New free food pantry at Mukilteo Family YMCA

MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Family YMCA, in partnership with its Branch Advisory Board, has launched a new free food pantry to address rising food insecurity in the community. Located on the west side of the YMCA parking lot, the pantry is accessible at all times and operates on a simple principle: take what you need, donate what […]
Hundreds attend grand opening of new North County PUD Office Complex in Arlington

ARLINGTON—Replacing the Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD) offices in Stanwood and Arlington that were seismically deficient, the new $43.5 million North County Office Complex is now open. The new centralized location will serve north Marysville, Arlington, Darrington, Stanwood and Camano Island. PUD will continue to accept drop-box payments at its former Stanwood office location […]
Mukilteo financial advisor Paul Ellis prioritizes family and community

MUKILTEO—For many years, Paul Ellis, Founder and owner of the Mukilteo-based Ellis Wealth Management LLC, had his heart set on joining the military to serve his country; but it seems life had different plans. Through a series of events, he founded Ellis Wealth Management in 2014, quickly establishing itself as one of the top 10 […]
The Frustrations of Poor Customer Service: Why the Personal Connection Matters

In today’s hyper-connected world, businesses often tout their commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. Yet, many customers frequently encounter frustrations that paint a very different picture. From endless phone menus to automated responses that fail to address individual concerns, the modern customer service experience can sometimes feel like an obstacle course designed to test […]
Responsibilities of manhood: The investment of Fatherhood

Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Public invited to the 2023 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala

MUKILTEO, Wash., October 31, 2023—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to its third annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 17, at the Rosehill Community Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $60 to $400 for a table of 8. Buy your tickets Now Last year’s community award winners of the night were […]
Responsibilities of manhood: The investment of Fatherhood

Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang resigns for new King County position

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 18, 2023—After 20 years on the force, Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang is stepping down to pursue the next chapter of his career as King County Sheriff Office’s Chief of Community Programs and Services. Beginning June 2, Kang will lead communications, community engagement, media relations, and contracting units, while overseeing priorities for […]
Letter-to-Editor: A move of the Mukilteo chamber offices to the waterfront just makes logical sense

Mukilteo is a beautiful city. It has a charm and a vibe that is cherished by all, this is why I am proud to call Mukilteo home! Visitors come to our businesses, our restaurants, and enjoy our grounds, and in a recent Mukilteo City survey over 70% of locals visit our waterfront as well. Over […]
Weekly Market Insights: Markets Cautious After Banking Woes

Amid the reverberations of two U.S. banks being taken over by regulators and the spread of uncertainty to European banks, stocks trended higher last week on the strength of the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.15%), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 1.43%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up 4.41%. […]