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Man posing as a real estate agent steals jewelry, police say

Apparently this wasn’t the first time the Mercer Island man has stolen from homes on the market.

Pastor Oscar Soto leads his congregation in prayer at the beginning of service on Sunday at Bible Baptist Church in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After 50 years, Bible Baptist Church isn’t done evolving

The congregation wants to support its immigrant neighbors, launching English and citizenship classes.

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Edmonds man’s alleged neglect led to wife’s death, report says

The woman, 20 years older than her husband, had not seen a doctor in 10 years or more.

Alta Langdon, a nurse practitioner and health services administrator at the Snohomish County Jail, pushed to bring medication-assisted treatment to inmates to lessen the discomfort and cravings that come with opioid withdrawal. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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How the jail became one of the county’s biggest detox clinics

To fight the cycle of addiction, crime and arrest, officials introduced something radical: treatment.

Citing safety concerns, the Port of Everett has temporarily closed the Pigeon Creek Trail. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Port of Everett temporarily closes Pigeon Creek Trail

An increase of homeless encampments and the site’s limited access were factors behind the closure.

Drawing and painting became an outlet for Ella Ness after she was diagnosed with a panic disorder. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Leaders in Learning High School gets Ella Ness back on track

The senior turned to art after she was diagnosed with a panic disorder that hindered her studies.

Wildfires risk expected to increase on Washington’s westside

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Wildfires risk expected to increase on Washington’s westside

County officials say agencies and residents should plan for fires as they do for earthquakes.

A man carries items in a plastic bag as he walks down Evergreen Way. On Wednesday, the city of Everett passed a ban on the bags. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Everett City Council approves ban on single-use plastic bags

It will go into effect in September. Shoppers will be able to purchase a thicker plastic or paper…

These Arlington volunteers haven’t seen the need subside

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These Arlington volunteers haven’t seen the need subside

For nearly a decade, Hands Together has hosted a cold weather shelter and provided sack lunches.

Andrea Reedy, (right) a Salvation Army pastor, and volunter Rick Barber arrange mats at Everett’s cold weather shelter located at the Salvation Army. Monday night was the first night the site was open this season. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Cold weather shelters prepare for a stretch of chilly nights

On freezing nights, a patchwork of emergency homeless shelters opens across Snohomish County.

Future of Everett’s Animal Farm is uncertain

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Future of Everett’s Animal Farm is uncertain

The petting zoo is funded through 2019, but if no group takes it over it’s likely to be…

Budget cuts $5.6 million from Everett’s long-term deficit

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Budget cuts $5.6 million from Everett’s long-term deficit

It’s a work in progress. More and bigger cuts are coming next year, Mayor Cassie Franklin warned.

Interwest Construction, Inc was issued two stop work order by the city of Everett after unpermitted work began on a site along the Snohomish River where the company is planning a concrete recycling facility. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Riverside residents push back on proposed concrete plant

After unpermitted work, distrust has grown over a project neighbors say could bring in hazardous materials.

Health care workers at Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County are still without a contract after voting to unionize more than two years ago. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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High caseloads are compromising care, hospice workers say

Two years after unionizing, Providence Hospice and Home Care employees still are negotiating a contract.

Everett’s new City Council member sees ‘wonderful potential’

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Everett’s new City Council member sees ‘wonderful potential’

Liz Vogeli will be sworn in next week. She says she’s ready to listen and “dive deep.”

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Significant changes coming to Everett’s City Council

The first district elections will occur in 2021. Here’s how the transition will work.

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Everett cuts $1.3 million from south library remodel project

Construction for the Evergreen Branch expansion is expected to start early next year.

Soon-to-be displaced Baker Heights dwellers will spread out

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Soon-to-be displaced Baker Heights dwellers will spread out

The Housing Authority wants to create mixed-income communities as new Everett sites are acquired.

Snohomish County officials are beginning to scout potential sites for future light rail stations, including the one that will be located near the Ash Way Park and Ride. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Snohomish County scouts locations for light rail stations

As light rail inches north, Snohomish County is developing plans to shape Sound Transit’s expansion.

Jeff Collins wants to share his bone marrow donation story to dispel the myth that bone marrow transplants are always an invasive procedure. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Everett man meets the Georgia woman he saved a decade before

Jeff Collins wants to dispel the myth that bone marrow transplants are always an invasive process.