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Snohomish County Executive: Statement on Boeing contract talks

“Boeing is a bedrock of Snohomish County, not only as a major jobs creator but also as a strong community partner. Together, the contributions of The Boeing Company and our 17,000 neighbors …

Ferries: No $200,000 sale of 2 retired boats

Washington’s nearly two-year effort to unload a pair of retired state ferries has run aground. Officials with Washington State Ferries announced they had nixed an agreement to …

Mukilteo councilmember: Gap-closing plan should have been triggered

The City’s gap-closing policy may have been triggered earlier this year, but the City Council was not informed due to a lack of staff in the finance department. During the Sept. 3 council …

Festival crashers

A family of orcas was spotted in Possession Sound close to Lighthouse Park where the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival was in full swing. Many along the beach marveled at the sight of the family. 

Mukilteo Fire assists Everett with house fire near Mukilteo Boulevard

On Sept. 3, Mukilteo Fire assisted Everett Fire and South County Fire with a house fire near Mukilteo Boulevard in the View Ridge Madison neighborhood in south Everett. Snohomish County 911 …

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Letters to the editor
 Look beyond the exterior when deciding on whether to help the homeless
I read the Sept. 4 View From Here column with dismay/interest. All of us have felt the same emotions of dismay and conflict about “giving” to panhandlers or street people. But I really …
Whitney Rivera trusted as a judge
I am writing this letter to encourage you to vote for Judge Whitney Rivera for Superior Court judge. I met her this summer when she was sworn in. I have never in my 18 years as a high school …
92nd Street Park needs City’s attention
When walking around 92nd Street Park, you’ll see the continued appearances of plastic tubes used for pre-rolled marijuana joints, packaging for marijuana products, and other trash. I have …
Waterfront parking survey just a way for City to build a parking garage
The City of Mukilteo survey on waterfront parking is just another scheme to build a parking garage for commuters. I reviewed City of Mukilteo’s master plan and waterfront plans from 2004 to …

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Opinion
Chef Dez

Chef offers his Top 10 ‘secret’ ingredients

We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. …
Steve Nevey

WSF consolidates departments to streamline operations

As I enter my sixth month as assistant secretary and we evolve and position Washington State Ferries for future success, we’re making a big change by combining our 11 departments into five …
Jason Shuck

Death of kayaker illustrates MFD’s vulnerabilities

The following statement was read by Mukilteo Firefighters Local 3482 Vice President Jason Shuck during the Sept. 3 City Council meeting. G ood evening, council. I am here on behalf of our …
Nina Packebush

Lost and found dogs

Every single day, dogs go missing. Whether your dog escapes from your yard, takes off after wildlife, or someone accidentally leaves the front door open, realizing your dog is missing is terrifying. …
Michael Gpld

Macro economics

I’ve been trying to figure out how the world’s economic system works. Nothing too strenuous! Here’s what I’ve come up with so far. Quantitative easing (when central …

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Sports
Faith Faagai is emphasizing fundamental skills during his first season as Mariner’s head coach.
Prep volleyball
Back to the basics for Mariner under new coach
Kamiak senior Ezra Davis races past Meadowdale’s Andre Titus in a nonconference game Sept. 6 at Edmonds District Stadium.
Prep football
Kamiak dominates Meadowdale in season opener
Andrea Santiago – Girls soccer
Andrea Santiago – Girls soccer

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Arts & Entertainment

Firing away

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival fireworks show 

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Mukilteo Mukfest Pirates of the Salish Sea’s Penny Dreadful hands out buttons to kids during the parade.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival's Grand Parade 
Jackie and the Holograms encourage the audience to get up and join the show Sept. 7 on the main stage.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival 2024
Evergreen Arboretum hosts a free colorful camellias class from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 21. Cherished for their masses of magnificent flowers and long-blooming varieties, camellias keep a garden …
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Police and Fire
The Mukilteo and Marysville fire departments assisted Everett Fire with a house fire in the 5100 block of Dogwood in Everett at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Multiple callers, including the homeowner, …
Aug. 25 Parking 13200 block 44th Ave. W. A resident reported a vehicle partially blocking his driveway. Officers contacted an intoxicated man, associated with a nearby house, who was …
A months-long narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of an Everett man Aug. 23, with support from the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Everett Police Anti-Crime Team, and the Snohomish …

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Schools
Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal

Schools chief urges districts to consider cell bans for 2025-26

Although public schools nationwide are considering whether to ban student cellphones in classrooms, Mukilteo School District students are still allowed to carry their portable devices but can only …
Mariner’s Sydney Vo and Azul Rangel were winners in the 2022 and 2023 Congressional App Challenge for the 2nd District.
Rep. Larsen announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Oct. 24, is open to high school and middle school …
VFW Post 8870 announces student essay
VFW Post #8870 in Edmonds invites students to enter its annual student essay contest. The contest is open for all students including those attending private schools or being home-schooled. …
Tristine Vu (right), a Lake Stickney Elementary fifth grader, tries on a bicycle helmet with mother Tammy Nguyen at the Mukilteo Police table during the Mukilteo School District’s annual Back-to-School Fair Friday at Mariner High School;
A packed Back-to-School Fair
Organizers of Mukilteo School District’s annual Back-to-School Fair had to shift gears quickly when rain forced the relocation of the resource event from the parking lot to inside Mariner High …
The marsh at the Northwest Stream Center holds a variety of life, including this turtle.
Summer at the Stream Center
Is your child curious about the natural world around them? Join the Adopt A Stream Foundation for Summer at the Stream Center: A Pacific Northwest Adventure, a day camp designed to spark young …
Kamiak students earn honorable mention
The League of Women Voters of Washington honored three Kamiak students for their video, “I Thought This Was America,” in the 2024 LWVWA Student Video Contest. The student video contest was …
Students interested in the new apprenticeship program for LPNs can apply until Aug. 16.
EC debuts new apprenticeship program for LPN assistants
Edmonds College and the Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) are partnering to launch an apprenticeship program specifically designed for certified nursing assistants (NA-C) working in long-term …
Obituaries
 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.
Carol Jean Coulter: 1952-2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Stanway Coulter, a beloved resident of Mukilteo, WA, who left us after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, at the age of 72. …
Jacqueline Marie Specht: 1955-2024
Jacqueline Marie Specht (nee Warren) passed away on April 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. Jackie was the eldest of nine children, born to Janet Warren and Corneilus Warren on September 1,1955 in …

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