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Serious-injury collision involving 2 children on an E-scooter in Everett

At about 2:22 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, deputies responded to a serious-injury collision near the 600 block of Center Road in Everett involving two children riding an E-scooter and a vehicle traveling …
Chuck Wright, in white shirt, behind Sen. John Lovick, at the Veterans Monument ceremony at Library Park. (Photo courtesy Karen Brandon)

Chuck Wright honored for Veterans Monument addition

On a bright, sunny morning on Oct. 19, Mill Creek City Mayor Stephanie Vignal thanked Chuck Wright for his leadership in making the Veterans Monument expansion happen at Library Park.  …
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Structural repairs to 164th St. SE bridge over North Creek

The City of Mill Creek is beginning essential structural repairs to the 164th St SE bridge over North Creek (Mill Creek No. 1 Bridge) after a recent engineering evaluation found one of seven …

Rock Against Hunger to benefit Mukilteo students facing food insecurity

The Mukilteo Schools Foundation will bring the community together for a night of music and fundraising with Rock Against Hunger, a battle of the bands to support students facing food insecurity in …
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Snack on this!

Door-to-door trick or treating is so yesterday. Instead, Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services is organizing its annual Boo Bash, a kid-friendly event that offers a safe and free trick-or-treat …

Light rail expansion could reshape transportation near Mukilteo

Mukilteo residents could see significant changes to transportation in surrounding communities as Sound Transit moves forward with plans to extend light rail 16 miles from Lynnwood to Everett. …

Mill Creek City Council votes to move forward with proposed annexation

The Mill Creek City Council voted 6–0, with one abstention, at its Oct. 13 meeting to approve a resolution authorizing the city manager to pursue annexation of designated unincorporated areas …

No one hurt in Silver Lake house fire

South County Firefighters extinguished a house fire in unincorporated Everett's Silver Lake area Thursday evening, stopping flames from spreading to a neighboring home. No one was hurt. Just …
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Two separate but not equal island processing centers

Since Oct. 28, 1886, our Statue of Liberty famously bears the words from Emma Lazarus’s poem: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Those words have …

When home care isn’t enough

Dear Savvy Senior, My mother has several chronic health conditions and needs a home caregiver to help with daily activities. I know she wants to stay at home as long as possible, but how do I know …

Redefining legacy as we age

When most people hear the word "legacy," they think of wills, trusts, and inheritance. But as we age, the question of what we leave behind has a much broader answer. Our legacy is not merely what we …

Domestic violence: It's not a 'family problem'

Those old bad days we hope have ended As you read this, please keep in mind October is Domestic Violence (DV) & Educational Month.  Back in the 1950s, domestic violence was …

Throw out party labels

As mayors from communities across Snohomish County, we know firsthand that local government is where the difference is made in most people's lives.  When our residents stop us at the …
"Echos of Youth," Elan Yang, Heatherwood Middle. (Courtesy EPS)

Students honored at Scholastic Art Awards regional ceremony

Everett Public Schools (EPS) has recognized students honored at the 2026 Snohomish County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony, held last month at the Everett Civic Auditorium. …

Penny Creek second graders name Mill Creek dump truck/snowplow

Students in Kirsten Judd’s second-grade class at Penny Creek Elementary are celebrating a big win after their classroom submission was selected as the winning name in a City of Mill Creek contest. …

Kids and teens invited to submit ideas for Mott Million Dollar Challenge

Academic Link Outreach, a Mukilteo-based nonprofit focused on academic success, is encouraging local students to participate in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a competition that invites young …
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Obituaries
Susan Helen von Jentzen: 1946-2026
Sue von Jentzen (née Arnquist; formerly Susan Blumenauer), 80, of Ellensburg, Washington, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on February 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, …
Christian Andrew Olson: 1956-2026
Christian Andrew Olson, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Edmonds on March 1. He left behind his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy, and his children, Nikolas, Leif (Allison) and Britta. …
Catherine Archipley: 1950-2025
Catherine Therese Archipley died peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 75. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass to be held at St. John’s Mission, 829 3rd St, …
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