A strong economy + growth = a shortage of school bus drivers
Districts are having a hard time staffing many of their routes.
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Waiting lists and growing demand for low-income preschools
There will be 1,000 more spots opening in the state next school year — far fewer than needed.
Snohomish County PUD general manager and CEO to retire
Craig Collar, 54, who will return to Montana, joined the utility as a senior manager in 2006.
Herald Business Journal
Bond sale reveals Paine Field terminal cost is about $40M
Propeller Airports, which is building on land leased from the county, raised the money in February.
Explosive decompression at 32,500 feet. What happens?
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Sports
Monroe freshman shines at 30th Eason Invitational (video)
Hannah Ganashamoorthy sets the meet record in the long jump and cruises to a 100-meter hurdles win.
Mariners fall short in their bid to sweep the Rangers
Nomar Mazara and Joey Gallo hit impressive home runs… Continue reading
Life in Snohomish County
Wilderness boost: Why hiking does wonders for your mind and body
There is no denying how beneficial a walk through the woods can be for your overall health.
Strasbourg: The bicultural crossroads of Europe
Fascinating history makes it one of the continent’s most intriguing cities.
Opinion
Editorial: Work for Everett schools before next bond vote
The district needs a temporary fix at overcrowded Jackson as it tries again for a new high school.
Nation-World
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 57 in Afghan capital
The Kabul police said the bomber targeted civilians who were registering for identification cards.
The Yellowstone supervolcano is a disaster waiting to happen
A new study offers insight on Yellowstone’s hidden architecture.
Northwest
Gun-rights rally in Olympia: ‘It’s time to play offense’
One South Whidbey student says he’s been called a gun-crazy racist for promoting gun rights.
Oil, gas drilling in pristine Alaska refuge takes step ahead
Friday starts a 60-day review to sell leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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