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EMS levy lid lift is back

Will the third time be the charm for Mukilteo’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy lid lift? Mukilteo residents may soon find out as the City is making plans to submit another EMS levy …

City’s DEI Commission chair Simon Bai reflects on 2023 and looks to the future

Entering its fourth year, the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission is continuing its efforts to provide advice and guidance to the City Council. Chair Simon Bai …

Octopus farming banned in Washington; Inslee signs bill

Legislation preventing the farming of Octopus in Washington state has been signed by the governor. Sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds) House Bill 1153 prohibits the farming of octopus …

Developmental Disability Transition Resource Fair set for March 26

Snohomish County Human Services hosts its Transition Resource Fair  Tuesday, March 26, from 4-8:30 p.m. at Cascade High School in Everett. The fair is a free, community event for …

SR 99: WSP seeking witnesses to serious injury hit-and-run collision

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating a serious injury hit-and-run collision at 8:51 p.m. March 19  on Highway 99. An …
Opinion

A report from the National League Of Cities Conference

Stepping into the bustling corridors of the Marriott Marquis for the annual National League of Cities Congressional City Conference felt like entering the epicenter of American municipal leadership. …
A t the particular undergraduate college I attended, social life on campus was pretty much relegated to joining a fraternity. Now fraternity life at this particular school (and I’ve heard …
Como miembro de la junta escolar, con frecuencia me enfrento a situaciones con nuestros estudiantes y sus familias en las que me pregunto: “¿Qué haría yo en su …
To Andy Galuska, the City Council, and the Planning Commission: As the representatives of Mukilteo, you must listen to the citizens who have told you we do not want our city to be zoned …
As anyone who knows me knows, I am a pastor who loves movies. As the recent Oscar ceremonies made clear, this has been a bountiful year for superior film craft. Allow me to share about a few of my …
As I write this edition of Reality Check I’m reminded of the sheer beauty of the Mukilteo waterfront and one of the reasons we moved here so many years ago. For me, mornings begin with a jog …
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Police beat
March 14 Theft 12000 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. A caller’s vehicle was stolen overnight and later recovered by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies. …
Three citizen initiatives designed to lift restrictions on police vehicle pursuits, prohibit income taxes, and establish a “bill of rights” for parents of K-12 students are set to become …
While Washington State Patrol trooper Christopher M. Gadd was serving the public on March 2, he had stopped a potential impaired diver on I-5 southbound near Maysville. During that routine stop, …
Schools

Kristine Moore – Orchestra

Kristine is an accomplished musician playing piano for Kamiak musicals, Snohomish County Music Teachers Association competitions, and plays trumpet in the band and orchestra. She started …
Ian Baker – Band
Ian Baker – Band
Ian started playing piano at the age of five and discovered that music is a universal language that can be used to unite people. As a member of the Kamiak Jazz Band and Show Band, Ian has had the …
Sarah Ramzan – STEM Student of the Month
Sarah Ramzan – STEM Student of the Month
Sarah Ramzan is a selfless and outstanding student. In her time at Kamiak she has taken 13 AP/Honors and maintains a 4.0 GPA. As an upperclassman student she has also spent significant time tutoring …
Lindy Schwenn – Dance
Lindy Schwenn – Dance
Lindy has been dancing since the age of three and is the captain of the Kamiak Dulcineas dance team. “I am most happy when I get to see the success of my team as a result of working together …
Cascade Symphony offers scholarships to high school music students
Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to qualified high school senior music students from the Mukilteo, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Northshore, and …
Juan Sierra – Band
Juan Sierra – Band
Juan plays in the Kamiak Showband and Winter Percussion and his most memorable experience was playing in Dayton, Ohio for the National Open Class finals. When not drumming, Juan enjoys hanging out …
The Kamiak Dulcineas will be competing at the district meet Saturday, March 9, at Kamiak High School. The Dulcineas are led by Hall of Fame coach Kathryn Noonan.
Kamiak Dulcineas to compete at district dance competition
Kamiak High School hosts the district dance competition Saturday, March 9. The Dulcineas will be among the 16 teams performing routines in the genre of pom, hip- hop, dance, show, and kick. The …
Arts & Entertainment
Pearce Stickney of the House of Smith pours some wine into a glass at last year's Sunset Sip at Rosehill Community Center.
The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Sunset Sip is Saturday, March 30, at Rosehill Community Center. Attendees can sample more than a dozen Washington wines; Charcuterie boxes are …
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Evergreen Arboretum is hosting an Earth Day planting party for families.
Plant geraniums at Evergreen Arboretum on April 13
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is having a special Earth Day planting party  on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to noon.  Families are invited to come for a morning of planting …
Sherri Brown, Owner of Portland by Mouth.
Take your palate around the world on a Portland food tour
Food tours are a great way to explore a city and get to know its vibe, as typically these experiences not only provide an opportunity to sample local dishes, but also offer information and insight …
Sarri Gilman
Cocoon House founder Sarri Gilman: Get ready to laugh, cry, and get inspired
While a counselor at a school in Everett, Whidbey Island marriage and family therapist Sarri Gilman realized many students had nowhere to go when the sun went down. The need for housing sparked the …
Obituaries
Taytem White: 2007-2024
Taytem White was born in Kalispell, Montana on January 5th, 2007. She passed away on January 5th, 2023, at the age of 17. She is survived by both of her parents, her older sister Alexis Solomon, as …
Bonnie Margaret Brown: 1943-2024
Bonnie Margaret Brown (née Remus), born on July 4, 1943, in Wellington, New Zealand, peacefully passed away in her home in Mukilteo, WA, on February 1, 2024, at 80, following a two-year illness. Her …
Mary Margaret Knoll: 1947-2023
Mary Margaret Knoll, beloved mother, died surrounded by family on Oct. 12 in Everett, Washington. Mary was born in Minot, North Dakota, on May 30, 1947, the eldest daughter of Vincent and Nina …
James Bernard Davison II: 1943-2023
"Jim" passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Vernon, Washington, at the age of 79. He follows his second wife Valerie Gail (1949-2009) of 19 years; and is survived by his wife Dana, four sons, …
Ronald Mianecki: 1943-2023
Ronald John Mianecki, our beloved dad, grandpa, and brother passed away peacefully at his home in Mukilteo on Sept. 30, 2023, at age 80. Ron was born on May 29, 1943 in Racine, Wisconsin, and was …
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I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions

The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. …

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery

Some cancer patients receive additional treatment after surgery with the goal of eliminating any remaining tumor cells. BSIP/Collection Mix: Subjects via Getty Images When Kate Middleton, the …

The truth behind 5 unconventional self-care rituals that have gone viral on TikTok

Guava Health outlines five unconventional health trends that have gone viral thanks to TikTok.