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As local kids get hooked on fentanyl, there’s ‘no place for them to go’
Red tape and scarce staffing are obstacles for Snohomish County teens in need of addiction care. “We may…
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Not a mandate, but a ‘call to action’ for return of masks
As hospitalizations surge, Snohomish County health officials recommend people wear masks indoors and in crowds.
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Snohomish County is hoping to avoid literal dumpster fire
Our stinky trash mountain could spontaneously combust, so officials are arranging to send garbage to Oregon.
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His task: Create an artful monument to our pandemic resilience
Stuart Nakamura was chosen to create a steel sculpture in Everett to memorialize our collective experience.
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Meet the woman behind Stanwood’s autism acceptance library
In Lei Wiley-Mydske’s tattoo shop, “neurodivergent narwhals” are educators and advocates uplifting autistic voices.
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‘Whole new demon’: Fentanyl deaths soar, and recovery is harder
“I don’t think society realizes how big a problem it is,” said Randy Tharp, an ex-dealer in Snohomish…
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One last lap at Everett’s Skate Deck
After 61 years in business, Everett’s much-loved roller rink closed on Sunday.
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What’s on Mukilteo’s old negatives? Historical society to find out
Hundreds of camera images are sitting in the light station. Now they can finally be processed.
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Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Snohomish County
Nataliia and Yosip’s families got to Everett after a treacherous journey from Ukraine, over the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Finally, Snohomish County’s COVID case rate in double digits
The numbers look good, but Snohomish Health District officials say they’re keeping an eye on the BA.2 subvariant.
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‘Victims of the same lie’: War frays Edmonds couple’s family ties
Marina is from Russia. Mike is from Ukraine. Both rebuke Russian propaganda, but some loved ones back home…
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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID
Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…
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Lynnwood couple, both 100, share secret of a 77-year marriage
They met when Maizie was a USO girl and Roy was a Marine. Their stories now span a…
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They’re the humble bird women of Snohomish County
Meet three locals who are passionate about our avian friends — but insist they’re not ‘true birders.’
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As masks come off, Snohomish County locals have mixed emotions
Some are nervous. Some are relieved. Snohomish County’s health officer and top elected official will keep their masks…
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County Council eases restrictions on rural ‘mother-in-law’ units
Lots as small as 25,000 square feet are now allowed to build detached accessory dwelling units.
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‘He’s scared’: War halts Snohomish family’s Ukrainian adoption
Mykyta, 11, spent the winter here and returned to his Ukrainian orphanage to await the formalities. Then Russia…
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Mukilteo pirates seize their flagship: A ‘Ride the Ducks’ boat
Meet the town’s new ambassadors, the Mukfest Pirates. They’re a laidback krewe of part-time buccaneers.
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By 2044, Snohomish County population projected at 1.1 million
The county is planning how to accommodate newcomers. Here are four takeaways from newly adopted growth targets.
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Cued by CDC, Inslee moves up end of mask mandate to March 12
Washington, Oregon and California together will lift mask requirements in most, but not all, settings.