Mega Millions tickets. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Feeling lucky? Mega Millions $1.35 billion drawing is Friday the 13th

This is the second-highest prize in the history of the multi-state lottery. A ticket is a $2 gamble.

A photo of “M*A*S*H” character Corporal Walter "Radar" O’Reilly has mysteriously returned to the “Speed Checked by Radar” sign on Third Street coming into Langley on Whidbey Island on Jan. 2, 2023. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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In Langley, ‘Speed Checked by Radar’ — Cpl. ‘Radar’ O’Reilly that is

The random act of comedy on a traffic pole an is ongoing M*A*S*H-ed up mystery on Whidbey Island.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Have a question for Washington State Ferries? Ask away this week

Virtual meeting topics include service restoration, hiring and progress on major vessel and terminal construction.

Gary, the blooming cactus, inside the entrance to the Mountlake Terrace Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Christmas cactus named Gary is 40-year veteran of Mountlake Terrace police

He has grown a lot over the decades. Once a year he lights up the station in pink.…

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What Was Up With That? Columnist looks back at memorable people of 2022

Science fiction-like ear surgery, the Galloping Gourmet, and more — choosing the top stories of the year is…

Mike Lane and son Dave Lane, right, in front of their family store Everett Vacuum with their popular sign and saying, “everything we sell sucks” on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Suck it up — and shop it up — at Everett Vacuum

After 80 years on Broadway, the family-run store with the “Everything we sell sucks” sign moved to Hewitt…

Traffics moves slowly along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Icy Sea-Tac tops ‘Misery Map,’ in prelude to worst of holiday gridlock

The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.

A number of different Archie McPhee candy cane flavors are available for the holiday season Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the Archie McPhee wholesale building in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Brisket, sardine, Caesar salad: Dare to eat Archie McPhee candy canes?

The famous novelty seller based in Mukilteo, with a store in Seattle, has a dozen flavors to tease…

Lena and Brian Schultz stand in front of their home next to their mailbox for letters to Santa at their Lake Stevens home that also serves as the Living Aloha Farm Sanctuary. The couple have been receiving and responding to letters destined for the North Pole since 2019. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Santa, you’ve got mail! Lake Stevens pair has a dropbox for kids’ letters

Lena and Brian Schultz answer letters by hand at their Living Aloha Farm, a sanctuary for cows, goats,…

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More snow on the horizon in Snohomish County

Flurries could start falling Sunday. The week before Christmas might be a mix of nice and naughty weather.

Salmon Eggs Benedict with a side of skillet potatoes, $16, at Quil Ceda Creek Casino in Tulalip, where breakfast with numerous menu choices is served 24/7. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Hit the jackpot at Quil Ceda Creek Casino with $8 biscuits & gravy

Breakfast is served 24/7 at the Tulalip casino with numerous winning menu deals.

The Sylverster family, consisting of Mike, Taylor, Makena, 6, and Dennis the retriever, take a stroll through the park and take in all the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Look for gnomes and light up your life at Everett’s Wintertide Lights

The free display can be viewed nightly from 4 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 31 at the Evergreen…

Janet Bacon leads the night during 100 Women Who Care About Snohomish County’s Giving Circle meeting Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at the Sons of Norway Normanna Lodge #3 in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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100 women with $100 makes for a nice gift for a charity

100+ Women Who Care About Snohomish County has doled out more than $162,000 since its inception in 2019.

FILE - In this photo taken Oct. 2, 2018, semi-automatic rifles fill a wall at a gun shop in Lynnwood, Wash. Gov. Jay Inslee is joining state Attorney General Bob Ferguson to propose limits to magazine capacity and a ban on the sale of assault weapons. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Trade in an unloaded gun for a loaded gift card in Mukilteo, Everett

Mukiteo’s Gun Buyback is Saturday. Everett has $25,000 to give out at its exchange Dec. 17.

Everett resident Shon Grimes receives a flu shot from pharmacist Nisha Mathew at Bartell Drugs on Broadway on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Already, worst flu season in years has claimed 3 in Snohomish County

Statewide, 13 people have died, including two children, from the flu this season.

Scout Skyler MacKay, 14, sits amongst only a small number of the over 600 toys he has collected for local children in foster care as part of his Eagle Scout project Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at his family’s home in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Teen Santa: Scout brings toys and joy to foster kids, like he was

Skyler MacKay, 14, of Lynnwood is collecting 1,000 toys for his Eagle Scout project. Toys will be given…

A ferryboat. (Washington State Ferries)

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Turkey travel is for the birds

Leave extra early or late if you can, pack the winter essentials and prepare for traffic whether driving,…

Jeremy DeBardi of Steel Beans plays a tune in his home on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Bare-chested rocker of ‘Steel Beans’ enjoying sudden ride to stardom

Jeremy DeBardi’s solo act — as singer, guitarist, drummer — went viral after 15 years in Everett’s local…

Construction continues at the site of the Lake Stevens Costco now slated to open Dec. 2. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ new Costco opening delayed till after Thanksgiving

The new warehouse opening was pushed back to Dec. 2. Meanwhile, it’s still under construction.

Curt Hanks designed the new JP Patches Pal license plate that took three tries to get passed in the statehouse. (Submitted photo)

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J.P. Patches license plate: Third time proved the charm

It took six years to get a Patches Pal plate through the Legislature. It honors the state’s beloved…