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Everett police present new strategic plan

Everett police have completed their first, formal five-year strategic plan. We wrote about then-incoming Police Chief Kathy Atwood getting the planning process going as she… Continue reading

Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1963) Mr. and Mrs. John D. Clarke, 1426 Rucker Ave., were named co-chairs for the first annual Gonzaga University Parents Fund. They… Continue reading

Coffee stand owner accused of sexual exploitation

The owner of several Everett bikini barista stands was arrested Wednesday for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Baristas at two stands,… Continue reading

Man rescued, 2 firefighters hurt in Lynnwood blaze

LYNNWOOD — Two firefighters were taken to a local hospital Wednesday after suffering minor injuries fighting a house fire near Lynnwood. The fire was reported… Continue reading

9 named to charter schools commission

Washington’s first charter schools are not expected to open until 2014, but we now know who may have a hand in deciding where… Continue reading

Assistance League gets solar-power assist

The Assistance League of Everett is getting its own assist. The nonprofit that provides a variety of community outreach programs had solar panels… Continue reading

Guard charged with custodial sexual misconduct

A Snohomish County corrections officer is accused of providing a jail inmate homemade chocolate chip cookies in exchange for sexual favors. Prosecutors on… Continue reading

Washington’s ex-governors get into it for TV

Four former Washington governors spent an hour in a television studio Tuesday dishing on the high, low and unforgettable moments each experienced as… Continue reading

Around the county

Everett: Community Transit to discuss six-year plan The Community Transit Board of Directors is scheduled to decide on the agency’s six-year transit development plan at… Continue reading

Granite Falls store owner is the city’s yes man

In Granite Falls, if there’s a bake sale, a car wash, or just a friendly chat with a neighbor, chances are good it’s at the… Continue reading

Memorial for former Edmonds police chief Friday

A public memorial service is planned Friday for former Edmonds police Chief Marlo Foster. Foster, 81, died Feb. 11 after a 26-year-battle with… Continue reading

Front Porch: Convent near Stanwood holds fundraiser Saturday

Fundraiser at convent The Convent of the Meeting of the Lord offers its spring fundraiser at the Quiet Light Candles shop, 9 a.m. to 4… Continue reading

Lynnwood weighs golf course options

The city’s parks director is pushing for Lynnwood to outsource its golf course operations to a private company. The parks director, Lynn Sordel,… Continue reading

State won’t join probe of Reardon aide’s claims

State auditors said Tuesday they won’t be assisting Snohomish County in determining whether there is merit to claims that county prosecutors and others… Continue reading

Items stolen while Everett family at funeral

When Tom Harrigan proposed to Kathleen Ormsby more than 60 years ago, the young couple who grew up during the Depression had a… Continue reading

Bill would increase penalty for car prowls

Washington law enforcement officers want the state’s help in combating increasingly skilled prowlers who are breaking into cars and stealing the contents at… Continue reading

Seems Like Yesterday

50 years ago (1963) Wesley Baker of Everett would speak on “Baha’i Solutions to World Problem” at a lecture in the Darigold Building at 2531… Continue reading

Letter reveals Hanson’s introduction to big cats

The woman mauled to death by a lion Wednesday at an animal sanctuary east of Fresno wrote about her introduction to big cats in a… Continue reading

2 arrested in thefts at Arlington Post Office

Police made two arrests Thursday in connection with recent mail thefts at the downtown Arlington Post Office. The two men arrested, 21 and… Continue reading

Century-old blades from shingle mill found

The confluence of the north and south forks of the Stillaguamish River was a favorite camping spot for Coast Salish people traveling in… Continue reading