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Afghan children and families gather at a resource fair on March 27 in Lynnwood. (Screenshot)

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In many languages, Snohomish County schools welcome Afghan students

More than 40 started classes here in March. For many, it’s their first school since fleeing the Taliban…

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State budgets, signed Thursday, include money for local projects

Among the provisions are money to build a Community Recovery Center in Lynnwood and aid Afghan refugees in…

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Man refuses court in off-duty Edmonds officer’s killing

A Las Vegas judge ordered the defendant to appear after he refused. He’s accused in the stabbing death…

Edmonds police officer Tyler Steffins, who was killed Saturday in Las Vegas. (Edmonds Police Department) 20220328

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Edmonds police officer killed while off-duty in Las Vegas

Tyler Steffins, 33, a Marine Corps veteran, was described as a “terrific young man who served our community…

Yohana Ayele. (Courtesy of Abiud Ayele)

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‘She brought joy’: Family mourns Edmonds woman killed in I-5 mattress crash

Yohana Ayele made the journey from Ethiopia to Edmonds. She had plans. She died in a crash caused…

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Edmonds school leaders plot a course to find new superintendent

Gustavo Balderas is leaving for a job in Oregon. The school board intends to hire an interim chief.

Marina and Mike Stiranka at their home with their dog Gus on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Victims of the same lie’: War frays Edmonds couple’s family ties

Marina is from Russia. Mike is from Ukraine. Both rebuke Russian propaganda, but some loved ones back home…

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)

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Lawsuit: Everett hospital hid ‘charity care’ in the fine print

State law requires hospitals to absorb costs for the poorest patients. It might as well have been a…

Gustavo Balderas

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Edmonds schools superintendent leaving for new job in Oregon

Gustavo Balderas will lead the Beaverton School District, that state’s third-largest. He will start there in July.

A lost mattress was believed to be the cause of a fatal accident on northbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace Saturday morning. (Washington State Patrol) 20220312

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Woman identified in deadly I-5 crash caused by stray mattress

Yohana Ayele swerved to avoid a mattress that fell off an unidentified vehicle. She then crashed into a…

FIELD co-owner Liz Morgan processes flowers at their shop in Edmonds on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Great Resignation’: Many career shifts in Snohomish County

“I was angry, and in hindsight, I’m sure that was stress,” said Mary Goetz, who retired from her…

Erika Rabura, teacher, talks to Isabella Bauta, right, with Pilar Garcia Monday morning at College Place Elementary School in Lynnwood, Washington on March 7, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Dual-language program gives Edmonds kids a bilingual education

Students like Alex Toro, 6, learn both Spanish and English, starting in kindergarten, at two Edmonds elementary schools.

J.P. Patches Washington State License Plate.  The proposed J.P. Patches license plate would raise money for Seattle Children's Hospital's Strong Against Cancer.  (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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J.P. Patches plate: Would you want this clown on your car?

State lawmakers have finally given the OK for a “Patches Pal” license plate featuring the iconic TV show’s…

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Family members from Edmonds, Auburn killed in California crash

Four died and three were injured in the I-5 collision near Fresno.

Edmonds City Council adopted an ordinance amending the 2022 budget after weeks of deliberation. (Screenshot)

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Edmonds budget amendment saga ends with $400K in spending cuts

The new City Council held five meetings, then adopted five of 30 proposed budget changes.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald) 12/14/2021

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AG seeks refund for low-income Providence, Swedish patients

Some patients are legally entitled to free hospital care or discounts. Here’s a rundown of who is eligible.

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Edmonds International Women’s Day event is Saturday

The free, fourth annual event offers an in-person and virtual option this year.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Sue Misao / The Herald) 12/14/2021

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AG sues Providence for alleged failure to provide charity care

Hospitals in Washington, including ones in Everett and Edmonds, are the targets of a lawsuit by the state…

The empty lot that Edmonds Lutheran Church recently sold to Housing Hope. Construction on the lot is slated for next year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Housing Hope to build affordable housing near Edmonds church

The nonprofit housing developer is planning 52 apartments for homeless and low-income households.

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Edmonds man leaves legacy of ‘charging ahead’ despite diagnosis

Bill Brayer, who lived with Multiple Sclerosis, founded the Edmonds nonprofit MS Helping Hands Donor Closet. He died…