Mukilteo teachers authorize strike and pack another meeting

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Mukilteo teachers authorize strike and pack another meeting

They brought their contract beef to school district headquarters for a third time.

Mysa Tran, 29, bought Riverview Market & Cafe in 2016 and added a menu with American and Asian cuisine to expand the customer base. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Med school’s got nothing on this tiny market in Lowell

Tucked into a cozy enclave of Everett, the Riverview offers customers their “own little paradise.”

Marilyn Ogden (left) and Kal Leichtman await the judge Wednesday afternoon at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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One for the history books: A very special D-Day wedding

At 88 and 92, Marilyn Ogden and Kal Leichtman finally tied the knot.

Amir Sultan repairs a phone in a dorm room at the University of Washington in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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When cracks get in the way of your smartphone addiction …

… toothpaste is likely not the answer. But we know this repair guy who makes house calls …

Mariner High School senior Joshua Thompson on Friday, May 18, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Exceptional grad: Joshua Thompson loves beauty and song

He looks forward to a career in a salon, but music will always be a part of his…

Shannon Dey performs with her handmade hoops on the first day of the Snohomish Farmers’ Market in Snohomish on May 3, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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There’s plenty of hoopla to go around

… and around, and around. Just ask Gold Bar hula hoop creator Shannon Dey Zuanich.

a 21-gun salute is fired at the end of the Memorial Day dedication of the Stanwood Area Historical Society Community Veterans Memorial at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center on Monday, May 28, 2018 in Stanwood, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Stanwood veterans return their community’s thanks

200 people attended the dedication of the Community Veterans Memorial.

Ferry riders, hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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Ferry riders, hope for the best, prepare for the worst

There’s a backup plan, but not a backup boat. It’s already in service.

Mariner High School students April Hernandez-Diaz and Brian Pham work through a translation of a card by their pen pals from Japan. Mariner joined the pen pal project 10 years ago with Itoshima High School in Fukuoka, Japan. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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These pen pals use real pens — and paper — to reach out to Japan

Going old-school, Mariner High students are writing and reading about culture and commonalities.

Roxy and Illiad Gesler have a chainsawed Stanley Cup model carved of cedar atop a stump in the front yard of their home on May 10, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett couple posts a declaration of their love for hockey

They are taking NHL fandom to new heights with a carved replica of the Stanley Cup.

Now’s the time to get excited about the royal wedding — or not

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Now’s the time to get excited about the royal wedding — or not

Matrimony across the pond is making a ripple around the Puget Sound region.

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Club president Zach Nelson explains to a pair of students how the currency works while handing out free cryptocurrency at the University of Washington Bothell on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Cryptocurrency interest grows with UW Bothell student club

They recently handed out free “wallets” of the Dogecoin currency, and 88 new members signed up.

Retired house painter Rod Shafer cruises through a north Everett neighborhood on his chopper-style bicycle with his closest companion, Sally, 27, sitting on the handlebars enjoying the sights. Yep, she’s a parrot and they’re best friends. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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This guy takes his parrot everywhere he goes in Everett

Rod Shafer has had Sally, a macaw, on his shoulder for years, even while bicycling around town. (Video)

Mukilteo teachers pack meeting, demand renegotiated contract

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Mukilteo teachers pack meeting, demand renegotiated contract

Their union submitted a formal demand to bargain more than a year before the current contract expires.

The UFOiTeam meets weekly for out-of-this-world conversation

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The UFOiTeam meets weekly for out-of-this-world conversation

These “abductees,” “experiencers” and “contactees” are otherwise unremarkable humans dining at Denny’s. (Video)

A few samples of the free comics available at Everett Comics on Free Comic Book Day. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Today’s Free Comic Book Day caters to fans of every stripe

Hundreds of comic shops and libraries nationwide participate in the event.

Snohomish Farmers Market kicks off the season of local food

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Snohomish Farmers Market kicks off the season of local food

Take your shopping outside now with more than a dozen options opening for the summer.

Alex Frazier works to hang senior pets portraits at Fred Meyer in Snohomish. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Seniors help paint portraits of shelter animals

The works are hung in various locations and are available for sale to benefit the aspiring pets.

Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade members Bill Dewey and Nancy Dewey work through a skit in an improv class at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Improv comedy in Snohomish — for introverts and the humble

An eclectic crew of amateurs meets weekly to act out in a safe space and maybe build confidence.

You, too, can dress your Chihuahua in a tutu

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You, too, can dress your Chihuahua in a tutu

Even German shepherds wear tutus, thanks to a business that makes clothes and bling for pets.