The buffalo is back at ‘The Buff’ — but you can’t ride it

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The buffalo is back at ‘The Buff’ — but you can’t ride it

After a theft gone awry, the iconic statue of an Evergreen Way saloon now stares down from the…

‘Nurse Stefan’ videos pack a punch of healthy reality

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‘Nurse Stefan’ videos pack a punch of healthy reality

Swedish/Edmonds nurse Stefan Torres is in the limelight for his award-winning flicks.

Mukilteo mayor’s spending becomes a $10,000 legal question

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Mukilteo mayor’s spending becomes a $10,000 legal question

The City Council has voted 4-3 to get outside legal advice to investigate contract practices.

Kevin Grigsby, 61, has about 100,000 record albums. He buys, sells and trades out of the garage of his Lynnwood home. He calls it The Vinyl Garage. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Groovy! The dude has a vinyl stash of, like, 97,000 records

Kevin Grigsby, vinyl purist and Deadhead, is reliving and reselling the ’60s in his Lynnwood garage.

Forget wedding gifts: Costumed couple wants food bank goods

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Forget wedding gifts: Costumed couple wants food bank goods

The dress code was Halloween-chic for a wedding at the Snohomish Community Food Bank.

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How to apply for U.S. Census Bureau jobs in Snohomish County

Although most will be home-based, a bureau is slated to open next summer in Everett.

After buying velcro flags, uniforms and insignia pins, longtime customer David Edwards (right) shakes hands Wednesday with Shawn Winters, grandson of owners Jerry and Donna Winters, at Ed’s Surplus & Marine in Lynnwood. Ed’s is closing Oct. 31 after 50 years in business. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Ed’s Surplus closing: ‘This is like losing a dear ol’ friend’

The 50-year Lynnwood landmark, which sells bait, gear and military items, is going to online sales only.

Everett teacher makes room for diverse books and students

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Everett teacher makes room for diverse books and students

Challenger teacher Nardos Habtemicael created special section of multicultural books in the library.

GOP candidates face incumbent Dems in 21st District

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GOP candidates face incumbent Dems in 21st District

Three seats are open — one in the Senate and two in the House — in Nov. 6…

Jay Weaver of Everett holds tickets he bought Thursday at the Chevron station at Rucker Avenue and 41st Street.                                “Somebody’s got to win this. Why not me?” he said. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Billion-dollar jackpot is at stake in tonight’s drawing

It would be the biggest payout ever for Mega Millions. If you prefer cash up front, it’s $565…

Meet Tulalip’s new police chief, Chris Sutter

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Meet Tulalip’s new police chief, Chris Sutter

Sutter, 56, recently took over the top post at the Tulalip Tribes Police Department.

Overlook at Riverfront is the new housing development in Everett. (Kevin Clark / Herald file)

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The US Census wants to count you — and put you to work

The government is hiring now for the 2020 tally. Most jobs are home-based with flexible hours.

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Alfy’s Pizza, a red ATV and a delivery gone bad

A couple is charged with first-degree robbery in alleged attack on pizza delivery man.

The $300,000 sticking point in Mukilteo ferry project

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The $300,000 sticking point in Mukilteo ferry project

The city might decide Monday on fencing and concrete changes in the ferry terminal plan.

Colossal Mukilteo club: 18,000 square feet for 3,000 youths

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Colossal Mukilteo club: 18,000 square feet for 3,000 youths

Boys & Girls Club needs sponsors to fund items big and small in its new building.

Pink is the new gold when it comes to police badges

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Pink is the new gold when it comes to police badges

Officers are sporting pink shields for breast cancer awareness during October. Hairy faces are next.

Kelly Hatley, 63, proudly displays characters from “King of the Hill” in Freeland on Whidbey Island. An artist friend, Linda Frasier, painted the cutouts that are copied from the cartoon series. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Why are there ‘King of the Hill’ figures in the front yard?

Freeland resident Kelly Hatley tries to explain the tribute to Hank Hill and cartoon sidekicks.

Brand spanking new ferry Suquamish launches into service

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Brand spanking new ferry Suquamish launches into service

With room for 144 vehicles and 1,500 passengers, there should be smoother sailing on the Whidbey route.

Chemistry professor causing a stink on campus — for good

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Chemistry professor causing a stink on campus — for good

Lori Robins leads a research project at UW Bothell to improve sanitation in developing countries.

At 188 pounds, she’s half the woman she used to be

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At 188 pounds, she’s half the woman she used to be

Darliene Ifiorah went from the back of the Zumba class to the front after having bariatric surgery.