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Fundraiser for Shirley Bryant's family

Dear Community: I am writing on behalf of a friend and former co-worker, Shirley Bryant. It is possible you may know Shirley from her time at the YMCA. Shirley has touched the lives of many …

In Mill Creek, just park it

When we find a quiet bench in a park and sit down to think and watch a loved one at play, this act really does add towards all concerned having an enriching day. As spring begins to spring, more …

Struggling ferry system finds way into governor race

Washington’s front-running Democratic candidate for governor is embracing a Republican idea that would hasten the building of new ferries and slow the state’s push to electrify the fleet. …

Struggling ferry system finds way into governor race

Washington’s front-running Democratic candidate for governor is embracing a Republican idea that would hasten the building of new ferries and slow the state’s push to electrify the fleet. …

Head-on crash leaves 2 in serious condition

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Collision Investigation Unit are investigating a two-vehicle head-on collision at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 11200 block of Old Snohomish Monroe Road. …

Report: Jackson High School in Top 5 of schools in the state

According to a recent report from U.S. News & World Report,  Henry M. Jackson High School is  ranked #21 in all Washington state high schools, with an overall score of 92.74/100. …

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Arts & Entertainment
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 …
Kimmi Bitter performs in Everett in May.

'Old School' is cool again

While mainstream country music continues to blot the line between pop and rock, the popularity of roots country – think Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Turnpike Troubadours, Zach Bryan, and others …
Everything you always wanted to know about Zombie films
Since he was a young boy, Scarecrow Video historian and former Everett Herald film critic Robert Horton loved watching horror movies. Some of his fondest memories were the double features he saw …
The Welcome the Whales Festival is April 13-14.
Whales Festival features full lineup of events
Orca Network and the Langley Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Welcome the Whales Parade and Festival April 13-14, featuring a full schedule of activities for all ages. The festival …
Northwest Stream Center hosts Luminous Spring Event
Celebrate the coming of spring on Sunday, April 14 from 6-8 p.m. on the elevated forest and wetland walk at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center, at the south end of …
Letters to the editor
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 …
Compliments and congratulations to Chuck Wright for his always entertaining and informative "Darn Wright" column. We knew Chuck during his career with the Department of Corrections, and are …

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Opinion
Steve Nevey
Editor’s Note: WSF Assistant Secretary Steve Nevey wrote this piece in conjunction with the marking of Earth Day April 22. When I was offered the opportunity to move from the cruise …
Chuck Wright
Yes, I know we are quarter of our way into 2024, but it’s never too late to make more 2024 resolutions. After reading Kate Colvin’s “Seven Tips to Keep You Feeling Your …

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Michelle Reitan
There are only five recognized blue zones In the world: Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Blue zones are regions in the …
Bill Trueit
One of the best benefits of warmer weather is spending it with family and friends outside in the yard. Having an immaculate grass yard and garden, however, can be a taxing battle with nature.  …

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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
Diontaye Moorman

Diontaye Moorman - Track & Field

Our athlete of the week is senior sprinter Diontaye Moorman. Diontaye broke the 100-meter dash AMHS school record on April 18, running 11.08 seconds. He currently has the second-best 100-meter …
Keldan Pablo

Keldan Pablo - Boys Golf

Our athlete of the week is junior golfer Keldan Pablo. Keldan pushes himself to be the best student, athlete, and young man he can be. He radiates a positive, calm energy as a teammate and competitor …

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Ranking the biggest NFL Draft busts of the last 30 years
BestOdds.com ranks the 10 biggest NFL Draft disappointments of the past three decades.
How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
The discovery of fragments of avian flu virus in about 20% of milk samples from stores in initial testing across the U.S. suggests that the H5N1 virus may be more widespread in U.S. dairy cattle than previously realized. …
How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world’s favorite snacks
The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, comes in flavors like pumpkin spice, mocha and banana, and is now available as an aromatherapy scent. …
Gen Z is averaging higher credit scores than millennials: Is it financial competence or just good timing?
Rocket Loans analyzed its own data to see which generational group is faring better financially than the others.
6 popular Kentucky Derby traditions, explained
OLBG compiled and discovered the history behind some of the Kentucky Derby's most popular annual traditions using a variety of online sources.

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