Hopelessly behind on credits, he is the unlikely graduate

Arlington teen overcomes grief, earns diploma after attending four schools, youth military academy.

Audit questions Mill Creek manager’s alcohol, meal expenses

The state found a pattern of spending by the city manager that lacked a clear public purpose.

Light-rail construction continues just east of Northgate Mall in Seattle. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Help plan light rail at Ash Way and Mariner

The county wants to hear from people who live and work nearby.

$1 million bail set for husband of slain educator

Holly Martinez had written that the family lived in fear of him. She was killed near Mill Creek on Monday.

Rain water and sewage cascade down the steps at the home on Tia Scott and Tyler Denton in Everett destroying a newly renovated basement apartment. (Courtesy photo)

‘Microburst’ rain flooded Everett properties with mud, sewage

The unusual June 10 weather resulted in nine damage claims from home and business owners.

County Council puts sales tax increase on ballot

The money would support replacing the emergency radio system used by first responders.

The Refuse to Abuse 5k, at Safeco Field July 21, supports the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Ben VanHouten photo

Step out – and onto Safeco Field! – to help put an end to domestic violence

Start the discussion and register today for the Refuse to Abuse 5K

Bill Akers, a senior vice president at Premera Blue Cross in Mountlake Terrace, is one of the adult players in a decades-long game of tag that inspired the movie “Tag.” Players, all buddies from Spokane’s Gonzaga Prep High School, are in a photo displayed in Akers’ office, complete with signatures. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
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In real-life game of tag, he’s it

Mountlake Terrace’s Bill Akers and 9 others inspired the movie of the same name.

Restaurant reviews

Mar-ket brings fishmonger and eatery to downtown Edmonds

The new business on Main Street is half seafood store, half quick-service restaurant.

Stanwood’s Mason Phillips is The Herald’s Athlete of the Year and will attend University of North Carolina. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2018 Boys Athlete of the Year: Mason Phillips

The Stanwood wrestler finished his high school career with a perfect 85-0 record and 3 state titles.

Same old stuff happens on latest trip to ‘Jurassic World’

It’s a bit peppier than the turgid 2015 installment, but that’s about it.

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Everett Transit proposes doubling adult fare to $2

Youth riders would pay $1 and fares for seniors and people with disabilities would rise to 50 cents.

 

Everett Animal Shelter staffer Kim Mantyla deals with a lost poodle, Monday. P.J. is estimated to be 10 to 11 years old. The Everett Animal Shelter is launching a senior dog foster program to get its elderly dogs into temporary homes. The current foster program had only included puppies, kittens and adult cats.(Dan Bates / The Herald)
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Shelter seeking temporary homes for elderly pooches

The Everett Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers for its new senior dog foster program.

 

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When it gets up to speed, the machine is expected to produce 400 per hour.

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Parent of Coastal Community Bank plans public stock offering

The Everett-based financial institution hopes to raise $30 million.

 

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The Refuse to Abuse 5k, at Safeco Field July 21, supports the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Ben VanHouten photo

Step out – and onto Safeco Field! – to help put an end to domestic violence

Start the discussion and register today for the Refuse to Abuse 5K

 

Signing up for local alerts through the Snohomish County alert and warning system can help you stay safe.

When recreating outdoors, know your hazards and prepare ahead of time

Sign up for local alerts through the Snohomish County alert and warning system, SnoCoAlerts

 

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WSU Everett engineering graduates helping remap the Titanic

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Top Komen Race for the Cure fundraisers Heidi May, left, and Laura Mendoza. Mendoza was the No. 1 overall fundraiser for 2017 and May was the No. 1 survivor fundraiser. Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures

‘Pink Sisterhood’ unites to Race for the Cure

Walk, run, volunteer or donate to create life-saving change in the fight against breast cancer

 

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Stanwood’s Mason Phillips is The Herald’s Athlete of the Year and will attend University of North Carolina. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Herald’s 2018 Boys Athlete of the Year: Mason Phillips

The Stanwood wrestler finished his high school career with a perfect 85-0 record and 3 state titles.

 

Readers’ Choice 2018 Boys Athlete of the Year: Bobby Stoyanov

The Mountlake Terrace soccer star was the top vote-getter in our online poll.

 

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Austin Jenckes headlines Darrington’s country music festival

This year’s Spur Festival is 4 p.m. June 21 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Darrington Bluegrass Music Park.

 

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It’s a bit peppier than the turgid 2015 installment, but that’s about it.

 

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Editorial: Trump decision doesn’t end the crisis at border

The president is right that Congress must act. But he was wrong to use children as leverage.

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In Delaware, when they retire a ferry they sink it offshore

They’ve created an artificial reef. Here’s what a sinking ferry looks like.

 

Mysa Tran is the owner of the Riverview Market & Cafe. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
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It’s a family affair at Lowell’s Riverview Market & Cafe

As you turn east off I-5 in Everett, this small community from the past unfolds.

 

Marilyn Ogden (left) and Kal Leichtman await the judge Wednesday afternoon at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett on June 6, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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A special wedding on D-Day

Kal Leichtman, 92, was there in 1944. He and Marilyn Ogden, 88, picked the anniversary to get married.

 

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This gray whale stopped by Hat Island to spout off and eat

The 35-foot mammal came within feet of the beach, giving humans and a couple of dogs quite a show.

 

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The latest collection of top images by Herald photographers.

 

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GOP struggles to salvage immigration bill, postpones vote

Republicans have never been able to pass a big immigration overhaul on their own.

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