A trio of ducks takeoff from the Snohomish River near Langus Riverfront Park on Jan. 25 in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Glacier Peak basketball player Trey Lawrence suffered a traumatic head injury in the spring of 2016 and underwent emergency surgery where a portion of his skull was temporarily removed. He’s since returned to the court to help lead the Grizziles to a 15-1 record so far this season. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace’s Khyree Amrstead (22) blocks a shot attempt by Stanwood’s Nate Kummer (33) during a game at Mountlake Terrace High School on Jan. 30. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Al Rivers counts as Marysville’s Ikaika Nawelhi tops Arlington’s Connor Stackman at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Jan. 25. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Fire burned an apartment building at 10115 Holly Drive on Jan. 29 in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Mariner’s Hannah Hezekiah (left) attempts a shot past Jackson’s Lauren Schillberg at Mariner High School in Everett on Jan. 31. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Damian Dutchover, of Bothell, gives his border collie, Kenzie, a treat while enjoying a walk along the Edmonds waterfront on Jan. 30. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Mariner’s Nia Hawkins attempts a drive with Jackson’s Alexa Martin (left) and Sydney Carter defending at Mariner High School in Everett on Jan. 31. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Corey Jonson, owner of Andy’s Auto Repair, purchased statues of the Blues Brothers, which now have become at staple of the Lynnwood establishment. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace’s Khyree Amrstead (center) throws down a dunk during a decisive victory over Stanwood at Mountlake Terrace High School on Jan. 30. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy’s Julia Lucas (20) goes up for a shot during a game against Lynden Christian at Archbishop Murphy High School on Feb. 1. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Monroe’s Colby Kyle looks to pass with Glacier Peak’s Noah Forman (25) and Fletcher Douglas defending at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish on Feb. 1. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)