When every student has a laptop, the lesson plan evolves

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When every student has a laptop, the lesson plan evolves

The Marysville School District’s Chromebook initiative has teachers redefining their classroom role.

Josh Johnson, an intern for OceanGate, stands between two of the company’s submersibles on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Johnson, who graduates from ORCA this spring, has been tasked with constructing a 3D printer for the company.(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Exceptional grad: Josh Johnson is aiming for NASA

He plans to major in computer science at the University of Washington on a grant from NASA.

PUD switches on two new hydro projects near Snoqualmie Falls

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PUD switches on two new hydro projects near Snoqualmie Falls

Together they generate enough electricity to power 10,000 homes and are designed to be kind to fish.

Youth court aims to educate teens about traffic violations

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Youth court aims to educate teens about traffic violations

The ticket is not reported to the Department of Licensing, and there are no insurance ramifications.

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Mukilteo teachers return to pack school board meeting

They numbered about 100 and spoke for an hour about their call to renegotiate their contract.

Expanded program protects even more farmland from sprawl

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Expanded program protects even more farmland from sprawl

But supporters say there is a scarcity of areas where the purchased development rights can be used.

Everett Gospel creates beds accessible to everyone

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Everett Gospel creates beds accessible to everyone

The prototypes also allow for more privacy. The mission hopes to one day create kits it can sell.

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Maltby warehouse envisioned as a soil-less marijuana grow op

The operation would be one of the largest indoor cannabis farms in Snohomish County.

County sues to halt ‘egregious’ damage to wetland and stream

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County sues to halt ‘egregious’ damage to wetland and stream

The owners developing the land near Paine Field allegedly ignored multiple stop-work orders.

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Council to consider allowing housing along Highway 99

The county says that area has the infrastructure and services to support it.

McKenzie Budrow won the state championship for Diesel Equipment Technology and will be advancing to the national competition, which will be held in Kentucky. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A Sno-Isle TECH student fueled by diesel and determination

McKenzie Budrow is the first woman to win the state championship for Diesel Equipment Technology.

After ruling, police are cautious about towing vehicle-homes

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After ruling, police are cautious about towing vehicle-homes

A judge ruled that a man’s rights were violated when Seattle impounded the truck in which he lived.

City of Everett condemns pot grow, converted boat house

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City of Everett condemns pot grow, converted boat house

Authorities found slipshod wiring and plumbing, including a sink draining into a bucket.

Sound Transit kicks off planning for I-405 bus rapid transit

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Sound Transit kicks off planning for I-405 bus rapid transit

A second line will run on Highway 522 between Bothell and Shoreline’s light rail station.

4-year-old Hunter Rose takes race against cancer personally

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4-year-old Hunter Rose takes race against cancer personally

She’s a patient — and a participant — as preschool raises money to donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital.

With commuter lots clogged, Sound Transit plans parking fees

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With commuter lots clogged, Sound Transit plans parking fees

The agency is proposing a permit system to reserve spaces at park-and-ride locations.

Why can’t we walk to Everett’s waterfront? It’s complicated

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Why can’t we walk to Everett’s waterfront? It’s complicated

It’s long been a priority of the community, but the railroad and funding are tough obstacles.

Again, students here join nationwide protests over shootings

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Again, students here join nationwide protests over shootings

Friday’s marches and walkouts marked the 19th anniversary of the shootings at Columbine. (With video)

County Council grills Sound Transit CEO about long timeline

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County Council grills Sound Transit CEO about long timeline

West Seattle and Ballard light-rail extensions will be completed before the main spine to Everett.

Pilot flies Southwest to Everett for retirement celebration

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Pilot flies Southwest to Everett for retirement celebration

Bill Rogers, who oversaw delivery of the airline’s new 737s, got a water-cannon salute at Paine Field.