Word on the Street: Vintage typewriters are back in Everett

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Word on the Street: Vintage typewriters are back in Everett

Clacking keys, dinging bells and the zip of carriage returns.

The ferry is running! How to enjoy Everett’s Jetty Island

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The ferry is running! How to enjoy Everett’s Jetty Island

Check out Splash! It’s our annual guide to summer fun

A traffic signal controller cabinet by the sidewalk at the southeast corner of 41st Street and Colby Avenue is adorned with a North Cascades scene on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Everett’s new art installation is a real traffic-stopper

EVERETT — The city’s colorful new art installation is a real traffic stopper.

A piano-collecting man’s grand estate is for sale in Everett

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A piano-collecting man’s grand estate is for sale in Everett

EVERETT — Lloyd Boyd inherited a wealth of music.

Meet the teenage Segway tour business owner in Edmonds

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Meet the teenage Segway tour business owner in Edmonds

You’ve probably seen Segways zipping around airports and the Seattle waterfront. The stand-up scooters on two wheels look…

Patrick Cooper, 74, lets a large, dominant gull take a slice of bread from his hand while dozens more are gathered around him for a morning treat along the Snohomish River in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Birdman feeds his feathered friends on Everett waterfront

EVERETT — Patrick Cooper goes to the waterfront daily to see his friends.

Fidget spinners, the new weapons of mass distraction

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Fidget spinners, the new weapons of mass distraction

It’s the weapon of mass distraction.

Pray for pennies from heaven to buy this church turned house

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Pray for pennies from heaven to buy this church turned house

MUKILTEO — Pray for a windfall.

Iconic OMG! Lake Stevens spaceship house faces demolition

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Iconic OMG! Lake Stevens spaceship house faces demolition

It’s that wacky house that doesn’t look like any other home in town. Or in the state. Maybe…

Art that stops traffic tells story of Lynnwood’s history

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Art that stops traffic tells story of Lynnwood’s history

LYNNWOOD — This city has a lot of traffic lights, that’s for sure. 

Seattle Mariners fans go gaga over grasshoppers

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Seattle Mariners fans go gaga over grasshoppers

The Seattle Mariners’ newest snack is not only crunchy and salty, it also has legs to it.

Fur flies: Salon for cats in Edmonds is a big hairy deal

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Fur flies: Salon for cats in Edmonds is a big hairy deal

It’s not every day you hear about a cat getting a blueberry facial and a shave.

Dressed up skeleton is dead ringer for courthouse employee

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Dressed up skeleton is dead ringer for courthouse employee

EVERETT — The “Employee of the Year” at the courthouse gives some people a fright.

It’s the Squatty Potty, the stool for better stools. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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From ‘Shark Tank’ to Costco: Is Squatty Potty a bunch of crap?

I was lost in Costco nirvana, filling my cart with mega deals and my stomach with free samples,…

Surf’s up: No waves required for surfboard workout in Mukilteo

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Surf’s up: No waves required for surfboard workout in Mukilteo

MUKILTEO — Surfing with no waves or sharks.

Clearview phone booth-turned-mailbox packs some wham-bam-pow!

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Clearview phone booth-turned-mailbox packs some wham-bam-pow!

Clearview — This phone booth is missing Superman.

Kids pay for school lunches with the scan of a finger

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Kids pay for school lunches with the scan of a finger

It’s lunch at the push of a finger.

Be a movie extra in Edmonds (and bring a friend) on Thursday

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Be a movie extra in Edmonds (and bring a friend) on Thursday

Most people go to the theater to see the show.

Cinderella limo is a pumpkin of a party ride

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Cinderella limo is a pumpkin of a party ride

It was sighted in Everett a few weeks ago.

Mr. Everett has arrived — and he’s a real doll

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Mr. Everett has arrived — and he’s a real doll

Meet Mr. Everett.