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Cuts loom for schools across Snohomish County
Declining enrollment, rising teacher salaries and skyrocketing fuel costs are squeezing school budgets throughout Snohomish County.
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Learn about minority health issues at screening of ‘Unnatural Causes’
EVERETT — Minorities, no matter their income, are more likely to suffer from health problems.
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Everett eyes massive annexation that would boost city’s population by 62,000
EVERETT — Snohomish County’s largest city is considering pushing its boundaries south and east — a move that…
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Super Kid: Rebecca Rice, 17, Cascade High School senior
Trained fingers: Finished second in the state among high school oboe players this year after third-place showings as…
Business
Ford Motor Co. closes Harbour Pointe Lincoln Mercury in south Everett
EVERETT — Harbour Pointe Lincoln Mercury Mitsubishi has been acquired and closed by Ford Motor Co., but the…
Business
Iraqi Airways to buy 40 new Boeing jets
BAGHDAD — Iraq on Monday signed two deals worth $5 billion to buy 40 planes from Boeing and…
Business
Boeing defends 787’s outsourcing
SEATTLE — The Boeing Co.’s chief executive officer said Monday that outsourcing production of parts for the 787…
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Public Meetings
Everett City Council, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, City Council Chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. The city’s planning department is scheduled…
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Avril Lavigne postpones Everett concert date
A case of laryngitis has complicated tour plans for Avril Lavigne, forcing the pop star to postpone her…
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Everett streetcar is crucial, some businesses say
If Everett decides to build a streetcar line it will first have to solve a classic chicken-or-egg conundrum.
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Is the WASL steering kids from vo-tech classes?
For 17 years, Jerry Helm has taught two three-hour carpentry classes at Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center in south…
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Bidding frenzy a boon as Everett builds
Everett is discovering an upside to the economy’s downturn.
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Fishermen rescue man in Silver Lake
One man swam to shore and another was rescued by fishermen after their boat flipped in Silver Lake…
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Masons honored for their contributions
Men of the Masonic Lodge don’t intentionally hide their lights under bushels.