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Last 747 to be produced at Paine Field on its way out
Today Boeing celebrates the end of production on the 747, the world's first jumbo jet. The event is not open to the public but can be live-streamed at 1 p.m. at:... — Updated 1/31/2023
Larsen, Somers issue statements on Boeing's decision to establish a fourth 737 MAX assembly line
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2nd District), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the below statement on Boeing's decision to establish a fourth... — Updated 1/30/2023
Mayor Marine to deliver State of the City address Feb. 21 and 22
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine will deliver his 2023 State of the City Address at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Rosehill Community Center. This will be Marine's 10th State of the... — Updated 1/30/2023
Mayor Marine appointed to National League of Cities' Public Safety committee
Mayor Joe Marine has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee. “Public Safety has always... — Updated 1/30/2023
Snohomish PUD Board of Commissioners approves rate increase
The Snohomish County PUD Board of Commissioners recently approved a general rate increase for all residential and commercial electric and water customers. The PUD board also approved a revised implementation of a base charge for... — Updated 1/30/2023
Federal grant to help Washington State Ferries electrify Mukilteo/Clinton route
On Thursday, Jan. 24, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D) announced that Washington State Ferries (WSF) will receive a $4.9 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)... — Updated 1/26/2023
Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Snohomish County Sports Commission is accepting nominations for the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Class. The deadline for the 2023 nominations is March 4.... — Updated 1/26/2023
Carjacking suspects arrested in Mukilteo
Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office deputies, Everett Police, and Mukilteo Police apprehended two suspects in a robbery, attempted kidnapping, and... — Updated 1/25/2023
Bloodworks Northwest declares Code Red emergency blood shortage
Facing a severe blood shortage, Bloodworks Northwest is issuing a "Code Red" emergency asking everyone who is eligible and feeling healthy to fill immediate appointments to give blo... — Updated 1/25/2023
Kamiak cheer headed to state championships
The Kamiak cheer team has qualified for the state championships for the fourth consecutive time. The cheer team earned their spot in the Small Game Day Division after competing at... — Updated 1/25/2023
Kamiak Dulcineas take first place
The Kamiak Dulcineas took first place with their kick routine, "Please Don't Go," Saturday, Jan. 14, at Edmonds-Woodway High School. The performance also won the highly coveted... — Updated 1/25/2023
Blu Burgers owner undergoes brain surgeries, GoFundMe campaign launched
A GoFundMe account has been established for Mark Meline, owner of Blu Burgers & Brew, after he suffered a medical crisis. Meline underwent emergency brain surgery on Jan. 3,... — Updated 1/25/2023
State ferry ridership up in 2022
Washington State Ferries carried 17.4 million riders in 2022 – a total ridership increase of roughly 100,000 – or 0.5% – over 2021. The rise in annual ridership was fueled by... — Updated 1/25/2023
A day of service in MLK Jr.'s honor
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Mukilteo Family YMCA employees and volunteers worked in the community garden at Pointe of Grace Church Monday, Jan.... — Updated 1/25/2023
Mayor Marine to give State of the City address Feb. 22 at chamber event
The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce's first Speaker Series event of 2023 will feature the State of the City address by Mayor Joe Marine. The event will be at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at... — Updated 1/25/2023
Police Beat
Jan. 19 Call for help 7900 blk. 53rd Ave. W. A man called and requested mental health resources. The man did not meet involuntary treatment criteria but was provided with resources.... — Updated 1/25/2023
2022 saw most traffic deaths on Washington roads since 1990
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) initial data for 2022 shows the highest number of deaths on Washington roads and highways since 1990. Preliminary reports show that 745 people were killed in crashes last year.... — Updated 1/23/2023
Northwest Stream Center hosts white birds of winter program
White birds of winter have migrated here from Alaska and Canada to the Pacific Northwest. Thousands of Trumpeter and Tundra Swans and Snow Geese have flown from the far north to... — Updated 1/21/2023
DOT closing I-5 lanes in Everett late Friday through early Monday morning
Drivers headed north on Interstate 5 through Everett will need to allow for extra time as the Department of Transportation will be reducing the northbound freeway to one lane to... — Updated 1/20/2023
Edmonds College to host multicultural job fair on Feb. 2
Edmonds College will host a multicultural job fair from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, on the first floor of Brier Hall. The job fair is open to students and community members... — Updated 1/20/2023
Mariner duo wins Congressional App Challenge
Mariner High School's Azul Rangel and Sydney Vo were named the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for Washington's 2nd Congressional District for their app WordToASL... — Updated 1/19/2023
Larsen secures funds for three projects in Lynnwood
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, who represents Mukilteo, voted for the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus spending package, which includes funding Larsen secured for 15 projects in the 2nd District... — Updated 1/19/2023
Coleman wins shot put, weight throw | Sports Brief
Adrianna Coleman, a Mukilteo resident who attends King’s High School, won the shot put and 20-pound weight throw Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Spokane High School Indoor Invitational track meet. Her mark in the weight throw was a meet... — Updated 1/18/2023
Everett firefighters quickly extinguish residential fire near Mukilteo
Just after 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, Everett Fire was dispatched to a report of a house fire in the 5000 block of 27th Avenue West, off Mukilteo Boulevard. in the Boulevard Bluff... — Updated 1/18/2023
Snohomish County launches commercial property clean energy and resiliency program
Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Office of Energy and Sustainability has launched the Commercial Property Clean Energy & Resiliency (C-PACER) Program. This new program provides a financial tool... — Updated 1/17/2023