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Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo) argues for House Bill 1232 during a long argument on March 7. She said she hopes 1232 will help living conditions and improve mental health support at the immigration detention center in Tacoma. (Photo courtesy by Taylor Richmond/Washington State Journal)

Ortiz-Self: 'Do they deserve human dignity? Do they deserve to not be suffering?"

Living conditions for people held on immigration charges are the source of controversy for a detention center in Tacoma. So far, the company that runs the center will not allow the state Department …
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Kamiak students serve as pages

Stella Rucker, a sophomore at Kamiak High School, served as a Senate page for Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds).During her week as a page, Rucker collected research in support of a bill lowering the legal …

Washington state unemployment rate decreases in January

Washington’s unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.3%, according to the state Employment Security Department. The state’s unemployment rate, at a high of 4.6% in May 2024, has …

Ex-Kamiak assistant football coach pleads guilty to sexual misconduct charges

Julian Willis, the former Kamiak assistant football coach and paraeducator, has pled guilty to one count of first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor during a plea hearing Tuesday in Snohomish …

Community Transit makes schedule changes

Starting March 29, Community Transit will adjust schedule times on most bus routes. The changes allow riders to take advantage of an added 15,000 annual service hours including additional earlier …
Mike Dixon

Council considering time limits for discussions

How much talk is too much talk? The City Council is trying to come up with an answer, and not surprisingly, councilmembers can’t seem to agree. During the Feb. 24 work session, the …

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Sports
New Mariner coach Ashley Senn works with senior Estrella Urrutia.
Prep sports
New Mariner coach takes a long-term approach
Kamiak’s Synclair Mawudeku fields a ball in the infield.
Prep sports
Kamiak softball team confident despite major turnover
Javier Jaramillo Cruz – Boys Soccer
Athlete of the Week
Javier Jaramillo Cruz – Boys Soccer

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Arts & Entertainment
Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw keep on truckin' at the Frankfurt Airport. (Photo courtesy Rick Steves Europe/Avalon Travel)

Rick Steves: Back to the past

Snohomish County's most well-known personality, Rick Steves, has written guidebooks offering travel tips for popular European tourist hubs and lesser-known locales far from the madding crowds. …

Ear-raising day at Edgewater

Reader Olivia Getz took this photo of her dog, Eddie, at Edgewater Park. Eddie is a 3-year-old terrier mix with some Papillion, which explains his butterfly ears, long eyelashes, and whiskers, Have a …

Reminder: MCO concert is March 16

The Mukilteo Community Orchestra will present the second concert of the season on Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at Rosehill Community Center. This free concert, “Tranquil Landscapes,” …

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Dance instructors Ben White and Ariel Goh (far right) demonstrate some swing dance moves at the Kamiak High School Jazz Band’s annual Big Band Dance Feb. 28 at Rosehill Community Center.

Swinging for a good cause

The Kamiak High School Jazz Band’s annual Big Band Dance drew a large crowd of music supporters Feb. 28 at Rosehill Community Center. Novice dancers had the opportunity to learn the basics of …

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Weekly Editorial Cartoon

Letters to the editor
 Online, in-store shopping have their disadvantages
An interaction with Ross concerning a return prompts me to write about the recent column about Amazon (tinyurl.com/3emzcbk4). First, let me state that I am not a Prime member. 1) For economic …
Paine Field project likely to affect salmon habitat
Snohomish County Paine Field Airport (PAE) is proposing to fill 2.7 acres of wetlands for its westside aerospace complex. This new development at PAE is likely to adversely affect threatened Chinook …

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Opinion
Dona Hess

The gifts the Lighthouse has given me

Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is a beautiful spot to take a beach walk or have a picnic on a sunny day. I had never given it much thought or been in the gift shop, even after living here for years. I …
Heidi Francis

A journey through the Lenten season

Growing up in the Episcopal tradition and attending a “high” church, the seasons of the church year were observed and celebrated, and they directed our lives. I loved the order and …
Michael Gold

Whaling oil: A brief history

Many of you know that whale oil was used for nighttime lighting in our homes – long before electricity and also before people discovered that oil from the ground, which was discovered after …

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Police and Fire

Loud noises; parking; malicious mischief

March 6 Noise: 500 block 84th St. SW. A man was allegedly using a loud speaker at the location. There was a dispute between neighbors about noise and possible retaliation. No crime. …

Vehicle thefts; domestic violence; dogs' dispute

Feb. 25 Suspicious 11800 block Mukilteo Speedway. A bank employee reported a suspicious vehicle, oddly parked with no one around. Officers located the owner, who was walking with a gas can. …
Police Chief Andy Illyn (left) and Mayor Joe Marine recognize Hannah Richmond and Steven Johannson (right) with the police department’s Community Commendation award for helping a man who suffered a medical emergency in January.

Police honors Mukilteo company, two individuals with commendation awards

The Mukilteo Police Department honored two individuals and Pacific Seafood with Community Commendation awards March 3 during the City Council meeting. Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn …

Shoplifters; fraud; malicious mischief

 Feb. 17 Car prowl 5100 block 126th St. SW. A resident reported an attempted car prowl. The suspect did not access the vehicle and nothing was stolen.   …

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Performiing Arts Student of the Week
Nathan Reed – Choir

Nathan Reed – Choir

Nathan has been singing since the age of 5 and is a member of the Kamiak Kantorei Choir and a Barbershop member. He is also cast member in the upcoming spring musical. His friends describe him as …

Edmonds College faculty member Pablo Pedrosa Diaz of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Technology chats with a student during orientation.
Explore bachelor’s degree programs at Edmonds College
Edmonds College will host two hybrid informational sessions March 24 for students interested in learning more about its  bachelor’s degree programs  offered at the college.  …
Joseph Jeon – Band
Joseph Jeon – Band
Joseph Jeon has been a principal flute player in both the Kamiak Band and Orchestra. He credits his mother as being an inspiration to him. “She has embraced immense change for me, as well as …
Rachel Kim – Choir
Rachel Kim – Choir
Rachel Kim is Kamiak’s Performing Arts Student of the Week. Rachel fell in love with singing from a very young age and began practicing seriously early in middle school. She is now a member of …
Obituaries
 Steven Patric Kilmer: 1993-2024
Steven Patric Kilmer, 31, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away on December 5, 2024. Patric was born on May 5, 1993, to Wendy L. Iseman and Steven L. Kilmer at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, …
Kathleen Glennon Koball: 1963-2024
On April 2nd, 2024, devoted mother and wife, Kathleen Glennon Koball, departed from this earth, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 29th, 1963, in Plattsburg, New York, to loving …
Warren Eugene Lashua: 1937-2024
Warren Eugene Lashua passed into eternal life on August 8, 2024, one day after his 87th birthday. He was born in Index, Washington, and spent his childhood and youth in the Pacific Northwest, attending …
William A. Sacherek: 1946-2024
An Unexpected Vacation: William A. Sacherek. On July 2, 2024, William Sacherek was enjoying a delightful vacation with his beloved wife, Lilo Lamerdin, when he suddenly and unexpectedly died …
Mathew David Bomengen
Mathew David Bomengen of Edmonds passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 29. He is preceded in death by grandparents Barbara and Charles and Judith and Howard, and great grandmothers Roxy Thompson and Grace Baum.

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