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Archbishop Murphy grad named  Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA

Nathan Caferro of Snohomish County Sports Commission honored as the Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA   Nathan Caferro, a sports events coordinator at Snohomish County Sports …

City of Mill Creek plans family-friendly open house

The City of Mill Creek will host its inaugural City Chat Open House 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at City Hall North, 15720 Main St. This event will be an opportunity to learn more about City …

DelBene introduces bill to increase participation in apprenticeships

On May 3, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) – who represents Mill Creek – introduced legislation to boost participation in apprenticeship programs by creating exemptions for …

Fundraiser for Shirley Bryant's family

Dear Community: I am writing on behalf of a friend and former co-worker, Shirley Bryant. It is possible you may know Shirley from her time at the YMCA. Shirley has touched the lives of many …

In Mill Creek, just park it

When we find a quiet bench in a park and sit down to think and watch a loved one at play, this act really does add towards all concerned having an enriching day. As spring begins to spring, more …

Struggling ferry system finds way into governor race

Washington’s front-running Democratic candidate for governor is embracing a Republican idea that would hasten the building of new ferries and slow the state’s push to electrify the fleet. …

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Arts & Entertainment
Kathy Tuura with her painting “Second Beach.” (Photo courtesy Manya Vee)

GIVE HER CREDIT: Artist uses credit cards as her paintbrushes

A few months ago, Edmonds watercolor artist Kathy Tuura saw a demo about how to use a credit card as a paintbrush. “It took me and my mind to another level,” she said. “There …
Arcadian Broad and Ashley Baszto star in Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “Don Quixote” and the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Olympic Ballet Theatre presents  ‘Don Quixote’

Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) presents a three-act production of “Don Quixote,” with choreography staged after the production by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky. This classical …
The kitchen at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Discover the story of the PNW at Fort Vancouver

Amid mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape in Washington’s Vancouver, you’ll find Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The site encompasses several locales, including a …
Northshore Senior Center expanding art show
The Northshore Senior Center is expanding its annual Fine Art Show into an Art Week this year, including activities open to the whole community. Community members of all ages are invited to join …
Kimmi Bitter performs in Everett in May.
'Old School' is cool again
While mainstream country music continues to blot the line between pop and rock, the popularity of roots country – think Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Turnpike Troubadours, Zach Bryan, and others …
Everything you always wanted to know about Zombie films
Since he was a young boy, Scarecrow Video historian and former Everett Herald film critic Robert Horton loved watching horror movies. Some of his fondest memories were the double features he saw …
Letters to the editor
Nimalan Venkatesan
Did you know that climate change can make farming harder? It can decrease global food security. Food security is the availability of nutritious food and economic access to food. Most people …
During last Tuesday's City Council meeting, the issue of abandoned shopping carts was discussed. Throughout this discussion, several ideas were brought up. Some were really good but others, not so …
Compliments and congratulations to Chuck Wright for his always entertaining and informative "Darn Wright" column. We knew Chuck during his career with the Department of Corrections, and are …

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Opinion
Maria Montalvo
May the 4th has become a thing. A “Star Wars” thing, to be exact. Since the first “Star Wars” movie was released in 1977, everything from light sabers to cinnamon bun …
Chuck Wright
In 1949, May was designated as Mental Health Month. I propose we use May to become aware of what is being called the Male Loneliness Syndrome.  Remember those times when you felt …
Paul Archipley
M any people move to towns like Mukilteo, Edmonds, and Mill Creek because they like the small-town “feel,” and want to raise their kids or retire in a safe place that has a strong sense …

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Steve Nevey
Editor’s Note: WSF Assistant Secretary Steve Nevey wrote this piece in conjunction with the marking of Earth Day April 22. When I was offered the opportunity to move from the cruise …
Chuck Wright
Yes, I know we are quarter of our way into 2024, but it’s never too late to make more 2024 resolutions. After reading Kate Colvin’s “Seven Tips to Keep You Feeling Your …

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Police & Fire

WSP seeking witnesses to metal debris thrown from 164th overpass

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Schools
Edmonds College STEM dean Dr. Carey Schroyer addresses participants during the 2023 AI for Everyone event.

AI for Everyone Day is Friday, April 26

Edmonds College will host its second annual AI for Everyone Day Friday, April 26, from 2-5 p.m. The free AI Community Connections Speaker Series event will be held on campus at …
A wide range of presenters, including Arvi Kvenen from Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), hosted STEM workshops for girls during Expanding Your Horizons at Edmonds College on March 27.

Edmonds College's Expanding Your Horizons empowers over 300 girls to explore STEM fields

Edmonds College hosted over 300 girls from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Everett school districts from eighth to 12th grade March 27 for an Expanding Your Horizons event. The annual event, designed to …

STEM scholarships available

The Edmonds SnoKing Branch of the American Association of University Women is accepting applications for the Elizabeth Sears STEM Scholarship.
The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center of Edmonds College, located at Paine Field, is dedicated to offering the community short-term, high-impact manufacturing training.

Edmonds College to participate in a 3-year pilot program

  Edmonds College is the only West Coast college selected to participate in a three-year pilot program with the aim of dramatically increasing the manufacturing workforce. The  …
Parents at Woodside Elementary were invited to attend their student’s physical education class

Woodside Elementary hosts inaugural PE Parent Week

Parents at Woodside Elementary were invited to attend their student’s physical education class with them for the first-ever “PE Parent Week.” They came to school dressed to …
The work of 2024 Scholastic Art Awards Regional winners are on display at Schack Art Center in Everett.
Schack Art Center in Everett names regional award winners
Schack Art Center in Everett has announced the regional award winners of the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2024 Susan J Russell Scholarship …
Edmonds College
Edmonds College to host Multicultural Job Fair Feb. 14
Edmonds College will host a Multicultural Job Fair Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. on the first floor of Brier Hall.  Edmonds’ English Language Acquisition (ELA) students and the …
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
Student Mock Election now open for K-12 students
K-12 students across the state can now participate in the 2024 Student Mock Election presented by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Student Mock Election is a nonpartisan, educational …

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Obituaries
 Holly Reiter: 1937-2023
Holly Reiter, late of Mountlake Terrace, passed away on June 10, 2023. Holly was born Gail Hawley Butler on May 10, 1937, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Harvey Edward and Eunice Elen …
David Winecoff 1939-2022
Lt. Col. David F. Winecoff, USMC, retired, 83 of Ellensburg, died suddenly on Sept. 28, 2022. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 2022, at the Ellensburg Foursquare Church. He …
Richard Leo Strauss 1946-2022
Richard Leo Strauss, 76, passed away on July 30, 2022, in Mill Creek in the arms of his beloved family. He was born in Yuba City, California, on June 22, 1946, to Ada Lavene Young and Nathan A. …

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Sports
Diontaye Moorman

Diontaye Moorman - Track & Field

Our athlete of the week is senior sprinter Diontaye Moorman. Diontaye broke the 100-meter dash AMHS school record on April 18, running 11.08 seconds. He currently has the second-best 100-meter …
Keldan Pablo

Keldan Pablo - Boys Golf

Our athlete of the week is junior golfer Keldan Pablo. Keldan pushes himself to be the best student, athlete, and young man he can be. He radiates a positive, calm energy as a teammate and competitor …

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