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Higher fares coming for your ferry trips

Travel on a Washington state ferry will cost more this fall and even more next spring. How much became a little clearer June 17 when a state transportation panel  settled on a course  to …
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Students showcase innovation, earn top honors at state STEM fair

Everett Public Schools has recognized outstanding student achievement in STEM education, as several students were recently honored for their exceptional performances at the 68th Washington State …

Congestion ahead: Ship Canal Bridge construction is coming

Attention, South Snohomish County commuters. It's about to get ugly on I-5. The following is from the state Department of Transportation. WSDOT built Interstate 5, Washington’s main …

Authorities release safety tips after drowning at Eagle Falls

Sheriff’s Office deputies, Sky Valley Fire and Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a drowning near Eagle Falls around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 12. A 19-year-old male was swimming in the …
Snohomish County NAACP event at Martha Lake. (Photo courtesy Chuck Wright)

Juneteenth, Pride events June 14 in Mill Creek and area

On June 14,  there were many activities around and in the City of Mill Creek. The Snohomish County NAACP sponsored one of them at Martha Lake, focusing  on Juneteenth as a time to …
Girls on the Run 5K (Photo courtesy Girls on the Run

Mill Creek: Thousands celebrate Snohomish County youth at Girls on the Run

This past weekend, Girls on the Run Snohomish County (GOTRSnoCo), a nonprofit that seeks to empower young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, welcomed more than 2,000 people at their 10th …

Environmental series debuts

Sea lions are no strangers to Edmonds beaches. And when you see one on the beach, do you know how far you should stay away from them? The answer: 100 yards. While that may be difficult on the …
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From Jubilee Day to Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 18, 1865: It was just over two months after President Abraham Lincoln was murdered where citizens heard Black people throughout Galveston – the largest city in Texas at the time: …

Beware of the Medicare Advantage trap

Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and …

Can playing music make you happier and healthier?     

I read recently that playing music can help keep the doctors away. Since June 21 is World Music Day/Make Music Day, this piqued my interest to learn more about how playing a musical instrument can be …

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller

Some update advice from Plutarch on being a good father

With Father’s Day June 15, let’s turn to the Greek and later Roman citizen Plutarch’s (46-120) fatherly wisdom. What were some of the insights this mentor would share with fathers? …

Jackson music department fundraiser is Feb. 22

Jackson High School's music department will host its fifth annual mattress fundraiser Feb. 22 in the commons area. There will be new mattresses, sheets, pillows, and accessories. This is an …

Washington families can save with GET

Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is now open for a new enrollment period, providing families an opportunity to save for future education and career training costs while …

Cascade Warbirds announces scholarship program

Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation, and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot …
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A team of your firefighters from South County Fire has been deployed to Los Angeles County to support efforts in battling several brush fires. (Photo courtesy South County Fire)

South County firefighters deployed to California wildfires

A second team of South County firefighters deployed Friday to Southern California as part of a massive effort to contain several destructive wildfires. The team of four South County firefighters …

Lynnwood: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting on New Year's Eve

One juvenile is dead and one injured  after a shooting in the parking lot in the 19700 block of 68th Avenue West according to Lynnwood Police. On Dec. 31, at about 8:19 p.m., Lynnwood …
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CheapInsurance.com reports on 10 exciting cars unavailable in the U.S. due to regulations, costs, and brand strategies.
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(BPT) - Macaroni and cheese is a quintessential comfort food everyone loves. It's homey, cheesy and tasty, evoking comfort like no other dish. National Mac and Cheese Day is the perfect excuse to …
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
On the Golf Course, You Really Have Skin in the Game
(NewsUSA) - Mark Twain famously said that golf is a good walk spoiled. For most golfers, the sport is also fraught with a very high risk of getting skin cancer. On the course, golfers are exposed to …