Kristi writes about life in Snohomish County. Let Kristi know a fun fact about yourself, cute things your children say, something interesting at work, school or home, any bright, unusual item you wish to share. Her e-mail is oharran@heraldnet.com
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Arlington dreams big with teen center-skate park Bored teenagers can get into mischief. Rather than wring hands about kids with too much time and idle hands, there’s a plan in motion in Arlington to occupy the little dears. They’re aiming high. [More] November 18 ‘Nutcracker' performers get first taste of Everett Visitors from far, far away are coming to Everett for the first time. They aren't packing side arms and beef jerky, but they are expecting to see the wild, wild West. [More] November 17
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On the wall is someone she knows There he was outside of Target in Everett. You could see a beard, eyes, a nose and a shiny halo above his head. Sylvia Hecker told me where to park. I pulled in and immediately saw the face in a tile wall. She said it looked like Jesus. [More] November 16
Closure of Stanwood mapmaker a sad loss for area Ian Gerrish said this news is “a bummer.” He is a dispatcher for Cascade Lumber on Camano Island. Truck drivers carry atlases from Totem Publications in Stanwood when making deliveries. [More] November 11
Shoe box-sized gifts deliver holiday cheer to kids Tamara and Jim Young of Lynnwood are buying small this season. The couple searches for toys, hygiene items and school supplies. Every year, they join with thousands of others to send shoe boxes filled with fun and functional goods. [More] November 10
Digging into JFK’s death remains a lifelong passion Persistent passion is something to behold. I wrote about Mitchell Warriner 10 years ago, when he was 16, and deeply concerned about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. [More] November 9
Photo Courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Center
Get up close and personal with Freedom the eagle Freedom is no doubt the most famous bald eagle in Snohomish County. She will make an appearance at an Adopt-A-Stream Foundation Streamkeeper Academy program at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. [More] November 6
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Wood artists inspired by what they find They should bronze Marvin Nehring of Arlington. He is the perfect example of why folks should check out activities at senior and community centers. [More] November 4