Everett High School’s Amina Hussein admits her freshman year was “overwhelming,” but since then she’s learned to connect with people. “I just enjoy being here, the teachers are amazing, the principals talk to me every single day, they’re really inclusive.” (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Everett student empowered by her Kenyan culture

Amina Hussein’s Kenyan heritage and Muslim faith motivate her to positions of leadership.

After greeting Dave Somers and his assistant, Alessandra Durham (back left) Egyptian ambassador Lamia Mekhemar, followed by Dr. Amira El-Bastawissi, spots another person of interest on the way back to her seat at the Lynnwood Convention Center Friday. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Unity and community were the themes at an Egyptian VIP lunch

At Friday’s event, ambassador Lamia Mekhemar and County Executive Dave Somers urged working together.

Assessed values of affordable homes here continue to rise

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Assessed values of affordable homes here continue to rise

Annual assessments sent Friday show Snohomish County properties continue to rise in value, on average 8.6%.

Edmonds ‘back to square one’ after killing emergency connector

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Edmonds ‘back to square one’ after killing emergency connector

The city council voted 4-3 Tuesday evening to end the estimated $27.5 million project.

72-year-old steam engine heading home to glory

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72-year-old steam engine heading home to glory

Newell Corp. of Arlington spent more than a year reviving the locomotive for its return to Alaska.

New Sno-Isle class prepares students to translate for others

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New Sno-Isle class prepares students to translate for others

A year in, the interpretation and translation course is seeing promising results for bilingual students.

At Stevens Pass, summer work promises uplifting ski season

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At Stevens Pass, summer work promises uplifting ski season

Two new chairlifts are part of a $35 million investment into four mountains including Stevens.

Gala to raise money for permanent Oso landslide memorial

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Gala to raise money for permanent Oso landslide memorial

The PNW Paradise Ball and Auction will benefit a $6 million commemoration and education project.

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Mid-week heat could break daily record

Meteorologists predicted highs in the mid-80s for Everett and inland temperatures nearing 90 degrees.

Sno-Isle senior ready to take off in aerospace industry

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Sno-Isle senior ready to take off in aerospace industry

While other graduates wonder what is next, Tai Chase awaits a mechanic job with Boeing.

Aspiring engineer learns to thrive in new culture

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Aspiring engineer learns to thrive in new culture

In befriending others, Cascade’s Beraca Luboya, a native of Africa, became confident in herself.

Strawberry season gets a sweet start

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Strawberry season gets a sweet start

Saturday marks the beginning of Biringer Farm’s strawberry sales and Marysville Strawberry Festival

Police: Everett couple stole $22K in state lottery tickets

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Police: Everett couple stole $22K in state lottery tickets

They allegedly swiped the tickets while one of them worked at a gas station — and won more…