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Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash near Lake Stevens
Anthony Palko, 33, died Monday night after colliding with a passenger car. The juveniles in the car were taken to the hospital.

Police: Marysville man shot sword-wielding roommate in self-defense
The roommates were arguing over eBay sales, according to police. Then one of them allegedly brandished a two-foot sword.
Sports

How Rep. Rick Larsen helped Seattle secure its 2026 World Cup bid
The longtime congressman isn’t solely responsible, but he played a small role in bringing the event to the Pacific Northwest.

Rodriguez, Ray lead Mariners by lowly A’s
Seattle’s star rookie drive in both runs and Robbie Ray fans a season-high 12 batters.
Food & Drink

Beer, doughnuts, burgers and more: Take a bite out of Centennial Trail
Bike hard and eat hard with these delicious food and drink stops along the 30-mile Centennial Trail.

Summer finally begins for craft beer aficionados
Here’s the scoop on beer-related events in Everett, Marysville, Bothell and Snohomish.
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Life in Snohomish County

Washington’s most beloved state park turns 100
Deception Pass State Park, which draws as many visitors as the best-known national parks in the U.S., celebrates a century of recreation and conservation

July checklist for Snohomish County gardeners
After a slow start to summer, things should take off this month. So keep planting and nurturing.
Herald Business Journal

Everett Starbucks workers go on strike after employee fired
The employee and her fellow union members claim she was fired for supporting the union. Starbucks denies it.
Property values soar 32% in Snohomish County due to hot housing market
Port of Everett hosting annual open house after pandemic hiatus
Property values soar 32% in Snohomish County due to hot housing market
Kenmore Air to start daily flights from Paine Field to San Juans
Seattle Space Needle sues coffee chain over use of logo
Opinion

Editorial: Happy Independence Days, America
Linked by history and promise, Juneteenth and the Fourth of July should be celebrated together.
Northwest

Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions
This impacts how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Washington state license plates prices increase July 1
The price of a new plate will rise from $10 to $50, and replacing a lost plate will increase from $10 to $30.
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