Mukilteo

Longtime Mukilteo School Board member Judy Schwab retires after 28 years. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo School Board member retires after 28 years

Judy Schwab, the longest-serving board member in the district’s history, served seven consecutive terms.

 

Stollwerck Plumbing owner J.D. Stollwerck outside of his business along 5th Street on Nov. 5, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Happy 1 year anniversary of bridge withdrawals’

Residents of Everett and Mukilteo live life on the edge … of the Edgewater Bridge.

 

UW student from Mukilteo receives Rhodes Scholarship

Shubham Bansal, who grew up in Mukilteo, is the first UW student to receive the prestigous scholarship since 2012.

 

People sit on benches in the main hallway of Explorer Middle School’s new athletics building on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo School Board sends bond, levy measures to ballot

The $400 million bond would fund the replacement of Explorer Middle School and Mukilteo Elementary School, among many other projects.

People sit on benches in the main hallway of Explorer Middle School’s new athletics building on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Joe Marine, left, and Steve Schmalz.

Marine retains Mukilteo mayoral seat

Joe Marine will serve a fourth term in office. Bob Champion and James Sterba will serve on the city council.

Joe Marine, left, and Steve Schmalz.
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy

The Edmonds levy would fund parks, police, planning and public works. Mukilteo’s levy would go toward emergency medical services.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Vehicles pack the line for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry as they wait to board on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry will close midday for nine days next year

The closures are needed in January and February to make repairs to a part of the Mukilteo ferry terminal.

Vehicles pack the line for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry as they wait to board on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The back patio area and deck on Oct. 23, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$6 million buys ‘Wow’ and a gleaming glass mansion in Mukilteo

Or for $650,000, score a 1960s tri-level home on Easy Street in Everett. Dishwasher included.

The back patio area and deck on Oct. 23, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Carolyn Carlson, left, and James Sterba

Mukilteo council candidates looking to manage growth, budget

Two positions for City Council feature contested races on the November ballot.

Carolyn Carlson, left, and James Sterba

Mukilteo mayor candidates differ over city budget

Mayor Joe Marine seeks a fourth term while facing a challenge from 12-year council member Steve Schmalz.

Law enforcement officers cut hair for charity in Mukilteo

All proceeds from the Nov. 1 Cuts with Cops event will go to men’s prostate cancer research.

People walk through Explorer Middle School’s new gymnasium during an open house on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett middle school celebrates opening of new gym

The celebration came as the Mukilteo School District seeks the approval of another bond measure to finish rebuilding Explorer Middle School.

People walk through Explorer Middle School’s new gymnasium during an open house on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Boone Bisbey, 2, and Hunnika Bisbey, 39, walk along the beach and driftwood at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Coconut “bomb” forces temporary closure of Mukilteo’s Lighthouse Park

The park reopened after 9 a.m. Tuesday after bomb squad teams confirmed the device was not an explosive.

Boone Bisbey, 2, and Hunnika Bisbey, 39, walk along the beach and driftwood at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mukilteo approves code change to streamline school upgrades

The new law removes requirements for small school upgrades to go through lengthy hearing examiner reviews.

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A student sits at a table in the Teen section of the Mukitelo Library on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Libraries offer a stack of free programs for kids and teens

Sno-Isle Libraries and the Everett Public Library roll out the red carpet for students and parents.

A student sits at a table in the Teen section of the Mukitelo Library on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Guests stand around on the balcony at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, Wa. 

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Mukilteo to host open houses for EMS levy

The two open houses are scheduled for October. Voters will decide whether to approve the levy lid lift in November.

Guests stand around on the balcony at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, Wa. 

 (Blue Rose Photography LLC)
Top, from left: Riaz Khan, Carolyn Carlson, Jon Welton. Bottom, from left: Tina Over, James Sterba

Sterba, Carlson earn spots in November race for Mukilteo council

James Sterba and Carolyn Carlson maintained strong leads over a pack of five candidates Wednesday.

Top, from left: Riaz Khan, Carolyn Carlson, Jon Welton. Bottom, from left: Tina Over, James Sterba

Five candidates make up field for Position 2 seat

Of those seeking the position, some have run for local office multiple times, others are political newcomers.

Vehicles travel along Mukilteo Speedway on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mukilteo approves 84-acre annexation east of Speedway

The annexation of unincorporated land is expected to bring new revenue to the city as it faces budget challenges.

Vehicles travel along Mukilteo Speedway on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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On second go, Mukilteo City Council votes against sales tax hike

A veto from Mayor Joe Marine forced the council to bring the potential 0.1% sales tax increase back for another vote Monday.

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