Mukilteo

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.

 

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.

 

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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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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)

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 officials say.

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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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)

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 sales tax rate in the state.

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

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 Clinton.

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

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

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 is in place.

Vehicles travel along Mukilteo Speedway on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Mukilteo firefighter waves out of a fire truck. (Photo provided by Mukilteo Fire Department)

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.

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

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Mukilteo police investigate online threat at Kamiak High

Authorities believe other schools around the state may have received similar threats.

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Lucas Rudzinski, 14, smiles as he picks up a frozen turkey to load into one of the hundreds of cars lined up to receive food from the Mukilteo Food Bank on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food bank volunteers keep Mukilteo families fed for holidays

On Monday, dozens of volunteers at the Mukilteo Food Bank helped with a Thanksgiving rush.

Lucas Rudzinski, 14, smiles as he picks up a frozen turkey to load into one of the hundreds of cars lined up to receive food from the Mukilteo Food Bank on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it's one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo council passes budget with deficit, hopes for new revenue

Proponents said safeguards were in place to make future changes. Detractors called it “irresponsible.”

The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it's one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lia Tetreault serves strawberry ice cream to a customer on Monday, Nov. 18 at the Soundview Deli in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)

‘I don’t have customers’: Everett deli struggles after bridge closure

The Soundview Deli, just steps away from the Edgewater Bridge, saw its business drop 90% since late October.

Lia Tetreault serves strawberry ice cream to a customer on Monday, Nov. 18 at the Soundview Deli in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)
Riaz Khan finally wins office on his fifth try. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mukilteo police seek info on alleged attack on House candidate

Riaz Khan, a former City Council member, said he was fixing campaign signs Tuesday morning when two men attacked him.

Riaz Khan finally wins office on his fifth try. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cars move across Edgewater Bridge toward Everett on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Yearlong bridge closure between Everett, Mukilteo begins Wednesday

With the Edgewater Bridge closed, drivers will have to find another way to get from Mukilteo to Everett — and back again.

Cars move across Edgewater Bridge toward Everett on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.

Democrats seek re-election to seats representing Edmonds, Mukilteo

The incumbents, Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self, face challengers Riaz Khan and Kristina Mitchell.

Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.
Mukilteo Mayor-again Joe Marine on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mukilteo council members fire back at mayor’s budget plan

The proposed biennial budget would fully fund police, fire and EMS, but leave a $2.6 million deficit in 2026.

Mukilteo Mayor-again Joe Marine on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A view of the 340,000-square-foot business park along Harbour Heights Parkway on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo council denies controversial rezone for up to 200 homes

Some of the property is currently used for office space. Residents spoke out in droves against the rezone.

A view of the 340,000-square-foot business park along Harbour Heights Parkway on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)