Maryland high school teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

United States teacher Keishia Thorpe, an immigrant from Jamaica who has opened up college education for low-income, first-generation American, immigrant and refugee students, has been named the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2021, in partnership with UNESCO. According to the Varkey Foundation, the purpose of the Global Teacher Prize is to recognize […]
Mukilteo approves Capital Improvement Plan

MUKILTEO, Wash., November 9, 2021 – Mukilteo city council passed Ordinance 1456, amending the Capital Facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan, and held discussions on the city’s 2022 budget before voting for approval on November 15. All council members were in attendance except Councilmember Joe Marine who was unable to attend. Adoption of the Capital […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council meeting

MUKILTEO, Wash., November 8, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, November 8 SPECIAL MEETING the Mukilteo City Council will discuss/vote the following items: 2022 Budget: Final Budget Hearing Feedback and Questions AB21-45 Adoption of 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan Ordinance 1456 AB21-95 3rd Quarter Financial Review AB21-115 Click here to view the full council agenda packet. Watch […]
Why I’m voting NO on Harris and you should too

Opinion/Letter to the Editor Mukilteo is home to approximately 21,000 residents. We love our community, our schools, and our police department. We enjoy beautiful scenery, hospitality, and quiet neighborhoods in our peaceful way of life which is why Mukilteo was named under then-mayor Joe Marine’s leadership as one of the top ten best small cities […]
Vote for Joe for Mayor of Mukilteo

Opinion/Letter to the Editor I am going to vote to re-elect Joe Marine for mayor of Mukilteo because of what he wants to do for our city: Annex only the best properties to enhance Mukilteo’s growth, Ensure that Paine Field does not become a congested SEATAC clone, Reinstate tools on the city’s website to guarantee […]
Mukilteo approves ARPA funds for police body cams, software and Chamber improvements, and utility assistance

MUKILTEO, Wash., October 26, 2021 – Mukilteo City Council passed four new uses for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at their Special Meeting October 26, which includes Enterprise Resource Planning software upgrades, police body cameras, audio and visual upgrades to the council chamber, and utility assistance for Mukilteo residents with outstanding balances. Enterprise Resource […]
Missing Mukilteo man found dead

Mukilteo, Wash., October 25, 2021 – On October 22, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person found dead on October 16 near the 4600 block of 88th Street SW in Mukilteo as 27-year-old Sarath Vasanthavada. Vasanthavada was reported missing since September 27, 2021. The cause and manner of death have not yet been […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Meeting

MUKILTEO, Wash., October 25, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, October 25 SPECIAL MEETING the Mukilteo City Council will discuss/vote the following items: ARP Funding: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Discussion ARP Funding: Body Cam Program Approval ARP Funding: Council Chambers Audio Visual Upgrade Contract Approval ARP Funding: Utility Assistance View the full council agenda […]
Mukilteo City Council updates criminal code, budget discussion resumes

MUKILTEO, Wash., October 22, 2021 – City Council approved an update on its criminal code, ordinance 1454, and furthered their discussion on the City’s budget and Property and Emergency Medical Service Tax levies at its Regular Business meeting Monday, October 18. All council members were in attendance aside from councilwoman Elizabeth Crawford. The passed update […]
Local Eat’s Spotlight: TAPPED MUKILTEO

TAPPED Mukilteo just opened for business at the beginning of the year. A spot for family, friends, couples, singles, and sports fans, TAPPED pays homage to the Pacific Northwest with its locally sourced menu and seasonal craft beer. I had the Seafood Chowder and the Prime Rib Dip. First Impressions of TAPPED MUKILTEO TAPPED Mukilteo […]