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Man pleads guilty to bank robbery — then allegedly robs bank

The suspect was out of jail briefly to see his terminally ill mother. He didn’t return.

GM, Bothell’s Ventec get $489.4 million order for ventilators

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GM, Bothell’s Ventec get $489.4 million order for ventilators

The federal government is buying 30,000 of the life-sustaining machines to be delivered by August.

Bothell band dedicates new single to noted sound engineer

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Bothell band dedicates new single to noted sound engineer

Colossal Boss’ “Fool” was recorded by Tom Pfaeffle shortly before he was fatally shot in 2009.

The ‘incredibly challenging’ ventilator effort by Ventec, GM

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The ‘incredibly challenging’ ventilator effort by Ventec, GM

The Bothell company and General Motors wend their way through logistical and political minefields.

Weeks after schools close, some are logging back in to learn

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Weeks after schools close, some are logging back in to learn

Districts across the state are expected to offer online learning. Locally, those plans differ.

Trump stops deal for Bothell’s Ventec to produce ventilators

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Trump stops deal for Bothell’s Ventec to produce ventilators

The project would have had the company producing more than 1,000 ventilators a month.

Trump to force GM to produce ventilators for Bothell company

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Trump to force GM to produce ventilators for Bothell company

GM will make ventilators under contract for much-smaller Ventec Life Systems.

Carolina Smoke in Bothell offers down-home barbecue comfort

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Carolina Smoke in Bothell offers down-home barbecue comfort

During the shutdown, take home an order of restaurant owner David Hayward’s brisket, pulled pork, ribs and sides.

COVID-19 outbreak puts venue owners in a fight for survival

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COVID-19 outbreak puts venue owners in a fight for survival

Some Snohomish County theaters and nightclubs are turning to live-streaming and online fundraisers.

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Bothell man charged in Bitcoin money laundering scheme

He also ran an unlicensed marijuana business based out of Monroe, U.S. attorneys say.

Schools prepare to feed thousands of children countywide

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Schools prepare to feed thousands of children countywide

Each district is coming up with its own plan as they get ready to close for more than…

Izzy Sharp clears a table Saturday morning at Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub in Everett on March 7, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Coronavirus outbreak takes toll on Snohomish County restaurants

With the spread of the virus, Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub has seen a steep drop…

Life Care families demand answers from CDC, state officials

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Life Care families demand answers from CDC, state officials

“If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours.”

Russell’s pan-seared chicken breast soars thanks to ‘frenching’

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Russell’s pan-seared chicken breast soars thanks to ‘frenching’

The Bothell chef scrapes the “airline” cut wing bone clean of meat and fat for an appealing presentation.

Mariner High School closure related to coronavirus death

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Mariner High School closure related to coronavirus death

It was the first death tied to COVID-19 in Snohomish County. Hundreds more cases may be undiagnosed.

Coronavirus test negative after Bothell High School shutdown

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Coronavirus test negative after Bothell High School shutdown

The school closed for two days as a precaution, after the family member of a staffer fell ill.

Bothell High closed again Friday, awaits virus test results

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Bothell High closed again Friday, awaits virus test results

The school was first closed Thursday after family member of a school employee became sick after travel.

Man on run shot at troopers more than 20 times, report says

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Man on run shot at troopers more than 20 times, report says

A 45-year-old Redmond man led troopers on a chase from Everett to Redmond. The motive is unknown.

Shots fired during freeway chase from Everett to Redmond

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Shots fired during freeway chase from Everett to Redmond

A Redmond man was arrested around 4 a.m. Saturday after fleeing state troopers by car and on foot.

Hawaiian dance troupe performs hula to preserve its culture

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Hawaiian dance troupe performs hula to preserve its culture

Halau o Keikiali’i will perform “The Sacred Hula: Ka Wa Hula — Hula Through Time” on Feb. 22…