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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 …
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UPDATED: 1 dead after plane crash at Paine Field

One person has died after a small plane crashed in the woods at the west end of Paine Field in Everett Thursday, Oct. 1. According to Paine Field spokesperson Kristin Banfield, the crash occurred shortly …
Maria A. Montalvo, left, and Blessing Jere.

Edmonds College names 2 to its board of trustees

Edmonds College has announced the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its board of trustees. Both appointees bring a strong commitment to student success and policy governance, …

Everett, Community Transit announce details of consolidation plan

 Following public input and intensive negotiations, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz have announced details of a historic plan to consolidate transit …
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Jackson robotics: FRC Team 2910 clinches title

Jackson High School's FRC Team 2910: Jack in the Bot found success again with a championship win at Chezy Champs, held Sept. 18–20 at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California. …

Sound Transit opens public comment on Everett Link Extension

Sound Transit has released a draft environmental study for the Everett Link Extension, giving residents, businesses and other interested parties until Nov. 2 to weigh in on potential routes, stations …

Emergency preparedness starts at home

Snohomish County emergency officials are urging residents to use the final days of National Preparedness Month to make sure they are ready for earthquakes, winter storms, flooding and other …

Final Lungbuster 5K aims for $150,000 fundraising milestone

After eight years, more than $120,000 raised and countless trips up a particularly memorable hill, the Lungbuster 5K is preparing for one last run. The ninth and final Lungbuster 5K Run/Walk …
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Halloween is a family and pet holiday

Research indicates that about 51% of adults who celebrate Halloween plan to dress in costume this year. Adults across income levels participate, with those in households earning $50,000–$99,999 …

Little inspirations, from thoughtful places

Scraps of paper and Post-it notes, cartoons and printed images, and jokes and quotations are strewn about my office, not to mention in notes files on my phone and saved to random files on my laptop. …

Drug paraphernalia: A question of priorities

Our response to the crisis of drug addiction should be focused on a clear objective: helping people escape addiction and move toward treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, too much of what is called …

Changes to Apple Health (Medicaid): 3 things to know

New federal requirements are coming to Apple Health for some people. We break down what enrollees need to know to be prepared – and to stay covered. Federal legislation. New rules. Work …

Should dark romance novels be banned?

Oct. 4-10 is Banned Books week. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 by Judith Krug and the American Library Association …
"Echos of Youth," Elan Yang, Heatherwood Middle. (Courtesy EPS)

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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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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