Vote on New Mukilteo EMS Levy ballot measure with councilmembers vying for committee seats
MUKILTEO—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, April 15, the Mukilteo City Council is expected to vote on whether to proceed with adding a ballot measure to the August 6, 2024, Primary Election for a permanent EMS Levy Lid Lift at a levy rate of $0.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, starting in 2025. The current […]
Community Transit’s Swift Orange Line now open for business, on time and under budget
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit launched its new Swift Orange line with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lynnwood Transit Center on Saturday, March 30. The Swift Orange Line is an 11-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) expansion that connects Edmonds College in Lynnwood to McCollum Park & Ride in Mill Creek with stops at Lynnwood Transit Center, Alderwood Mall, […]
Mayor Franklin highlights new bold investments and revitalization projects in annual Everett address
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2024 State of the City address on Thursday, March 21, to a record audience of approximately 400 at Everett Mall—the first time the state of the city has been delivered in South Everett. The City in partnership with the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, chose Everett Mall to showcase its […]
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park Earth Day community cleanup April 20
MUKILTEO—In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Mukilteo is organizing a community cleanup event at Lighthouse Park on April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “We are thrilled to organize this Earth Day Community Cleanup event in collaboration with our dedicated volunteers and sponsors,” said Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine. “It’s an excellent opportunity […]
Mukilteo Council approves new building and fire codes effective March 15
MUKILTEO—At its Business Meeting on February 20, the Mukilteo City Council amended its building and fire codes and approved legislative priorities from its annual retreat. Also, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn presented local crime fighter and resident, Debbie Willcut, with the Community Law Enforcement Award for her exemplary volunteer service to public safety. All councilmembers were present […]
Mukilteo to hold public hearing on amendments to fire and building codes
MUKILTEO—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 20, the Mukilteo City Council will hold a public hearing on amending its building and fire codes and approving legislative priorities from its annual retreat. The meeting will be held both in-person and can watch the live streaming of Council Meetings at www.mukilteowa.gov, Facebook Live and is […]
Mukilteo 2024 State of the City address, February 28
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine will deliver his 2024 State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Rosehill Community Center. Hosted by the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, the event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Mayor Marine will present the State of the […]
Snohomish City Councilman Tom Merrill new Community Transit board chair
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish City Council Member Tom Merrill was selected by his peers on February 1 to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2024. Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was chosen as board vice chair. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell was selected as board secretary. Merrill has lived in the city of Snohomish […]
Community Transit selects new Board of Directors Composition
EVERETT—At a Special Meeting held on January 18, the Community Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously to change its nine-member composition, transferring a voting seat from medium city category to large. Board leadership—Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary—is to be decided at its February 1 meeting. The nine-member Community Transit Board composition is reviewed every four years, […]
New high-quality specialty meat and seafood store opens in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Mukilteans lined up by the dozens for the Grand Opening of Earth & Ocean, Mukilteo’s new local and only specialty meat and seafood retail store. “Everyone, thank you for showing up… we really feel the support, the love, and we are happy to be here,” co-owner Fermin Lopez told attendees just before Saturday’s ribbon cutting. […]
