February 2010

Firefighters take pledges for climb up Columbia Center

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, February 25th, 05:32pm

Firefighters from the Paine Field Fire Department and the Mukilteo Fire Department will be taking pledges this weekend as they train for the the 19th Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb.

The firefighters will be working it on stationary climbers - some will even be in full gear - at the QFC at 11700 Mukilteo Speedway on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

They'll be collecting donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The firefighters will take on 1,311 steps up the Columbia Center for the big stair climb on March 7th.

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Photo of an Issaquah firefighter taken at a similar training event on February 20th.

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Buy-one-get-one-free chowder

Submitted by Heather Reese on Tuesday, February 23rd, 02:49pm

In celebration of National Clam Chowder Day, Thursday, February 25th, Ivar's is serving up 2-for-1 cups of chowder.

Stop by the Mukilteo Landing restaurant at 710 Front St. for a double dose of Ivar's finest.

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Restaurants

Kamiak alum graduates basic training

Submitted by Heather Reese on Tuesday, February 23rd, 02:33pm

Air Force Airman Tyler D. Brittin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

The '09 Kamiak High grad is the son of David and stepson of Judi Brittin of Mukilteo.

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People

Everett, SCFD #1 units help fight fire at Harbour Pointe Retirement Center

Submitted by Ray Marcham on Saturday, February 20th, 10:50am

Fire crews from Everett and Snohomish County Fire District #1 rushed to the Harbour Pointe Retirement Center late Friday night to help fight a kitchen fire while Mukilteo crews were fighting a house fire on 73rd Place.

The report of the fire came in at 11:20 p.m. A fire that started in a trash can started moving up the walls in a unit in the retirement complex. The fire report came in within minutes of the house fire on 73rd, so crews from Everett and Fire District #1 responded to the fire. With the help of sprinklers inside the unit, the fire was quickly put out.

The cause of the fire is likely some rags that self combusted in a trash can. The damage is estimated at $5,000.

Mukilteo became part of an automatic aid agreement with Everett and Fire District #1 in 2008.

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Smoldering BBQ starts house fire on 73rd Place

Submitted by Ray Marcham on Saturday, February 20th, 10:33am

Photo courtesy of Mukilteo Assistant Fire Chief Brian McMahan

A barbeque that was never totally put out started a house fire on 73rd Place late Friday night that caused massive damage to the home.

A custodian at Mukilteo Elementary first saw the flames at the house, located next to the school on the 4800 block of 73rd Place, around 11:15 p.m. The first crews at the scene reported seeing flames from a half mile away. Firefighters from the Mukilteo Fire Department and Snohomish County Fire District #1 fought the fire.

The fire had spread from the back of the home onto the roof, then into the attic of the two-story house. It took firefighters several hours to totally put out the fire, as spot fires kept flaring up.

There is fire, smoke and water damage throughout the house. Damage is estimated at $450,000.

The homeowners, who were sleeping when the fire broke out, were able to get out safely after being alerted by their smoke detector.

It was determined that a barbeque that had been used earlier in the evening was the source of the fire.

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Sunny days...here to stay?

Submitted by Heather Reese on Friday, February 19th, 05:02pm

KOMO photographer Peter Mongillo took these gorgeous photos in Mukilteo Friday afternoon.

So is this sunny weather just a teaser? Here's Steve Pool's weekend forecast for Mukilteo:

You heard him - get out and enjoy!

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Weather

Free Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday

Submitted by Heather Reese on Friday, February 19th, 04:24pm

Washington Stealth is teaming up with the Mukilteo Lacrosse Club to put on a free field lacrosse clinic for youth, junior high and high school players.

The clinic is happening on Saturday the 20th at Mariner High School.

Youth through 8th grade 10:00 a.m. to noon
High School noon to 2:00 p.m.

Stealth stars Jeff Zywicki and Lewis Ratcliff will be there, along with other pro players.

Again it's all free - and you can just show up to register.

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Thanks to Flickr user johntrainor for the photo.

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Does your business have a Facebook page?

Submitted by Heather Reese on Wednesday, February 17th, 04:56pm

It should.

You can't deny Facebook is a huge PR opportunity.

But if you don't know the difference between a fan page and a friend request - help is here.

The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce will have "seasoned Facebook users" on hand at 4902 76th St. SW on Friday at 10:00 a.m. to help you navigate the world of social networking.

Bring along an electronic copy of your business logo or picture that you'd like posted on your Facebook page.

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Business

Ready for your close-up?

Submitted by Heather Reese on Tuesday, February 16th, 06:11pm

Vicki Derks Photography at 724 First St. in Mukilteo is offering a free pet session and a 5X7 photo of your pooch on February 19th and 20th.

All you have to bring is a 30-pound bag of pet food or a $25 donation to benefit PAWS, the Everett Animal Shelter and Purrfect Pals.

Call 425-245-3866 to make an appointment.

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Thanks to Flickr user Daniel*1977 for the photo.

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Pets

Citizens Police Academy now accepting applications

Submitted by Heather Reese on Friday, February 12th, 02:58pm

The Mukilteo PD is offering an 8-week course to give you an inside look at day to day operations.

Topics:

Patrol Division & Traffic Unit
Detectives & Special Operations
Police equipment and firearms
Law & Criminal Procedures
Use of Force & Officer Safety
Crime Prevention
Canine Demonstrations
Ride Along with a Patrol Officer

Police Academy participants meet for three hour classes once a week starting on March 11th. It's free.

You can get more information online and the application online.

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