6 veterans among homeless who died on streets this year

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6 veterans among homeless who died on streets this year

EVERETT — Wes Fay missed dinner at First Presbyterian Church so he could celebrate lost friends.

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Paramedics, doctors can share patient records with new system

EVERETT — Diagnosing a patient is not always a clear science.

These ‘blessed’ prayer shawls bring real comfort to people

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These ‘blessed’ prayer shawls bring real comfort to people

EVERETT — The soldier carried a sand-colored knit square in his pocket around Iraq.

Sultan pulls together to restore Christmas spirit to town

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Sultan pulls together to restore Christmas spirit to town

SULTAN — It read like a Dr. Seuss story.

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Abrupt resignation throws new wrench at Snohomish council

SNOHOMISH — A Snohomish City Council member abruptly resigned Tuesday after questions were raised about whether he lives…

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Rotary Club of Everett to mark 100 years of service

EVERETT — One century ago, Tacoma and Seattle Rotary Club members embarked on a steamboat to Everett.

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Recount shows Snohomish strong-mayor vote passed by 11 votes

SNOHOMISH — Despite a recount, it appears the city of Snohomish is still moving forward with a strong-mayor…

Donated gifts at Christmas House make holiday merrier for kids

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Donated gifts at Christmas House make holiday merrier for kids

EVERETT — The family of four left Iraq three years ago and moved into a home in south…

Road crews poised for 1-3 inches of snow in Snohomish County

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Road crews poised for 1-3 inches of snow in Snohomish County

EVERETT — A winter storm heading north could carry between one to three inches of snow to the…

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Police pursuit ends in crash in Cathcart area

CATHCART — An early morning pursuit Monday ended in the Cathcart area after a driver being chased by…

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Snohomish ponders the complexity of changing its government

SNOHOMISH —The transition to a strong-mayor form of government in Snohomish is tricky business.

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Strong-mayor vote reveals divided town in Snohomish

SNOHOMISH — People in Snohomish couldn’t be more divided on whether to welcome a strong-mayor form of government.

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Snohomish mayor seeks recount of votes to change government

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish Mayor Karen Guzak has asked for a recount after final election tallies show a proposition…

Miriam Vargas (right front) volunteers as a promotora and teaches a Spanish GED class with her husband. She noticed that transportation is a barrier for women who are trying to be independent, so she taught about 30 women to drive using her own 1994 Honda Accord. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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She opens opportunities for women by teaching them to drive

EVERETT — She might not make a dollar for her work, but she doesn’t mind. Money is not…

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Christmas House set to open for shopping in Everett

EVERETT — Christmas House plans to open Thursday for families to do their holiday shopping at no cost.

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Snohomish passes strong-mayor measure by 9 votes

SNOHOMISH — After 45 years with a strong-council government, people in Snohomish can expect a change in how…

Zonta Club of Everett works to protect women from violence

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Zonta Club of Everett works to protect women from violence

EVERETT — When she was a pediatric nurse, she tended to traumatic injuries.

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With new grant, Lynnwood can finally upgrade 36th Avenue

LYNNWOOD — After a decade of prep work, plans are coming together to upgrade a main road in…

‘Becoming friends’: Kids explain the Thanksgiving holiday

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‘Becoming friends’: Kids explain the Thanksgiving holiday

The history of Thanksgiving was a little murky to grade-schoolers in Everett and Snohomish. For what they didn’t…

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Strong-mayor proposition in Snohomish now passing by slight margin

SNOHOMISH — The fate of a strong-mayor proposition in Snohomish is still too close to call.