The Lynnwood Link light rail extension breached the 25% milestone for construction in Mountlake Terrace shot on Wednesday December 16, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Sound Transit: Prioritize Lynnwood over East Link

Sound Transit staff are pushing for Lynnwood Link service — even if it’s less frequent — over an…

A group of Bethany senior residents fill bags with dry goods for the Faith Food Bank on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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As need grows, Snohomish County seniors help feed the hungry

Many of those in need are elderly themselves. Homage has seen demand for meals for seniors increase by…

Fillet, cooked rare, is presented on The Associate, which is the less costly of two dinner boards at Rare Society on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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In praise of beef: Two upscale steakhouse chains expand to SnoCo

Loosen your belts and get ready to sample Brazilian and Californian flavors at Lynnwood’s Fogo de Chão and…

City council member Josh Binda listens during a city council meeting at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Investigator proposes Binda admit to violating city ethics code

Attorney Noel Treat recommended City Council member Josh Binda should acknowledge using public resources for personal gain.

Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA's Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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‘Always a miracle’: Inclusive baseball league opens season in Monroe

After years off because of COVID-19, Miracle League Baseball returned Saturday with the help of a $10,000 donation.

City council member Josh Binda listens and eats a sucker during a city council meeting at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Binda criticism mounts over unapproved trip, shirtless photo, ‘excuses’

Lynnwood’s youngest council member went to a national conference despite being told not to — in the midst…

Locals from the group Safe Lynnwood gather in front of the Ryann Building on 196th Street SW to protest the opening of a methadone clinic in the building on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lynnwood council bans new drug treatment centers for 6 months

Months after being “blindsided” by an opioid treatment center near a Boys and Girls Club, the council approved…

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1,670-stall Lynnwood Transit Center parking garage opens Monday

Sound Transit had the facility built as part of construction for light rail, which won’t begin service until…

CVS Pharmacy, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain reach deeper into customer health care and protect a key client, a person with knowledge of the matter said Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

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Everett, first to sue opioid company, signs on to state settlements

Snohomish County’s largest city joined the settlements just ahead of an April 18 deadline. It could see $4…

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Edmonds man dies in Highway 99 crash north of Lynnwood

The Washington State Patrol was investigating the collision near 156th Street SW that closed both directions Sunday morning.

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Overnight closures set for I-5 near Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace

The closures will allow crews to replace concrete on bridges in Snohomish County.

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Lynnwood residents get to vote for next Municipal Court judge

The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance March 27 to change the position from part-time to full-time.

Bandits reportedly cut a hole through Seattle Coffee Gear's bathroom wall to access the Alderwood mall Apple store, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Photo courtesy Mike Atkinson)

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Thieves cut through wall in Alderwood mall to steal $500K in iPhones

The bandits broke into a next-door espresso store, then carried out the “well planned” heist by cutting through…

Matthew Sims places a traffic signal for his group's traffic project presentation at Hazelwood Elementary School on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood students pitch transportation safety solutions near school

Barbara Bromley’s fifth-grade class at Hazelwood Elementary School analyzed traffic issues near the parking lot.

Alderwood Middle High School Wednesday afternoon on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Student, 14, accused of attacking Lynnwood middle school teacher

The alleged assault occurred after lunch at Alderwood Middle School, according to the Edmonds School District.

Brian Geppert holds a birdhouse made of skis at his home in Lynnwood, Washington on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Geppert started a recycling program for the greater Seattle area, which has saved hundreds of skis from their demise. He turns the skis into functional art for the home, such as coat racks, bottle openers, bookends, shelves, candle sconces, toilet plungers, beer flights, and more. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Boeing engineer turns old ski gear into household essentials

If Lynnwood’s Brian Geppert isn’t on the slopes, then he’s turning skis into coat racks and bottle openers.

Builders work on the Four Corners Apartments on Beverly Lane near Evergreen and 79th Place SE on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Everett, Washington. DevCo, the real estate company building the affordable housing, is receiving a $1 million grant from the city of Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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As Washington rents go up, up, up, the air gets thin for tenants

Hal Zack’s rent has tripled, and he’s scared he’ll be homeless soon. How did we get here? And…

Edmonds’ own The Gothard Sisters perform Oct. 17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish. From left to right: Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Element Creative)

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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Snohomish and Island counties

Irish pubs and beer gardens are not the only places serving up Irish charm this year.

Anthony Denice, left, and Jen Mannas releasing the bird on March 8, 2023 in Port Angeles, Washington. (Photo courtesy Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier, U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs)

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PAWS gives injured albatross new wind beneath its wings

The seabird arrived in Lynnwood with an injured neck. But despite the odds, the bird kept up a…

Hurtado works in a tattoo style called “fine line.” (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Tattoo artist draws a fine line

Ernesto ‘Nesto’ Hurtado of Wicked Boy Tattoo in Lynnwood specializes in a minimalist style that draws praise and…