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Rainy season in full flow: first flood watch of the fall

The National Weather Service issued a minor flood warning for three Snohomish County rivers.

County’s median household income is $87,000; second in state

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County’s median household income is $87,000; second in state

Seattle squeeze forces tech workers to move elsewhere, while local economy grows with higher wages.

Three director seats up for grabs on Edmonds School Board

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Three director seats up for grabs on Edmonds School Board

Incumbents Carin Chase and Gary Noble face challengers while two newcomers face off for open spot.

World-renowned ukelele player wows Frank Wagner Elementary

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World-renowned ukelele player wows Frank Wagner Elementary

Jake Shimabukuro picked up the instrument at age 4. Now, he performs in venues across the globe.

Monroe School District considers selling 1916 schoolhouse

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Monroe School District considers selling 1916 schoolhouse

The current office was built in 1916 by the same company responsible for the Space Needle, monorail.

Mountlake Terrace awarded money for inclusive playground

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Mountlake Terrace awarded money for inclusive playground

Grants from the state, Hazel Miller Foundation will fund an accessible facility in Ballinger Park.

Edmonds council colleagues square off in mayoral election

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Edmonds council colleagues square off in mayoral election

Councilmen Mike Nelson and Neil Tibbott present differing ideas for the growing city’s future.

Everett and Edmonds schools put big-ticket bonds on ballots

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Everett and Edmonds schools put big-ticket bonds on ballots

Combined, the bonds total nearly $1 billion and would replace three aging schools in each district.

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PTA president who stole from group given service hours, fine

Merridy Senger pleaded guilty in August to stealing about $5,000 from the PTA’s account in 2017.

Contractors for the state Department of Ecology investigate a sunken sailboat Aug. 20 on the Snohomish River. (Joey Thompson /Herald file)

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Snohomish River almost rid of its worst abandoned junk boats

The state took custody of a 50-foot homemade sailboat near where a 100-foot ship sat for a year.

Monroe seeks solutions to its growing homeless population

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Monroe seeks solutions to its growing homeless population

Woods where children once rode bikes are strewn with tents, trash and needles. Businesses want help.

The trolley problem: Should city of Edmonds front the bill?

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The trolley problem: Should city of Edmonds front the bill?

As Emerald City Trolley stops service, city leaders will weigh paying for the popular attraction.

Survey reports overall health in county is lowest since 2016

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Survey reports overall health in county is lowest since 2016

The annual countywide study also says neighborhoods are seeing more opioid abuse and homelessness.

Sky Valley senior aiming for an Ivy League pre-med degree

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Sky Valley senior aiming for an Ivy League pre-med degree

Michael Marcham wants to keep serving others as an orthopedic surgeon for impoverished communities.

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Man gets 11 years in prison for 2017 marijuana store robbery

Eric Woodberry, 23, was found guilty in June of robbing Rainier Cannabis in Mountlake Terrace.

Edmonds citizen committee to pitch housing ideas to council

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Edmonds citizen committee to pitch housing ideas to council

The group of 15 residents from across the town has until January 2021 to form its recommendation.

Edmonds board hopeful lives in Everett, would have to move

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Edmonds board hopeful lives in Everett, would have to move

Alvin Rutledge, who’s run for office unsuccessfully 12 times, would have to return to take office.

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Raises in store for Edmonds City Council, mayoral positions

The pay bumps would take effect as the city prepares to vote for a new mayor and council…

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Providence countywide study says prejudice still on the rise

A changing political climate and President Trump are at the heart of the spike, some leaders say.

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Lake Stevens not probing Public Works director’s DUI arrest

City administrator says Durpos was off duty when arrested despite driving from city-sponsored event.