Premera Blue Cross will eliminate hundreds of jobs as it seeks to cut costs sparked by the current economic downturn. (Submitted photo)

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Mountlake Terrace-based health insurer Premera cuts 285 jobs

The layoff at Premera Blue Cross, prompted by the economic downturn, represents about 8.3% of its workforce.

Brenda Carrington (left) and Jared Mead

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Mead faces Republican challenger in bid to keep council seat

Brenda Carrington hopes to unseat the appointed, Democratic Snohomish County councilman on Nov. 3.

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Edmonds School District changes how cops cover its campuses

The district has opted for a less formal relationship that doesn’t station officers at every high school.

Light rail’s Lynnwood Link inches forward, with massive beams

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Light rail’s Lynnwood Link inches forward, with massive beams

The massive columns and girders that will hold the track are popping up along I-5.

Edmonds man, 20, charged with arson during Seattle protest

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Edmonds man, 20, charged with arson during Seattle protest

He’s accused of tossing Molotov cocktails at two police vehicles during a May demonstration.

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County asks: What should housing look like near light rail?

Snohomish County wants public input on housing types in the areas around light rail stations.

5 transportation projects to help get business moving again

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5 transportation projects to help get business moving again

Some of these are works in progress. Others are already boosting commerce during the pandemic.

Overnight light rail work to close Highway 104 and I-5 ramps

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Overnight light rail work to close Highway 104 and I-5 ramps

Starting Monday, the links between the freeway and highway will close nightly for light rail work.

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County’s Catholic schools will do distance learning this fall

The Archdiocese of Seattle will follow state guidelines and is planning for online teaching.

Mead and Carrington lead in Snohomish County Council race

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Mead and Carrington lead in Snohomish County Council race

Incumbent PUD Commissioner Sid Logan will likely face Rob Toyer for a spot on the utility board.

Four vie for county council district 4 post

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Four vie for county council district 4 post

The seat represents Mill Creek, part of Bothell, Mountlake Terrace and unincorporated parts of the county.

Fire in Mountlake Terrace displaces family of 5

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Fire in Mountlake Terrace displaces family of 5

South County Fire arrived to find smoke and flames at the home on 39th Ave. W. Nobody was…

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Mountlake Terrace man identified in Lake Ballinger drowning

It was the second death in Snohomish County waters in two days over a hot, sunny weekend.

Light rail-supporting ‘LEGO’-looking slabs aren’t permanent

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Light rail-supporting ‘LEGO’-looking slabs aren’t permanent

The temporary retaining wall blocks will be replaced with different retaining wall blocks.

Two men drown in lakes; several rescued from Eagle Falls

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Two men drown in lakes; several rescued from Eagle Falls

The hot weather lured people to potentially dangerous waters.

His hobby is making Mountlake Terrace a better place

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His hobby is making Mountlake Terrace a better place

When Dustin DeKoekkoek’s second daughter was born with Down Syndrome, it opened his eyes to empathy.

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Police: Former nurse threatens Muslim neighbors at gunpoint

The Mountlake Terrace woman was accused of a hate crime against a mother and two daughters.

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Man who died in Mountlake Terrace shooting was from Arizona

Mykahl Z. Singleton, 25, died from a gunshot wound, the medical examiner’s office has confirmed.

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Man shot to death in Mountlake Terrace; police seek tips

Several reports of gunfire in the 23900 block of 60th Avenue West were made to 911 early Sunday.

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Woman who died in Stanwood crash Friday is identified

She was Ceanna J. Diller, 20. The driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.