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Sound off on ferry fares
The Washington State Transportation Commission has launched its 2023-2025 ferry fare setting process. The public can provide feedback on different fare adjustment options that would begin this fall through the WSTC’s online... — Updated 6/1/2023
A life cut short at 20 due to fentanyl
Gen Pehlivanian described her oldest child, Trygve, affectionately as her wild child. Two years after graduating from Kamiak, Trygve was living on his own with his best friend and h... — Updated 5/31/2023
Council President Crawford plans to stay involved in the city, but not as a councilmember
Mukilteo City Council President Elisabeth Crawford plans to continue to serve the city, but it won’t be as a member of the council. Crawford, elected in 2019, decided not to file... — Updated 5/31/2023
Ferry prices going up ... again
Traveling on one of Washington's iconic state ferries is going to get more expensive as the operator of the nation's largest ferry fleet looks to regain riders and restore service... — Updated 5/31/2023
A call to action on Memorial Day 2023
Memorial Day is traditionally thought of as a day of contemplation and a time to express gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Mayor Joe Marine... — Updated 5/31/2023
Jason Moon surprised to be only candidate for Position 7
No one was more surprised than Councilmember Jason Moon that no other candidates filed to run for Position 7. Moon said he did a double take when he saw the final list of... — Updated 5/31/2023
Pure bliss for kids
The wait was worth it. The City of Mukilteo's ninth annual Touch-A-Truck event drew a steady crowd of children, parents, grandparents and anyone with an interest in large vehicles,... — Updated 5/31/2023
Council approves Illyn as interim police chief after Kang's departure
The City Council unanimously approved Andy Illyn to be the City's interim police chief effective June 3. Illyn, currently assistant police chief, will take over from Police Chief... — Updated 5/31/2023
Mukilteo parklet shut down due to safety concerns
The Mukilteo parklet next to Ivar's has been shut down and fenced off after the Port of Everett issued a declaration of emergency there May 10. Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber... — Updated 5/31/2023
Connect Mukilteo hopes to build bridges
More than 20 nonprofit leaders and organizers, as well as Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine, came together for the first meeting of the grassroots group, Connect Mukilteo, May 24, at the Mukilteo Library. “Our purpose is to create... — Updated 5/31/2023
Children exposed to fentanyl in south Everett hotel
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives are investigating an incident where several young children were exposed to fentanyl in a hotel room in south Everett. On May 23, around 2:45 p.m.... — Updated 5/31/2023
Police Beat
May 16 Property lost/found 12600 blk. 57th Ave. W. An iPad with a broken screen was turned in to the police department. Theft 11700 blk. Mukilteo Speedway. Police responded to a theft in progress. A man was concealing alcohol in... — Updated 5/31/2023
Police investigating former Kamiak employee for sexual misconduct
The Mukilteo Police Department is investigating a former Kamiak employee for alleged sexual misconduct. In an email sent to families Wednesday, May 24, Kamiak principal Stephen Shurtleff said that “to protect student privacy and... — Updated 5/31/2023
DEI Commission seeks applicants
The City of Mukilteo is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. The remainder of the vacant term will end on Dec. 31, 2023. The commission provides information, education, and... — Updated 5/30/2023
Extra help for Olympic View students
Students are helping other students at Olympic View Middle School. As part of the school's Academic Success Learning Labs program, Kamiak and Olympic View eighth graders are serving... — Updated 5/25/2023
Kamiak alum graduates fire training academy
Mukilteo resident and Kamiak graduate Tim Beard graduated from the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy May 4 at Rosehill Community Center. The recruits were piped in by the... — Updated 5/24/2023
Washington State Ferries to discuss Mukilteo/Clinton ferry run
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is hosting a virtual public meeting on the Mukilteo/Clinton and Port Townsend/Coupeville runs on Tuesday, May 23. WSF will be updating the public... — Updated 5/24/2023
Mukilteo Historical Society to host Memorial Day event | News Brief
The Mukilteo Historical Society hosts its annual Memorial Day event Monday, May 29 at Pioneer Cemetery; 513 Webster St. Patriotic music starts at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by the program at 11 a.m.... — Updated 5/24/2023
Councilmember Schmalz chat set for May 30 | News Briefs
Councilmember Steve Schmalz will be hosting a Council Chat to discuss community issues from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 in the Rosehill Room at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave.... — Updated 5/24/2023
Police Beat
May 12 Traffic 5300 blk. 88th St. SW. A driver called to advise that his trailer has become unhitched from his vehicle, and it was blocking the roadway. Police provided traffic... — Updated 5/24/2023
Former Boys & Girls Club employee charged with sexually assaulting a child
A former Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club employee and Everett School District paraeducator has been charged with third-degree rape of a child. The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office alleges that John Patrick Curran, 41,... — Updated 5/24/2023
Medical emergency inside jail results in 7 inmates taken to hospital
Around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, Snohomish County Corrections Deputies responded to a medical emergency at the Snohomish County Jail. A corrections deputy was inside a housing module when he observed an inmate displaying... — Updated 5/24/2023
City Council 2023 election field is set: Emery, Khan draw challengers
Incumbent City Councilmembers Richard Emery and Riaz Khan both drew challengers in their bids for reelection, while Councilmember Jason Moon, appointed in 2022, will be unopposed in his bid to retain his seat. Current Council... — Updated 5/24/2023
Plan ahead for smoother Memorial Day holiday travel
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and people should make plans now for a busy travel weekend – whether by road, rail, plane, or ferry. Memorial Day weekend is often the unofficial start of summer and means increased... — Updated 5/23/2023
Alderwood Water & Wastewater names new general manager
After a six-month recruitment process, John McClellan has been selected as the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) new general manager. McClellan had served as the district’s interim general manager for the past six... — Updated 5/19/2023