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Roger Evans, New Hope Fellowship Church shelter coordinator, sets up two cots as examples of what is available to those that seek shelter at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cold weather shelters in Snohomish County open as temperatures drop

In Monroe, Roger Evans wants to “give people the tools I was given to get here” after 35 years of homelessness.

Roger Evans, New Hope Fellowship Church shelter coordinator, sets up two cots as examples of what is available to those that seek shelter at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring cuts the ribbon at the open house for the Reboot Recovery on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Simple, but not easy’: New mental health center opens in Marysville

Reboot Recovery, a faith-based nonprofit, offers peer-led courses on overcoming trauma. City leaders say the need has never been greater.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring cuts the ribbon at the open house for the Reboot Recovery on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
WWII veteran Russ Hupe shows off a display of his honors earned during his years in the armed forces Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at his home at Cogir Senior Living in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mill Creek WWII veteran Russ Hupe stays on the front lines

Hupe, 101, was grand marshal in the city’s Veterans Day parade. It’s just the latest story in a long life full of them.

WWII veteran Russ Hupe shows off a display of his honors earned during his years in the armed forces Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at his home at Cogir Senior Living in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marie Riley, 42, sits in her dining room with a cup of tea Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at her family’s home in North Bend, Washington. Riley was born with tetralogy of fallot, a rare congenital heart condition that has required multiple open-heart surgeries during her lifetime. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Born with heart defect, Boeing worker’s child ‘never knew anything different’

Six years ago, Marie Riley heard about a law firm seeking aerospace workers whose children suffered birth defects — like her.

Marie Riley, 42, sits in her dining room with a cup of tea Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at her family’s home in North Bend, Washington. Riley was born with tetralogy of fallot, a rare congenital heart condition that has required multiple open-heart surgeries during her lifetime. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A closed sign is posted inside the front doors at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

After months of heat issues, Everett library branch closes for repairs

With the HVAC on the fritz, Evergreen branch staff were given space heaters. Management says supply chain issues are to blame.

A closed sign is posted inside the front doors at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Eternal Flame monument burns in the center of the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Old scrapbooks reveal ‘true origin’ of Snohomish County’s eternal flame

Ahead of the monument’s 50th anniversary, the granddaughter of the designer donated a detailed record of the flame.

The Eternal Flame monument burns in the center of the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Builders work on the roof of one of the buildings that will compile the Four Corners Apartments on Beverly Lane near Evergreen and 79th Place SE on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. DevCo, the real estate company creating the apartments, is receiving a $1 million grant from the city of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Apartment project at former Kmart in Everett gets $1M state grant

The state Department of Commerce doled out over $40 million this year to 54 affordable housing projects across the state.

Builders work on the roof of one of the buildings that will compile the Four Corners Apartments on Beverly Lane near Evergreen and 79th Place SE on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. DevCo, the real estate company creating the apartments, is receiving a $1 million grant from the city of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Snohomish County PUD line crew works to fix power lines and restore electricity to a neighborhood along North Davies Road on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Days after windstorm, over 20K in Snohomish County still without power

All outages from Friday’s storm should be fixed by Thursday, per Snohomish PUD. Power was being restored Monday in North Everett.

A Snohomish County PUD line crew works to fix power lines and restore electricity to a neighborhood along North Davies Road on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
August Fisher, 9, right, and brother Alex Fisher, 8, left, work on decorating their sugar skulls during a free workshop with at the Edmonds Library on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Storytime for all: Sno-Isle Libraries get $100k to expand outreach

A grant from the Gates Foundation will help the system better serve patrons with new programs and updated buildings.

August Fisher, 9, right, and brother Alex Fisher, 8, left, work on decorating their sugar skulls during a free workshop with at the Edmonds Library on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A woman diverts from her walk on Colby Avenue to take a closer look at a pickup truck that was partly crushed by a fallen tree during an overnight wind storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in north Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Overnight winds cause sweeping power outages in Snohomish County

Almost half of Snohomish County PUD customers lost power early Saturday morning. It could take days for all households to be restored.

A woman diverts from her walk on Colby Avenue to take a closer look at a pickup truck that was partly crushed by a fallen tree during an overnight wind storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in north Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Air Force veteran Rick Holland places a yellow rose at the base of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Unveiling of new Gold Star Families monument moved onlookers to tears

Lynnwood is home to the nation’s 2ooth Gold Star Family Memorial, featuring three unique items built into the foundation

Air Force veteran Rick Holland places a yellow rose at the base of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A hiker begins the journey back from Big Four Ice Caves on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Long-awaited repair: Bridge to the Big Four Ice Caves reopens

In 2019, erosion damaged the footbridge leading to one of Snohomish County’s most iconic destinations off Mountain Loop Highway.

A hiker begins the journey back from Big Four Ice Caves on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jollee Nichols, right, and daughter Ruby, 2, work on an art project together at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

With new addition, Imagine Children’s Museum doubles in size

More than just space, the Everett museum’s new $25 million wing is an investment in mental health.

Jollee Nichols, right, and daughter Ruby, 2, work on an art project together at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bruce Hallenbeck, 4, picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. The farm is now closed for the season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After rough spring start, Snohomish County farmers see mixed results in harvests

A cold and soggy spring. An unusually warm October. This year’s weather brought ups and downs for county agriculture.

Bruce Hallenbeck, 4, picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. The farm is now closed for the season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvia Rodriguez poses for a portrait after winning best catrina at the Washington-Guerrero Foundation’s Día de los Muertos event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Día de los Muertos honors dearly departed family members

Event in Lynnwood draws many dressed as catrinas, or skeletons. More festivities slated this week.

Silvia Rodriguez poses for a portrait after winning best catrina at the Washington-Guerrero Foundation’s Día de los Muertos event at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Rucker Mansion in Everett, Washington on October 11, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Is mansion home to Rucker ghost? ‘Absolutely no ghosts,’ owner says

The legend says Jane Rucker’s spirit has wandered the mansion since her suicide in 1907. There are some holes in the story.

The Rucker Mansion in Everett, Washington on October 11, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The Osa in the waters of Lake Riley at the Sons of Norway camp in Arlington, Washington on September 9, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

A Soundview beer and $1 later, a mythical Viking ship sails again

The Everett Sons of Norway started a “Save the Osa” campaign to restore the 30-foot ship for parades and use on Lake Riley.

The Osa in the waters of Lake Riley at the Sons of Norway camp in Arlington, Washington on September 9, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
More than a dozen local leaders gather around to discuss short and long-term needs during a meeting addressing the environmental, safety and economic impacts of the Bolt Creek fire on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Bubba’s Roadhouse in Sultan, Washington. In attendance were State and U.S. politicians, the mayors of several Highway 2 towns, and other leadership from Snohomish and King counties (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘We’ve seen this coming’: Sky Valley plans for next Bolt Creek-scale fire

U.S. 2 has long needed improvements, but the “unprecedented” blaze lit a fire under policymakers, so to speak.

More than a dozen local leaders gather around to discuss short and long-term needs during a meeting addressing the environmental, safety and economic impacts of the Bolt Creek fire on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Bubba’s Roadhouse in Sultan, Washington. In attendance were State and U.S. politicians, the mayors of several Highway 2 towns, and other leadership from Snohomish and King counties (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Senior Associate Professor James Willcox goes around the class and helps students answer questions about the present continuous verb tense in an ESL class at Everett Community College on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees get free weekly English lessons at EvCC

Snohomish County is home to 1,905 refugees from Ukraine. Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest is helping them to build new lives.

Senior Associate Professor James Willcox goes around the class and helps students answer questions about the present continuous verb tense in an ESL class at Everett Community College on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Emma Dilemma, a makeup artist and bikini barista for the last year and a half, serves a drink to a customer while dressed as Lily Munster Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at XO Espresso on 41st Street in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett city dress code for bikini baristas ruled unconstitutional

The U.S. District Court in Seattle published a ruling last week, finding a city ordinance was shaped by gender-based discrimination.

Emma Dilemma, a makeup artist and bikini barista for the last year and a half, serves a drink to a customer while dressed as Lily Munster Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at XO Espresso on 41st Street in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)