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Movie actor’s heart-rending story spotlights domestic violence
A 12-year-old boy walked into his local police station, and stripped off all his clothes. Officers were aghast; his body was covered with bruises, welts and burns. He said his... — Updated 10/11/2017 Full story
Citizens’ group forms to fight Zieve candidacy
Mukilteo’s normally sleepy election season is anything but this year, mainly due to the candidacy of one person: Peter Zieve. Zieve, founder and owner of Electroimpact, an... — Updated 10/11/2017
Council on Aging brings action, power to growing populace
Senior. Retiree. Pensioner. Oldster. Golden ager. Old fogey! People “of a certain age,” particularly the baby boomers who are entering that stage of life at the rate of 10,000... — Updated 9/15/2017
Separate but one, magnified by the Great American Eclipse
Bill McAulay was in high school when his mother made him get up in the middle of the night to look at a comet that was streaking across the dark sky. This week, in Madras, Oregon,... — Updated 8/24/2017
Want a long, happy life? Volunteer!
You may have seen the statistic: baby boomers are retiring at an average rate of 10,000 per day. Tired of work, but not tired of living, many are seeking satisfaction by turning... — Updated 6/21/2017
Pair walk away after single-engine plane crash in Mukilteo
An Oregon man and his passenger walked away from a plane crash in Mukilteo Tuesday, counting their blessings. The 30-year-old pilot told investigators he was taking off in his... — Updated 5/2/2017
Want a good death? Prepare now
Note: Following an article on Advance Directives published in last month’s Prime Living section, Dr. Richard Stuart contacted us about other opportunities for people to plan their... — Updated 4/20/2017 Full story
New restaurant review site targets senior citizens
There’s nothing like going out for a good meal. Except when it’s accompanied by loud noises. Or a hard-to-read menu. Or a lack of handicapped parking. Or comfortable seating.... — Updated 3/29/2017
Want a good death? You need an Advance Directive
Most people agree there are two subjects that should be avoided at parties and other general gatherings: religion and politics. But there’s a third one that might as well be... — Updated 3/29/2017
Bruce Brown makes lasting mark on family, community
Having visited more than 80 countries around the world, Bruce Brown could easily be remembered for his adventurous, cosmopolitan life. Instead, he’ll be remembered for his love... — Updated 2/22/2017 Full story
Dig out those LPs; there’s a vinyl revival going on
Tucked away in closets, garages and storage units across the land are a whole generation’s memories. They’re on 12-inch, flat discs of vinyl, the soundtracks of baby boomers... — Updated 2/21/2017
What goes around comes around: Multigenerational living on the upswing
“The Waltons,” a popular 1970’s TV show based on the book “Spencer’s Mountain,” over nine seasons recounted the story of the Walton family eking out a living in rural Vi... — Updated 2/21/2017 Full story
Paine Field opponents ask appeals court to reconsider
Opponents of scheduled passenger service at Paine Field got up off the mat Monday, filing for reconsideration of a Jan. 23 Court of Appeals decision that blocked efforts to stop con... — Updated 2/15/2017
Let’s try listening to each other | Our View
We were heartened by an incident in downtown Edmonds on inauguration day when a group of anti-Trump protesters faced off against a few Trump supporters, both making use of their... — Updated 2/8/2017 Full story
Appeals court nixes Paine Field opponents’ challenge
Efforts to stop or slow plans to build a terminal for scheduled passenger air service at Paine Field took a hit Monday from the state Court of Appeals. The city of Mukilteo and the... — Updated 1/25/2017
Terrorism elsewhere strikes fear in Muslims here
Imagine a total stranger, apparently assuming he knows who and what you are, walking up and saying, “Go back to your own country. We don’t want you here.” Aziz Junejo, who... — Updated 12/28/2016 Full story
Mukilteo to lose a gem
Like the rocks they polished in a tumbler her father invented, Toni Geiger is one of the gems that helped make Mukilteo a “favorite city by the bay.” Geiger, owner of Harbour... — Updated 12/21/2016
Staff turnover contributes to critical Auditor’s report
The good news is the state Auditor’s Office gave the city of Mukilteo a clean audit on the city’s 2015 financial statements. The bad news is the city filed those statements... — Updated 12/21/2016
Don’t get fired up over the holidays
A quick-thinking Mukilteo resident stopped a kitchen fire from spreading a few weeks ago. Firefighters were called to a house fire on the 4800 block of 99th Street Southwest, where... — Updated 12/14/2016 Full story
Mariner student faces discipline following vague threat
A Mariner High School student could face severe penalties after posting a threat on the social media site Instagram at around 1 a.m. Monday. Mariner principal Nate DuChesne said... — Updated 12/7/2016 Full story
It’s Friday night, cruise the sock hop!
Dig out the poodle skirt, and polish up those saddle shoes. Roll up your T-shirt sleeves, and slick back your hair (or what’s left of it). The Mukilteo Seniors Association, in... — Updated 11/30/2016
‘Miracle on Broadway’ helps those most in need
Inside the 1902 Victorian home that houses Christmas Gifts On Broadway, customers find an enchanting shop that’s chockablock with gift ideas for the season. Everything from one-of... — Updated 11/30/2016 Full story
Christmas Spectacular variety show to celebrate life
Monty was a typical kid, all energy, on the go. Then one day, his parents noticed the whites of his eyes had turned yellow. Doctors couldn’t have given them worse news: Monty was... — Updated 11/30/2016
Calls increase for school bus seat belts in wake of tragedy
Last week’s Chattanooga school bus crash that killed six children revived discussions among parents everywhere about their children’s safety when that precious cargo climbs... — Updated 11/30/2016
Attorney says killing suspect still can make ‘positive contribution’
Allen Ivanov’s attorney said Tuesday he will submit mitigating information about the young man on Friday in an effort to convince prosecutors not to seek the death penalty... — Updated 11/30/2016