Many of us own older cars. In fact, the average age of cars owned by people in the U.S. is just about 13 years old. This is a new record. It reminds me of an old New England adage. It has to do with …

I walk 92nd Street Park every day with my family and I agree with this assessment by Richard Gaeth (Letter to the Editor: Resident has safety concerns about 92nd Street Park, tinyurl.com/mrxy7d5c ) …

This month’s breed spotlight is the mighty, mighty dachshund. These little balls of adorable are so much more than their good looks. Dachshunds, which are considered a terrier/hound mix, …

Mary Lou Morrow spoke her mind. The late school teacher had an opinion about pretty much everything that was on the City Council agenda. And she didn’t hesitate to share it. In fact, …

Snohomish County has joined a lawsuit to protect critical services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. A coalition of eight jurisdictions, including the three largest …

Wow! Tonight, my husband and I attended the Kamiak musical performance of “Something Rotten!” at Mountlake Terrace High School. This play was as good as any production at the Fifth …

I am wondering how many people in Mukilteo are frustrated with the daily panhandling at the Mukilteo QFC vehicle exits. I have been in line waiting for the traffic light to change when a panhandler …

The Legislature concluded the 2025 legislative session and passed their final budgets. Despite being faced with a $12 billion shortfall, legislators not only maintained maintenance-level funding in …

A big shout out to the Mukilteo firefighters for putting on the annual Egg Hunt event. This was the first time my family attended, and we had such a great time. It was a well-thought out and …

Artificial intelligence refers to the capability of computer systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence such as learning, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and …

It’s kindergarten registration season! If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, it’s time to register for school this fall. It is so helpful to …

E ven though many states had their own official Mother’s Day, that day varied among those states. Therefore, on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed throughout the United States the …

OK, we’ve all probably taken a deep breath over the past few weeks. Perhaps it is time to let our breath out again (for fear of dying for lack of oxygen). If I had a dollar for every U.S. …

Once upon a time, there was a man who bought a piece of land in the hills of Idaho. He needed water for the meager crops he planned on growing and for the sheep he would tend. He looked all …

At 8 a.m. Friday, April 18, I had the privilege of participating in a 24-hour ride-along with the Mukilteo Fire Department. This experience reshaped my understanding of the daily lives of our …

I am writing to raise urgent concerns about ongoing safety issues and the lack of appropriate law enforcement response at 92nd Street Park. Despite numerous alarming incidents, there appears to be …

Thank you for your email regarding your concerns, as well as your service. As a disabled Iraq …