Rock Against Hunger to benefit Mukilteo students facing food insecurity

The Mukilteo Schools Foundation will bring the community together for a night of music and fundraising with Rock Against Hunger, a battle of the bands to support students facing food insecurity in …

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Door-to-door trick or treating is so yesterday. Instead, Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services is organizing its annual Boo Bash, a kid-friendly event that offers a safe and free trick-or-treat …

Light rail expansion could reshape transportation near Mukilteo

Mukilteo residents could see significant changes to transportation in surrounding communities as Sound Transit moves forward with plans to extend light rail 16 miles from Lynnwood to Everett. …

Mill Creek's proposed annexation. (Map courtesy City of Mill Creek)

Mill Creek City Council votes to move forward with proposed annexation

The Mill Creek City Council voted 6–0, with one abstention, at its Oct. 13 meeting to approve a resolution authorizing the city manager to pursue annexation of designated unincorporated areas …

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No one hurt in Silver Lake house fire

South County Firefighters extinguished a house fire in unincorporated Everett's Silver Lake area Thursday evening, stopping flames from spreading to a neighboring home. No one was hurt. Just …

Mill Creek planning for the South Town Center Subarea

The City of Mill Creek is moving forward with planning for the South Town Center Subarea. This effort builds on the work done for the award-winning Mill Creek Town Center, previous studies, and the …

Mill Creek to unveil updated Veterans Monument

The City of Mill Creek has a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Veterans Monument and Library Park Rehabilitation Project. It's Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Library Park (15429 …

From 2024: Veterans Day celebrated in Mill Creek. (Photo courtesy Chuck Wright)

Mill Creek invites community to participate in Veterans Day parade

From the City of Mill Creek: The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for our annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11. This year’s event will be especially meaningful as …

Bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt to appear at Rosehill Oct. 21

Light rail expansion could reshape transportation near Mukilteo

When home care isn’t enough

‘Bloomfest! The Dahlia Gala’ at the Yacht Club

Snack on this!

Edmonds PD assists WSP in sex abuse operation leading to 21 arrests

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When home care isn’t enough

Dear Savvy Senior, My mother has several chronic health conditions and needs a home caregiver to help with daily activities. I know she wants to stay at home as long as possible, but how do I know …

Domestic violence: It's not a 'family problem'

Those old bad days we hope have ended As you read this, please keep in mind October is Domestic Violence (DV) & Educational Month. Back in the 1950s, domestic violence was …

SR20 and Pacific Northwest Fall Colors

Washington has a way of slowing us down in October. The air shifts, the light softens, and the mountains start wearing their fall colors like a quiet reminder that nothing stays the same for long. …

Muslims and Christians share a love for Jesus

I believe we live in a time when political and religious volatility around the world can easily create unwarranted fear and mistrust. Being Muslim or Christian in America is an opportunity to look …

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Students honored at Scholastic Art Awards regional ceremony

Everett Public Schools (EPS) has recognized students honored at the 2026 Snohomish County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony, held last month at the Everett Civic Auditorium. …

Penny Creek second graders name Mill Creek dump truck/snowplow

Students in Kirsten Judd’s second-grade class at Penny Creek Elementary are celebrating a big win after their classroom submission was selected as the winning name in a City of Mill Creek contest. …

Kids and teens invited to submit ideas for Mott Million Dollar Challenge

Academic Link Outreach, a Mukilteo-based nonprofit focused on academic success, is encouraging local students to participate in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a competition that invites young …

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Mukilteo Community Orchestra opens 2026-27 season with ‘Breakthroughs’

Published in 2022, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” has sold more than 2 million copies and was a movie hit starring Sally Fields.

Bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt to appear at Rosehill Oct. 21

Carie Collver (Photo courtesy Schack Art Center)

35 years: Schack celebrates career of Carie Collver

Obituaries

Susan Helen von Jentzen: 1946-2026

Sue von Jentzen (née Arnquist; formerly Susan Blumenauer), 80, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on February 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, …

Christian Andrew Olson: 1956-2026

Christian Andrew Olson, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Edmonds on March 1. He left behind his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy, and his children, Nikolas, Leif (Allison) and Britta. …

Catherine Archipley: 1950-2025

Catherine Therese Archipley died peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass to be held at St. John’s Mission, 829 3rd St, …

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The Riptide 16U girls soccer team will travel to the National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals.

Committed to the same goal

Kim Beard discuss: Senior Kim Beard, a two-time defending discus champion, throws the discus a school record 153 feet 5 inches at last week’s track 7 field championships.

Locals shine in state track & field championships

Jeshua Singletary, with baton in relay, won the boys 100 and the 200 meters races at the 1A District 1/2 championships last week.

1A District 1/2 championships: King’s athletes earn multiple titles, state berths