38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy on behalf of children in 2024. The awards were presented during a celebratory recognition event hosted by CASA staff in April. Snohomish County Office […]
Who was Emi Muñoz? A mourning father remembers the son he tragically lost
EVERETT—Emiliano “Emi” Muñoz, 13, tragically passed away on Monday, May 5, from injuries related to riding an electric bike through a braided metal cable in the Casino Road neighborhood of South Everett. “I’m absolutely heartbroken about this tragic loss,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “Please keep this child’s loved ones and his Explorer Middle School community […]
Letter-to-Editor: Re-elect Mayor Joe Marine
I am delighted that Mayor Joe Marine is running for re-election, and I encourage my fellow Mukilteans to support him. He has been an outstanding mayor with vision for our city. He is highly capable, cares about all of Mukilteo, and has a pleasant, collaborative personality—plus an endless supply of dad jokes. We are so […]
Ales for the Arts Concert Crawl: Music, Local Bites, and Community Spirit await
LYNNWOOD—The Foundation for Edmonds School District invites the community to come together for Ales for the Arts, a two-night concert crawl dedicated to supporting arts education in the Edmonds School District. This high-energy, family-friendly series features live music, local brews and bites, interactive fun, and meaningful ways to give back. The crawl begins on Wednesday, […]
Patrick Decker: An open letter to the voters of Lynnwood and Snohomish County
There are some of you who might have been taken by surprise that I chose not to run for re-election to Lynnwood City Council this year. When I was appointed to the Council to fill a vacancy four years ago, I was asked if I would run for the seat I was appointed to during the […]
Don Schwab announces reelection campaign for Everett City Council
EVERETT—Retired Everett firefighter, and labor advocate Don Schwab officially announced his campaign for reelection to a second term on the Everett City Council representing District 3. With a deep commitment to public service and a proven track record of leadership, Schwab is ready to continue working for a stronger, more vibrant Everett. “It has been […]
Steve Schmalz announces candidacy for Mayor of Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Steve Schmalz, a three-term Mukilteo City Councilmember with 12 years of dedicated service, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming 2025 election. Schmalz, who has built a reputation for addressing the city’s most pressing issues with integrity and determination, is committed to tackling the challenges that Mukilteo faces today and setting a […]
Mukilteo Police respond to stabbing at Kamiak High School
MUKILTEO—At approximately 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 9, officers with the Mukilteo Police Department were dispatched to Kamiak High School following reports of a stabbing. Mukilteo Police report that the stabbing occurred about 45 minutes before officers or school officials were notified. The School Resource Officer quickly identified the juvenile suspect and took him into custody […]
Sno-Isle’s new Executive Director Eric Howard plans to use libraries to connect communities
SNOHOMISH—Sno-Isle Libraries’ newest Executive Director, Eric Howard, has big plans for the library system from implementing new programs, offering new services, to offering a third place where community members, regardless of background, can unite. Before he does, however, he is getting to know the community he serves and loves to better suit its needs. Howard […]
Automated Traffic Camera program now live in Mukilteo, 30-day warning
MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo begins its Automated Traffic Camera program to encourage safe driving on roads throughout the City. Officials worked with NovoaGlobal to install cameras where the most dangerous speeding occurs. “Speeding is a preventable cause of deadly collisions and life-altering injuries,” said Mukilteo Police Chief Illyn. “We look forward to bringing the latest […]
