Mukilteo

Lynnwood

2 injured in crash into stopped car on Highway 525 near Lynnwood

An Arlington man was reportedly standing outside his car when another car struck both him and his vehicle, according to troopers.

Lynnwood
The afternoon lunch crowd slowly builds on the top floor dining room at Arnies restaurant on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Arnies in Mukilteo, sold to Lombardi’s, closing after 44 years

The restaurant with sweeping views of Puget Sound will reopen in October as Hook and Cleaver by the Lombardi’s Group.

The afternoon lunch crowd slowly builds on the top floor dining room at Arnies restaurant on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Career 53% free-throw shooter opens Big Chicken shack in Mukilteo

Turnout was big at Thursday’s grand opening of NBA great Shaquille O’Neal’s restaurant.

People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The exterior of Hawthorne Hall in Mukilteo, Washington on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mukilteo council to reconsider Hawthorne Hall sale, after approving it

The fate of the 100-year-old historic hall in disrepair will be decided when all seven council members are present.

The exterior of Hawthorne Hall in Mukilteo, Washington on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cars drive onto the ferry at the Mukilteo terminal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Mukilteo, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shrimp fishing gear snarls Mukilteo-Clinton ferry travel

Service was disrupted for 90 minutes Monday during peak travel time, especially for those departing Clinton.

Cars drive onto the ferry at the Mukilteo terminal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Mukilteo, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)

Fire levies fail in Mukilteo, Arlington area; pass elsewhere

It’s “a tough pill to swallow,” District 21 Fire Chief Chad Schmidt said. Meanwhile, most Snohomish County districts approved their levies.

Arlington Fire Department truck (Snohomish County Fire District 21)
Ryan Jones handed off the kitten to Chrystyl Levee Zwink. (Photo provided by Washington State Ferries)

Lucky ‘Buoy’: Kitten rescued from waters at Clinton ferry dock

The kitty was saved from drowning by ferry workers and now has a new home on land.

Ryan Jones handed off the kitten to Chrystyl Levee Zwink. (Photo provided by Washington State Ferries)
A longboarder rides down the newly opened First Street on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo’s First Street is finally open, with free parking at the end

Cars can now travel directly from Mukilteo Speedway to Edgewater Beach Park.

A longboarder rides down the newly opened First Street on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
(Photo provided by The Mukilteo Family YMCA)

‘The MUK’ hosts skate park event at Mukilteo YMCA

The three-day event brings together statewide competitors at all levels. It’s free to watch.

(Photo provided by The Mukilteo Family YMCA)
Julie Sisson, right, a library circulation assistant from Everett, stands next to "Jeopardy!" quiz show host Ken Jennings. (Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)

Everett library worker’s ‘Jeopardy!’ streak ends at 1 game

Julie Sisson’s “superstar” run netted her $11,210. She came in third place in the episode that aired Wednesday.

Julie Sisson, right, a library circulation assistant from Everett, stands next to "Jeopardy!" quiz show host Ken Jennings. (Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)
The exterior of Hawthorne Hall in Mukilteo, Washington on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

For sale: Mukilteo’s 100-year-old Hawthorne Hall to go on the market

The council voted 3-2 to sell a historic building that some wanted to renovate for indoor pickleball courts.

The exterior of Hawthorne Hall in Mukilteo, Washington on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Mukilteo Police Department hosts youth academy

Classes include SWAT, taser demo, defensive tactics and criminal law. Apply by July 17.

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Pua, right, a 5-month old French bulldog inspects McKenzie, a 8-week old golden retriever during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarter, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in New York. American Kennel Club rankings released in 2018 show French bulldogs are the fourth most popular while the labrador is the most popular purebred dog. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Mutts in Mukilteo: Dog show is for pooches from all walks of life

Categories include owner-dog lookalike, best legs, cutest senior, ugliest dog, best wiggles and most slobbery.

Pua, right, a 5-month old French bulldog inspects McKenzie, a 8-week old golden retriever during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarter, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in New York. American Kennel Club rankings released in 2018 show French bulldogs are the fourth most popular while the labrador is the most popular purebred dog. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is joined by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray while they listen to where some of the federal funds have been implemented in the Washington State Ferry system on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Buttigieg visits Mukilteo for plans to electrify Washington ferries

U.S. Transportation Secretary: Washington state is ‘leading the way’ with its transition to electric ferries.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is joined by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray while they listen to where some of the federal funds have been implemented in the Washington State Ferry system on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Man charged with attempted murder in Everett Gospel Mission shooting

The shooting was part of a spate in December that left one dead and four wounded within 24 hours.

Everett
Mill's electric kitchen bin dries and grinds food waste which is then processed and turned into commercial chicken feed. (Provided photo)

This chicken chow’s main ingredient? Your food scraps

California firm Mill opened the Mukilteo research and development facility. The company turns food waste into chicken feed.

Mill's electric kitchen bin dries and grinds food waste which is then processed and turned into commercial chicken feed. (Provided photo)
Firefighters perform a rope rescue of a woman who fell down a ravine early near Mukilteo on Sunday, July 2. (Photo provided by South County Fire)

Fire crews rescue woman from ravine near Mukilteo

On Saturday night, a woman fell 30-feet down a ravine, prompting a rescue by local authorities.

Firefighters perform a rope rescue of a woman who fell down a ravine early near Mukilteo on Sunday, July 2. (Photo provided by South County Fire)
Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Kamiak sub teacher arrested, accused of sexually abusing student

In May, Julian Willis, 34, was fired from the Mukilteo School District amid the allegations.

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
From one of two coolers, Mike Bradshaw-Heiberg hands out brown bag lunches and half pints of milk as part of the Kids Cafe summer meals program on July 1, 2015 in Sultan, Wa. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Where Everett, Mukilteo kids can get free meals this summer

Kids can have breakfast and lunch in July and August while out of school.

From one of two coolers, Mike Bradshaw-Heiberg hands out brown bag lunches and half pints of milk as part of the Kids Cafe summer meals program on July 1, 2015 in Sultan, Wa. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

How much is that ferry ride going to cost in October?

The public is encouraged to speak up now, in person or online, to be heard about the fare increase starting Oct. 1.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)