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.
After two years, are toll lanes here to stay?
The two-year experiment of I-405 toll lanes is up, and lawmakers must decide whether to continue it.
Health district to have more clean-up kits available
There was such high demand that the district temporarily ran out of needle resistant gloves.
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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.
Vietnam veteran Jim Mathis found peace in his garden
The Marysville man who served two tours died Wednesday after suffering from cancer and PTSD.
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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.
Hurricane pushes long-suffering Puerto Rico to the edge
Even before the storm, Puerto Rico was in dire condition, reeling from a decade-long economic slide.
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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