The M/V Puyallup docks at the Edmonds waterfront on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 in Edmonds. The ferry along with the passenger loading walkway were struck by lightning last week. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tune in for virtual meeting on Edmonds-Kingston ferry

The series of Washington State Ferries meetings are for updates and public comment. A recording is available online.

Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang smiles while trying a Diamond Knot Tot on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Police chief departing Mukilteo after 20 years, 322 Yelp reviews

When he’s not keeping the city safe, Cheol Kang moonlights as an “elite” dining reviewer. He’s also known…

Ashley Morrison, left, and her mother Cindi Morrison. (Photo provided by Cindi Morrison)

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Everett’s ‘Youngest Old Cat Lady’ legacy continues after death

On social media, Ashley Morrison, 31, formed a worldwide community to talk about cats and mental health. Her…

Students arriving off the bus get in line to score some waffles during a free pancake and waffle breakfast at Lowell Elementary School on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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800 free pancakes at Everett’s Lowell Elementary feed the masses

The annual breakfast was started to connect the community and the school, as well as to get people…

Thousands walk the streets of downtown Everett with cameras in hand for return of Cruzin’ to Colby Monday afternoon in Everett, Washington on May 28, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett’s Cruzin’ to Colby car show is ‘place to play on Memorial Day’

And it’s free! Last year’s event drew 50,000 people downtown to see hundreds of gleaming hot rods and…

Firearm discovered by TSA officers at Paine Field Thursday morning, May 11, 2023, during routine X-ray screening at the security checkpoint. (Transportation Security Administration)

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3 guns caught by TSA at Paine Field this month — all loaded

Simple travel advice: Unpack before you pack to make sure there’s not a gun in your carry-on.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Ferries, fares and facts: Mukilteo-Clinton ferry is virtual meeting topic

Edmonds-Kingston is the topic June 1 in a series of Washington State Ferries meetings for updates and public…

Peter Newland, speaking alongside fellow EHS class of 1963 classmate June Remboldt Aprille, left, jokes with scholarship recipients Kaylee Popkins, right, and Jorge Solorzano, far right, during Everett High School’s Scholarship Awards Night on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Everett Civic Auditorium in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett High class of ’63 raises $250K for graduating Seagulls

Two seniors were awarded $12,000 in scholarships this week. “It brings back so many memories of the people…

Librarian Phillip Buffington, 54, pulls up to the Everett Public Library on his fixed-gear bicycle at the conclusion of his morning commute from Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett librarian on 60-mile bike commute: ‘Totally rational behavior’

Phillip Buffington, 54, pedals from Capitol Hill in Seattle to Everett Public Library. It sure beats driving, he…

In this side-by-side image, the Totem Diner and Pacific Stone Company signs put on a flirty display for all to see Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rucker Ave. bacon-shakin’ sign romance is heating up: hotel date is Friday

Camp Fire gave the Totem and Pacific Stone owners $100 tickets to its dinner and auction fundraiser.

Dennis Michelson pushes his ballot into the drop box outside of Lynnwood City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Want to run for office? Candidate filing week is May 15 to 19

Among the many positions with contested races this year: Snohomish County sheriff, Everett City Council and Edmonds mayor.

A Costco hot dog combo with diced onions. Chopped onions are back in the food court after Costco discontinued them in 2020. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Diced onions, a pandemic casualty, are back at Costco food court

You have to ask for onions in Lake Stevens. For some, it’s a much bigger deal than a…

Daniel Wehnert, left, and Angela Wehnert pose for a photo at High Rock Castle in Monroe, Wash. Annie Barker / The Everett Herald photo

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Crowns, robes + thrones come with the stay at Washington state castle

At this vacation rental, you’ll find crowns on the shelf, costumes in the coat closet, dragons to behold…

A go-kart parade float was stolen Saturday night from Stollwerck Plumbing & Sewer in Mukilteo. (Submitted photo)

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Grand theft toilet: Mukilteo police seek plumber’s stolen parade float

The sign at Stollwerck Plumbing reads: “Hey, Thief! We want our parade kart back. Love, The Plumbers.”

Daniel Wehnert, left, and Angela Wehnert, right, pose for a photo at High Rock Castle in Monroe, Washington on Sunday, April 9, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Crowns, robes, thrones come with stay at Monroe castle on 19 acres

The new owners of the medieval marvel say, “We want everybody to feel like royalty here.” The regal…

A sign for a garage sale in Mill Creek, Washington on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Bargains galore as yard sale season kicks off in Mill Creek and beyond

The Great Mukilteo Garage Sale is Saturday. Mega community sales continue through spring and summer.

Shipfitter Wes Helseth installs windows into the pilothouse for a 100 foot tug at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 in Freeland, Washington. Another pilothouse sits in the shipyard at right. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Everett Ship Repair gets a $1.1 million federal grant for new crane

The facility was the prime contractor to fix the Cathlamet ferry that smashed into pilings in a $7.7…

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There’s still time to see Skagit tulips, and maybe with less traffic

April’s late start for blooms extended the viewing spectacle into May.

Andrea Brown, left, and Janice Podsada surrounded by America Online CDs. (Photo illustration by Kate Erickson & Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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We’ve got mail! And we’re still surfing the web with AOL email addresses

After 30 years, @aol.com is still around, a vestige of the internet’s Triassic era — and it still…

People wander around and photograph fields of tulips, daffodils and other flowers during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at RoozenGaarde in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Friday April 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Flower power is finally here at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

After a late bloom, stunning photos await at the monthlong festival with art, food, pickleball, millions of bulbs…