Thunder Rosa, bottom, and Priscilla Kelly in the ring at a monthly independent wrestling match at Normanna Lodge by Everett promoter Without a Cause. (Vitz Photos)

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Chair-throwin’ rassling action happens monthly in Everett

After an injury, “Boruta the Polish Wild Man” went ringside as an independent wrestling promoter.

‘Build that wall’ cookie sparks outrage and spikes sales

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‘Build that wall’ cookie sparks outrage and spikes sales

Edmonds baker doesn’t try to sugarcoat the messages he puts on heart-shaped cookies.

Rosemary Newman holds a photo of her mother, Hazel Mae Nichols, whose ashes were dispersed during a memorial service on the Edmonds-Kingston ferry route. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ever after: Get married — or buried — on a Washington ferry

Ferries offer a final send-off for the cremains of loved ones. All for the price of passenger fare.

Cho Lee gathers flowers for arrangements before the opening of the Mukilteo Farmers Market at Lighthouse Park in 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mukilteo Farmers Market will take the summer off

Organizers are seeking new volunteers, and a manager is needed to reboot the market.

From left, Lindsey Gard, Penny Campbell and Inanna Liaw pose in a landscaped area of the Interurban Trail in Lynnwood, where they planted blueberries and put down padding under fitness equipment for their Silver Award project. The three belong to Girl Scout Troop 41246. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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3 girls, 40 blueberry bushes and a Silver Award

Girl Scouts improve Lynnwood park: “We wanted to do something big that would help our community.”

Giving away firewood put these guys in the global spotlight

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Giving away firewood put these guys in the global spotlight

Shane McDaniel and his twin sons of Lake Stevens split 40 cords for the needy. It led to…

In Japan, adulthood starts at 20 — and it’s a national holiday

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In Japan, adulthood starts at 20 — and it’s a national holiday

Students celebrated Coming of Age Day in a ceremony at Everett Community College.

‘Super blood wolf moon’ coming Sunday night to a sky near you

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‘Super blood wolf moon’ coming Sunday night to a sky near you

The weather might damper the view during the total lunar eclipse. But it’s worth it to look anyway.

Mark Sargent holds a representative model of a flat planet. The Whidbey Island native has made a name for himself as a flat Earth spokesman. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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He’s semi-famous for being flat-out wrong about Earth

A Whidbey Island resident is telling people around the world that our planet is not a sphere.

Happy 95th birthday to ‘the epitome of a self-made man’

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Happy 95th birthday to ‘the epitome of a self-made man’

A crowd turned out to hug and eat cake with Carl Gipson, who broke down barriers here.

Cat cafe seeks new spot to serve up the company of felines

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Cat cafe seeks new spot to serve up the company of felines

After two years, The Kitty Catfe in Edmonds must move its venue with 19 cats from Firdale plaza.

Why are there no senior discounts for seniors at this store?

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Why are there no senior discounts for seniors at this store?

Edmonds Senior Center opens a new shop of bargains in Westgate Shopping Center. All ages welcome.

He’s the 6-foot-4 Marine in photos of Bush’s memorial services

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He’s the 6-foot-4 Marine in photos of Bush’s memorial services

Bryce Carnahan, 20, of Lake Stevens, was part of the honor guard at the 41st president’s funeral.

Wanted: 16 new ferries in the next 20 years

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Wanted: 16 new ferries in the next 20 years

The ferry system’s long-term plan includes retiring 13 rust buckets and making the fleet green.

Landon Weewie, 5, concentrates while he works on a thank you card for the firefighters. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Fire ruined their home, but Everett family of 9 stays strong

Brenna and Jesse Weewie, their six children and Grandma are thankful for the help.

Perry Irvine opened Silver Lake Video in 1985 with VHS and Beta tapes. He is closing up shop and selling off the remaining 25,000 discs. The last day is Jan. 12. (Dan Bates / Herald file)

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25,000 DVDs on the shelves … take one home for $1.99

Silver Lake Video in Everett is closing after 33 years. The owner is retiring.

Lynnwood couple cheer on son, UW running back Myles Gaskin

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Lynnwood couple cheer on son, UW running back Myles Gaskin

Gaskin is a record-setting Husky football player. His parents are proud and loud about it.

KRKO host drinks on air — to show dangers of impaired driving

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KRKO host drinks on air — to show dangers of impaired driving

It’s become an annual event for the Everett radio show, as DUIs remain a deadly problem.

After laying down flowers, Ann O’Donnell touches a plaque with her late husband Dan’s name on it as family members and riders from “The Big Shots Bicycle Group” pay their respects at a bench in founder Dan O’Donnell’s name along the Centennial Trail on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Arlington, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Snohomish County trail gets bench honoring a real ‘Big Shot’

Dan O’Donnell started the senior bicycle group that has kept riding, somehow, since his 2017 death.

He’s the pancake Picasso of Snohomish County

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He’s the pancake Picasso of Snohomish County

This dad’s fancy flapjacks come to life on the griddle as Harry Potter, sharks and cartoon characters.