Zachary Madding, pictured here in 2018, was accused of holding down his ex-girlfriend at a Mukilteo motel, to force Xanax down her throat and fentanyl into her nose. A jury found him not guilty Friday. (Caleb Hutton / Herald file)

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Everett man found guilty in Mukilteo fentanyl attack

A jury convicted Zachary Madding of second-degree assault for forcing his ex-girlfriend to overdose.

The city of Lynnwood received $2.5 million from Sound Transit to redevelop a portion of the 1.5 mile Scriber Creek Trail, which links Wilcox Park at Highway 524 with the transit center. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Bike lanes, sidewalks will get $8.5M in grants countywide

Six projects were awarded money from Sound Transit to improve connections to transit.

Michelle Mortrud has worked at the Mukilteo Rite Aid for 26 years and has raised thousands of dollars for Children’s Miracle Network. The charity supports Seattle Children’s Hospital, which she credits with saving her life twice as a child. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everybody knows cashier Michelle at the Rite Aid in Mukilteo

Energetic and dependable, she credits Seattle Children’s Hospital for saving her life twice as a kid.

EvCC aims to recruit more women for aerospace training programs

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EvCC aims to recruit more women for aerospace training programs

The college gets a grant to partner with Boeing and three Snohomish County school districts.

Port’s new director looks ahead to ongoing waterfront revival

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Port’s new director looks ahead to ongoing waterfront revival

Lisa Lefeber says she’ll help build “a balanced waterfront” with jobs, Navy operations and recreation.

Ezekiel Kelly’s family Ann Fields, right, Pam Fields, and LaTonage Kelly speak to a group of family, friends and officials involved in his murder case at a bench dedication at the Rosehill Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 in Mukilteo, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Scarred by Mukilteo murder, a family expresses hope, thanks

Ezekiel Kelly was tortured and killed in 2018. His family says police were dogged and compassionate.

Mukilteo 5th grader: ‘Today, I had 12 minutes to eat my lunch’

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Mukilteo 5th grader: ‘Today, I had 12 minutes to eat my lunch’

A state auditor’s office report says dozens of schools rush students through their midday meal.

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What happens if the Mukilteo Council is running things?

A Monday work session will examine its role if voters remake Mukilteo’s form of government.

Boeing workers give big dollars to support local nonprofits

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Boeing workers give big dollars to support local nonprofits

The Boeing Employees Community Fund gives $500,000 to the YMCA of Snohomish County.

Alison Brynelson will take over on Jan. 1 as superintendent of Mukilteo School District.

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Mukilteo School District stays in-house for new superintendent

Alison Brynelson has worked in the district 27 years and was the only internal applicant.

Ferry fares going up, and so is the new Mukilteo terminal

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Ferry fares going up, and so is the new Mukilteo terminal

The building taking shape on the waterfront is set to open on schedule in the fall of 2020.

Joint interview: Candidates for Snohomish County Council

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Joint interview: Candidates for Snohomish County Council

Republican Anna Rohrbough and Democrat Megan Dunn visited the Herald newsroom.

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Carbon monoxide sends 5 people in Mukilteo to hospital

Three Mukilteo firefighters were treated and released, while the others likely remain hospitalized.

Alison Brynelson will take over on Jan. 1 as superintendent of Mukilteo School District.

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Alison Brynelson is Mukilteo’s new superintendent

After serving as deputy, she’ll take over when Marci Larsen retires Dec. 31.

Reflected in the polished aluminum wing, chief engineer Martin Overall reaches into the cockpit of the Silver Spitfire, a World War II Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX fighter plane, during a 50-hour maintenance checkup at the Historic Flight Foundation on Wednesday in Mukilteo. The plane is making a round-the-world attempt and has logged 6,449 nautical miles so far. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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British WWII plane stops in Everett during worldwide flight

The Silver Spitfire is flying across the world. It stopped at Paine Field Monday for maintenance.

Saved by the bell, Mukilteo’s festival is back for 54th year

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Saved by the bell, Mukilteo’s festival is back for 54th year

By the skin of their teeth, volunteers put together the three-day festival at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.

The Edmonds-Kingston and Mukilteo-Clinton ferry routes are expected to be two to of the busiest lines this Labor Day weekend. (Andy Bronson / Herald File)

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Labor Day travel: Get an early start or wait until nightfall

Avoiding traffic congestion can be a guessing game, but here’s what state agencies are predicting.

Mukilteo schools superintendent to retire in December

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Mukilteo schools superintendent to retire in December

Marci Larsen has led one of Snohomish County’s largest districts for the past 16 years.

Score! ACT tests from Mariner lost in June have been found

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Score! ACT tests from Mariner lost in June have been found

Package with answer sheets was in a FedEx facility somewhere between Everett and Iowa City.

Century-old Port of Everett names its first female CEO

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Century-old Port of Everett names its first female CEO

Lisa Lefeber, now deputy executive director, will assume the top leadership post Oct. 16.