James Henry (back left) looks in one of the new dictionaries while Jack Lapoint (center) tells Silver Lake Elementary School third-graders in Christi Castro’s class about some of the amazing information available in a dictionary, after the two Kiwanis Club members gave them new dictionaries. It was the final dictionary giveaway by the organization, which recently voted to disband because there aren’t enough members. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Kiwanis club hands out dictionaries for the last time

EVERETT — He told kids that, with a little curiosity, they could be the smartest people in the…

Kortnei, 9 (left) and Miah Schramm, 8, can hardly conceal their delight as they sit down at a big table facing Judge David A. Kurtz on Friday in Snohomish County Superior Court. The two young girls not only scored a mom and a dad on National Adoption Day, but also landed each other. Sisters! (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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On National Adoption Day, girls become daughters … as well as sisters

EVERETT — The family counted down. They crafted a homemade chain with 40 loops. Little hands pulled off…

Snow returns to passes; drivers urged to be prepared

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Snow returns to passes; drivers urged to be prepared

STEVENS PASS — The Truong family was among the early birds visiting Stevens Pass Ski Resort on Thursday.

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Pair of good Samaritans remains hospitalized after Saturday crash

SNOHOMISH — A man and a woman who were severely injured Saturday after helping a driver whose car…

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With 450 ballots left, Snohomish mayor change barely failing

SNOHOMISH — A bid to change Snohomish to a strong-mayor form of government is failing by the narrowest…

Veterans kick it up while being honored at annual dance

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Veterans kick it up while being honored at annual dance

EVERETT — He buried soldiers who died in the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II.

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Veterans join team helping elders injured by falls at home

EVERETT — The first fall can be a warning sign.

Edmonds Community College jazz band director John Sanders leads a rehearsal Monday of jazz and salsa band students at Edmonds Community College, which is trying to raise money to attend the Fiesta del Tambor in Havana this March. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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EdCC student band traveling to Cuba to learn from Latin greats

LYNNWOOD — His feet stomped. He clapped his hands and thrust them in the air.

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Man shot with pellet gun during carjacking in Tulalip

EVERETT — A carjacking in Tulalip on Sunday ended in violence in Everett.

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Early results show Snohomish strong-mayor proposal failing

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Trinity Lutheran Church rose from the ashes to give to others

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Trinity Lutheran Church rose from the ashes to give to others

LYNNWOOD — Norwegian families came to Lynnwood when it was stump land.

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It’s the law: Move over when passing emergency responders

MARYSVILLE — It was a last second jerk of the steering wheel.

Volunteer helps mend damaged Cocoon House fence in Arlington

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Volunteer helps mend damaged Cocoon House fence in Arlington

ARLINGTON — A windstorm toppled part of the fence surrounding the home for teen mothers. Wooden posts lost…

Everett flower shop plagued by arson, vandalism and burglary

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Everett flower shop plagued by arson, vandalism and burglary

EVERETT — Evergreen Way was still dark. The majority of work in flower shops is done early in…

Kamiak High junior Joey Schafer an ace in AP testing

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Kamiak High junior Joey Schafer an ace in AP testing

MUKILTEO — He is one of 10 students worldwide who received a perfect score. His teacher called him…

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Police follow up on two injury accidents in Everett

EVERETT — Police are investigating two car crashes in recent days that sent two drivers to a local…

Work on 1892 Sultan building reveals old clothing company ad

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Work on 1892 Sultan building reveals old clothing company ad

SULTAN — They chose the building for its 19th century history. They were looking for old stories.

Classes offer skills to break cycle of homelessness and poverty

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Classes offer skills to break cycle of homelessness and poverty

EVERETT — A little girl toddled up to Jade Phillips at the coloring table. They connected on day…

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Fire, emergency medical service levies before voters

MILL CREEK — Some Snohomish County cities plan to introduce revised fire and emergency medical service levies on…

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Thieves hit during weddings at Snohomish venue

SNOHOMISH — The cars were broken into sometime between the dinner and wedding toast.