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Flu outbreak in Snohomish County kills five; 50 hospitalized
One school has reported more than 10 percent absenteeism rates due to influenza-like symptoms.
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City Council in Mukilteo cuts policy analyst position
Budget concerns are cited in the decision to eliminate the job held by state Sen. Marko Liias.
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Northshore church members will travel to the Philippines
They will be meeting with leaders and members of 37 churches and participate in workshops.
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Judge denies mom’s request for transportation for her son
She wanted the Mukilteo district to bus him to school from a child care center.
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EdCC fast-tracks training for addiction counseling
The opioid crisis created a need to quickly accredit already-licensed health professionals.
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Under new ownership, Everett Clinic leadership will change
Dr. Aric Coffman is scheduled to become chief executive, taking over after Rick Cooper retires.
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Hugo’s home away from home is in neonatal intensive care
A Marysville couple’s son was born 10 weeks early. It was a hard first week for the infant.
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Cheering families welcome Kidd, Shoup after 6 months at sea
“I get back Daddy back today,” said one homemade sign at Naval Station Everett.
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Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital accepting adolescent patients
The facility is the first mental heallth unit in the county to offer in-patient services for children.
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3-day strike by Providence hospice workers is over
But contract negotiations continue. The union says it’s losing staff to places that offer higher pay.
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In the school lunch line, self esteem can be expensive
When students can’t pay, most schools offer a free stigma sandwich. But not in the Edmonds district.
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Edmonds’ Civic Field park project gets million-dollar boost
The Hazel Miller Foundation has pledged $1.5 million for the project, which could total $12 million.
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You can now read restaurant inspection reports online
Also available are inspection documents covering grocery stores, public pools and spas.
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Travel maven Rick Steves donates millions right here at home
The mayor of Edmonds calls him a generous, thoughtful and “inspirational” philanthropist.
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Q&A: Rick Steves ties philanthropy to travel and faith
“We live in a world where mindless consumption is almost respected. To me it’s not a respectful thing.”
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Virginia Mason to purchase Edmonds Family Medicine
The deal to buy the independent clinic could be completed in January.
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Surplus land plans could net Edmonds School District millions
Two major housing development projects could be built on Edmonds School District properties.
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Couple marries where they had their first date: the hospital
The Marysville couple had planned to be married twice before but their plans were waylaid.
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Opening day: ‘Lots of high-fives’ among skiers at Stevens Pass
Two chairs were running Thursday, and two more were expected to open on the weekend.
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After years of cuts, Snohomish Health District plans to hire
The district has had to reduce its workforce every year since 2014 due to budget constraints.