Mukilteo

Semi-automatic rifles fill a wall at a gun shop on Oct. 2, 2018, in Lynnwood. (AP Photo / Elaine Thompson, File)

Guns for gift cards is back for second round in Mukilteo on Saturday

Guns can be exchanged for $50 to $100 gift cards in this program aimed to reduce violence.

Semi-automatic rifles fill a wall at a gun shop on Oct. 2, 2018, in Lynnwood. (AP Photo / Elaine Thompson, File)
Michael Simmons (Mukilteo School District)

Mukilteo School Board has vacancy with resignation of Michael Simmons

Simmons has served for 11 years. Deadline to apply for the District 1 seat is Feb. 28.

Michael Simmons (Mukilteo School District)
Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken restaurant chain plans to open a location in Mukilteo this summer. (Photo provided)

Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant coming to Mukilteo this summer

The fast-food chain’s fare is inspired by the NBA great’s home-cooked childhood favorites.

Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken restaurant chain plans to open a location in Mukilteo this summer. (Photo provided)
Charlie Pancerzewski (Courtesy of Pancerzewski family)

Mukilteo citizen watchdog, 83, spoke for ‘the facts and the truth’

“It is fitting that the public see (Charlie Pancerzewski’s) name when they get up to the podium for public comment,” the mayor said.

Charlie Pancerzewski (Courtesy of Pancerzewski family)
FILE - In this Monday, March 23, 2020, file photo, a worker walks near a mural of a Boeing 777 airplane at the company's manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash., north of Seattle. Beginning in 2024, some 737 planes will be built in Everett, the company announced to workers on Monday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

With 747 out, Boeing to open new 737 Max line at Everett’s Paine Field

Since the last 747 rolled out of the factory, speculation has been rife that Boeing might move some 737 Max production to Everett.

FILE - In this Monday, March 23, 2020, file photo, a worker walks near a mural of a Boeing 777 airplane at the company's manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash., north of Seattle. Beginning in 2024, some 737 planes will be built in Everett, the company announced to workers on Monday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Have a question for Washington State Ferries? Ask away this week

Virtual meeting topics include service restoration, hiring and progress on major vessel and terminal construction.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cameron Stone is led out of the courtroom after his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo man who sexually assaulted students gets over 2 years

In October, Cameron Stone, 23, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape and third-degree rape of a child, both felonies.

Cameron Stone is led out of the courtroom after his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A plunger emerges from the water hyped up and freezing during the 2023 Edmonds Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

In Edmonds, hundreds take polar plunge into the new year

Hundreds rallied for the 15th annual celebration, diving into the sea to ring in 2023.

A plunger emerges from the water hyped up and freezing during the 2023 Edmonds Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Traffic moves northbound on Highway 525 past an empty ferry lane on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Even with new terminal, old Highway 525 ferry lane staying put

A reader asked if there were plans to turn the lane on the hill south of 5th Street into a bike and pedestrian space.

Traffic moves northbound on Highway 525 past an empty ferry lane on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffics moves slowly along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Icy Sea-Tac tops ‘Misery Map,’ in prelude to worst of holiday gridlock

The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.

Traffics moves slowly along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A number of different Archie McPhee candy cane flavors are available for the holiday season Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the Archie McPhee wholesale building in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Brisket, sardine, Caesar salad: Dare to eat Archie McPhee candy canes?

The famous novelty seller based in Mukilteo, with a store in Seattle, has a dozen flavors to tease your palate.

A number of different Archie McPhee candy cane flavors are available for the holiday season Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the Archie McPhee wholesale building in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The former ferry holding lanes are repaved and getting ready for cars in Mukilteo, Washington on August 16, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Port’s parking lot in Mukilteo may not open until spring

The permit process, which required a traffic study and other analyses, is taking longer than the Port of Everett hoped.

The former ferry holding lanes are repaved and getting ready for cars in Mukilteo, Washington on August 16, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Police have made an arrest in a shooting on Smith Avenue this week in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

2 arrested in Everett shooting, pistol-whipping

The alleged shooter on Smith Avenue is being investigated in connection to another Everett shooting this week.

Police have made an arrest in a shooting on Smith Avenue this week in Everett. (Everett Police Department)
A ferryboat. (Washington State Ferries)

Turkey travel is for the birds

Leave extra early or late if you can, pack the winter essentials and prepare for traffic whether driving, flying or sailing.

A ferryboat. (Washington State Ferries)
A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)

Lawsuit: Ferry staff could have prevented crash that killed 2 from Everett

The complaint filed this week alleges numerous mistakes leading to the crash that killed Sharon Gamble and Kenneth Weikle.

A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)
Andy Illyn with a selection of his greeting cards, Cardstalked, that are sold at What’s Bloomin’ Floral on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Adventure-seeking cop finds new thrill in greeting cards

Mukilteo assistant police chief Andy Illyn unwinds by turning puns and dad jokes into greeting cards.

Andy Illyn with a selection of his greeting cards, Cardstalked, that are sold at What’s Bloomin’ Floral on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Artistic rendering of 526 Speedway exterior. (Mosaic Avenue Realty Ltd.)

Mosaic Homes looks to add industrial condo space in Mukilteo

Mosaic Homes steps into commercial real estate development with 526 Speedway, an industrial condo project.

Artistic rendering of 526 Speedway exterior. (Mosaic Avenue Realty Ltd.)
Alex Phillips, Karen Mahood and their four-week-old baby Georgia sit inside the family’s home where the production and television sales of Zippered Stockings take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

From Mukilteo living room, Zippered Stockings get a national audience

They hit it big on shopping channel QVC. The handmade holiday stockings with zippers and handles sell for $20 to $30.

Alex Phillips, Karen Mahood and their four-week-old baby Georgia sit inside the family’s home where the production and television sales of Zippered Stockings take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jesse Thayer lowers his head and exhales after being given a first-time offender waiver, greatly reducing his sentence on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett man convicted of fatal hit-and-run gets sentence waiver

Jesse Thayer struck and killed Heidi Allen, 37, a mom of two. A judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail and 30 days of community service.

Jesse Thayer lowers his head and exhales after being given a first-time offender waiver, greatly reducing his sentence on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

Good vibes only: All state ferries renamed to honor the Mariners

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the name change proclamation in effect through the team’s postseason.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)