Why don’t abuse victims just leave? That’s the wrong question
Domestic-violence experts say it’s rarely that easy. So police and social workers are reaching out.
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Man arrested after police find van full of drugs, cash and guns
An officer on patrol noticed a vehicle by itself in the middle of a WinCo parking lot at 2 a.m.
Bolshevik replaces BS in Eyman’s voters pamphlet statement
The initiative promoter also lost a bid to include a hyperlink to online coverage of the battle.
Herald Business Journal
Happy accident leads Edmonds couple to make Hunniwater drink
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Single payer is no panacea for our costly health care system
We must address the cost of health care before designing an insurance system.
Sports
After slow start, Huskies roll past Colorado 37-10
Myles Gaskin rushes for 202 yards and two touchdowns as No. 7 Washington wins its Pac-12 opener.
Silvertips fall to Winterhawks 7-4 in season opener
U.S. Division-favorite Portland scores six goals in the second period to sink Everett.
Life in Snohomish County
‘Found’: Author and climber a 20-year veteran of mountain rescue
In her second book, Bree Loewen shares her experiences of volunteering with Seattle Mountain Rescue.
Secret garden: Privacy trees that won’t outgrow a small space
These plants offer some height to block out unwanted sights without taking over your yard.
Stock your winter bookshelf with these animal and nature reads
Listen here: Josh Clauson, The Shed Players release new CDs
Newfangled cooker isn’t for those with tried and true methods
Now is the time to assess your student’s back-to-school plan
Author’s talk of birds and clouds kicks off Marysville series
Opinion
Daydream is over; GOP must work with Democrats on ACA fix
Editorial: The Senate should end its latest ACA repeal effort and continue bipartisan talks.
Nation/World
GOP’s Obamacare repeal all but dead; McCain deals the blow
“We could do better working together, Republicans and Democrats, and have not yet really tried,” the senator said.
Two dozen NFL players kneel for national anthem in London
President Trump said the athletes who don’t stand for “The Star Spangled Banner” should be fired.
Northwest
Should the mountain goats in Olympic National Park butt out?
A tragic, rare goat attack that resulted in a man’s death has helped rekindle a dormant battle.
Making sense of the rape allegation against King County’s top cop
The sheriff says it’s bogus. His accuser says it’s been buried.
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