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She disliked doctors and died — and her husband was sentenced

Andrew Thomas wouldn’t take his wife to the hospital, even as she became sick with dementia.

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Regret, many questions in wake of Edmonds police chief pick

A decision to hire Sherman Pruitt as Edmonds’ top cop was reversed, as questions about his background became…

Terrance Miller listens to testimonies during his trial on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Despite suicide, judge upholds conviction in 1972 murder

Vacating the guilty verdict for Terrence Miller “quite simply, it is not the right thing to do,” the…

The Lynnwood Link light rail extension breached the 25% milestone for construction in Mountlake Terrace shot on Wednesday December 16, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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188 concrete columns: Light rail to Lynnwood is 25% done

Already, Sound Transit’s construction of track structure and stations is transforming the area.

Ian McKnight (left) and Nhu Nguyen sort purchased and donated devices for Telehealth Access for Seniors Friday afternoon in Everett on December 4, 2020.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Student project aids telehealth for Snohomish County seniors

Community Health Centers of Snohomish County received 80 donated devices for virtual appointments.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy's five older children have performed a Celtic Christmas concert with them for years. New to the stage is Sadie, 6, who is not pictured. (Rebekah Littlejohn Photography)

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Renowned Canadian fiddlers invite you to their home

Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy’s “A Celtic Family Christmas” online.

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Recently named Edmonds police chief is out before he begins

Mayor Mike Nelson said the city council-confirmed candidate omitted information on his application.

Jim Lawless (left) and Sherman Pruitt

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Edmonds City Council confirms Pruitt as next chief of police

The controversial vote followed an hour of public comment and multiple calls to delay the decision.

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South Snohomish County sites reviewed for affordable housing

Housing Hope is exploring locations with the Edmonds School District and Edmonds Lutheran Church.

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Edmonds mayor picks Sherman Pruitt to be next police chief

He currently serves as chief of police for the Sauk-Suiattle Police Department near Darrington.

View of trees at 5th Avenue S and Main Street in Edmonds. (City of Edmonds)

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Edmonds council: Home developers, put down those chainsaws!

A new moratorium halts the subdivision of land that has more than eight trees per 10,000 square feet.

The Point Wells industrial area next to Woodway, where a developer proposes to build more than 3,000 condos. (BSRE Point Wells)

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Point Wells plan should abide stricter rules, critics say

Landslide hazard regulations drew scrutiny at a public meeting this week on BSRE’s longtime proposal.

Top (L-R): Jennifer Pena, Shane Koyczan and Jericho Brown. Center: Andrea Gibson. Bottom (L-R): Kealoha, Robin Sanders and PJ Sorem.

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We Speak: A virtual festival of poetry and storytelling

The winners of the Youth Poetry Slam Competition will perform live at the Edmonds Center for the Arts…

A police dog helped capture one of the suspects who allegedly ran after a vehicle tried to run over two officers. (Edmonds Police Department)

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Police: Suspect nearly ran over Edmonds officers

A suspicious vehicle call quickly turned into a dangerous situation for the responding officers.

Melanie Evans outside of the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center where she received her Quality Assurance Certificate on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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With industries in flux, retraining gives workers options

Edmonds College and Everett Community College report increases of workers interested in education.

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Monroe teachers vote against in-person first grade classes

First-graders were to start a hybrid schedule on Monday, but teachers say the district is not ready.

Cars drive along I-5 past Sound Transit construction that will result in I-5 closures starting Friday, Nov. 20 at 11 pm along southbound I-5 before 220th Street Southwest. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Southbound I-5 at Mountlake Terrace to close for rail work

Crews will work overnight, on a weekend, where Sound Transit’s rail line will cross the freeway.

Its takes ropes and some climbing for Scott Greeley to work on his energy-saving distillation system, built 43 feet up in a tree on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 in Edmonds, Washington. Greeley has designed an energy-saving device that can purify water or distill alcohol using a low-fuel pump and gravity instead of a power-consuming compressor.
“We need better ways to produce clean water around the world,” said Greeley of the gravity-pressurized distillation system. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Amazon innovation contest rewards Snohomish County inventors

Winning teams from six cities took home $75,000 in prize money. One winner built a better still.

A thank you to healthcare workers at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is display on the skybridge at the medical center on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The doctor will see you now — on your computer or smartphone

Virtual visits are helping Providence and Compass Health see more patients safely and promptly.

Jim Lawless (left) and Sherman Pruitt (City of Edmonds)

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Edmonds forum hijacked with racist and lewd disruption

Sherman Pruitt, a police chief candidate and person of color, was interrupted three times.