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Old Town residents were treated to a colorful show by dancers from Grupo Folklorico Nuestras Raices of Everett Wednesday, May 5, near the Rosehill Community Center. Alma Jauregui... — Updated 5/12/2021

A fight between a resident's dog and a coyote in the Japanese Gulch was an extremely unusual incident, according to Mukilteo police. The resident told police she was walking her... — Updated 5/12/2021

Washington State Ferries is throwing in the towel. Citing persistent safety concerns with vehicles not stopping for pedestrians, Washington State Ferries (WSF) plans to close the... — Updated 5/12/2021

The Mukilteo Police Department was doing more with less in 2020. In its recently released 2020 annual report, the department reported a 13.9% increase in service calls from 2019.... — Updated 5/12/2021

While many residents were making the trip up to Skagit Valley last month to view flowers at the annual Tulip Festival, reader Kristina Tetelepta had a better idea. Since they were... — Updated 5/12/2021

Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) is the recipient of a 2021 Champion for Child Welfare award from the Children's Campaign Fund. Ortiz-Self will be receiving the Champions for... — Updated 5/12/2021

Ferry riders, commuters and terminal neighbors are invited to attend one of two upcoming Washington State Ferries virtual public meetings to hear updates and ask questions about... — Updated 5/12/2021

May 3 Noise 59th Ave. W./Saint Andrew Dr. Someone complained about loud rock music being played. An officer was unable to locate any loud music. Noise 8200 blk. Mukilteo Speedway.... — Updated 5/12/2021

You'll never know what you'll see out on the water when you're out at Lighthouse Park. Reader Lilo Lamerdin recently caught a windsurfer and a navy... — Updated 5/12/2021

We can all agree that this past year has been one like no other, and the same can be said for the 2021 legislative session. The House of Representatives, which I am proud to be a... — Updated 5/12/2021

This large distribution to Mukilteo from the Feds' American Rescue Plan Act is said to be for negative economic impacts of COVID-19 and for the provision of government services to... — Updated 5/12/2021

I walked inside a building last week, one of those COVID-inspired moments that I’m sure will be represented in at least three Super Bowl ads next year. You know what I mean. The... — Updated 5/12/2021

For thousands of years, the Snohomish Indians traditionally made use of the land that is now Old Town Mukilteo. In 1841, the Wilkes Expedition had named the area Point Elliot. In... — Updated 5/12/2021

Today is the final day of the Holy Month Ramadan, 30 days of fasting from sunrise to sunset and compared with Ramadan 2020, when mosques around the world were closed because of the... — Updated 5/12/2021

To "ensure a welcoming and safe learning and work environment" is foundational and at the heart of the Mukilteo School District's goals. The school board is committed to this very... — Updated 5/5/2021

The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has accelerated across the country, including in Washington state, where vaccine eligibility expanded to all Washingtonians over the age of 16... — Updated 5/5/2021

The past year of distance learning during a pandemic has brought challenges to many families. Even those with resources and work flexibility who were able to juggle work and school... — Updated 5/12/2021

VFW Post 8870 awards scholarships annually to deserving local high school graduates. This spring, the organization announced the following winners of $1,500 scholarships... — Updated 5/12/2021

Mariner has selected Marcos Gomez (freshman), Luis Angel Herrera Fonseca (sophomore), Karla Vanessa Martinez (junior) and Brandon Ethan Sentora as its Students of the Month for... — Updated 5/5/2021

It was feast or famine for Kamiak. Two days after being shut out by Glacier Peak, the Knights' offense returned with a vengeance against Everett. Kamiak pummeled the Seagulls for a... — Updated 5/12/2021

The final track and field meet of the 2021 season featured district rivals Kamiak and Mariner Thursday, May 6, at Goddard Stadium. The Kamiak girls prevailed 110-30 over Mariner,... — Updated 5/12/2021

All it took was one game. That's all Mariner coach Nathan Beachy needed to know that the 2021 softball season was going to be far different than previous years. The Marauders lost... — Updated 5/12/2021

Even in season like none other, defeating your district rival still matters. In a clash between the two Mukilteo School District schools, Kamiak emerged as the decisive winner,... — Updated 5/12/2021

Kamiak's seniors made sure Senior Night was a success. Pitcher Katelyn Sonnichsen pitched a complete-game shutout, and Sara Schnurman and Jaydn Bushnell each drove in a run to lead... — Updated 5/12/2021

Gallery North's featured exhibit for May is "Chasing Reflections", an exhibit by award-winning photographer and painter Silena Wei Chen. Known for her painterly photography, Chen... — Updated 5/12/2021