Cameron Stone is led out of the courtroom after his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo man who sexually assaulted students gets over 2 years

In October, Cameron Stone, 23, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape and third-degree rape of a child, both felonies.

A plunger emerges from the water hyped up and freezing during the 2023 Edmonds Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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In Edmonds, hundreds take polar plunge into the new year

Hundreds rallied for the 15th annual celebration, diving into the sea to ring in 2023.

Traffic moves northbound on Highway 525 past an empty ferry lane on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Even with new terminal, old Highway 525 ferry lane staying put

A reader asked if there were plans to turn the lane on the hill south of 5th Street…

Traffics moves slowly along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Icy Sea-Tac tops ‘Misery Map,’ in prelude to worst of holiday gridlock

The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.

A number of different Archie McPhee candy cane flavors are available for the holiday season Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the Archie McPhee wholesale building in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Brisket, sardine, Caesar salad: Dare to eat Archie McPhee candy canes?

The famous novelty seller based in Mukilteo, with a store in Seattle, has a dozen flavors to tease…

The former ferry holding lanes are repaved and getting ready for cars in Mukilteo, Washington on August 16, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Port’s parking lot in Mukilteo may not open until spring

The permit process, which required a traffic study and other analyses, is taking longer than the Port of…

Police have made an arrest in a shooting on Smith Avenue this week in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

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2 arrested in Everett shooting, pistol-whipping

The alleged shooter on Smith Avenue is being investigated in connection to another Everett shooting this week.

A ferryboat. (Washington State Ferries)

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Turkey travel is for the birds

Leave extra early or late if you can, pack the winter essentials and prepare for traffic whether driving,…

A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)

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Lawsuit: Ferry staff could have prevented crash that killed 2 from Everett

The complaint filed this week alleges numerous mistakes leading to the crash that killed Sharon Gamble and Kenneth…

Artistic rendering of 526 Speedway exterior. (Mosaic Avenue Realty Ltd.)

Business

Mosaic Homes looks to add industrial condo space in Mukilteo

Mosaic Homes steps into commercial real estate development with 526 Speedway, an industrial condo project.

Andy Illyn with a selection of his greeting cards, Cardstalked, that are sold at What’s Bloomin’ Floral on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Adventure-seeking cop finds new thrill in greeting cards

Mukilteo assistant police chief Andy Illyn unwinds by turning puns and dad jokes into greeting cards.

Alex Phillips, Karen Mahood and their four-week-old baby Georgia sit inside the family’s home where the production and television sales of Zippered Stockings take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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From Mukilteo living room, Zippered Stockings get a national audience

They hit it big on shopping channel QVC. The handmade holiday stockings with zippers and handles sell for…

Jesse Thayer lowers his head and exhales after being given a first-time offender waiver, greatly reducing his sentence on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett man convicted of fatal hit-and-run gets sentence waiver

Jesse Thayer struck and killed Heidi Allen, 37, a mom of two. A judge sentenced him to 60…

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Good vibes only: All state ferries renamed to honor the Mariners

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the name change proclamation in effect through the team’s postseason.

The steak toast at Bapmukja in Lynnwood is stacked with marinated short rib, Korean chili pepper sauce, melted cheese and cabbage. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Nuggets: Sully’s closes, LA Korean barbecue chain opens in Lynnwood, Katsu Burger reopens in Lake Stevens

Check out the latest Snohomish County restaurant news in this week’s Nuggets column.

Rick Winter (left) and Gary Yang, the founders of the former UniEnergy Technologies, stand with one their latest batteries, the Reflex, August 10, 2022. (Dan DeLong/InvestigateWest)

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‘Chaotic mess’: Clean energy promises imploded at Mukilteo battery maker

UniEnergy Technologies absorbed millions in public funds, then suddenly went dark. The company is accused of providing tech…

Genghin Carroll, 8, walks up and high fives his mom Andria Carroll after riding the ferry over to meet her for a dental appointment on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Welcome aboard, kids! Ferry rides are free for those 18 and under

The move to let children ride ferries for free is the latest result of Move Ahead Washington legislation.

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All ears: Mukilteo couple provides surgery for kids born without ears

Dr. Prabhat and Trish Bhama are part of a HUGS volunteer team providing treatment for microtia in Guatemala.

Drivers pick out their helmets before hitting the track at Traxx Indoor Raceway on Friday, Sep. 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Vroom! Traxx Indoor Raceway in Mukilteo is for sale

The race track running for 24 years needs a buyer and new site. The deal includes 32 karts,…

Members of the Tulalip Tribes perform a blessing and acknowledgement at the dedication of the replacement bronze plaque for the 1855 treaty between local tribes and the U.S. government in Mukilteo, Washington on September 9, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mukilteo ceremony dedicates replica of stolen treaty plaque

The focus Friday was moving forward, with respect to a past deemed as unjust, as exemplified by the…