Thursday, October 3, 2024
We lost a giant of Washington state politics on Sept. 20. Former Gov. Dan Evans leaves a rich legacy that warrants reflection. Dan’s story inspires me, and his influence on both politics and …
I screamed in my car for what felt like five minutes after the phone call. My son’s fiancée’s name appeared on my cell screen while I was driving near Payette, Idaho. It was …
The key to a strong economy is to build it from the middle out and bottom up. This has been President Joe Biden’s strategy, which has led to incredible results. In fact, since Biden took office …
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 …
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 …
Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system. They design innovative, integrated primary care based on what services communities need most: …
Editor’s note: Sound Transit’s Light Rail station in Lynnwood opens Aug. 30. Mukilteo residents who take light rail can expect to get to Seattle in less than 30 minutes. C …
Community health centers: Saving money for health-care system Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system. They design innovative, integrated …
Smartphones, laptops, and television streaming platforms, security systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Is our latest technology a blessing or a curse? It depends on one's perspective, …
E njoying a cold drink or an ice cream cone are just a couple of ways we make ourselves comfortable on hot summer days. For a sizable portion of the population, though, indulging in ice-cold …
Editor’s note: The following was taken from Washington State Ferries director Steve Nevey’s July 18 weekly update newsletter. Last week was challenging for our customers and …
In my time in public office, I have never seen the widespread suffering and devastation we are facing from the current drug crisis. This crisis is different than earlier ones. Illicit drugs are …
The Mukilteo Fire Department is asking voters to renew the levy for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) during the Aug. 6 primary election. I wanted to share why this is important to me, personally. …
Voting no on the proposed EMS levy will not impact Mukilteo’s excellent EMS service. With call volumes down (Sno911 annual report), EMS expenditures decreasing (Mukilteo annual budget 2024), …
Recently, the board for the Mukilteo Community Garden (MCG) met with Alissa Jones from the Lynnwood Food Bank and Greg Malland with the Mukilteo Food Bank. In 2023, MCG donated over 2 tons of …
As leaders within the LGBTQ+ community, we celebrate the tremendous progress made in advancing equality, justice, and inclusion in the 55 years since the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. We …
As leaders within the LGBTQ+ community, we celebrate the tremendous progress made in advancing equality, justice, and inclusion in the 55 years since the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. We …
Last week, a great band played a fantastic concert at Edmonds Center for the Arts. The Wallflowers may be considered a one-hit-wonder to many, but this melodic and creative band led by Jacob Dylan …
Thank you so much for the privilege of serving you as a councilmember. I take this role seriously and view the responsibility of being a steward of your resources soberly. One of the most important …
When the southern resident orcas were listed as an endangered species in 2005, there were 88 individuals in the population. The following year, the Endangered Species Coalition established …