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Save money and time with advance ticket sales for Evergreen State Fair
MONROE — Buying fair tickets in advance saves money. That means more to blow on Fisher scones and games. It also means not having to wait in line at the ticket booth, which means more time to play at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. “You can go straight...
Lynnwood appoints new council member after abrupt resignation
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood City Council appointed a new member Wednesday to fill a vacancy left by 2-term council member Shirley Sutton, who resigned suddenly in May. The council voted 4-2 to select Derica Escamilla, 43, to fill the remainder of Sutton’s term, which will expire next year.
Michael Alan Nichols: 1952–2024
South Whidbey Island lost one of its more colorful characters early-am Tuesday with the passing of Michael Alan Nichols two months shy of turning 72. Nichols was better known by the monikers of “Mikey” and/or “Dr. Dirt”. The latter seemed appropriate given his talent for making green things grow strong and proud. But Nichols actually had a university degree in soil science (plus an inherited green thumb from his father!).
La Conner Town Council approves updated strategic plan
LA CONNER — The La Conner Town Council approved an updated town Strategic Plan for 2024-2028 during its Tuesday meeting. The Strategic Plan outlines focus areas and implementation processes for the town, including facilitating increased housing diversity and affordability, and investing in fire protection and prevention. The modifications update the plan for 2025. The changes included the addition of goals to: ...
A complete how-to guide for replacing, installing backsplash
A dated backsplash can make a kitchen look much older than it really is. But replacing it is a weekend project that can completely transform your space. Refreshing it requires some elbow grease, but a fresh look can be well worth the effort. We tapped local contractors and interior designers to guide you through the removal process — from chipping away old tiles to prepping the wall — and show you how to install your new backsplash, creating a kitchen you’ll love to cook in.
Come fall, Monroe students must silence their cellphones in class
MONROE — Jayden Hill, 15, first got a cellphone in fifth grade. For a few years, it was a great way to coordinate pick ups with his family. But in seventh grade at Park Place Middle School in Monroe, he started checking his phone in class. Whenever that happened,...
Mount Vernon kids learn wilderness survival skills
MOUNT VERNON — Two dozen kids could be found in the wilderness at Little Mountain Park for the Wilderness Survival Camp put on by the Mount Vernon Parks and Enrichment Services Department. Recreation Coordinator Brooke Ahlegian said the kids attended the camp Monday through Friday this week and spent their time building forts, learning about local plants, going on hikes and working on bow drill kits to start fires. This...
Winter Wesco rivals, summer hoopfest champions
Kierra Reese, Ava DePew, Presley Harris and Ellalee Wortham have known each other for several years. The foursome are not only friends off the basketball court, they’re also courteous rivals on the hardwood during the winter high school season. Reese will be a senior at Arlington High School and DePew a senior and Harris and Wortham juniors at Stanwood High School this fall.
Editorial: Case made to expand Port of Everett across county
Most voters in Snohomish County on their Aug. 6 ballots will be asked a question not posed to the electorate for more than 100 years: Do they want to be part of a port district that includes nearly all of Snohomish County?. The last time the question was put to...
Election 2024: Three compete for state House 10th Legislative District
Three candidates are running for the Position 1 state representative seat of the 10th Legislative District on the Aug. 6 ballot. The district includes Whidbey Island, La Conner, Conway, Stanwood, Arlington and western Mount Vernon. The candidates submitted responses to a questionnaire sent out by the Skagit Valley Herald. Incumbent Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor) has...
Lake Oswego officer reflects on how homicide of aunt and uncle led her to policing career
As a police officer, Eryn Leonard has to interact with people during the worst times of their life. Relating to that, she said, can sometimes prove challenging. However, as she progresses in her career, the Lake Oswego officer’s harrowing experience a few years ago — which altered the trajectory of her life — means she may be able to level with those who are grief-stricken more deeply. When Leonard was...
Colleen Maschmedt: November 20, 1942 – May 25, 2024
Colleen Reah Maschmedt passed away peacefully in her home on Whidbey Island on May 25, 2024, at the age of 81 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Colleen was born in Seattle on November 20, 1942, to parents Albert Altabet and June Bellinger. She leaves behind her three children Jena (Jonathan) Murphy, Anthony (Abbey) Maschmedt, Todd (Leslie) Maschmedt, and two additional sons Bob (Janet) Maschmedt Jr. and Don (Emily) Maschmedt along with her longtime friend and companion, their father, Bob Maschmedt. Together they had 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Deitra Bjornathun, countless friends, relatives, and her beloved dog, Yona.
Mitchel Eric Incarnato: May 13, 1958 – June 20, 2024
Born in Dover, Ohio, Mitch was small in stature but his gigantic personality, humor, and compassion for helping others made him an awesome human. His giving heart, service to our community and most of all, love and acceptance touched so many souls. After a 3-year battle with Pancreatic Cancer he passed in the arms of his husband.
The Teen Beat: A new column by teens, for teens (and adults)
Despite living in the age of information, American teens seldom read local news. Let alone pick up a newspaper. This doesn’t mean today’s teens are uninformed. A 2022 survey by Media Insight Project reveals that 79 percent of young Americans say they get news daily. With information flung...
Everett council locks in building heights for Park District
EVERETT — The City Council unanimously approved the Everett Housing Authority’s rezoning plan to make way for a major development project in Baker Heights. The project aims to convert north Everett’s abandoned Baker Heights neighborhood into a 16-acre mixed-income development called the “Park District.” The development is expected to include 1,500 homes, a 1.5-acre public park, and 70,600 feet of retail, office and nonprofit space.
Trio of talented teenage teammates now reunited as All-Stars
In 2018 they were part of a Dream Team. A group of immensely talented teenagers who took home the gold medal for Team USA at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships. Tuesday night in Arlington, Washington’s CJ Abrams, Detroit’s Riley Greene and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. will be reunited as All-Stars at the 94th Midsummer Classic.
Lynnwood PD seeks fugitive, believed to be armed
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Lynnwood Police are asking for the public's help in locating Mychal Cushman, a convicted felon who is currently on the run and believed to be armed. Cushman, 35, is described as a little over 6 feet tall and weighing about 215 pounds. Cushman currently has numerous felony...
Man charged with hate crime in knife attack at Ezell’s in Edmonds
EDMONDS — Customers at Ezell’s evacuated after a man made racist comments to employees and threatened them with a knife in June, according to charges filed in Snohomish County Superior Court. The suspect, 47, was charged last week with commission of a hate crime, second-degree assault and two...
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