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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's proposed annexation. (Map courtesy City of Mill Creek)

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 …
(Photo courtesy South County Fire)

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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Mill Creek planning for the South Town Center Subarea

The City of Mill Creek is moving forward with planning for the South Town Center Subarea. This effort builds on the work done for the award-winning Mill Creek Town Center, previous studies, and the …
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Mill Creek to unveil updated Veterans Monument

The City of Mill Creek has a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Veterans Monument and Library Park Rehabilitation Project. It's Monday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at Library Park (15429 …
From 2024: Veterans Day celebrated in Mill Creek. (Photo courtesy Chuck Wright)

Mill Creek invites community to participate in Veterans Day parade

From the City of Mill Creek: The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for our annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11. This year’s event will be especially meaningful as …
Paine Field in Everett. A master plan is intended to improve service.

UPDATED: 1 dead after plane crash at Paine Field

One person has died after a small plane crashed in the woods at the west end of Paine Field in Everett Thursday, Oct. 1. According to Paine Field spokesperson Kristin Banfield, the crash occurred shortly …

Edmonds College names 2 to its board of trustees

Edmonds College has announced the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its board of trustees. Both appointees bring a strong commitment to student success and policy governance, …
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Opinion

SR20 and Pacific Northwest Fall Colors 

Washington has a way of slowing us down in October. The air shifts, the light softens, and the mountains start wearing their fall colors like a quiet reminder that nothing stays the same for long. …

Muslims and Christians share a love for Jesus

I believe we live in a time when political and religious volatility around the world can easily create unwarranted fear and mistrust. Being Muslim or Christian in America is an opportunity to look …

Dyslexia Awareness Month: Let us read what we choose

Looking at my calendar and hearing the alert on my phone, I was motivated again to address October Dyslexia Awareness Month. This time of year is close to my heart because I am one of those …

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An update on ferry challenges

Oct. 1 marked my five-year anniversary at Washington State Ferries. I joined WSF in 2021 as operations director and stepped into my current role in the spring of 2024. When I arrived, we were …
"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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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.