Edmonds College student archeologists dig for Mukilteo’s untold history
MUKILTEO—Roughly 26 Edmonds College Archeology students have been digging Mukilteo’s Japanese Gulch since July 7 in search of long-lost pieces of Snohomish County history. When their dig ends on August 1 they are expected to have uncovered over 1,000 artifacts from the early 1900’s which will then be cleaned, processed, and donated to the Burke […]
Snohomish County Mourns and Celebrates a Community Trailblazer
EVERETT—Marilyn Jean Quincy, a revered figure in Snohomish County known for her tireless advocacy for Black American heritage and community equality, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Her funeral, held on June 26, 2025, at New Life Everett Church, drew a diverse crowd of mourners, including community leaders, activists, and […]
Community leaders pay their respects to Ms. Marilyn Quincy
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County leaders paid their respects for the late Ms. Marilyn Quincy, who’s impact and legacy on Snohomish County history will be forever remembered. Founder of the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and Snohomish County legend, Quincy passed away on June 4, at the age of 81. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett […]
Marilyn Quincy: The deep roots of a Snohomish County legend
EVERETT, Wash., June 25, 2023—Marilyn Quincy, 79, is a name so ingrained in Snohomish County history that it’s difficult not seeing her and her family’s influence in the region. From William P. Stewart Highway in Everett named after her great grandfather — a Black Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and was […]
