Flags tell Monroe woman’s transgender journey — and more
The flagpole in her front yard is a visual for Facebook posts about who Melissa Batson is and how she got there.
Marysville to pay $3.5M to former students for alleged sex abuse
The district settled the lawsuit over incidents from the 1980s. Kurt Hollstein remained employed until June 2021.
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Lynnwood’s car tab fee and utility tax on chopping block again
City Council members will talk about repealing them. If they do, the mayor is prepared to veto their actions.
Lawsuit blames counselor’s ‘unethical’ relationship for Marysville man’s death
Joshua Klick was referred to a counselor at Compass Health. Two years later he was shot and killed.
Sports
AquaSox trending upwards after 5-game sweep
The team desperately needed a turnaround and now sits just 5 games out of 1st place.
Different feel at new-look Seahawks OTAs
The team opened offseason workouts Monday without departed stars Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner.
Food & Drink
Your guide to Everett’s food truck bonanza at Fisherman’s Village
Thirteen food trucks are there to feed you at the musical festival this week in downtown Everett. Here’s a rundown.
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Life in Snohomish County
A landmark steeped in 19th century history reopens on Whidbey
Beginning May 28, you can venture inside one of the state’s oldest buildings: The Jacob and Sarah Ebey House, which dates from the 1850s.
The secrets of cheap meals: frozen veggies and slow cookers
They not only stretch your food budget, but also timesaving godsends for busy parents. Here are three recipes to try.
Herald Business Journal
Former Rolls Royce executive to lead Everett aerospace firm
magniX, which builds electric aircraft motors, has hired Nuno Taborda as its next CEO.
After 50 years, Everett’s Epic Ford dealership closes shop
It opened in 1971, when gas guzzling muscle cars like the Ford Mustang still ruled the road.
Opinion
Editorial: Return of wildfire season brings new concern
Utilities in the state will need to pay more attention to risks to powerlines from wind and trees.
Northwest
Ex-Bothell mayor accused of misleading real estate investors
One Snohomish couple sued Joshua Freed after losing a $300,000 investment in a development project.
Rate of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Washington state
Hospitalizations are still low but are beginning to increase, according to statewide data.
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