South County Fire Public Hearing Notice: 2026 Budget and Benefit Charge
EVERETT—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 21 on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2026. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Community members can attend in person or remotely using Zoom to learn […]
Make Mukilteo Solvent Again: Vote Steve Schmalz
Local breaches of public trust hurt just as much or more than those at the national level, I’m finding. I have been a resident of the small town of Mukilteo, WA for 27 years. We have a population of just 21,000. Therefore, I am bewildered that Mayor Joe Marine and his favorite five City Council […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denies the evidence, says her dog never ‘bit a human’
LYNNWOOD—During Council Comments at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denied that her 109-pound, 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino/Boxer mix named Sumo has ever bitten anyone. She also denied that the dog has ever attacked a human. “Just clarify,” Escamilla said, “My dog has not bit a human for […]
Endorsement for James Sterba – A Common-Sense Candidate for Mukilteo City Council
Mukilteo needs City Council members who bring practical, common-sense solutions to the table — and that’s exactly what James Sterba offers. With decades of real-world leadership experience, James is no stranger to making tough decisions, managing large teams, and ensuring both operational and fiscal accountability. Though new to politics, James is far from inexperienced. With […]
Hawaiian Council’s 24th annual convention comes to a close at Tulalip
TULALIP—The 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention came to a close today, Thursday, October 9, wrapping up four days of lūʻau, workshops, performances, and discussions all centered around the life, culture, and policies of the Native Hawaiian people. This year more than 1,100 people gathered on the Tulalip Tribes land – the first time ever the Hawaiian […]
Roughly 5,000 beer lovers reel in fall at Elysian’s annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
SEATTLE—Roughly 5,000 beerheads congregated at Elysian Brewery’s Capitol Hill brewpub for its 21st annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival on Friday, October 3, through Saturday, October 4, to taste 60 different innovations from Elysian and guest breweries, hear live music, and witness the ceremonious great pumpkin beer tapping, signifying the start of pumpkin beer season. Elysian […]
Ignite Robotics Competitions coming to Monroe, Washington
MONROE – Ignite Robotics bringing their robotic competitions to the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe Washington. The two robotic competitions are Quantum’s Spooktacular V5 Robotics Competition, November 1, 2025, and Ignite the Northwest V5RC Signature Event, January 9-11, 2026. November 1st: Quantum’s Spooktacular V5 Robotics Competition This is a Middle and High School regional tournament […]
Cascade Symphony begins its 64th season Oct 27
EDMONDS—The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) opens its 64th season on Monday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m., performing music by Mendelssohn, Grieg, Goldmark, Liadov, and Kabalevsky for its Opening Night and Piano Celebration concert at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4th Avenue North, in Edmonds. Michael Miropolsky, in his 24th season as Cascade Symphony’s Music Director, says […]
Calling All Young Artists: Enter the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest now through Oct. 20, 2025
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Grab your markers, paints, crayons or tablet—whatever is your jam—it’s time to let your imagination roll! Community Transit is excited to launch the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest, open to Snohomish County youth ages 5–18. The theme of the contest is “Riding Transit with Friends.” Now through October 20, 2025, kids and […]
Dixon’s picks for the upcoming Mukilteo election
For the upcoming Mukilteo election on November 4, I support and endorse the following candidates: Dode Carlson over Jim Sterba. Dode’s long record of civil and public service must be given consideration. After retiring as our city postmaster, Dode has been incredibly active as a leader in many of our community organizations, including the Lighthouse […]
