2 squad cars, 2 officers, a pillowcase and a cardboard box

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2 squad cars, 2 officers, a pillowcase and a cardboard box

Sometimes, protecting and serving the public means chasing jittery critters around a bathroom.

This musical Mariner senior was inspired by ChickTech

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This musical Mariner senior was inspired by ChickTech

Kalani Taladoc, who plays the violin, is fascinated by biomedical engineering.

Matt Nichols, president of Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, stands above the National Geographic Venture docked at the company’s private outfitting pier in Langley. The 240-foot cruise ship is the newest custom vessel built at the main Freeland shipyard. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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This small-town shipyard can build and float your big boat

Nichols Brothers on Whidbey Island can turn a “pile of steel” into a tug, a ferry or a…

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Motorist throws puppy at trooper and dashes across I-5

The woman, who bolted from a traffic stop, blamed her problems on tweakers.

He didn’t win the race, but he beat death

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He didn’t win the race, but he beat death

Quick action — and a defibrillator — are credited with saving the life of a man at the…

Keith Moser holds one of the many old newspaper found in the walls to insulate his home after construction crews tore down drywall in his Everett home. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Back when fake insulation was real news

Keith Moser had hoped for money, but found wads of newspaper behind the drywall in a home remodel.

Mukilteo mayor’s spending practices are the $40,000 question

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Mukilteo mayor’s spending practices are the $40,000 question

City Council moves to hire law firm to review Jennifer Gregerson’s payments on contracts.

Snohomish artist Jackie Cort holds handmade hats for her annual sock-hat-scarf collection for two social service agencies in Everett. Cort, who gets hundreds of items every year from artists and friends, is having a donation drop-off night Friday that is open to the community. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Socks for a good cause. And add cookies.

Snohomish artist Jackie Cort and friends make gift bags for homeless men and women in need.

Washington State Ferries awards $49.7 million for terminal

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Washington State Ferries awards $49.7 million for terminal

The phase includes the passenger building, holding lanes, toll plaza and waterfront promenade.

It’s game on at the clink of a quarter at this Langley arcade

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It’s game on at the clink of a quarter at this Langley arcade

“Frogger” … “Zombie Raid” and more: It’s games galore at The Machine Shop on Whidbey

For 5-year-old Kaya, a visiting hospice nurse is a playdate

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For 5-year-old Kaya, a visiting hospice nurse is a playdate

Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County helps families during their most vulnerable time.

Everett Police Department Sgt. John Zeka and his fellow officers will be serving and waiting tables at Buffalo Wild Wings during the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser on Saturday. shot on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Officers apron up for Tip-A-Cop at Buffalo Wild Wings

Sgt. Zeka: “Short of serving food and running the cash register, we do whatever they ask us to…

Journey into space from a lawn chair at the mall

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Journey into space from a lawn chair at the mall

View the heavens and more inside the Planetarium 360 near Santa at Everett Mall.

A bobcat is caught on a wildlife camera Nov. 5 at the Northwest Stream Center in Everett. (Northwest Stream Center)

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Smile! Or growl. You’re on the wildlife candid camera

A bobcat and bears are captured in digital form on the Northwest Stream Center nightcam.

They’re our moms and pops, so after the mall, shop small

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They’re our moms and pops, so after the mall, shop small

Saturday is a big deal for small businesses. Free hot cocoa. No stress or shopping cart rage.

Ron Gordon sells the CBD balm that he makes at the Snohomish Senior Center. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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CBD, not THC: Ron’s Balms soothe but won’t give you a buzz

The retired Snohomish carpenter cooked up cannabidiol creams for his aches. Now he sells online.

Nancy Hills, of Bonney Lake, looks over bottles at the Good Cheer Thrift Store on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 in Langley, Wa. There are two on the island that fund 80 percent of the revenue for the food bank. The store in downtown Langley is a popular stop for tourists and islanders. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Score some deals at Good Cheer for a good cause

The stores that are an island attraction for locals and tourists help fund the food bank.

Shane McDaniel and his twin sons, Harrison and Henry, 20, stand by the wood stacked in front of their Lake Stevens home. They started with 40 cords of wood and are giving it out to those in need. The men spent months chopping the wood with the help of several friends. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The Paul Bunyans of Lake Stevens chop wood for a cause

Shane McDaniel and his twin sons split 40 cords to give to the needy. It took months, and…

Hey, Mr. Bus Driver, are you Larry or Garry?

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Hey, Mr. Bus Driver, are you Larry or Garry?

These twins have been behind the wheel of Everett Transit buses since the early 1980s.

Okinawa students learn life is very different in a US school

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Okinawa students learn life is very different in a US school

At Kamiak High, the lockers actually lock and classes do not start on the hour. Weird. Very weird.