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One killed, another injured by drivers allegedly on drugs

Two men are suspected of driving under the influence and causing two separate crashes in one day.

Snohomish County is tracking the number of opioid overdoses

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Snohomish County is tracking the number of opioid overdoses

Findings are expected to be released July 25. The program was introduced last year.

Sydney McKay listens as Shelby Huber gives her tips to improve her shooting during the CMP Air Rifle Marksmanship Camp at Snohomish High School on Thursday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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At ROTC-sponsored camp, teens learn more than marksmanship

“It’s probably one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life,” one said.

He killed her sister, did time, and they got back together

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He killed her sister, did time, and they got back together

But Robert Dale Woods II is in jail again for allegedly pulling a knife on a neighbor.

Family inspires this self-taught artist

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Family inspires this self-taught artist

The Edmonds-Woodway senior loves art, but will probably study nursing in college.

UW Bothell prof offers after-sunset exams during Ramadan

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UW Bothell prof offers after-sunset exams during Ramadan

Student: “Fasting is rewarding at the end of the day, but really physically and mentally draining.”

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Man clocked by rock, has phone stolen

He needed about five stitches above his left eye.

Naval station’s new commanding officer outlines his priorities

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Naval station’s new commanding officer outlines his priorities

He has been stationed at every other major homeport in the United States, he said.

Repair closure of 35th expected to worsen Mill Creek traffic

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Repair closure of 35th expected to worsen Mill Creek traffic

Construction closes a stretch of the thoroughfare starting Monday. It is expected to reopen in December.

From his wheel chair, Isaiah Kobernik, 4, looks up happily as his parents, Gerad and Anastassia Kobernik and Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary lean over him after his dad pinned a shiny new Sheriff badge on his shirt following a presentation to him by Sheriff Trenary at the Snohomish County Courthouse, Tuesday. Isaiah has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal chord. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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There’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s 4 years old

Isaiah Kobernik was sworn in for a day in a program dedicated to kids with serious illnesses.

Everett lobbies the Navy to base an aircraft carrier here

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Everett lobbies the Navy to base an aircraft carrier here

The USS Nimitz in Bremerton was supposed to return after maintenance, but it’s been 3½ years.

Monroe teen’s T-shirt sales bring light to people in Syria

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Monroe teen’s T-shirt sales bring light to people in Syria

She kept thinking of the children there, alone, scared and in the dark. “That could have been us.”

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Health care program for military, families is only 1 in state

Veterans, current service members and their families can all use it.

This gray whale stopped by Hat Island to spout off and eat

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This gray whale stopped by Hat Island to spout off and eat

The 35-foot mammal came within feet of the beach, giving humans and a couple of dogs quite a…

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Girls 12-16 can learn to build airplane parts at Paine Field

Mukilteo sponsors the “Cool Girls in Aerospace” program, which pairs girls with women in the industry.

Adrienna Tran-Pearson, Kamiak senior, has a guaranteed spot in the University of Washington’s neuroscience program. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Exceptional grad: Adrienna Tran-Pearson knows her own mind

She has been accepted into the University of Washington’s neurobiology program.

Working in the Comprehensive Breast Center at the Women and Children’s Pavillion at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Joy Varady helps people find out if they have certain genes that indicate a propensity for cancer. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Genetic testing might predict cancer, and she’s your expert

Joy Varady has been a nurse practitioner in Providence’s Comprehensive Breast Center for 15 years.

Meet the 118 local students who won Rotary Club scholarships

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Meet the 118 local students who won Rotary Club scholarships

Combined, the Everett and Marysville clubs helped college-bound students with $338,700 this year.

Snohomish swimmers remember Hal Moe pool

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Snohomish swimmers remember Hal Moe pool

The pool closed in 2007 and its building recently was demolished. A new aquatic center opened in 2014.

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More townhomes could rise near center of Mountlake Terrace

New rules will allow 3-story buildings closer to businesses and the future light rail stop.