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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.

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)

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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.

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…

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

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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.

Elections

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.

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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…

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

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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…

A sign alerting people to “no swimming/jumping/diving” hangs off to the left of the pier on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Officials: Too many people are diving off the Mukilteo Pier

Swimming in the water near ferry traffic can cause delays and put yourself in danger, police and transportation…

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The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo mayor vetoes council-approved sales tax

The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest…

People board the Mukilteo ferry in Mukilteo, Washington on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry service to pause for maintenance Tuesday evening

Service will resume Wednesday morning with the 4:40 a.m. ferry to Mukilteo and the 5:05 a.m. ferry to…

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Mukilteo police locate dead body near Olympic View Middle School

At around 7 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to reports of an individual with possible injuries.

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

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Mukilteo cameras go live to curb speeding on Speedway

Starting Friday, an automated traffic camera system will cover four blocks of Mukilteo Speedway. A 30-day warning period…

A Mukilteo firefighter waves out of a fire truck. (Photo provided by Mukilteo Fire Department)

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Mukilteo council places EMS levy lift on November ballot

The city is seeking the funds to cover rising costs. The local firefighters union opposes the levy lift.

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Shelter in place lifted after Mukilteo ammonia leak

Multiple fire departments were on scene of the leak at Pacific Seafood on Friday morning.