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Suzan DelBene calls for landslide law reauthorization helping to protect communities from landslides. (Photo courtesy Suzan DelBene)

U.S. House votes to extend DelBene landslide law

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to reauthorize Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) National Landslide Preparedness Act . This bipartisan law is addressing gaps in …

Mill Creek man dies in motorcycle-car collision

A 41-year-old Mill Creek man has died in a collision on Bothell-Everett Highway and 192nd Street SE. The Washington State Patrol identified him as Ronald P. Lozada. According to a news …

Orca Beverage announces marketing alliance with Jones

Mukilteo-based Orca Beverage Inc. and Jones Soda Co. have entered into an agreement where Jones will utilize Orca’s bottling facility and distribution network to service customers in the …

Authorities looking for missing 11-year-old Lynnwood girl

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for a missing 11-year-old Lynnwood girl, who left her residence on foot on Saturday, April 27, and has not returned home. …

City of Mill Creek plans family-friendly open house

The City of Mill Creek will host its inaugural City Chat Open House 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at City Hall North, 15720 Main St. This event will be an opportunity to learn more about City …

DelBene introduces bill to increase participation in apprenticeships

On May 3, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) – who represents Mill Creek – introduced legislation to boost participation in apprenticeship programs by creating exemptions for …

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Paine Field in Everett. A master plan is intended to improve service. (Photo courtesy Paine Field)

Paine Field Community Day coming May 18

Paine Field Community Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  This youth-focused event will feature aviation education, aircraft on display, military aircraft, and food …
The Band Lele will have two farewell shows in Edmonds as its members tackle new projects. (Photo courtesy Brittany Burr).

The Band Lele saying farewell with 2 shows

One of the best-known trios in Edmonds, The Band Lele, has decided to seek new horizons after performing and releasing music since 2018. “The journey of weaving three different genres and …
Kathy Tuura with her painting “Second Beach.” (Photo courtesy Manya Vee)

GIVE HER CREDIT: Artist uses credit cards as her paintbrushes

A few months ago, Edmonds watercolor artist Kathy Tuura saw a demo about how to use a credit card as a paintbrush. “It took me and my mind to another level,” she said. “There …
Arcadian Broad and Ashley Baszto star in Olympic Ballet Theatre’s “Don Quixote” and the Edmonds Center for the Arts.
Olympic Ballet Theatre presents  ‘Don Quixote’
Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) presents a three-act production of “Don Quixote,” with choreography staged after the production by Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky. This classical …
The kitchen at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Discover the story of the PNW at Fort Vancouver
Amid mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape in Washington’s Vancouver, you’ll find Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The site encompasses several locales, including a …
Northshore Senior Center expanding art show
The Northshore Senior Center is expanding its annual Fine Art Show into an Art Week this year, including activities open to the whole community. Community members of all ages are invited to join …
Letters to the editor
Regarding racism in America, it’s my opinion that it has to be officially acknowledged as having existed, with all the ugliness and warts it has. One thing that I hear from some White Americans …
Nimalan Venkatesan
Did you know that climate change can make farming harder? It can decrease global food security. Food security is the availability of nutritious food and economic access to food. Most people …
During last Tuesday's City Council meeting, the issue of abandoned shopping carts was discussed. Throughout this discussion, several ideas were brought up. Some were really good but others, not so …

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Opinion
The taco from La Terraza on Highway 99. (Photo courtesy Maria A. Montalvo)
What is better than a potato? The humble potato is versatile, transformable, and delectable. Potatoes can be the base of a dish, a side, or the star of the show. Potatoes can be covered and …
Chuck Wright
As you enter into this article, keep in mind this is my adaptation of Will Rogers’ (1879-1935) expressed views. I’m not a well-founded witness because what I know comes from the …

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Nina Packebush
As humans we often talk about food for dogs as “dog food.” Sometimes we decide to offer them “human food.” But what makes one kind of food “human food” and …
Michael Gold
OK, I’m pretty sure that about half of the readers of this particular column will not agree with me, while I think the other half will. A friend was kind enough to bring me to a Seahawks …
I am excited to announce the release of my new cookbook: “From My Kitchen to Yours,” with over 130 recipes. I have been working on this book for nearly the past three years, and I am so …

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Police & Fire

WSP seeking witnesses to metal debris thrown from 164th overpass

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Schools
Edmonds College STEM dean Dr. Carey Schroyer addresses participants during the 2023 AI for Everyone event.

AI for Everyone Day is Friday, April 26

Edmonds College will host its second annual AI for Everyone Day Friday, April 26, from 2-5 p.m. The free AI Community Connections Speaker Series event will be held on campus at …
A wide range of presenters, including Arvi Kvenen from Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), hosted STEM workshops for girls during Expanding Your Horizons at Edmonds College on March 27.

Edmonds College's Expanding Your Horizons empowers over 300 girls to explore STEM fields

Edmonds College hosted over 300 girls from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Everett school districts from eighth to 12th grade March 27 for an Expanding Your Horizons event. The annual event, designed to …

STEM scholarships available

The Edmonds SnoKing Branch of the American Association of University Women is accepting applications for the Elizabeth Sears STEM Scholarship.
The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center of Edmonds College, located at Paine Field, is dedicated to offering the community short-term, high-impact manufacturing training.

Edmonds College to participate in a 3-year pilot program

  Edmonds College is the only West Coast college selected to participate in a three-year pilot program with the aim of dramatically increasing the manufacturing workforce. The  …
Parents at Woodside Elementary were invited to attend their student’s physical education class

Woodside Elementary hosts inaugural PE Parent Week

Parents at Woodside Elementary were invited to attend their student’s physical education class with them for the first-ever “PE Parent Week.” They came to school dressed to …
The work of 2024 Scholastic Art Awards Regional winners are on display at Schack Art Center in Everett.
Schack Art Center in Everett names regional award winners
Schack Art Center in Everett has announced the regional award winners of the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2024 Susan J Russell Scholarship …
Edmonds College
Edmonds College to host Multicultural Job Fair Feb. 14
Edmonds College will host a Multicultural Job Fair Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. on the first floor of Brier Hall.  Edmonds’ English Language Acquisition (ELA) students and the …
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
Student Mock Election now open for K-12 students
K-12 students across the state can now participate in the 2024 Student Mock Election presented by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Student Mock Election is a nonpartisan, educational …

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Obituaries
 Holly Reiter: 1937-2023
Holly Reiter, late of Mountlake Terrace, passed away on June 10, 2023. Holly was born Gail Hawley Butler on May 10, 1937, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Harvey Edward and Eunice Elen …
David Winecoff 1939-2022
Lt. Col. David F. Winecoff, USMC, retired, 83 of Ellensburg, died suddenly on Sept. 28, 2022. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 2022, at the Ellensburg Foursquare Church. He …
Richard Leo Strauss 1946-2022
Richard Leo Strauss, 76, passed away on July 30, 2022, in Mill Creek in the arms of his beloved family. He was born in Yuba City, California, on June 22, 1946, to Ada Lavene Young and Nathan A. …

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Sports
Zach Mohr - Boys Soccer (Photo Archbishop Murphy High School)

Zach Mohr - Boys Soccer

Our athlete of the week is junior midfielder and team captain, Zach Mohr. Against Lynnwood High School on April 22, Zach had 2 goals in the Wildcats’ 3-1 victory. Against Snohomish High …
Nathan Caferro

Archbishop Murphy grad named Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA

Nathan Caferro of Snohomish County Sports Commission honored as the Rising Star of the Year by Sports ETA   Nathan Caferro, a sports events coordinator at Snohomish County Sports …

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A jacket, a coin, a letter − relics of Omaha Beach battle tell the story of D-Day 80 years later
Between the villages of Vierville-sur-Mer and Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes in Normandy, France, is a 5-mile stretch of beach that was once called Côte d’Or, or “golden coast.” …
Adaris Rivera, a community leader who found hope and help with her mental health while living in a rural area.
Tips For Improving Mental Health
(NAPSI)—When it comes to mental health, many people across the U.S. have experienced their share of challenges–but help may be at hand.   The Problem The issue is especially concerning in …
America's 10 Most Amazing Shelter Dog Makeovers Unleashed
(BPT) - May marks National Pet Month, and it's a time to celebrate the love and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives; however, let's not forget about the dogs still awaiting their …
How much should college students take out in student loans?
Experian explains that borrowing for student loans is a personal decision based on a student's situation, needs and opportunities.
How does the brain think?
Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that helps you think, learn and make decisions.

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