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Archbishop Murphy grad named  Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA

Nathan Caferro of Snohomish County Sports Commission honored as the Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA   Nathan Caferro, a sports events coordinator at Snohomish County Sports …
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City of Mill Creek plans family-friendly open house

The City of Mill Creek will host its inaugural City Chat Open House 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at City Hall North, 15720 Main St. This event will be an opportunity to learn more about City …

DelBene introduces bill to increase participation in apprenticeships

On May 3, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) – who represents Mill Creek – introduced legislation to boost participation in apprenticeship programs by creating exemptions for …

Fundraiser for Shirley Bryant's family

Dear Community: I am writing on behalf of a friend and former co-worker, Shirley Bryant. It is possible you may know Shirley from her time at the YMCA. Shirley has touched the lives of many …

In Mill Creek, just park it

When we find a quiet bench in a park and sit down to think and watch a loved one at play, this act really does add towards all concerned having an enriching day. As spring begins to spring, more …

Struggling ferry system finds way into governor race

Washington’s front-running Democratic candidate for governor is embracing a Republican idea that would hasten the building of new ferries and slow the state’s push to electrify the fleet. …

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Opinion
Maria Montalvo
‘May the 4th be with you’: Says almost everyone on my birthday
May the 4th has become a thing. A “Star Wars” thing, to be exact. Since the first “Star Wars” movie was released in 1977, everything from light sabers to cinnamon bun …
Chuck Wright
The outbreak of male loneliness
In 1949, May was designated as Mental Health Month. I propose we use May to become aware of what is being called the Male Loneliness Syndrome.  Remember those times when you felt …
Paul Archipley
What if there’s no ‘there’ there?
M any people move to towns like Mukilteo, Edmonds, and Mill Creek because they like the small-town “feel,” and want to raise their kids or retire in a safe place that has a strong sense …
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Steve Nevey
Ferries: Clean and green in the future
Editor’s Note: WSF Assistant Secretary Steve Nevey wrote this piece in conjunction with the marking of Earth Day April 22. When I was offered the opportunity to move from the cruise …

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Sports
Diontaye Moorman

Diontaye Moorman - Track & Field

Our athlete of the week is senior sprinter Diontaye Moorman. Diontaye broke the 100-meter dash AMHS school record on April 18, running 11.08 seconds. He currently has the second-best 100-meter …
Keldan Pablo

Keldan Pablo - Boys Golf

Our athlete of the week is junior golfer Keldan Pablo. Keldan pushes himself to be the best student, athlete, and young man he can be. He radiates a positive, calm energy as a teammate and competitor …
Stella Tepley - Girls Golf

Stella Tepley - Girls Golf

Our athlete of the week is freshman varsity golfer Stella Tepley. In her last match, she shot a 56, which qualified her for the District Golf Tournament. Stella is an excellent student-athlete, …

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Meiweya Amazona

Meiweya Amazona - Girls Tennis

Our athlete of the week is senior tennis player Meiweya Amazona. As a senior captain, Meiweya competed in singles during the 2A district tournament last year, and she plays first singles for the team …
Tommy Zook – Baseball

Tommy Zook – Baseball

Our athlete of the week is senior pitcher Tommy Zook. Tommy will be attending Bellevue College next year to continue his baseball career as a pitcher. He has excelled at pitching the previous …
Solomon Perera

Solomon Perera - Boys Soccer

Our athlete of the week is senior midfielder and team captain, Solomon Perera. In the Wildcats' first two games of the season, Solomon has scored four goals with two assists. He had a hat trick …

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Police and Fire
A pedestrian threw a large steel beam off the I-5 overpass at 164th, striking a vehicle.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) wants to know who threw metal debris being from an overpass onto I-5, striking a vehicle. It happened just before 7 p.m.  April 30  on 164th St SW …
South County Fire Commissioner Ed Widdis, retired fire chief of Snohomish County Fire District 1, swears in Fire Chief Bob Eastman.
Bob Eastman was sworn in as fire chief of South County Fire during the regional fire authority’s Board Commissioners meeting April 2.  Eastman previously served as assistant chief. He …
/Arts & Entertainment/
Kathy Tuura with her painting “Second Beach.” (Photo courtesy Manya Vee)
GIVE HER CREDIT: Artist uses credit cards as her paintbrushes
Arcadian Broad and Ashley Baszto star in Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “Don Quixote” and the Edmonds Center for the Arts.
Olympic Ballet Theatre presents  ‘Don Quixote’
The kitchen at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Wanderlust
Discover the story of the PNW at Fort Vancouver
Schools

AI for Everyone Day is Friday, April 26

Edmonds College will host its second annual AI for Everyone Day Friday, April 26, from 2-5 p.m. The free AI Community Connections Speaker Series event will be held on campus at …

Edmonds College's Expanding Your Horizons empowers over 300 girls to explore STEM fields

Edmonds College hosted over 300 girls from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Everett school districts from eighth to 12th grade March 27 for an Expanding Your Horizons event. The annual event, designed to …

STEM scholarships available

The Edmonds SnoKing Branch of the American Association of University Women is accepting applications for the Elizabeth Sears STEM Scholarship.

Edmonds College to participate in a 3-year pilot program

  Edmonds College is the only West Coast college selected to participate in a three-year pilot program with the aim of dramatically increasing the manufacturing workforce. The  …
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