Thursday, December 7, 2023
Local News

Beginner’s ascent: A newcomer’s guide to indoor climbing
Indoor climbing gyms in and around Snohomish County offer thrills without winter chills.
Providence Swedish tightens COVID, mask policy
Fungi town: Downtown Everett home to new indoor gourmet mushroom farm
Police arrest Angel of the Winds arena worker accused of stabbing boss
Index, smallest town in Snohomish County, is No. 1 in voter turnout
Born out of struggle, West African Center flourishes in Lynnwood
Sports

Seahawks look for a better showing against the 49ers
Coach Pete Carroll felt the team wasn’t prepared for the rivals’ matchup two weeks ago.

Arlington wrestlers aim for more postseason success
The Eagles feature a standout trio of state placers from last season, including a state champion and runner-up.
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Over a dozen rescues in Snohomish County after record flooding on Stilly
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Dec. 6
After 40 days retired, Everett ex-police chief hired to mayor’s office
Everett council president pitches ban on serving in 2 elected offices
Compass Health dedicates Everett block to housing and behavioral health services
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Food & Drink

Celebrate new beginnings with Haywire Brewing this weekend
The Snohomish brewery brings new brews, old friends and lots of fun to mark the opening of its new downtown location.

Chicken with a side of traffic: Everett Mall Chick-fil-A opens Dec. 7
The new Everett Mall Way restaurant is the popular chain’s fifth Snohomish County location. Openings often cause traffic backups.
Port of Everett reels in two new tenants for Restaurant Row
Trader Joe’s to move store to Everett Mall, application says
Thanksgiving Day: Snohomish County restaurants open for takeout and dine-in
Scoop up Thanksgiving-flavored ice cream at Baskin-Robbins
Hidden Gems: 5 lesser-known Asian eateries in and around Lynnwood
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Opinion

Editorial: Fosse shouldn’t have to choose between elected roles
The Everett City Council can bar its members from other offices, but should not do so retroactively.
Life

Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
“An Elvis Christmas” in Marysville and the Gothard Sisters in Edmonds are seasonal entertainment highlights.

Mike Case-Smith remembered as ‘Mr. Pumpkin’
A man remembered as “Mr. Pumpkin” by generations of Oak Harbor families recently passed away.
Gift guide: Gear up on these energy-related goodies recommended by your PUD
Snohomish tree farm brings Christmas spirit, one seedling at a time
Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Siblings, age 12 and 13, are youngest students at EvCC campus
Wintertide Lights returns for the month of December in Everett
Business

Bird and cat lovers flock to this Everett bird supply store
Bring on the birds! Locally owned Wild Birds Unlimited store can help turn your backyard into a “seedy” restaurant.

Local toy store chain got its start as kiosk at Everett Mall
Wishes now operates eight stores, including three in Snohomish County. Its Alderwood mall store is a roomy 7,000 square feet.
‘We were meant to be here’: East West Books Gifts reopens in Edmonds
Snohomish & Island County Labor Council honors labor leaders
Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says
Health career job fair to be held Thursday in Everett
State gets $1 million grant to boost small-business exports
Northwest

‘Unexpected’ deaths are up in Washington’s prisons
At least 29 people died unexpectedly in Washington’s state prisons from July 2022 to June 2023.

Pilot indicted over Everett in-flight sabotage incident, but not for attempted murder
Joseph David Emerson on Tuesday was indicted on a charge of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person.
Gov. Inslee to seek $50M more toward opioid education, treatment
Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session
After a newly bought Bothell house exploded, experts urge caution
In Lynnwood, opioid treatment center sparked outcry amid need for treatment
Crime, taxes and artificial intelligence on tap as WA lawmakers prep for session
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