a crowd gathered Feb 4 in Olympia as part of a nationwide protest of Trump administration policies. (Photos by Juan Jocom/Washington State Journal)

Anti-Trump demonstration draws 1,500 to Olympia

About 1,500 protesters swarmed the Capitol in Olympia Feb. 5 to protest Trump administration policies on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and plans laid out in Project 2025, a conservative playbook for …

Reykdal: 'Inclusion over discrimination, and love over hate'

State Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal has released the following in response to President Trump's executive order on transgender athletes. In another attempt to override the …

Washington lawmakers and governor are getting big raises

Washington’s governor, attorney general, and state lawmakers are in line for hefty pay raises in the next two years. And salaries for the state’s seven other executives and hundreds …
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Letters to the editor
Should parents be immediately informed about sexual misconduct against their kids?
Parents, how long do you think school officials should wait before letting you know that your child was a victim of sexual misconduct by a school employee? Do you want to be notified …
State senator wants to eliminate caps on funding for special education
I was grateful to Mukilteo School Board President Judy Schwab for her Jan. 29 column ( tinyurl.com/3m8kve2b ) about the critical special education supports that our local schools provide to students. …
Opinion

Support for community journalism is essential

The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism, co-sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). This measure seeks to defend democracy …

Were you born in the Year of the Snake?

Were you born under the Year of the Snake, as Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Anne Frank, J.K. Rowling were? The Chinese Lunar New Year, aka Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, …

We’re just a spark away from homeless

Sometimes tragedy is just too painful, too large to absorb. The disastrous California wildfires that wiped out whole neighborhoods a few weeks ago got me to thinking about the increasing dangers we …
Sports
Arts & Entertainment

Channeling the late, great Tony Bennett

In 2004, Matt Dusk shared a showroom with Tony Bennett at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. The two formed a friendship that has inspired Matt’s latest tour and album, “The Best of …

Cascade Symphony Orchestra features Rito Imaoka in annual children’s concert

The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will present its annual children’s concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Ave. N., in Edmonds. …
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Student art on display at Rosehill

The public is invited to an exhibit of student art from Kamiak and Mariner high schools at the Rosehill Community Center. The exhibit runs through April 29. A free artist reception is 6-7:30 …

Edmonds College exhibit features Brenno Kenji and quinn mcnichol

The winter art exhibition at Edmonds College will feature the diverse works of Brenno Kenji  and  quinn mcnichol , two faculty members of the college’s  Art Department . Their …
Police and Fire

Thefts; welfare checks; DUIs

Jan. 23 Noise 5300 block Harbour Pointe Blvd. A resident complained about noise. Trespass 11700 block Mukilteo Speedway. An officer contacted a female panhandler, who previously …

Abandoned vehicle; domestic violence; alcohol theft

Jan. 19 Disturbance 300 block Harbour Pointe Blvd. A resident called about a woman banging on her door and yelling at her. Officers contacted both parties. Order violation 4900 …

Police Beat Dec. 11th - Jan. 6th

Jan. 6 Theft 11700 block Mukilteo Speedway. A suspect stole alcohol. Police did not locate the suspect. Vehicle recovery 11100 block Chennault Beach Road. Police located a stolen …

Vehicle thefts and arrest warrants

Jan. 6 Vehicle theft 12300 block Harbour Pointe Blvd. A caller said his vehicle was stolen overnight. Assist Freeport Lane/Mukilteo Speedway. A passerby saw a woman stumble and …
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Schools
The production of the Missoula Children’s Theatre of “The Snow Queen” as performed in Missoula, Montana. The Olympic View Drama Club, City of Mukilteo, and Academic Link Outreach are hosting the Missoula Children’s Theatre acting camp and production of the play.

Middle school students invited to participate in Missoula Children’s Theatre

Join actors from the Missoula Children’s Theatre for a weeklong exploration of the world of acting. The Olympic View Drama Club, City of Mukilteo, and Academic Link Outreach are hosting …

Annabella Bettencourt
Annabella Bettencourt – Drama
Annabella Bettencourt is our Performing Arts Student of the Week. Annabella is the lighting crew head and designer for the Kamiak Theatre Department. As a freshman, she was put in the unique position …
Students can enter art contest
The Snohomish County Conservation District is now accepting submissions for its eighth annual youth art contest. This year’s theme is “Native Flowers.” Students in Snohomish County …
Washington families can save with GET
Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is now open for a new enrollment period, providing families an opportunity to save for future education and career training costs while …
Obituaries
Steven Patric Kilmer: 1993-2024
Steven Patric Kilmer, 31, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away on December 5, 2024. Patric was born on May 5, 1993, to Wendy L. Iseman and Steven L. Kilmer at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, …
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.
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Kendrick Lamar’s big Super Bowl moment

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Average US salary by state

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