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A look at where speeders are being stopped

About a year ago, the Washington State Patrol launched a new anti-speeding initiative in Snohomish County. They analyzed data to find when and where the… Continue reading

Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1963) Sporting goofy hats, Mike Bailey, Peter Newland and Brent Ingram were picking up items for the YMCA Women’s Auxiliary rummage sale.… Continue reading

Vital Statistics

Deaths Adams, James, 70, Lynnwood Albano, Dorothy, 60, Edmonds Amdal, Marilyn, 83, Everett Anastasi JR, Joseph, 71, Langley Anderson, Eleanor, 93, Granite Falls Anderson, Robert,… Continue reading

‘Chemo brain’ often next battle for cancer survivors

Once patients finish the crucible of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy often required for cancer treatment, they are, with luck, declared cancer survivors. Yet for many… Continue reading

Aid from Providence charity no small thing to kids

They host Bingo parties and gourmet dinners, sell poinsettias and chocolates, and give their time to hospital gift shops. If you think that sounds like… Continue reading

Work begins soon to pick jury for capital murder trial

In a month, lawyers are expected to begin selecting a jury for the trial of an inmate accused of killing Monroe corrections officer… Continue reading

Wheels start turning at The Garage

Mark Jackson and Nerek Jackson, 5, hang out Saturday on the opening day of The Garage, a new indoor skate park on Rucker Avenue in… Continue reading

Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1963) “Did Columbus make a Mistake” was the title of the address the Rev. M.M. Stocker, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, would… Continue reading

Everett hookah bar ordered to halt operations, pay fine

A downtown Everett hookah bar has been ordered to halt operations and pay $89,100 for violating state indoor-smoking laws. The Hideout Hookah Lounge,… Continue reading

Darrington man dies in crash

DARRINGTON — A 20-year-old Darrington man died Sunday after his car went off the road north of town. The crash was reported just before 9:45… Continue reading

Turtle tales told in Snohomish

Blake Siegert was clearly into turtles. In less than an hour, the second grader snapped 44 photos of turtles who spent their Sunday… Continue reading

Plan to return Sunday bus service floated

State lawmakers are detouring Community Transit away from imposing an unpopular car tax in order to bring back bus service on Sundays. Instead,… Continue reading

Front Porch: County students in ‘Music Man’ production

‘Music Man’ staged Twenty-three students from across Snohomish County will be part of the select cast and crew of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s “Rising Star… Continue reading

Vacant Marysville City Council seat filled

The City Council unanimously selected civil service commissioner Kamille Norton last week to fill a vacancy on the council. Norton, 35, was one… Continue reading

In Uniform

Active Duty Navy Seaman Andrew G. Garcia, a 2011 graduate of Mariner High School, has completed basic training at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command, Great… Continue reading

4 in Congress back bill to halt removal of wilderness lookout

Lawmakers are pushing to protect the Green Mountain forest fire lookout and establish federal wild-and-scenic status for Illabot Creek, both in the Mount… Continue reading

Bill could ease path for coal terminal, critics claim

A Lake Stevens state senator is causing a furor with a bill about gravel that opponents worry is really about coal. Sen. Steve… Continue reading

Chance meeting saves Mill Creek man’s life 4 years later

Faith, not fear. The story of how Lance Losey came to donate a kidney to Patrick Short revolves around acts of confidence… Continue reading

Update on changes at Index post office

People are complaining already about the “latest” change in post office hours. How does a working person (unless they work locally) find the time to… Continue reading

Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1963) Blacksmith Rasmus P. Jensen, 81, died at his Lakewood home yesterday. He learned the trade in Denmark at age 15 and… Continue reading