Rhetoric roils as election day draws near

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Rhetoric roils as election day draws near

Everett’s mayoral contest isn’t the only lively race on the ballot.

From midnight snacks and Buddha to traffic jams and his wife

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From midnight snacks and Buddha to traffic jams and his wife

A high school running coach and teacher, Steve K. Bertrand writes poetry books on the side.

The race for Position 2 in Mukilteo is a contentious one

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The race for Position 2 in Mukilteo is a contentious one

Controversial businessman Peter Zieve is challenging City Council President Bob Champion.

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Signs, signs — but not everywhere

County looking to install signs to help visitors navigate aviation attractions

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Schools offer course credits for languages spoken at home

Everything from Arabic to Wolof can be tested, and levels the field for students learning English.

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Teens chosen for All-National honors

Emily Ovall, of Snohomish High School, was chosen for the All-National Honor Choir. The soprano will perform with…

Mukilteo School Board candidates talk testing, equity

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Mukilteo School Board candidates talk testing, equity

Geoffrey Thorp, a 12-year incumbent, is being challenged by Shaun Olsen, who is seeking his first elected office.

As Mukilteo candidate claims scandal, opponents take action

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As Mukilteo candidate claims scandal, opponents take action

A PAC will oppose Peter Zieve, who revived a disputed accusation that councilman Bob Champion and the mayor…

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Granite Falls man stabbed near school; Mukilteo man arrested

The victim, 34, is expected to survive. The suspect, 48, was tracked to his workplace in Everett.

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After decades of talk, Harbour Pointe road takes shape

The Mukilteo project has been talked about for decades. It could be built by 2019.

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Boy who died when gate fell on him identified

Death deemed accidental, but detectives continue to investigate what caused the gate to fall.

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Police investigating cause of fence accident that killed boy

A heavy iron gate fell on him at a church in Mukilteo. He was 8 years old.

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Boy dies after iron gate falls on him near Mukilteo church

CPR by bystanders, an off-duty paramedic and a Mukilteo crew couldn’t save the 8-year-old.

This week’s Herald Super Kid, Kamiak senior Greg Marshall, is a kind and committed student leader. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Kamiak High senior accentuates the positive

Guiding principle for senior Greg Marshall: Kindness counts

Everett woman’s friend ‘came running up with tears in her eyes’

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Everett woman’s friend ‘came running up with tears in her eyes’

Snohomish County residents in Las Vegas describe chaos Sunday night, then a somber Monday morning.

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Fall ferry schedules, fares here

Fall schedules for Washington State Ferries start Sunday, Oct. 1, along with the first wave of new fare…

Kayden Blanco, 4, looks up at dog handler Lisa Akin, who holds 11-year-old yellow Lab mix Risa on her lap. Akin was helping the boy read a book. Carmen, a 12-year-old black Lab mix wearing a hot pink party hat, watches politely as Kayden shares the book “A Duck on a Bike” with both dogs and Akin. Carmen and Risa retired Tuesday with a party at the Mukilteo Library. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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These old library dogs are ready for a new trick — retirement

After years of patiently listening to young readers, Carmen and Risa probably have heard enough.

Mukilteo brothers rise through ranks in Army service

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Mukilteo brothers rise through ranks in Army service

Reggie Carlson graduated July 21 from the U.S. Army Logistics Captains’ Career Course in Fort Lee, Virginia. He…

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National Merit semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation on Sept. 13 announced the names of about 16,000 semifinalists nationwide in the…

Minutes mattered the day Pat Ward was brought back to life

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Minutes mattered the day Pat Ward was brought back to life

The Mukilteo police and fire chaplain died at breakfast. She got a second chance thanks to a waitress.