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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
Knights drop third straight non-league contest
The end of September couldn't have come soon enough for the Kamiak football team. The Knights suffered their worst loss of the season, 56-8 to Camas in their nonconference finale... — Updated 10/12/2022
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
Mariner focuses on being a stronger, smarter team | Volleyball
Stronger. Smarter. Better. The Mariner volleyball team is embracing a fresh motto to shake off past seasons' woes to become a stronger, smarter, and in the end, a better team. "Our... — Updated 10/5/2022
Kamiak can't sustain strong start against Monroe | Football
Kamiak football coach Bryant Thomas intentionally created a schedule that hardly favors his youthful, inexperienced squad. His plan is meant to test their confidence and will to... — Updated 9/28/2022
New Mariner coach sees major improvement | Girls soccer
Mariner soccer player Jolyn Ngobi saw an injured teammate struggling to get off the field. So, like any good teammate, Ngobi hoisted the injured player on her back and carried her... — Updated 9/28/2022
Marauders use ground game to beat Chargers | Football
Mariner running back Cartez Williams rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown in the Marauders’ 33-6 road victory over Marysville-Getchel in a nonconference football game Friday, Sept. 23, at Quil Ceda Stadium. It was his second... — Updated 9/28/2022
Mariner takes down Everett 19-7 in its home opener | Football
Mariner senior Macky James returned an interception 90 yards for a score in the game’s final seconds to seal a 19-7 victory over Everett Friday, Sept. 9, at Goddard Stadium. “It’s nice to get the home opener out of the way be... — Updated 9/15/2022
Mariner bringing good energy, competitiveness | Boys tennis
Who would have thought that an innocent game of rock, paper, scissors two years ago would impact the 2022 Mariner tennis roster? Certainly not Zack Tambanua. Having never played ten... — Updated 9/14/2022
Penalties prove costly for Knights in season opener
An onslaught of penalties played a monstrous part in Kamiak's season-opening 28-14 loss to Arlington in a nonconference football game Friday, Sept. 2, at Goddard Stadium. "I think... — Updated 9/14/2022
Defending league champs retooling lineup
It's a good possibility that Kamiak boys tennis coach Jeff Gilbert's job won't be the walk-in-the-park gig it was last year. The Knights strolled through the Wesco 4A, winning... — Updated 9/14/2022
Mariner cheer team: Competitive and kind
It takes more than talent to land a spot on the Mariner High School cheer team. Mariner coach Katrina Craddock only seeks athletes with impeccable character, kindness, and a strong... — Updated 8/24/2022
The Wine was Fine
Spectacular blue skies, the stunning Mukilteo shoreline, and good wine made for a perfect summer day at the Mukilteo Wine Fest in Old Town Saturday, Aug. 13. "We love coming down to... — Updated 8/24/2022
Celebrating Korean American culture
After being appointed to the Mukilteo City Council in January, Councilmember Jason Moon said one of his priorities was to launch an inaugural Korean American Appreciation Day. Now,... — Updated 8/24/2022
Mukilteo School District details student search policy
Student personal property searches made a scant list of topics discussed at the Mukilteo School District board meeting Monday, Aug. 22. If there’s reasonable suspicion, a student’s personal property, locker, or automobile may... — Updated 8/24/2022
Kamiak grad, TikTok star
Have you ever swiped through TikTok and found yourself spiraling down a rabbit hole with no light in sight? If not, chances are you missed the litter of dancing puppies. Amusing,... — Updated 8/18/2022
