Monday, June 3, 2024
Local News
Counterfeit Pokémon cards, a $2M scheme, and a getaway by inner tube
It was the latest stranger-than-fiction caper tied to ex-Monroe star athlete Anthony Curcio, accused of forging mint grades for rare cards.
Mukilteo Speedway name change is off to a bumpy start
Suspected DUI crash injures trooper on I-5 north in Lynnwood
A tale of two bridges: County finally moving on from wooden spans
3 schools face closure in Marysville School District in fall 2025
After Oso slide, with old growth in peril, timber sales go under microscope
Sports
Gutsy shot led to state golf title for Stanwood’s Chisman
The Seattle University-bound senior birdied the final hole to claim the Class 3A boys championship.
Marysville Pilchuck’s Velasquez leaps to school history
In winning the 3A girls high jump, Velasquez became the school’s first girls track and field champ.
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Food & Drink
Army veteran right at home with Crossed Arrows Brewery on Whidbey Island
At his home-based brewery, Stephen Chavez makes the beer he likes, with flavors like root beer, creamsicle and jalapeño.
Cafe latte and pastries, anyone? Paris Baguette opens in Lynnwood
On a roll: The franchise opened six new U.S. bakery cafes this year, including the first Washington store in Lynnwood.
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Opinion
Editorial: Support local newspapers work to hometowns’ benefit
A writer compares them to mangrove trees, filtering toxins and providing support to their neighbors.
Life
Roadtrip to Moclips: razor clam digging with fries and grunge
We joined thousands of clammers in search of the tasty shellfish. Kurt Cobain’s memorial and Big Tom burgers were stopovers.
Taylor Swift taps Monroe High grad Benson Boone to open London show
Boone, 21, has become a global pop star since his “American Idol” stint in 2021. “Beautiful Things” is the biggest song in the world.
Snohomish County Pride guide 2024
I canceled my airline tickets months ago, so where’s my money?
When it comes to lakeside scenery, Austria’s Hallstatt is worth its salt
Childhood trauma can have profound effects on health, including weight
Whidbey Island woman watches the fruits of her labor blossom each spring
Northwest
Washington issues statewide drought declaration, including Snohomish County
Drought is declared when there is less than 75% of normal water supply and “there is the risk of undue hardship.”
Boeing fired lobbying firm that helped it navigate 737 Max crashes
Amid congressional hearings on Boeing’s “broken safety culture,” the company has severed ties with one of D.C.’s most powerful firms.
Orcas Island’s storied Rosario Resort finds a local owner
Washington will move to tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water
State: Contractor got workers off Craigslist to remove asbestos in Everett
Snohomish County organization rescues neglected llamas in Yakima County
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
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Comprehensive care approach fuels three decades of dedicated surgical service
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Innovative community programs foster resilience among families in need
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