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24% of Mukilteo vehicles are electric | Climate Action

In the third quarter of 2023 (July-September), 24% of new Mukilteo vehicles were electric, according to Climate Protection Northwest, a Snohomish County research and training …

Editorial cartoon for the week of Nov. 29

The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone | Worship

Christianity Today published an article on what Christians believe. The article was based on a survey, conducted by LifeWay research through Ligonier Ministries, where they interviewed 3,000 …

Are traffic cameras right for Mukilteo Speedway? | Council Corner

The City of Mukilteo is considering adding traffic cameras at the north end of Mukilteo Speedway. Three locations are being considered: (1) near Rosehill; (2) near Olympic View Middle School; and (3) …

Turkey and Thanksgiving | Off Kilter

This Thursday is another Thanksgiving. Now I don’t know about your household, but in ours, we (actually my wife) spend two days preparing our feast. That does not include about a half day to …

It seems that Mukilteo educators and students who object to studying "To Kill A Mockingbird" misunderstand its message. It is really not about Black people other than it does depict how little …

Now that the tally is near final, I am encouraged that nearly 3,800 of our citizens placed their trust in me to serve as a representative on their behalf. This is a responsibility I take seriously …

Smiling leads to happiness | Health and Wellness

As we enter the busy holiday season, many of us may be feeling stressed, anxious, and lonely. An easy way to combat these feelings and help to increase our mood is the simple act of smiling. …

Hanukkah: Prayers for light, hope during dark times | Worship

The eight-day festival of Hanukkah begins this year on Thursday evening, Dec. 7. Hanukkah is one of our "lighter" holidays. It is not celebrated at the synagogue with solemn prayer services. …

Editorial cartoon for the week of Nov. 22

Kiwanis gears up for 2024 | Guest View

A new club year began for Kiwanis Club of Mukilteo, and its Board of Directors is looking forward to another successful year. Now in its 26th year in the community, the club plans to continue …

Now that the tally is near final, I am encouraged that nearly 3,800 of our citizens placed their trust in me to serve as a representative on their behalf. This is a responsibility I take seriously …

A year and some change | Superintendent's Corner

About this time last year, the school district launched its first strategic plan in about 20 years. After over a year of gathering feedback from students, staff, families, and community members, and …

Radar speed signs can help with traffic issues | Reality Check

In this edition of Reality Check we’ll delve into the City’s proposed automated traffic safety cameras (RCW 46.63.170) on SR-525 southbound near Fourth Street (Rosehill Community Center/public …

Thoughts about the universe | Off Kilter

I’ve been reading up on the early history of the universe. It is stuff that really can blow your head back and expand your mind. For example, Mars once had surface water much as Earth does. The …

Thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, voted for, and contributed to my successful campaign for City Council! I am so very grateful, honored, and humbled by the validation of my …

'Little Goody Two Shoes' took children seriously | Darn Wright

From Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 is National Book Week, and with this in mind, who of us has not heard the saying “goody two shoes?” Today, those mildly derogatory words are defined by the Oxford Language …

'But I'm busy' | Moment's Notice

"It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?" – Henry David Thoreau Busy is how most of us begin (and persist through) our days. A normal morning …

Editorial cartoon for the week of Nov. 15

Rediscover the gift of prayer | Worship

I am praying more lately. Of course, as a Christian and a pastor I have believed in the necessity of prayer for decades. But it is all too easy not to pray. The to-do list shouts at us. The …

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