Julie Muhlstein

2020 grads missing the pomp and friends, looking to future

2020 grads missing the pomp and friends, looking to future

With commencement ceremonies and proms canceled, schools are working on other ways to honor seniors.

2020 grads missing the pomp and friends, looking to future
The waters await, but some boat launches are already open

The waters await, but some boat launches are already open

At the Port of Everett, ramps didn’t close despite coronavirus. Many around the state open next week.

The waters await, but some boat launches are already open
An open-pit mine that wasn’t: Ridge near Glacier Peak spared

An open-pit mine that wasn’t: Ridge near Glacier Peak spared

A book by professor from Marysville chronicles the 1960s environmental battle over a planned copper mine.

An open-pit mine that wasn’t: Ridge near Glacier Peak spared
Homeless people, tents cleared at Everett park, memorial

Homeless people, tents cleared at Everett park, memorial

Free meals are no longer available at the downtown park honoring child abuse victim Matthew Parsons.

Homeless people, tents cleared at Everett park, memorial
111 students from around globe stuck in Everett dorms

111 students from around globe stuck in Everett dorms

Many EvCC and Edmonds College students are from farflung countries and can’t “stay home.” No visitors allowed.

111 students from around globe stuck in Everett dorms
Out of their classrooms, kids and teachers are both learning

Out of their classrooms, kids and teachers are both learning

As technology and creativity fill in the gaps for students, parents say teaching at home is hard.

Out of their classrooms, kids and teachers are both learning
Homes become houses of worship for Easter, Passover 2020

Homes become houses of worship for Easter, Passover 2020

“I’m not kneeling in front of a computer. I’m kneeling in front of God,” an Everett man said of online church.

Homes become houses of worship for Easter, Passover 2020
Bear hunts and encouraging words are signs of COVID-19 times

Bear hunts and encouraging words are signs of COVID-19 times

Neighbors are putting stuffed animals in windows so children can spot them during weeks out of school.

Bear hunts and encouraging words are signs of COVID-19 times
He’s playing Taps, nightly, for ‘however long I stay at home’

He’s playing Taps, nightly, for ‘however long I stay at home’

Everett’s Kevin McKay is a guitarist in rock bands, but COVID-19 pandemic has him learning the bugle.

He’s playing Taps, nightly, for ‘however long I stay at home’
Final farewells continue, but few are allowed to say goodbye

Final farewells continue, but few are allowed to say goodbye

Rules for funerals limit attendees to immediate family. In Darrington, a memorial tradition is on hold.

Final farewells continue, but few are allowed to say goodbye
Home just in time, they served abroad in S. America, Africa

Home just in time, they served abroad in S. America, Africa

She caught last plane out of Peru, while her friend in Peace Corps had to leave post in Mozambique.

Home just in time, they served abroad in S. America, Africa
A pachyderm appears to have freed himself from a fence at Everett’s Forest Park. Created by Themed Concepts, the 9 foot-long elephant, made of concrete reinforced with glass fiber, will become a climbing structure for kids in the park’s playground currently being renovated. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

It’s not Rosie, but Everett’s Forest Park has a new pachyderm

Sculpture, part of playground renovations, is a reminder of elephant that lived and died in zoo here.

A pachyderm appears to have freed himself from a fence at Everett’s Forest Park. Created by Themed Concepts, the 9 foot-long elephant, made of concrete reinforced with glass fiber, will become a climbing structure for kids in the park’s playground currently being renovated. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
It was Match Day 2020 when fourth-year medical student Claire Murphy (center) learned where she’ll train for her residency. Because of coronavirus, her family celebrated at home in Everett rather than at the University of Washington. From left: Claire’s brother Kevin Murphy, her dad Scott Murphy, Claire Murphy, her mom Kippy Murphy, and sister Olivia Murphy. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Future ER doctor eager to help as UW picks her for residency

The coronavirus kept classmates from being together, but Claire Murphy celebrated the big day with family.

It was Match Day 2020 when fourth-year medical student Claire Murphy (center) learned where she’ll train for her residency. Because of coronavirus, her family celebrated at home in Everett rather than at the University of Washington. From left: Claire’s brother Kevin Murphy, her dad Scott Murphy, Claire Murphy, her mom Kippy Murphy, and sister Olivia Murphy. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
Distractions, tech glitches, all part of working from home

Distractions, tech glitches, all part of working from home

“It’s an adjustment for sure.” We’re out of the office as a coronavirus caution, but still on the job.

Distractions, tech glitches, all part of working from home
Carolyn Ross, on the balcony of her apartment at Arlington’s Olympic Place, is happily surprised on her 96th birthday Monday. Unable to visit the senior community due to coronavirus precautions, her children and their spouses sang “Happy Birthday” from outside. (Vanessa Ross photo)

From balcony, a 96th birthday surprise despite no-visit rule

With care facilities locked down by coronavirus concerns, loved ones and seniors are finding a way.

Carolyn Ross, on the balcony of her apartment at Arlington’s Olympic Place, is happily surprised on her 96th birthday Monday. Unable to visit the senior community due to coronavirus precautions, her children and their spouses sang “Happy Birthday” from outside. (Vanessa Ross photo)
Pat Ward recently retired as a volunteer chaplain with the Mukilteo Police Department and Everett and Lake Stevens fire departments. Here, she is shown helping as 100+ Women Who Care About Snohomish County donates money to Mercy Watch in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Police chaplain’s own losses helped her reach out in empathy

Pat Ward retires from volunteer chaplaincy after 16 years with Mukilteo, Lake Stevens and Everett.

Pat Ward recently retired as a volunteer chaplain with the Mukilteo Police Department and Everett and Lake Stevens fire departments. Here, she is shown helping as 100+ Women Who Care About Snohomish County donates money to Mercy Watch in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
At the Cocoon House Butterfly Celebration in 2018, Jennifer McCabe (left) wipes a tear as her daughters Vanessa Bassi and Jayla Bassi speak to the crowd. The event has been canceled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Dan Bates/ The Herald)

‘Huge, pressing need’ as nonprofits cancel fundraising events

Cocoon House, Domestic Violence Services, YMCA, YWCA and other agencies hurt by coronavirus crisis.

At the Cocoon House Butterfly Celebration in 2018, Jennifer McCabe (left) wipes a tear as her daughters Vanessa Bassi and Jayla Bassi speak to the crowd. The event has been canceled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Dan Bates/ The Herald)
Everett Public Library                                The first Providence Hospital in Everett opened in 1905 in the original Monte Cristo Hotel building. Spanish influenza patients, many with pneumonia, were treated there during the 1918 epidemic. The Spanish flu sickened all 17 Providence nurses, and two nurses died.

Fears, masks and deaths, Spanish flu hit hard 102 years ago

The 1918 pandemic killed about 50 million. Everett shut down and thousands died in Washington.

Everett Public Library                                The first Providence Hospital in Everett opened in 1905 in the original Monte Cristo Hotel building. Spanish influenza patients, many with pneumonia, were treated there during the 1918 epidemic. The Spanish flu sickened all 17 Providence nurses, and two nurses died.
Members of the Sky River Anglers cleaned up the Skykomish River banks between Sultan and Monroe March 1. (Photos by Matthew Kennedy)

Fishing for trash on the Skykomish, anglers reeled in plenty

With drift boats and other craft, Sky River group spends a day cleaning up garbage along waterway.

Members of the Sky River Anglers cleaned up the Skykomish River banks between Sultan and Monroe March 1. (Photos by Matthew Kennedy)
Gathered in a new classroom at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center, which was created to help enrich young lives, are from left, Jeff Atkins, Jaime Fajardo, Ross Krueger, Kevin Crittenden, Mike Irons and Calvin Nichols. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Fresh start at juvenile justice center started with a flood

A classroom for Youth Enrichment Services was created at Denney after a destructive rainstorm in September.

Gathered in a new classroom at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center, which was created to help enrich young lives, are from left, Jeff Atkins, Jaime Fajardo, Ross Krueger, Kevin Crittenden, Mike Irons and Calvin Nichols. (Dan Bates / The Herald)