Op-Ed: Central Washington University President Jim Wohlpart
Welcome. This simple word describes the way in which Central Washington University embraces its students as they join a vibrant and caring intellectual community. But it also describes the city of Ellensburg and the surrounding Kittitas County and how it has embraced me and my wife, Sasha, since we arrived in June. We already love […]
Fact or Fiction: City of Mukilteo AAA bond rating
Mukilteo Forward is what mayoral candidate, Joe Marine, promises to do. But when he cites past accomplishments like when Mukilteo earned a AAA Bond Rating by Standard and Poor’s, some are left to wonder what that even means, is it even true and what it says about him as a candidate? Looking to the Past […]
Could the facial scans be coming to online gaming?
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 26, 2021 – It may not be a household name in the US, but many Chinese and a fair number of video game enthusiasts are familiar with the juggernaut conglomerate called Tencent. The company has an estimated $259 billion worth of investments and has become a consistent staple in the gaming news […]
Eligible County employees to receive Military Differential Pay
Everett, Wash., July 21, 2021 – Today, the Snohomish County Council adopted Councilmember Nate Nehring’s proposal to provide differential pay to County employees who are reservists in the United States Armed Forces. At the public hearing this morning, the ordinance passed the Council on a unanimous vote. When County employees are deployed, often times their […]
Call for PRO/CON Mukilteo HAP ballot committee members
Mukilteo, Wash., July 21, 2021 – The Mukilteo City Council approved draft language to place on the November 2 ballot for the Housing Action Plan (HAP) advisory measure asking voters: “Do you think the City should encourage more high density housing to be built in Mukilteo?” The local voter’s pamphlet will contain Pro (supporting) and […]
Full council chamber as HAP draft language passes 5-1
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 20, 2021 – City Hall packed into a full-house Tuesday, July 19, for the second city council meeting since reopening to in-person meetings. Attending in-person were around 26 residents and all council members except Bob Champion, Louis Harris (who attended remotely), and Mayor Gregerson, with Sarah Kneller stepping in as Mayor Pro […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council Agenda
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 18, 2021 – For its Monday, July 19 regular Business Meeting, the following items are on the agenda for discussion and vote: Council Regular Meeting of June 21, 2021 (AB21-01) Payment Vouchers $1,275,113.48 ( AB21-02) 61st Pl W Retaining Wall Construction Acceptance ( AB21-66) Police Guild MOU Approval ( AB21-76) American Rescue […]
Jennifer Gregerson mayoral kick-off July 29
Mukilteo, Wash. – Join Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson for a lovely summer night, Thursday July 29 at 6pm, at 12024 Wilmington Way in Mukilteo to “welcome back” seeing each other in person! RSVP to jennifer@jennifergregerson.com or just join us for wine, beer and some tasty appetizers! I can’t wait to share our vision for Mukilteo’s […]
Edmonds Art Walk returns August 7
Edmonds, Wash. – The pandemic canceled last year’s events, but Art Walk Edmonds is excited to announce that the Edmonds Summer Wine Walk is back this year and bigger than ever! Come sip local wines, shop small, socialize with good friends and support the Arts in Edmonds all on a gorgeous summer evening – Saturday, […]
Joe Marine mayoral campaign kicks off at Tapped Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash. — One hundred-plus people packed Tapped Mukilteo Wednesday, July 7th from 6-8 p.m. to support City Councilman Joe Marine in his re-election bid to return as Mayor of Mukilteo. The Marine mayoral campaign kickoff was so packed that many attendees had to wait outside to enter. Many of those opted to hop in […]
