Thursday, August 22, 2024
Can EVs go the distance in the backcountry? Some not so sure.
Puget Sound Energy said current EV ranges and charging stations make remote travel possible. But planning is crucial.
Local News
Everett Community College eases hurdles in medical assistant program
Students can now earn their national accreditation and be on their way to a hospital job in as short as 15 months.
Marysville schools face ‘rare and alarming’ audit
Boeing’s manufacturing woes long preceded door-panel blowout
Washington prisons delayed nearly a third of release dates last year
Lake Stevens man charged with racing in crash that killed woman, 83
For parents, Camp Prov stands out amid a broken disability system
Sports
Coe: M’s take a hack at saving the season, fire Servais
The Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”
2024 Seattle Spartan Pan American Championships are Sept. 14-15
The Snohomish-based obstacle course event will test the most athletic competitors from across the world.
Kraken, Matty Beniers agree on 7-year contract extension
Carroll to KJR: I haven’t talked to new coach Mike Macdonald
Seahawks’ hottest competition: Bradford vs. Haynes at guard
Mariners’ top prospects are in Everett, creating a palpable buzz north of Seattle
5 things we learned from the Seahawks second preseason game
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Food & Drink
New Japanese-style sweets shop to open in Lynnwood
J. Sweets, offering traditional Japanese and western style treats opens, could open by early August at the Alderwood mall.
Opinion
Editorial: Short statements could make all difference on ballot
Voters deserve even a little information on their ballots regarding the decisions they’re making.
Life
New MINI Cooper S delivers old-fashioned simplicity and fun
Sub-compact, hatchback is a driver’s car pure and simple
2024 Hyundai Sonata’s five models target all types of drivers
Value-conscious, sport-driven, AWD fan or hybrid enthusiast. There’s a Sonata for that.
Business
Big Lots announces it will shutter Everett and Lynnwood stores
The Marysville store will remain open for now. The retailer reported declining sales in the first quarter of the year.
Despite high mortgage rates, Snohomish County home market still competitive
Snohomish County homes priced from $550K to $850K are pulling in multiple offers and selling quickly.
Northwest
Washington issues statewide drought declaration, including Snohomish County
Drought is declared when there is less than 75% of normal water supply and “there is the risk of undue hardship.”
Boeing fired lobbying firm that helped it navigate 737 Max crashes
Amid congressional hearings on Boeing’s “broken safety culture,” the company has severed ties with one of D.C.’s most powerful firms.
Orcas Island’s storied Rosario Resort finds a local owner
Washington will move to tougher limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in water
State: Contractor got workers off Craigslist to remove asbestos in Everett
Snohomish County organization rescues neglected llamas in Yakima County
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
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Expert advice from Dr. Adam Jonas, internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente…
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For Jim Spane, owner of Mount Vernon’s Spane Buildings, being there for…
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Comprehensive care approach fuels three decades of dedicated surgical service
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Innovative community programs foster resilience among families in need
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