Amazon innovation contest serves six Snohomish County cities

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Amazon innovation contest serves six Snohomish County cities

Got a good idea? Arlington, Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood or Marysville residents can enter.

Expect hybrid classes at colleges and universities this fall

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Expect hybrid classes at colleges and universities this fall

Higher-ed institutions in Snohomish County are planning a combination of online and in-person learning.

Alderwood mall in Lynnwood opens to shoppers on Tuesday

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Alderwood mall in Lynnwood opens to shoppers on Tuesday

It becomes the first regional mall in King or Snohomish counties to reopen under Phase 2.

Protests continue as Inslee backs review of police actions

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Protests continue as Inslee backs review of police actions

Governor says armed citizens in front of stores, like in Snohomish, makes a volatile situation worse

The drive-thru at Chick-Fil-A is open for business in Marysville on May 21. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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In the chicken sandwich wars, Chick-fil-A fans go bonkers

Is it FOMO — Fear of Missing Out — that makes us crave battered and breaded fun on…

A young man uses a bullhorn as he leads about two hundred protesters though Mill Creek, to protest the killing of George Floyd, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in Mill Creek, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Alderwood mall area closed again due to threats of looting

“I’m just here for the looting,” a teen told police Monday. Costco and other nearby stores also closed.

Fear of destruction brings curfews, closures and police

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Fear of destruction brings curfews, closures and police

Peaceful protests in Snohomish County have been followed by roadblocks and armed citizens standing guard.

Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light

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Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light

The Lynnwood shopping center, closed since March 24, could reopen in June. But expect changes.

Board game designer picks 9 to play while you’re stuck at home

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Board game designer picks 9 to play while you’re stuck at home

There’s a game here for players of any age — and most of them don’t take hours to…

Pandemic moves Dueling Pianos act to couple’s Lynnwood garage

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Pandemic moves Dueling Pianos act to couple’s Lynnwood garage

You can catch Jeff Coleron and Rhiannon Kruse this Friday live on social media.

25 years later, they still hope to find their daughter’s body

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25 years later, they still hope to find their daughter’s body

For her parents, detectives and prosecutors, it’s less a whodunit than a question: Where’s Tracey Brazzel?

Neil Hubbard plays the bagpipes in front of a memorial at Floral Hills cemetery in Lynnwood Monday morning. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Memorial Day tradition continues in Lynnwood amid pandemic

Loved ones placed flags at Floral Hills cemetery as bagpipes played in the distance Monday morning.

No parades, but cemeteries open, flags up for Memorial Day

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No parades, but cemeteries open, flags up for Memorial Day

Recognizing the holiday is more complicated this year, but local groups are doing what they can.

Spring cleaning during shutdown? Goodwill taking donations

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Spring cleaning during shutdown? Goodwill taking donations

Cars lined up to give away stuff in Lynnwood. In masks and gloves, the nonprofit’s workers were on…

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Lynnwood man, 27, charged with murder in parking spot spat

Police believe Alex Valdovinos shot Demarcus Bell of Tacoma in the back of the head March 28.

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Use of force investigated after man taken into custody

A team of Snohomish County detectives will determine if the injuries occurred before or during a police encounter.

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Lynnwood ex-employee charged with DUI crash in city van

A jogger survived serious injuries, but she reportedly had no memory of the crash or the days after.

Masks, social distancing challenge interpreters for the deaf

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Masks, social distancing challenge interpreters for the deaf

“In sign language, all the grammar and tenses are in the facial expressions.” says Marissa Foley.

Cities cut events, jobs and services to brace for tax losses

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Cities cut events, jobs and services to brace for tax losses

Everett slashed $2.5 million, including for libraries and parks. Cities are sparing fire and police.

Costco shoppers, you gotta wear masks starting Monday

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Costco shoppers, you gotta wear masks starting Monday

Whole Foods will offer free masks at the entrance and is “requesting” customers cover their faces.