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Mountlake Terrace council taps planning commissioner for open seat
With five votes, Rory Paine-Donovan was affirmed to join the ranks of the Mountlake Terrace City Council.

After rapid rise, Everett’s Pallet hits milestone: 100 shelter villages
Temporary home manufacturer Pallet hires locals who have “experienced homelessness, substance abuse or the justice system.”
Despite controversy, Lynnwood opioid treatment center opens its doors
Woman dead, man burned in Marysville RV fire
This Kentucky Colonel works at Home Depot, not a fried chicken stand
Lawmaker aims to bolster safety net for victims of domestic violence
Monroe school board member chats on Facebook during closed-door meeting
Sports

Glacier Peak girls hold off Kamiak, clinch Wesco 4A title
Kylani Rookstool scores 21 points and the Grizzlies fend off a number of runs by the Knights to win 62-57.

Kamiak’s Pierre ascends to one of area’s most prolific scorers
The senior combo forward is averaging 27.5 points per game on 60% shooting so far this season.
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.
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Life in Snohomish County

Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Tickets are on sale now for the Gin Blossoms gig in Tulalip. A variety of local music, from rock to classical, can be heard this weekend in Everett.

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.
Herald Business Journal

With 747 out, Boeing to open new 737 Max line at Everett’s Paine Field
Since the last 747 rolled out of the factory, speculation has been rife that Boeing might move some 737 Max production to Everett.

Quantum computing firm IonQ to open Bothell R&D center
IonQ says quantum computing systems are key to addressing climate change, energy and transportation.
Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day
A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

Editorial: What Boeing workers built beyond the 747
More than 50 years of building jets leaves an economic and cultural legacy for the city and county.
State housing bills would end local cities’ zoning control
Voters need to turn out and support Marysville schools
Comment: Can parents trust ChatGPT to help with kids’ homework?
Comment: Biden’s ramp-up in Ukraine about diplomacy, not victory
Comment: Much of world thinks West getting too deep in Ukraine
Northwest

Washington state Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
“Once again I am very appreciative to be vaccinated and boosted,” Inslee said in the statement.

Lobbyist barred from WA Capitol after ruling he stalked representative
State Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, obtained a domestic violence protective order against longtime lobbyist Cody Arledge.
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