Andrea Brown

Paula Townsell, 62, drives her PEBL in Everett, Washington on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The yellow microcar is an eBike called PEBL with windows, windshield wiper, horn and trunk that Paula Townsell and Chris Glans use to get around Everett, shop, drink and go through the drive-thru. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Car, bike or UFO? Three-wheeled wonder PEBL lands on the streets of Everett

With a sticker price of $10,000 to $13,000, it’s a thrifty person’s Tesla or a big spender’s electric bike.

Paula Townsell, 62, drives her PEBL in Everett, Washington on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. The yellow microcar is an eBike called PEBL with windows, windshield wiper, horn and trunk that Paula Townsell and Chris Glans use to get around Everett, shop, drink and go through the drive-thru. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Semi-automatic rifles fill a wall at a gun shop on Oct. 2, 2018, in Lynnwood. (AP Photo / Elaine Thompson, File)

Guns for gift cards is back for second round in Mukilteo on Saturday

Guns can be exchanged for $50 to $100 gift cards in this program aimed to reduce violence.

Semi-automatic rifles fill a wall at a gun shop on Oct. 2, 2018, in Lynnwood. (AP Photo / Elaine Thompson, File)
Gus Mansour sings during a rehearsal for the upcoming  annual Elvis Challenge Wednesday afternoon in Everett, Washington on April 13, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Calling all Elvi! ‘Elvis Challenge’ returns to Historic Everett Theatre

Contestants will sing two songs and be judged on vocals, costume, stage presence and audience response.

Gus Mansour sings during a rehearsal for the upcoming  annual Elvis Challenge Wednesday afternoon in Everett, Washington on April 13, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Tater Tot has been missing in Marysville since Feb. 6. (Submitted photo)

Family searches daily, hires tracker for Marysville dachshund Tater Tot

Michael Bride just wants his old “silly dog” back and is offering a $2,000 reward. No questions asked.

Tater Tot has been missing in Marysville since Feb. 6. (Submitted photo)
Michael Simmons (Mukilteo School District)

Mukilteo School Board has vacancy with resignation of Michael Simmons

Simmons has served for 11 years. Deadline to apply for the District 1 seat is Feb. 28.

Michael Simmons (Mukilteo School District)
Steve Backus works on the details of a moon carving at his wood shop and home on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Carve or Starve!’: Whidbey’s godfather of chainsaw art rebounds from fire

New bears and gnomes now stand in the soot of their predecessors. Steve Backus credits firefighters and community support.

Steve Backus works on the details of a moon carving at his wood shop and home on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
After his 40th Snohomish High School Class of 1972 reunion, Mike Carver decked out his 1967 Ford truck with signs and Panther flags to show his pride. He drove it around town and in parades, blasting music from 18 speakers and trailing bubbles. This photo is from 2018. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

‘Always a Panther’: He brought bubbles, joy to the streets of Snohomish

Mike Carver’s red ‘67 Ford truck was a tribute to town pride and his Class of 1972. He died Feb. 3 at age 69.

After his 40th Snohomish High School Class of 1972 reunion, Mike Carver decked out his 1967 Ford truck with signs and Panther flags to show his pride. He drove it around town and in parades, blasting music from 18 speakers and trailing bubbles. This photo is from 2018. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken restaurant chain plans to open a location in Mukilteo this summer. (Photo provided)

Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant coming to Mukilteo this summer

The fast-food chain’s fare is inspired by the NBA great’s home-cooked childhood favorites.

Shaquille O’Neal's Big Chicken restaurant chain plans to open a location in Mukilteo this summer. (Photo provided)
A rack with cards bettors can use to choose their own numbers to purchase lottery ticket on a counter at a market. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Been to Auburn lately? That’s where $754M Powerball ticket was sold

This is only the second time a Powerball jackpot has been won in Washington.

A rack with cards bettors can use to choose their own numbers to purchase lottery ticket on a counter at a market. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
LoveZone owners Katrina Cooney and husband Kevin Cooney at their store on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Does your Valentine want candy — or a trip to the Love Zone?

The adult store has 27 years of experience selling products to spice up romance, with stores in Everett and Marysville.

LoveZone owners Katrina Cooney and husband Kevin Cooney at their store on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ron Thompson looks around inside a trailer that he and his wife Gail keep stocked with emergency supplies in case of emergency at their home Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Oso, Washington. The Thompsons lost their home to the 2014 slide that claimed dozens of lives, and in the years since, they have worked to prepare themselves and their community members for future disaster. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

After big quake, Snohomish County would face jigsaw puzzle of ‘islands’

An interactive map of “Population Islands” shows who you might be isolated with — and where — in a major earthquake.

Ron Thompson looks around inside a trailer that he and his wife Gail keep stocked with emergency supplies in case of emergency at their home Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Oso, Washington. The Thompsons lost their home to the 2014 slide that claimed dozens of lives, and in the years since, they have worked to prepare themselves and their community members for future disaster. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Charlie Pancerzewski (Courtesy of Pancerzewski family)

Mukilteo citizen watchdog, 83, spoke for ‘the facts and the truth’

“It is fitting that the public see (Charlie Pancerzewski’s) name when they get up to the podium for public comment,” the mayor said.

Charlie Pancerzewski (Courtesy of Pancerzewski family)
Everett Home Depot worker Jeffrey Raven Leonard, 52, holds a certificate that names him a Kentucky Colonel, an honor from the governor of Kentucky. He received the award, given to 4,000 to 5,000 people annually, for getting the word out about a hiring program for veterans at Home Depot. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

This Kentucky Colonel works at Home Depot, not a fried chicken stand

Jeffrey Raven Leonard, 52, of Everett, joins thousands of other colonels honored for good deeds by the governor of Kentucky.

Everett Home Depot worker Jeffrey Raven Leonard, 52, holds a certificate that names him a Kentucky Colonel, an honor from the governor of Kentucky. He received the award, given to 4,000 to 5,000 people annually, for getting the word out about a hiring program for veterans at Home Depot. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Karla Wislon holds a champagne glass while celebrating the closing sale of her home in Palm Springs, Ca. on May 14, 2021. (Family photo)

Former state Rep. Karla Wilson, 88, remembered as ‘smart, energetic’

Wilson served the 39th Legislative district from 1985 to 1991. She died Dec. 31.

Karla Wislon holds a champagne glass while celebrating the closing sale of her home in Palm Springs, Ca. on May 14, 2021. (Family photo)
K-9 Hobbs and Sgt. Jason Robinson pose for a photo after Hobbs’ retirement ceremony at the Edmonds Police Department in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Police dog Hobbs retires after nearly 10 years on the Edmonds force

The German shepherd had 520 deployments, 166 arrests and 113 evidence finds with his handler, Sgt. Jason Robinson.

K-9 Hobbs and Sgt. Jason Robinson pose for a photo after Hobbs’ retirement ceremony at the Edmonds Police Department in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday Jan. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
CarlaRae Arneson, of Lynnwood, grabs a tea press full of fresh tea from Peanut the server robot while dining with her 12-year-old son Levi at Sushi Hana on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. CarlaRae said she and her son used to visit the previous restaurant at Sushi Hana’s location and were excited to try the new business’s food. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Peanut the robot waitress is on a roll at Lynnwood’s Sushi Hana

She’s less RoboCop and more Rosey as she patrols the restaurant, making sure everyone has a drink and good time.

CarlaRae Arneson, of Lynnwood, grabs a tea press full of fresh tea from Peanut the server robot while dining with her 12-year-old son Levi at Sushi Hana on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. CarlaRae said she and her son used to visit the previous restaurant at Sushi Hana’s location and were excited to try the new business’s food. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A big head Buddha turns to the crowd during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A big head Buddha turns to the crowd during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Demonstrators walk a short distance from a future methadone clinic to the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club during a protest against the clinic on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Protect our kids’ is rallying cry Saturday against Lynnwood methadone clinic

Acadia Healthcare plans to dispense methadone to about 300 patients at clinic near Alderwood Boys & Girls Club.

Demonstrators walk a short distance from a future methadone clinic to the Alderwood Boys & Girls Club during a protest against the clinic on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mega Millions tickets. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

Feeling lucky? Mega Millions $1.35 billion drawing is Friday the 13th

This is the second-highest prize in the history of the multi-state lottery. A ticket is a $2 gamble.

Mega Millions tickets. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)
A photo of “M*A*S*H” character Corporal Walter "Radar" O’Reilly has mysteriously returned to the “Speed Checked by Radar” sign on Third Street coming into Langley on Whidbey Island on Jan. 2, 2023. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

In Langley, ‘Speed Checked by Radar’ — Cpl. ‘Radar’ O’Reilly that is

The random act of comedy on a traffic pole an is ongoing M*A*S*H-ed up mystery on Whidbey Island.

A photo of “M*A*S*H” character Corporal Walter "Radar" O’Reilly has mysteriously returned to the “Speed Checked by Radar” sign on Third Street coming into Langley on Whidbey Island on Jan. 2, 2023. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)