My View From the Back of the Bus, is an emotional and critical glimpse of racism and discrimination
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 29, 2022—About 70-years ago Merritt D. Long rode his first public bus in Alabama. He surged with excitement – looking snazzy in his brand-new suit, his Busta Brown shoes, and his neatly parted hair. He distinctly remembers the bus driver seeming cold that day – hesitating to pick him, his mother, and […]
Mukilteo Lodging Tax Grant applications open
Mukilteo, Wash., September 16, 2022 – The City of Mukilteo Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) has opened the application process for the next year of grant funding. The City of Mukilteo is soliciting project proposals that support and encourage tourism, cultural activities, and tourism facilities in Mukilteo, Washington. The deadline to apply online is 4:00pm on […]
Edmonds Police seek community help to identify groping suspect
EDMONDS, Wash., September 14, 2022—Edmonds Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying the pictured male involved in the alleged groping an 18-year-old yesterday. He is wanted for questioning related to an Indecent Liberties investigation. On September 13, 2022, just after 8 p.m., the suspect entered the Ranch 99 Market at 22511 Highway 99 in […]
Public invited to Comprehensive Surface Water Plan Open House
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 12, 2022—The public is invited to attend an Open House to discuss the Comprehensive Surface Water Plan on September 13th, 2022, 6:30-8PM at Rosehill Community Center. The City of Mukilteo Stormwater Utility is a division of the City of Mukilteo’s Public Works Department. As a utility, its services are funded by a […]
Op-Ed: Will District 3 PCOs break the cycle of institutional racism?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 9, 2022—A county council seat vacated by Stephanie Wright two weeks ago who accepted an Executive Policy Officer position within Executive Dave Somers’ staff, has seven hopefuls vying for the position. However, after Wednesday’s unorthodox endorsement vote by 32nd Legislative District Democratic Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) of three white candidates over […]
LTE: Vote our values in support of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby
My name is Dr. Paul A. Stoot, Sr, and I am the Executive Director for Rise Up Academy and the Senior Pastor for Greater Trinity Church in Everett, Washington. I am writing this letter in support of Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby for the Democratic Precinct Officer nomination for appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3 […]
Mindful Monday: Minding Nature
My days lately have been very full. I’ve been prepping my home for sale and tending to an ill parent along with all the other tasks of daily life. So, when my daughter asked if I’d like to join her for a trail walk, I jumped at the chance. Any tension started to release as […]
Republican candidate Tiffany Smiley up 17 points in latest polling
SEATTLE, Wash., September 3, 2022—According to a Trafalgar Group poll, Republican candidate Tiffany Smiley has made a tremendous polling gain to be within striking distance of her Democratic challenger Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). Republican polling firm, Trafalgar Group, released results from a survey of 1,087 likely General Election voters it conducted from between August 30th […]
Mukilteo Point Elliot Treaty Plaque replacement ceremony Sept 9
MUKILTEO, Wash., September 2, 2022—The City of Mukilteo will hold a Point Elliott Treaty Plaque Replacement Ceremony on September 9th, at 3 PM, outside the Rosehill Community Center. “I am pleased that we were able to restore this piece of Mukilteo’s history,” says Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine. “I would strongly encourage members of the public […]
Executive Somers welcomes regional leaders of SBA, EPA, and USDA
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 31, 2022—Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers welcomed United States Small Business Administration Region 10 Administrator Michael Fong, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington State Rural Development Director Helen Price Johnson for meetings with key enterprises in Snohomish County. They were also joined […]
