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Annual homeless count aims to give snapshot of housing crisis
Volunteers set out into the rain Tuesday to count all the people facing homelessness in central Everett.

Lawmakers push to boost voting in county jails across the state
A House bill envisions an approach similar to what’s been happening in the Snohomish County Jail for several years.
Police seek suspects in repeated vandalism at Edmonds parks
Boeing workers long-exposed to carcinogen far above legal limits
Peanut the robot waitress is on a roll at Lynnwood’s Sushi Hana
Boeing settles with Everett security guard claiming chemical exposure
Port acquisition marks next step in toxic cleanup on Everett waterfront
Sports

MP star Alivia White helps blaze trail in women’s wrestling
The 2-time state champ signed with Iowa, which is set to roll out the first varsity women’s wrestling team at a Power 5 school.

Lake Stevens tops GP, claims another Wesco 4A wrestling title
The Vikings found success all evening, racing to a 60-19 win over the Grizzlies in the de facto league-title dual.
Food & Drink

Oh, the pasta-bilities: One-woman noodle factory starts up on Whidbey Island
To make her pasta, Aurora Echo uses Italian semolina flour, fresh baby spinach and whole eggs.

Peanut the robot waitress is on a roll at Lynnwood’s Sushi Hana
She’s less RoboCop and more Rosey as she patrols the restaurant, making sure everyone has a drink and good time.
Reader Poll
Life in Snohomish County

My house was clean three weeks ago. Sorry you missed it
Sticker-shock quotes from housecleaning businesses inform a mom just what her labor is worth.
Fine-tune your coping skills for when life gets difficult
Here are four ways to develop healthy ways to deal with the stress that inevitably comes our way.
Herald Business Journal

US board says Boeing Max likely hit a bird before 2019 crash
U.S. accident investigators disagree with Ethiopian authorities over the cause of a 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash.

An out-paw-ring of support: Mill Creek pantry feeds pets, day or night
With help from local Girl Scouts, the Mill Creek pet food store Paddywack is meeting the need for pet supplies in a pinch.
Whidbey woodworkers turn local lumber into art
Print it or lose it: Ken’s Camera closes after decades caught on film
An out-paw-ring of support: Mill Creek pantry feeds pets, day or night
Whidbey woodworkers turn local lumber into art
Print it or lose it: Ken’s Camera closes after decades caught on film
Opinion

Editorial: Don’t let fear foil answers to opioid, other crises
A methadone clinic and mental health facility deserve communities’ support, not their opposition.
Northwest

Seattle could broaden anti-discrimination law to add caste
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wants to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination policy.

US board says Boeing Max likely hit a bird before 2019 crash
U.S. accident investigators disagree with Ethiopian authorities over the cause of a 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash.
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