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.
Marysville babysitter found guilty of infant girl’s death
Medical experts differed over whether it was head trauma or illness that caused the baby to die.
Superior Court judge pleads guilty to DUI
Prosecutors recommend “standard” penalty for Marybeth Dingledy, who “is terribly sorry.”
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Army nurse from Everett has vivid memories of ‘forgotten war’
Barbara Jean Nichols, 95, served near the front lines in Korea and Vietnam, and in Germany.
In county overdose crisis, nasal spray has saved 100 lives
About 900 local law enforcement officers have been trained to use naloxone to revive opioid users.
Herald Business Journal
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.
In space capsules today, little room but big improvement
Boeing and SpaceX are relying on a tried-and-true design as they each develop new spacecraft.
Sports
Lake Stevens sweeps Glacier Peak in 4A volleyball showdown
The Vikings earn a 25-22, 25-22, 25-22 win over the Grizzlies in an early battle of league leaders.
How to solve Seahawks’ O-line woes? Ask Cliff Avril
Center Justin Britt says the defensive end was invaluable in helping him learn as a rookie.
Life in Snohomish County
Hear new songs from Josh Clauson at Saturday release party
The producer of the Summer Meltdown music festival and Flowmotion band leader has a solo album out.
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.
Spy comedy ’Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ is laugh-out-loud funny
39th annual Arts of the Terrace attracts regional artists
Ben Stiller was born to play title character in ‘Brad’s Status’
See both versions of ‘The Old Couple’ on Historic Everett stage
The ‘Whimsical Woman’ shares what she learns on the trail
Opinion
Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Sept. 21
A pen-and-ink sketch of the day’s political stories.… Continue reading
Ignatius: Despite verbal overkill, Trump makes nice with U.N.
At its core, this was a speech that any president since Harry Truman probably could have delivered.
Nation/World
Body found at collapsed Mexico school; girl still trapped
Soldiers, police, firefighters and everyday citizens are still digging through earthquake rubble.
A stunned Puerto Rico seeks to rebuild after Hurricane Maria
It hit Puerto Rico as the third-strongest storm to make landfall in the U.S.
Northwest
Shooting highlights difficulty of keeping schools secure
Most school shootings are by a student, staff member or parent — someone who is supposed to be there.
Tacoma detention center sued for paying detainees $1 a day
The contract requires compliance with state laws, including minimum wage, said state AG Ferguson.
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