Q&A with candidates running for Snohomish County Council
Republican incumbent Sam Low faces Democratic challenger Kristin Kelly in District 5.
Gang member sentenced as an adult for first-degree assault
Seth Friendly was 16 when he shot at a 17-year-old girl who was dating a rival gang member.
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Elderly couple escape serious injuries in crash with train
The driver drove down tracks instead of a road, hitting a slow-moving train near Stanwood.
Officials ID man shot and killed in apparent Everett robbery
Police believe the victim may have known the shooter, who drove away before the officers arrived.
Election 2017
Mayor’s office, 3 council seats contested in Monroe election
Traffic, the opioid epidemic, the economy and homeless are cited as campaign issues.
Ballots are going out and voting will soon begin
In Snohomish County, one of the marquee contests is in Everett, where voters are choosing a new mayor.
Herald Business Journal
Health-care consumers need to take the lead, so get smart
David Russian, CEO of Western Washington Medical Group, writes our third essay about fixing health care.
More business, more competition for Everett kidney dialysis center
Nonprofit Puget Sound Kidney Centers sees large for-profit competitors enter state market.
Sports
Culture change leads Everett football to winning ways
The coach’s challenge and the players’ response has the Seagulls on the verge of the playoffs.
Seahawks’ Clark reflects on teammate Avril’s injury
The young defensive end and protege of the veteran sees how suddenly careers can change.
Life in Snohomish County
Beer and cupcakes: Snohomish brewer, baker form unlikely duo
Pacific Northwest Cupcakes uses SnoTown’s brews to make beer-infused sweet treats.
Woodward Canyon Winery continues to weave masterpieces
Owner Rick Small uses grapes from vines he used when he made wine in his back yard in the 1970s.
Opinion
Editorial: Retain Gregerson as Mukilteo’s mayor
Both candidates offer impressive resumes, but Gregerson showed leadership and compassion as mayor.
Nation/World
Donald Trump’s border wall models take shape in San Diego
The prototypes form a tightly packed row of imposing concrete and metal panels.
Evoking slain son, Kelly defends Trump on condolence calls
“I said to him, ‘Sir there’s nothing you can do to lighten the burden on these families.’”
Northwest
Judge won’t dismiss Seattle, Portland sanctuary cities case
The cities filed the lawsuit over the Trump administration’s threats to cut their funding.
Feeding thousands of elk is not an easy task
But it helps protect valuable agriculture and and creates an incredible sight for onlookers.
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