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Youth 18 and under can now ride free
Starting this month, riders 18 and younger can ride for free on transit systems across Washington, including Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, and Sound Transit. With the launch... — Updated 9/24/2022
Ferry ridership rises to 82% of pre-pandemic levels
Walk-on ridership is near its highest point since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at Washington State Ferries. Since the start of WSF's peak travel summer season in June, the sys... — Updated 9/24/2022
Cub Scouts come to the rescue
When the Muk Fest Pirates of the Salish Sea ran into a problem with their ship during the Mukilteo Lighthouse Parade, members of the Mukilteo Cub Scout Pack 16 jumped in to lend a... — Updated 9/21/2022
Police Beat
Aug. 29 Welfare check 3800 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW. A caller suspected a woman in a car was using drugs and requested officers check her welfare. Police contacted the woman,... — Updated 9/21/2022
Slow down, summer
It's hard to believe, but the third of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce's Music at the Beach concerts has come and gone. Residents enjoyed the guitar playing of opening act Josiah... — Updated 9/14/2022
A glimpse into Kamiak cheer's future
The Kamiak cheer team got a sneak peek at its future when members hosted its annual junior cheer and skills prep clinic Friday, Aug. 26, at Kamiak High School. Students, ranging in... — Updated 9/14/2022
City's Stormwater Utility plans open house Sept. 13
The City of Mukilteo Stormwater Utility, a division of the City’s Public Works Department, hosts an open house from 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 13, at Rosehill Community Center. As a utility, services are funded by a fee paid by property... — Updated 9/7/2022
Citywide curbside cleanup is coming Sept. 17
A reminder that the City of Mukilteo’s and Waste Management’s annual curbside cleanup is coming Sept. 17. The residential cleanup was postponed earlier this year due to capacity issues at all Snohomish County transfer... — Updated 9/7/2022
Tactile maps installed at Mukilteo ferry terminal | News Brief
It’s now easier for people who are blind or have low vision to navigate the Mukilteo ferry terminal independently. Last week, Washington State Ferries installed three tactile... — Updated 9/7/2022
Tsai, Pitharoulis claim Run-A-Muk titles
Jesse Tsai finished first in the Run-A-Muk 5K men's division, while Jeniffer Pitharoulis captured the women's division on Aug. 27. Tsai completed the course in 18 minutes, 7.56... — Updated 9/7/2022
Getting ready to go back to school
Students and their families got a head start on the upcoming school year at the Mukilteo School District's second annual Back to School Fair Friday, Aug. 26, at Mariner High... — Updated 9/7/2022
City hosts Point Elliott Treaty Plaque Replacement Ceremony | News Brief
The City of Mukilteo will hold a Point Elliott Treaty Plaque Replacement Ceremony at 3 p.m., Sept. 9, outside the Rosehill Community Center. The Point Elliott Treaty was signed in... — Updated 9/7/2022
Police Beat
Sept. 1 Speeding cars 10600 blk. Harbour Pointe Blvd. A resident said five or six vehicles were speeding up and down the boulevard. Officers checked but did not locate any... — Updated 9/7/2022
Pedestrian killed in south Everett traffic accident
A man was killed after getting hit in the road by a car in south Everett. Around 4:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a... — Updated 9/7/2022
Mukilteo man identified as person killed in south Everett shooting
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified Bradley A. Hall of Mukilteo as the man shot and killed in South Everett on Aug. 21. Hall, 28, was shot near the 12400 block of Admiralty Way in south Everett. He died... — Updated 8/31/2022
75th anniversary | Fun facts about Mukilteo
• Mukilteo is the ninth largest city in Snohomish. • Mukilteo is the 50th largest city in Washington state. • The average household size is 2.58. • The median age is 44.0 years. • 25.9% are under 18 (5,530). • 14.4%... — Updated 8/31/2022
Police Beat
Aug. 27 Scooter recovery 10500 blk. 47th Pl. W. Everett Police recovered a stolen scooter out of Mukilteo. Police left a message with the owner. Mediation 5400 blk. Harbour Pointe... — Updated 8/31/2022
Alaska Airlines adds nonstop flight between Paine Field and Anchorage
Alaska Airlines this week announced new daily, nonstop service between Everett and Anchorage beginning Nov. 30. "We listened to our guests who live and work from north of Seattle to the Canadian border. They told us one of their... — Updated 8/27/2022
Tickets on sale for Cascade Symphony Orchestra
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has opened season ticket sales for its 2022-23 concerts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA). "It is going to be a great season filled with... — Updated 8/24/2022
Snohomish County seeks members for 2 volunteer advisory groups | News Brief
Two volunteer Snohomish County advisory groups are seeking new members to further their work. The Performance Audit Committee supports efficient and transparent government operations, and the Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board... — Updated 8/24/2022
Register for Dawson Place's BlueOut 5k Fun Run Against Child Abuse | News Brief
Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center is hosting its first BlueOut 5k Fun Run on Sept. 24. The run is to increase awareness and prevention of child abuse in Snohomish County. Kids, families, and organizations are encouraged to... — Updated 8/24/2022
Snohomish County seeks feedback on draft affordable housing business plan
The Snohomish County Human Services Department last week announced that its draft business plan to fund affordable housing, behavioral health facilities, and related services is available for public comment. The draft plan can be... — Updated 8/24/2022
Woman killed in south Everett home invasion
Around 3 a.m., Aug. 19, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2600 block of 96th Street SE for a home invasion. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 36-year-old woman, with a gunshot wound. First... — Updated 8/24/2022
Community Street Fair coming to south Everett
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office hosts its first Community Street Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 in the 12600 block of Eighth Avenue W. in south Everett. There... — Updated 8/24/2022
