Rucker construction blues: ‘We’ve gotten used to the shaking’

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Rucker construction blues: ‘We’ve gotten used to the shaking’

Downtown Everett businesses cope with road closures, debris and the roar of the jackhammer.

Alaska Airlines to begin Everett-Spokane service on Nov. 4

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Alaska Airlines to begin Everett-Spokane service on Nov. 4

To accommodate the schedule, the airline will reduce the number of daily departures to Los Angeles.

As his wife Heather looks on, John Norman gets a hug from his daughter Amber Nelson, and granddaughter Ashlee Nelson, right, after his replica of the Spirit of St. Louis flew for the first time from Arlington Municipal Airport on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Arlington, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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This might be the best Spirit of St. Louis replica ever made

A plane like the one Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic logged its first flight in Arlington.

Thanks to an Everett homecoming, better wine at Cafe Zippy

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Thanks to an Everett homecoming, better wine at Cafe Zippy

Jeff “Wick” Wicklund is back in town with a new wine bar and bottle shop inside the iconic…

An Everett truck company takes the lead in hiring veterans

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An Everett truck company takes the lead in hiring veterans

State officials have honored Motor Trucks for giving veterans a chance — by giving them a job.

During 47-year career, this mechanic witnessed a revolution

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During 47-year career, this mechanic witnessed a revolution

Good riddance to carburetors, says Tim Dry. But high tech didn’t change everything about car maintenance.

Breaking bad? This new Everett pool hall can help your shot

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Breaking bad? This new Everett pool hall can help your shot

Formerly in Seattle, Golden Fleece Billiards finds a new sweet spot in downtown Everett.

Three candidates vie for the Port of Everett District 1 seat

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Three candidates vie for the Port of Everett District 1 seat

Two will move on to the November general election after Tuesday’s primary.

Here’s a daring recipe: Quit your job and buy a food truck

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Here’s a daring recipe: Quit your job and buy a food truck

A Lake Stevens mom and daughter opened a puff-pastry business and hit the road. So far, yum!

The county is looking for new ways to promote itself

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The county is looking for new ways to promote itself

It could be cutting ties with the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau as it goes to competitive bids.

Les Reardanz. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Port of Everett CEO to step down; board eyes successor

Les Reardanz is leaving to focus on his aging parents, military duties and a new job.

No leashes required: 6 great dog parks in Snohomish County

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No leashes required: 6 great dog parks in Snohomish County

Your four-legged friends can run, play and slobber to their heart’s content at these places.

Unexpectedly, longtime county tourism director is departing

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Unexpectedly, longtime county tourism director is departing

Amy Spain has led the marketing agency since 2005 and has worked there since 1996.

40-foot long maple bar invades Mill Creek and is devoured

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40-foot long maple bar invades Mill Creek and is devoured

Mill Creek bakery celebrated 10 years in business with a super-size bacon maple bar cake.

Premera Blue Cross agrees to $10M data-breach settlement

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Premera Blue Cross agrees to $10M data-breach settlement

Information about 10 million customers of the Mountlake Terrace company was vulnerable during an intrusion.

Snohomish County tourists: Who they are, what they do here

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Snohomish County tourists: Who they are, what they do here

A study shows out-of-state visitors were just 5% of the county’s visitors during this year’s offseason.

Planned Paine Field hotels to offer park-and-fly perks

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Planned Paine Field hotels to offer park-and-fly perks

An Everett developer plans to build two Marriott hotels near the new passenger terminal.

Snohomish County is a vacation hotspot — for Seattleites

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Snohomish County is a vacation hotspot — for Seattleites

They are seeking relative peace and quiet, and that’s boosting the county’s third-biggest industry.

New waterfront hotel with a saltwater pool opens next month

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New waterfront hotel with a saltwater pool opens next month

With a restaurant, bar and spacious meeting rooms, Hotel Indigo is expected to attract events.

Where’s the next Sea-Tac? Aviation here is expected to soar

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Where’s the next Sea-Tac? Aviation here is expected to soar

A new study predicts demand for airline service in the Puget Sound region will double by 2050.