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Big contracts signal start of work on Lynnwood light rail

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Big contracts signal start of work on Lynnwood light rail

Reporter Noah Haglund discusses Sound Transit’s approval this week of contracts to extend the Link line.

A crew member works to setup a ride Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Evergreen fair: come for giant squash, stay for lumberjacks

Find classic fair favorites and some new additions at the Evergreen State Fair through Sept. 2.

Prep football: New era begins for Jackson

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Prep football: New era begins for Jackson

The T-wolves open camp under the leadership of a new head coach for the first time in 21…

What can otters tell us about watershed pollution?

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What can otters tell us about watershed pollution?

An Oregon professor spent a year on Whidbey studying river otters for insight into the environment.

Why fly from Everett to Spokane? They founded Father’s Day!

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Why fly from Everett to Spokane? They founded Father’s Day!

In this week’s “Herald Headlines,” we talk about Alaska Airlines’ evolving service at Paine Field.

Rucker construction blues: ‘We’ve gotten used to the shaking’

Business

Rucker construction blues: ‘We’ve gotten used to the shaking’

Downtown Everett businesses cope with road closures, debris and the roar of the jackhammer.

As his wife Heather looks on, John Norman gets a hug from his daughter Amber Nelson, and granddaughter Ashlee Nelson, right, after his replica of the Spirit of St. Louis flew for the first time from Arlington Municipal Airport on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Arlington, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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This might be the best Spirit of St. Louis replica ever made

A plane like the one Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic logged its first flight in Arlington.

Retiring FBI agent meets the baby boy he rescued 22 years ago

Northwest

Retiring FBI agent meets the baby boy he rescued 22 years ago

The man, now a U.S. Marine Corps Corporal, was kidnapped as an infant from a Lakewood hospital.

Stevens Pass cleanup nets plenty of trash — and some treasures

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Stevens Pass cleanup nets plenty of trash — and some treasures

Garbage emerges when the snow melts. Volunteers also found beer, jeans and a 20-year-old pass.

Close County Council race, a firing at Mill Creek City Hall

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Close County Council race, a firing at Mill Creek City Hall

In “Herald Headlines” for Aug. 8, reporter Noah Haglund discusses the primary election and a firing.

Instant primary election analysis by Jerry Cornfield

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Instant primary election analysis by Jerry Cornfield

Our political writer discusses what he sees in the early returns of the Aug. 6, 2019, primary election.

Sen. Patty Murray addresses the weekend’s mass shootings

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Sen. Patty Murray addresses the weekend’s mass shootings

The Democrat from Washington was in Everett for a meeting about unions. The violence loomed large.

Breaking bad? This new Everett pool hall can help your shot

Business

Breaking bad? This new Everett pool hall can help your shot

Formerly in Seattle, Golden Fleece Billiards finds a new sweet spot in downtown Everett.

Mom-and-pop shop hits the jackpot for selling a $12M ticket

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Mom-and-pop shop hits the jackpot for selling a $12M ticket

When a player wins Lotto, the retailer also wins — in this case $122,000 for the little Brier…

Ian Davis-Leonard was the Herald’s news intern this summer. He was a 3-year-old when columnist Julie Muhlstein featured his family in a column. Ian’s two moms shared their story in 2002. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Intern’s surprise: He was part of a story, now he writes them

Ian Davis-Leonard, now at Gonzaga, was 3 when his two moms welcomed our columnist into their Everett home.

Tweens go to head of the class for summer school gig

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Tweens go to head of the class for summer school gig

A four-week session teaching third graders: “It’s a free ticket to actually being entertained.”

Stories we’re following: Opioids and marijuana retail outlets

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Stories we’re following: Opioids and marijuana retail outlets

Featured guests this week are reporters Joseph Thompson and Lizz Giordano.

Top prep football teams, recruits descend on Lakewood

Sports

Top prep football teams, recruits descend on Lakewood

Led by UW-bound QB Sam Huard, Kennedy Catholic wins 7-on-7 tournament in Arlington.

Reporter Lizz Giordano talks light rail, Everett Station

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Reporter Lizz Giordano talks light rail, Everett Station

On tap: Shorter commute times and changes coming to local neighborhood

Exhibit weaves together Tulalip tribes traditions with wool

Life

Exhibit weaves together Tulalip tribes traditions with wool

The centerpiece of the display is a 200-year-old blanket made with wool from a now-extinct dog.