Alien brain? No, a colony of harmless freshwater creatures
Bryozoans are tiny invertebrates that live in jelly-like masses, and their presence is a good thing.
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Definitely not Christmas in July for parched young trees
“I live in Washington. I should not have to water a Christmas tree,” says one grower. But they did.
They chose the longshot candidate to fill a vacant seat
Sultan Mayor Carolyn Eslick will serve as representative for the 39th legislative district.
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Happy accident leads Edmonds couple to make Hunniwater drink
The latest line of energy drinks by Karin and Eric… Continue reading
Voters are on the sidelines as the port fills a vacant seat
Troy McClelland resigned from the Port of Everett commission too late for an election before 2019.
Sports
Everett Silvertips are team in transition this season
Their new coach is expected to implement a more up-tempo style of play.
Rushing attack a dominant force for Monroe football
Pairing a massive, physical O-line with star RB Isaiah Lewis is a ‘lethal’ recipe for the Bearcats.
Life in Snohomish County
Beer of the Week: 5 Rights Brewing’s Fresh hop imperial IPA
The Marysville brewery named its beer Wobbly the Laborer after the Industrial Workers of the World.
Get schooled on Texas BBQ at this Monroe restaurant in a bus
Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, chicken and the fixin’s all await you near the Reptile Zoo on U.S. 2.
Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Friday, Sept. 22
A sketchy look at the day’s political stories.… Continue reading
Why Snohomish County should shoot for Amazon’s HQ2
Editorial: Not that we have a real shot at it, but because of what else we might attract here.
Nation/World
Kim fires off insults at Trump and hints at weapons test
Trump responded that Kim is “obviously a madman who doesn’t mind starving or killing his people.”
Some successes in search for Mexico earthquake survivors
Several people were lifted out of the debris Thursday, but fewer of the living were being found.
Mexico shocked by news: Girl trapped in rubble didn’t exist
Excitement bubbles up at BYU as caffeinated soda now on sale
Trump urges help for Myanmar’s Rohingya amid violent crackdown
Sponsors of Cassidy-Graham bill include favors for a potential holdout
Powerless: Puerto Rico faces weeks without electricity
Northwest
Dino Rossi says he’ll run for US House in the 8th District
The House seat has always been in GOP hands, but Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama both won there.
Geologists warn of landslides in wildfire-scarred Gorge
When fire strips vegetation, water can more easily infiltrate the ground, making it prone to sliding.
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