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Predict A Pen goes missing, a Republican wins a poll and a budget arrives

It’s Day 68. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature.

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Mukilteo Coffee Roasters co-owners Beth and Gary Smith in 2017. (Kyle Jensen / South Whidbey Record)

Mukilteo coffee roaster, 69, had personality as big as ‘thunderstorm’

“I knew at the first sip that this is what I wanted to do,” Gary Smith said. The founder of Mukilteo Coffee Roasters died this month.

Mukilteo Coffee Roasters co-owners Beth and Gary Smith in 2017. (Kyle Jensen / South Whidbey Record)
Jeff Niten

New Mountlake Terrace city manager set for $200K salary

Jeff Niten’s start date is April 17. He’ll oversee the city’s 190 employees and work to implement city policies.

Jeff Niten
WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Massive amount’ of homeless RV camping closed Smokey Point rest area

Since November, 38 homeless people were identified through outreach. Six have accepted housing offers with case management.

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Everett police officer and a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the 800 block of 91st Place SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

Everett man killed in Saturday police shooting identified

Charles Hubbard, 58, was shot and killed by SWAT team members when they responded to a domestic violence call.

An Everett police officer and a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the 800 block of 91st Place SW in Everett. (Everett Police Department)
Emergency crews get to work as a semi carrying trash leans over the edge of I-5 northbound after a late morning crash above Everett Avenue on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Semi crashes, hangs off ramp from US 2 to I-5 in Everett

Traffic cameras showed the semi’s trailer hanging over the edge of an overpass. The ramp remained closed over 4 hours.

Emergency crews get to work as a semi carrying trash leans over the edge of I-5 northbound after a late morning crash above Everett Avenue on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Temple of Justice is shown Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)

Supreme Court says sheriff’s deputy improperly detained bus rider

In a mixed ruling, justices upheld enforcement of fares but not the way it occurred on a Swift bus in Everett in 2018.

The Temple of Justice is shown Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, file)
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. (Wikimedia Commons)

Can’t understand why your car insurance went up? That may change

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler wants to require insurers provide a clear explanation for premium increases.

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. (Wikimedia Commons)
Northshore School District Administrative building in Bothell, Washington. (Northshore School District)

Deaf family sues Northshore over repeated restraint, isolation of child

The kindergartener was reportedly restrained as much as five times a day by her special education teacher, the lawsuit says.

Northshore School District Administrative building in Bothell, Washington. (Northshore School District)
Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Snohomish and Island counties

Irish pubs and beer gardens are not the only places serving up Irish charm this year.

Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)
The Rivers Landing apartment complex is pictured Friday, March 10, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Years of cockroaches wear down tenants at Everett apartment complex

The Rivers Landing apartments have been dealing with a cockroach problem since at least January 2022, former tenant Austin Webb said.

The Rivers Landing apartment complex is pictured Friday, March 10, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A boom lift involved in an accident that resulted in no injuries sits in place at a construction site at Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Worker rescued from Everett boom lift accident

Firefighters responded with a ladder truck, but by the time they were in place, another lift was bringing the worker to safety.

A boom lift involved in an accident that resulted in no injuries sits in place at a construction site at Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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A forecast for spending, a new maximum for campaign contributions

It’s Day 66. Here’s what’s happening in the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature

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For his Class of 1972 reunion, Mike Carver has 18 speakers built into his truck and drives it around Snohomish County at times trailing bubbles. Shot on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Celebration of life for the musical bubble truck man set for Saturday

Mike Carver’s red ‘67 Ford truck will be parked at Snohomish High School, playing music and blowing bubbles.

For his Class of 1972 reunion, Mike Carver has 18 speakers built into his truck and drives it around Snohomish County at times trailing bubbles. Shot on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Dennis Coile also known as “Dan Canyon” sings and plays guitar during a Dan Canyon Band rehearsal in the group's practice barn in Arlington, Washington, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Dan Canyon Band brings a taste of cowboy life to Snohomish County

Cowboy hats are rarities round these here parts. But these troubadours are riding out of the sagebrush and into the city.

Dennis Coile also known as “Dan Canyon” sings and plays guitar during a Dan Canyon Band rehearsal in the group's practice barn in Arlington, Washington, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hearing examiner’s order holds up Cathcart park and ride

Initial plans had the stormwater system designed under urban zoning rules, but the property has rural zoning.

Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Snohomish Health District building in Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Snohomish County’s new health board elects chair at first meeting

The new county health department officially launched Jan. 1. The transition from a health district continues.

The Snohomish Health District building in Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
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A recap of things to know about the Richard Rotter trial

Here’s an overview of past Herald coverage of the shooting death of Everett police officer Dan Rocha.

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The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field is seen on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Flying Heritage Museum ‘returning soon’ under new owner

Bought by a Walmart heir, the vintage aircraft and military museum offered a cryptic tease this week.

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field is seen on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Logan Leadley, Kyle Thies and Justin Nygard work on tying sausages at Double DD Meats on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hot, saucy Double DD Meats is Mountlake Terrace’s carnal destination

Find 3,000 hot sauces, 1,000 barbecue bastes, 500 dry rubs, 400 marinades and 50 flavors of sausage.

Logan Leadley, Kyle Thies and Justin Nygard work on tying sausages at Double DD Meats on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)