Stefan Torres, a Swedish Edmonds nurse known as “Nurse Stefan” in social media circles for his videos, is the UW Bothell Alumni of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Videographer ‘Nurse Stefan’ is back in the limelight

Popular YouTuber Stefan Torres, a Swedish/Edmonds nurse, is named UW Bothell Alumni of the Year.

Candidates who have filed to run for Mukilteo City Council. (Washington Secretary of State)

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It’s musical chairs on the Mukilteo City Council for 4 seats

Candidates got in, got out, switched places and faced off for the coming election.

Mark Sargent of Whidbey Island is on the screen with Texas YouTuber Patricia Steere as she broadcasts “The Flat Earth and Other Hot Potatoes” from her Houston home. The two also share cameo roles (and some sexual tension) in the documentary “Behind the Curve” which was picked up by Netflix. (Mark Mulligan / Houston Chronicle)

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An update on a Flat Earther, a woodchopper and drummers

The characters in this space stumbled into love, a Netflix movie deal, potato chips and a drumming debut.

For vets and military families, this is ‘a respectful weekend’

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For vets and military families, this is ‘a respectful weekend’

To them, Memorial Day isn’t about shopping or picnics. It’s about remembering and making a difference.

Everett police near Grand Avenue where a woman, who later died, was found in the road Saturday night. (Submitted photo)

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Death of a woman found on north Everett road ‘suspicious’

Police are seeking witnesses to fatality in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue.

Mukilteans speak up at ferry meeting: ‘We’re not a doormat’

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Mukilteans speak up at ferry meeting: ‘We’re not a doormat’

Community forum with ferry officials draws people from both sides of the Sound.

A mall pet store with warm and fuzzy vibes — but no fur

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A mall pet store with warm and fuzzy vibes — but no fur

Paws With Cause uses art to raise money and awareness for rescue animals needing homes or sponsors.

This photo illustration is a mockup of what the traffic signal box might look like for Lynnwood’s “Big Hair and Blue Eye Shadow” photo contest to art up a box near the Alderwood mall. That’s Shannon Sessions, Lynnwood city councilwoman, in her 1988 Meadowdale High School graduation photo.                                (City of Lynnwood)

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Yikes! Big hair and blue eye shadow is stylin’ in Lynnwood

Dude, beer can earrings are like, totally, a bonus in “Almost Live!” contest to art up a signal…

An artist’s rendering of the new ferry terminal under construction in Mukilteo. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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It’s a go! Ferries awards $26.4 million for marine contract

After fish season, work begins in August for in-water structures. Terminal on track for fall 2020.

Mayor or manager? Mukilteo voters will decide in November

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Mayor or manager? Mukilteo voters will decide in November

“Now is the time for us to be able to take control back of our town,” Councilman Scott…

Prices are dirt-cheap and service is top-notch at plant sale

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Prices are dirt-cheap and service is top-notch at plant sale

From seed to sales, Kamiak life skills students show off their green thumbs and hone their pitches.

First Snohomish County measles case is Bothell-area student

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First Snohomish County measles case is Bothell-area student

Officials listed places the contagious teen visited. He is among five new cases statewide.

Oh, crab! There’s something fishy about this place

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Oh, crab! There’s something fishy about this place

That mysterious eyesore by the sea will be replaced by a new research center. “It’s all going to…

Welcome to Edmonds — if you can read cursive

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Welcome to Edmonds — if you can read cursive

Design for new Edmonds gateway signs gets $20,000 nod. It should be up by fall.

David Zinman, 88, of Mill Creek, wrote a story called “A Ten-Cent Plaque” about a dime-store gift he gave to his mom, Florence, on Mother’s Day when he was a boy. He found it in a drawer along with her valuables many years later. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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He spent a dime on Mom and feels her love 78 years later

David Zinman’s inexpensive Mother’s Day present to her became a priceless gift for him.

Strong mayor format in Mukilteo could get the boot by voters

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Strong mayor format in Mukilteo could get the boot by voters

The May 20 City Council meeting might put the issue on the general election ballot in November.

Bacon, weed cream and sassy shirts: It’s farmers market time

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Bacon, weed cream and sassy shirts: It’s farmers market time

In its second week, Snohomish Farmers Market had 66 vendors Thursday. Everett’s opens on Sunday.

Caleb Sanders, Grace Academy senior and star athlete, plans to major in business. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Everett teen excels in sports, baking apple pies and Funko

Caleb Sanders, a senior at Grace Academy in Marysville, plans to major in business.

She keeps alive the stories of Japanese-American internment

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She keeps alive the stories of Japanese-American internment

Judy Kusakabe, born at Camp Harmony, shares her story with students: “Nobody ever talked about it.”

Kapow! Free Comic Book Day will wreak joy for geeks and kids

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Kapow! Free Comic Book Day will wreak joy for geeks and kids

Shops are ready for onslaught of fans seeking freebies. “It is the Super Bowl of comic books.”