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Paine Field Airport director departing for Sea-Tac job
Arif Ghouse, who oversaw the launch of commercial air travel at Paine Field, is leaving after eight years.

Public school enrollment still down, even as rural districts grow
Smaller districts in Snohomish County seem to be recovering more quickly — and gaining students — than their urban counterparts.
Lake Stevens man with alleged white supremacist ties faces gun charges
Free English class helps Marysville parents lower language barrier
Snohomish Regional Fire asks voters for two more commissioners
Federal money to help electrify Clinton ferry dock
5 things to watch in Snohomish County as COVID public emergency ends
Sports

Seahawks position overview: Seattle still needs a third receiver
Seattle still hasn’t found a true threat behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Despite losing 9 seniors, Arlington boys just keep soaring
After graduating key pieces from last season’s league-title team, the new-look Eagles are on top of Wesco 3A/2A once again.
Food & Drink

Fried dough on the go, from a woman who’s on the go
A decade after immigrating to the U.S., Alice Tum has mastered the art of making Hawaiian-style doughnuts and sells them from her own food trailer.
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Life in Snohomish County

Any way you slice it, that bread knife is dangerous
Their old bread knife was too dull. The new one is too sharp, apparently.

Yes, that’s Skippy: Alex P. Keaton’s pal to do stand-up in Everett
Marc Price, who appeared on 54 episodes of “Family Ties” in the 1980s, to do a set at Tony V’s Garage on Feb. 9.
Preparing for the natural end of our lives
Rick Steves’ Europe: Politics, good living and peeing in Brussels
AeroMexico canceled her flight, but she wants a refund, not a credit
This Kentucky Colonel works at Home Depot, not a fried chicken stand
Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
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: Treat violent extremism as the disease it is
The state Attorney General urges a commission to study a public health response to domestic terrorism.
Comment: End of covid emergency will carry costs for nearly all
Comment: Wealth taxes carry too many drawbacks to help states
Comment: Biden’s stock market record pretty close to Trump’s
Comment: Memphis officials can learn from Minneapolis’ mistakes
Comment: Hounding justices’ spouses out of work step too far
Northwest

Washington’s low-income tax credit available for first time
Up to $1,200 is now available for thousands of low-income working Washington residents, thanks to a 2008 law that has finally been funded.

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
Democrats in Washington state choose Conrad as new leader
Port of Coupeville to make offer on Oak Harbor airport
With 747 out, Boeing to open new 737 Max line at Everett’s Paine Field
Seattle could broaden anti-discrimination law to add caste
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