I wrote a column a few weeks back – just after my surgery, about some of the problems in “big medicine.” Well, let me summarize the biggest problem with this old expression: “Hurry up and …

Re-elect Richard Emery! Richard has lived in Mukilteo for more than 20 years and is a councilmember who values growth management, an emphasis on public safety, fiscal responsibility, the creation of …

I am writing to express my wholehearted endorsement of Mike Dixon as the ideal candidate for Mukilteo City Council position 5. In a time where our city requires thoughtful, informed, and …

Richard Emery will be getting our vote for City Council again in November. Richard is a voice of reason. He truly speaks for the people. He listens to all sides of the issue. He is intelligent and …

Riaz Khan is of man of great courage, conviction, and principle. I have known Riaz for years, since we were both candidates for City Council in our respective cities in 2019. Even back then, I was …

Editor’s note: The following Letter to the Editor is from City Council candidate (position 5) Mike Dixon in response to Kevin Stoltz’s Oct. 18 Reality Check column …

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the campaign finance and disclosure laws in our state. The PDC investigates and publishes all enforcement cases …

Living at the edge of our life makes our humanity somewhat reckless and undiscriminating in our relationship to our existence. However, being open to the invisible and visible worlds makes us …

The 2024 City of Mukilteo budget process is in full swing. In this edition of the Mayor’s Message, I thought it would be helpful to discuss how the City budget comes together and some of what is …

Early November marks two significant events that will have a direct impact on the near-term and long-term success of Mukilteo’s waterfront. First, on Nov. 1, the Rosehill Community Center will …

Please add me to the list of local residents enthusiastically endorsing the reelection of Richard Emery to the Mukilteo City Council. Our future as a community and a unique living space is largely …

I was honored to serve the citizens of Mukilteo for 24 years (12 years on Park and Arts Commission, then 12 years on the City Council). During that time I worked with many electeds, then came to …

On Nov. 7, two candidates have Mukilteo’s best interests at heart. One is Richard Emery for City Council position 4. The other is Carolyn “Dode” Carlson for City Council position 6. Both are …

A top issue for me is preventing Mukilteo from being ruined by high-density housing. If this is also a concern for you, I strongly urge you to vote for Ashvin Sanghvi and Donna Vago for City …

We are writing to endorse Richard Emery for Mukilteo City Council position No. 4. Throughout his years serving Mukilteo, Councilmember Emery has shown unwavering commitment to our community. His …

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we get to hear from the leaders of our church over two separate weekends during the year – the first weekends of April and October. It is a …

Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s talk about ways to de-escalate a potentially aggressive situation. While serving my pre-retirement years and long before I became a …

It’s quite easy to make predictions about the future. After all, no one can prove you’re wrong if you adopt a very long-term outlook – say a couple of centuries. Nevertheless, here are one …