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Junior Macie Bailey on Weston High: “Everybody knows everybody. Teachers at this school actually know you and know how to teach you.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Weston junior, selling glitter dolls, eyes early graduation

An inspiring teacher led Macie Bailey to early admission at Central Washington University.

Junior Macie Bailey on Weston High: “Everybody knows everybody. Teachers at this school actually know you and know how to teach you.” (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Foot and car traffic around Judd & Black returning to normal

Foot and car traffic around Judd & Black returning to normal

The fire department has not determined the cause of the September blaze on Hewitt Avenue in Everett.

Foot and car traffic around Judd & Black returning to normal
He cut down a road gate. Now he’s looking at jail time.

He cut down a road gate. Now he’s looking at jail time.

The 2016 incident was part of a property dispute at a private community near Index.

He cut down a road gate. Now he’s looking at jail time.
Police looking for scammer claiming to represent dying girl

Police looking for scammer claiming to represent dying girl

The unidentified woman is collecting donations that aren’t going to the family of Kaya Sanders, 5.

Police looking for scammer claiming to represent dying girl
Everett Police released a cellphone video taken by a bystander when a hydraulic lift hit some electrical wires in Everett.

Father admits recklessness when son shocked by power lines

He recently completed his five-day jail sentence for the June incident in downtown Everett.

Everett Police released a cellphone video taken by a bystander when a hydraulic lift hit some electrical wires in Everett.
Horizon Elementary School Principal Edmund Wong bumps fists with with students in the Wednesday Boys Club program at the end of the session on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Horizon principal draws on own life as child of immigrants

“He grew up in poverty and he understands how that affects you socially, emotionally, physically.”

Horizon Elementary School Principal Edmund Wong bumps fists with with students in the Wednesday Boys Club program at the end of the session on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Money in, money out: A look at Lighthouse Park parking fees

Money in, money out: A look at Lighthouse Park parking fees

The city of Mukilteo budgets around $647,500 a year for waterfront parking — revenue and spending.

Money in, money out: A look at Lighthouse Park parking fees
Roberto Galeana asks a questions as he, his wife and their five children take part in the Parent Leadership Training Institute and the Children’s Leadership Institute on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Everett, Wa. At left is son Robert Galeana and wife Blanca, right. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

In south Everett, a civics class for parents — and children

The Galeanas and their five children all are taking part in a leadership program.

Roberto Galeana asks a questions as he, his wife and their five children take part in the Parent Leadership Training Institute and the Children’s Leadership Institute on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Everett, Wa. At left is son Robert Galeana and wife Blanca, right. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
One of Lynnwood’s busiest roads is 196th Street SW. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Lynnwood keeps $40 car tab fees to fund roads, sidewalks

The fees for a vehicle in Lynnwood, including those from the state and Sound Transit, run roughly $150-$475.

One of Lynnwood’s busiest roads is 196th Street SW. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
Mayume Carelli’s home is filled with faces of people she loves. Her dad, Dan Varnell (center) was murdered by Gail Brashear in 1996. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Court orders state to release Snohomish County killer

Gail Brashear was 15 when she stabbed a man to death near Granite Falls.

Mayume Carelli’s home is filled with faces of people she loves. Her dad, Dan Varnell (center) was murdered by Gail Brashear in 1996. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
The fire department is a second home for Stanwood junior

The fire department is a second home for Stanwood junior

Jessie Bartlett plans to become a third-generation firefighter.

The fire department is a second home for Stanwood junior

How, when and why? A child’s body found in a cooler in 2016

T.K. was around 4 years old. Her death is considered suspicious but few answers have emerged.

Former Mountlake Terrace athlete faces more rape charges

Three young women now have accused Cole Krause of sexual assault while they were in high school.

Sultan High School pays out $87K over injury in woodshop

A teen’s finger is expected to be amputated. The family initially sought $3 million in damages.

Betty Lou Gaeng, 91: “I don’t just write history. I am history.”

Betty Lou Gaeng, 91: “I don’t just write history. I am history.”

The Lynnwood woman is being honored Monday with a key to the city.

Betty Lou Gaeng, 91: “I don’t just write history. I am history.”

Man shot by police was arrested, released and arrested again

New charges have been filed in connection with the July confrontation near Silver Lake.

Lynden man, 40, arrested in downtown Everett manslaughter

Lynden man, 40, arrested in downtown Everett manslaughter

Charles Hatem, 52, was beaten and dragged into a hallway of the Commerce Building on Hewitt Avenue.

Lynden man, 40, arrested in downtown Everett manslaughter
Mariner High senior Lisa Rakuro also takes classes at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center. She wants to pursue a trade. “I’m not a person to sit behind a desk.” (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Keep pushing,’ be respectful: Life lessons as a soccer coach

Lisa Rakuro, 17, of Mariner High School has lived in Fiji, California and Snohomish County.

Mariner High senior Lisa Rakuro also takes classes at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center. She wants to pursue a trade. “I’m not a person to sit behind a desk.” (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jury deadlocked in revenge case against slain man’s mother

Prosecutors say the woman set the killer’s house on fire as retaliation. A judge ordered a mistrial.

Arlington woman gets 10½ years for DUI death in US 2 crash

Arlington woman gets 10½ years for DUI death in US 2 crash

The sentence includes a two-year penalty for having a previous drunken driving conviction.

Arlington woman gets 10½ years for DUI death in US 2 crash