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Despite theft, Edmonds church is resolute in its inclusivity
An outward sign of welcome has been stolen, but an Edmonds church stands strong in its support for…
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Longtime leader Deborah Knutson’s legacy will live on
Deborah Knutson, who headed the Snohomish County Economic Development Council for a dozen years, was both driven and…
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Advice from longtime journalist: ‘Challenge everything’
If your mother says she loves you, check it out — inquire, investigate and assess that claim.
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New group’s goal: Address bigotry, injustice in race relations
There’s a new local effort to counter bigotry and injustice. Its name is a mouthful: Alliance of Leaders…
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Local women explain why they joined march on Washington
A social worker from Everett rode a bus to Seattle. She worries about the environment and people who…
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Homeless count shows scope of problem in Snohomish County
EVERETT — Slogging through bushes and mud, volunteers with Snohomish County’s annual Point-In-Time homeless count followed two Everett…
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Former workers recall heyday of Bon Marche in downtown Everett
At 86, Marvel Cummings doesn’t do much shopping. She certainly doesn’t do any online shopping.
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‘Balanced approach’ on streets by social workers and police
Staci McCole and Kaitlyn Dowd unravel tangles. They find housing and drug treatment. They handle red tape. They…
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Visual journaling combines art with words to express emotion
Reflect on the past year. Think about the year ahead. These were the gentle prompts Karen Dawn offered…
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Longtime Everett leader Ralph Mackey dies at 86
EVERETT — Ralph Mackey never held elective office, yet his influence left a lasting mark on Snohomish County’s…
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Author David Sheff to speak on son’s addiction at Everett event
David Sheff may be the best-known member of a heart-wrenching club. The author is one of countless parents…
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With KOMO out of Frontier’s line-up, is it time to cut the cord?
With all the football I watched over the holidays, there wasn’t time for channel surfing. I didn’t notice…
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Hero’s Cafe: A gathering place veterans can call their own
It’s a bond like no other. Veterans will soon have a place in Lynnwood to find the sort…
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‘Historic Homes of Everett’ calendar benefits preservation
It’s a 116-year-old beauty with four fireplaces, original windows, gorgeous hardwood floors and a storied past. The featured…
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Marysville church runs coffee shop as community gathering space
In front of a toasty fireplace, Lynn Devoe crocheted a Christmas gift. Chloe Wilcox sat next to her…
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Teacher, gifted musician: Cancer claims a ‘renaissance man’
Paul MacNaughton was a yoga instructor and student of Buddhism, but he also helped start a co-op school…
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Proceeds from a fundraiser by county workers will help homeless women
They were fans with a purpose. In Seahawks jerseys, Silvertips hockey and Sounders soccer gear, Husky and Cougar…
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Chinese university pays tribute to Edmonds man’s grandfather
The invitation came out of the blue. A professor of Chinese at the University of Illinois called William…
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Body of soldier who died in Korean War is home for burial
LYNNWOOD — David Nordin wrote his last letter home on Nov. 22, 1950. An Army corporal from California,…
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Longfellow school in Everett destined to be parking lot
In the mid-1950s, Jack O’Donnell was in a split third- and fourth-grade classroom at Everett’s Longfellow Elementary School.…