You may have heard about the City receiving a $2 million grant for the Japanese Gulch Creek Daylighting & Estuary Project (JG Daylighting Project). Japanese Gulch Creek currently reaches Puget …

On Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., the City Council will hold the final public hearing on rezoning our Central Waterfront Park from Open Space to Waterfront Mixed Use, clearing the way for commercial development …

A few weeks ago Dana and I decided we were going to drive on the Mukilteo ferry and head over to Whidbey Island for the day with stops at the Bayview Farmers Market (Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), the …

The future of Mukilteo’s waterfront has become complicated. Although our past direction was clear, the plan we thought was taking shape apparently isn’t the plan anymore. Even the temporary …

I’ve been struggling lately to identify any waterfront access or pedestrian safety improvements the City is actively pursuing this busy season, so I’m happy to report we finally have a winner. …

 Buried in the 195-page Planning Commission agenda packet for its June 18, 2026, meeting is something that should concern anyone who has followed the future of Mukilteo's waterfront over the …

I’ve always been a glass half full person. But I don’t ignore the hole in the bottom of the glass. It’s kind of like the saying that for every one step forward we take two steps back. I …

Drivers who’ve spent months detouring around one of Mukilteo’s most frustrating bottlenecks are about to get a surprise — and it’s coming sooner than many expected.

If you’ve taken a stroll lately on the waterfront toward the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal, you’ve likely passed the Mukilteo Central Waterfront Park (CWP). Instead of continuing to develop it as a …

Yes, I’m a bit behind on Reality Check. Not because there’s nothing to write about, but because – from a Reality Check perspective – it’s overwhelming. My goal here is to provide a quick …

This time of year, I’m usually looking ahead to the busy season at Mukilteo’s waterfront and what we can expect. But first, “Happy 15th Birthday” to the “new” Rosehill Community Center. …

Reality Check HED: City’s Old Town actions subpar By Kevin Stoltz This time of year, I’m usually looking ahead to the busy season at Mukilteo’s waterfront and what we can expect. …

Many years ago, while serving as the Director of Flight Operations for an annual local aviation event, we experienced a tragic accident. A pilot was killed while attempting to depart and fly back …

This month marks the five-year anniversary of the opening of the new Mukilteo ferry terminal. Five years ago, the City’s top waterfront priority was the Mukilteo waterfront promenade. Five years …

Mukilteo’s waterfront area lost big in this election. The slim victory of incumbent Mayor Joe Marine – 159 votes – over Steve Schmalz means more of the same, but worse. Mukilteo …

#Italics# Mukilteo’s long-anticipated waterfront redevelopment took a giant step backward last week when the City Council voted 4-2 to authorize Mayor Joe Marine to take actions that will …

In November we’ll have elected three new councilmembers (two are not running for reelection and Steve Schmalz is running for mayor against incumbent Joe Marine). That turnover creates an …

With summer 2025 drawing to a close, Mukilteo’s waterfront—and the City’s handling of it—deserves a serious Reality Check. From speed cameras to modified mufflers to parking …

I’ve been a strong advocate of a Voluntary Nighttime Curfew (VNC) at Paine Field (PAE) for more years than I care to admit. Over the past year or so I’ve been trying very hard to …

After 18 months of watching a constantly moving target, Mukilteo’s new automated traffic cameras (aka ticket cameras) are live (I think) and busy issuing tickets. I’ll admit, as a …