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

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Mukilteo School District recommends second attempt at bond

District staff said they believe the $400M bond could pass in November. The school board will decide whether…

Members of the Mukilteo School District Board of Directors at a school board meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Mukilteo School Board approves plan for staff cuts

The district will cut about 41 full-time equivalent positions to help save $6.2 million amid falling enrollment.

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The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.

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Mukilteo to consider lease of waterfront property

The city could lease the land to a developer or build a park there. The move is part…

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Mukilteo Schools Foundation names new executive director

Diane Bradford, a former communications director at the Mukilteo School District, will lead the nonprofit.

North Seattle Chinese Dancers perform a ribbon dance during the City of Mukilteo’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo celebrates Lunar New Year with food, dancing

Hundreds pack into the Rosehill Community Center to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Brandon Tepley does a signature Butch pose while holding a vintage Butch head outside of his job at Mukilteo Elementary where he is dean of students on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The secret life of Butch T. Cougar, WSU mascot

Mukilteo school dean Brandon Tepley and other mascots talk about life inside — and after — the WSU…

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

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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)

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‘Happy 1 year anniversary of bridge withdrawals’

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

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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…

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)

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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…

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)

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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…

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

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$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.

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)

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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…

Joe Marine, left, and Steve Schmalz.

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Marine retains Mukilteo mayoral seat

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

Carolyn Carlson, left, and James Sterba

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Mukilteo council candidates looking to manage growth, budget

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

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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.

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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)

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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…

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)

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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.

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mukilteo approves code change to streamline school upgrades

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