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A prime destination for residents and visitors
Maria Hernandez and Andrew Warren have been scouring western Washington for their ideal wedding venue for two years. They've traveled as far north as Blaine. They went west and... — Updated 9/6/2023
Will the dive park ever be official?
Every year, over 300 divers gather alongside the Silver Cloud Inn to gear up and dive to depths of up to 130 feet, depending on their certification level. They can observe sea life... — Updated 8/2/2023
Aiming for the top
Incoming Kamiak senior Izzy Michaelson was just a seventh grader when she set her sights on becoming a coxswain for the U.S. Women's Olympic Rowing Team – a feat few achieve. She... — Updated 8/2/2023
Council: Hawthorne Hall to be sold
The Mukilteo City Council voted 3-2 to sell Hawthorne Hall, with an amendment to use the proceeds for recreation purposes, during its Monday, July 17, meeting. "I think we made a... — Updated 7/26/2023
Council: Hawthorne Hall will be sold
The Mukilteo City Council voted 3-2 to sell Hawthorne Hall, with an amendment to use the proceeds for recreation purposes, during its Monday, July 17, meeting. "I think we made a... — Updated 7/26/2023
Mukilteo's Canine Cuties
No matter where you look on any given day, you'll see dogs of all shapes and sizes walking along Mukilteo's many trails and sidewalks. It was perhaps inevitable that they would even... — Updated 7/26/2023
No cape, but this Mukilteo orthodontist is a superhero
She stands 5-foot-4, athletic in frame, yet Dr. Jacqueline de Leon-Estes possesses all the traits of a modern-day superhero – one who wears a white doctor's lab coat five days a... — Updated 7/26/2023
Sharing Wheels keeps bicyclists on the road
There may be a belief that acts of kindness are becoming less frequent, but the staff at Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop in Everett do not share this belief. The non-profit... — Updated 7/26/2023
No surprise: No. 1 complaint in Old Town Mukilteo: Traffic
Traffic-related problems are the top complaint in Old Town, said Interim Police Chief Andy Illyn during the City Council meeting on Monday, July 17. The primary disturbances are speeding, muffler violations, and reckless driving,... — Updated 7/19/2023
Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral talks Russian-Ukraine conflict
A modest crowd gathered for a roundtable discussion focusing on the Russian-Ukraine conflict led by retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and Mukilteo resident Bill Center Friday, July 7,... — Updated 7/16/2023
Avisina Wellness Center fuses 2 medicines
Tucked away in Harbour Pointe, The Avisina Wellness Center has quickly become Mukilteo's go-to destination for a calm and revitalizing atmosphere. After a five-year hiatus, the... — Updated 7/5/2023
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum reopens
If you're a military buff or not, the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum will take your breath away. After being closed for three years due to the pandemic, the museum... — Updated 6/21/2023
Kenmore has service to Victoria B.C., out of Paine Field
With summer fast approaching, the public can travel to British Columbia quicker and more conveniently. Western Washington’s premier local air carrier Kenmore Air has expanded its coverage to serve Victoria, B.C., twice daily... — Updated 6/7/2023
Connect Mukilteo hopes to build bridges
More than 20 nonprofit leaders and organizers, as well as Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine, came together for the first meeting of the grassroots group, Connect Mukilteo, May 24, at the Mukilteo Library. “Our purpose is to create... — Updated 5/31/2023
A long road: From Russia to Mukilteo
Business owner Olga Holte can read a person shortly after meeting them. She can pinpoint their strengths and detect their weaknesses. So, it's no surprise that after traveling down... — Updated 3/15/2023
Mariner miracle: Marauders rally to top Jackson | Boys basketball
A little over a month ago, Mariner basketball point guard Jailin Johnson walked off the Jackson Timberwolves' basketball court in defeat, having missed a pair of last-second free th... — Updated 3/1/2023
Mariner holds off Woodinville in district quarterfinals | Boys basketball
Mariner fought off a fourth-quarter scare on the road to escape with an 82-72 victory over No. 4 ranked Woodinville in the quarterfinals of the boys 4A District 1/2 Basketball Tournament Friday, Jan. 10. The Marauders built a... — Updated 2/15/2023
New Run/Walk to start in January
The first Mukilteo Pub Run running/walking event will be 6 p.m. Jan. 2, at Tapped Mukilteo. The run/walk will cover several mapped-out routes of varying distances. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend. “The Mukilteo... — Updated 12/11/2022
Marauders aim to build on last season's success | Girls basketball
As a first-year coach for the Mariner girls basketball team last season, Reggie Davis believed it would take time to reverse Mariner's rocky basketball culture. He was wrong. Last... — Updated 12/7/2022
District works to keep students safe
No student of any age should feel emotionally or physically unsafe while attending school. The Mukilteo School District safety department – outgoing Director of Safety and Transportation Cindy Steigerwald, interim Director of... — Updated 11/17/2022
Mukilteo couple jazz up the standard Christmas stocking
Christmastime is more than lights, festive songs, and presents. For Mukilteo residents Karen and Alex Phillips, it's a thriving business. The Phillips moved to Austin, Texas, just... — Updated 11/9/2022
Mariner beats Lindbergh ahead of key game with Kamiak
Mariner knocked off the Lindbergh Eagles 47-39 in a double-overtime nonconference football game Friday, Oct. 21, at Renton Memorial Stadium. "This was a great game for us in terms of dealing with adversity," Mariner coach Tyler Tui... — Updated 11/2/2022
Kamiak shuts down Jackson in 2nd half
It’s supposed to win championships. The Kamiak football team reversed an otherwise close game thanks partly to its defense to defeat the Jackson 42-21 in a Wesco 4A football matchup Friday, Oct 14, at Everett Memorial Stadium.... — Updated 10/19/2022
Mariner pummels Jackson in homecoming romp | Football
Mariner running back Cartez Williams scores touchdowns and logs gaudy stats. But as far as he's concerned, the offensive line deserves all the credit. Williams rushed for 275 yards... — Updated 10/19/2022
District reviews Smarter Balance Assessment scores
The results from the spring 2021-22 Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), provided by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, were announced at the Mukilteo School District Board meeting Sept. 26. The SBA assessment... — Updated 10/12/2022
