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As a state attorney, Roslyn Sterling saw foster kids in need

As a state attorney, Roslyn Sterling saw foster kids in need

She helped found Totes for Kids, which provides backpacks of essentials at a traumatic time.

 

When he’s not legislating, Nate Nehring’s a tireless volunteer

When he’s not legislating, Nate Nehring’s a tireless volunteer

He tutors, volunteers at a summer camp and food bank, and was invited to join the Gospel Mission board.

 

After a painful accident, Louis Harris sought a fuller life

After a painful accident, Louis Harris sought a fuller life

His goal is elected office. Meantime, he works and volunteers — and if you meet him he might hug you.

 

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face

She’s worked for the governor and now the county executive, helping constituents through tough times.

When tragedy strikes, Lacey Harper is government’s human face
Tony Thammavongsa: From Casino Road to leader at Campbell’s

Tony Thammavongsa: From Casino Road to leader at Campbell’s

He attributes his success to family support and the fact he was determined, confident and ambitious.

Tony Thammavongsa: From Casino Road to leader at Campbell’s
Megan Wolfe feels empowered by her nonprofit’s fast start

Megan Wolfe feels empowered by her nonprofit’s fast start

She launched the local Girls on the Run esteem-building program. Already, hundreds have participated.

Megan Wolfe feels empowered by her nonprofit’s fast start
Lark Kesterke strives to lead with an open heart and mind

Lark Kesterke strives to lead with an open heart and mind

She is the director of impact and investments for United Way of Snohomish County.

Lark Kesterke strives to lead with an open heart and mind
Project engineer and cyclist Tyler Rourke puts people first

Project engineer and cyclist Tyler Rourke puts people first

When he’s not at Electroimpact, he’s riding a bike or leading Everett’s Transportation Advisory Committee.

Project engineer and cyclist Tyler Rourke puts people first
Marjorie James’ own struggle informs her advocacy for tribes

Marjorie James’ own struggle informs her advocacy for tribes

She tried the Ivy League but returned to Tulalip to help spread the teaching of tribal history.

Marjorie James’ own struggle informs her advocacy for tribes
Alessandra Durham helps county address diversity, addiction

Alessandra Durham helps county address diversity, addiction

Outreach is key for this senior analyst with the Snohomish County executive’s office.

Alessandra Durham helps county address diversity, addiction
At 26, Jasmine Diedrich already owns 13 espresso stands

At 26, Jasmine Diedrich already owns 13 espresso stands

She started her Diedrich Espresso company seven years ago, when she was just 19.

At 26, Jasmine Diedrich already owns 13 espresso stands
Nicole Amor organizes 50 events a year for Economic Alliance

Nicole Amor organizes 50 events a year for Economic Alliance

The organization’s investor relations and events manager is also a very active volunteer.

Nicole Amor organizes 50 events a year for Economic Alliance
‘No housing bubble’: Experts discuss a hot real-estate market

‘No housing bubble’: Experts discuss a hot real-estate market

We interviewed four professionals about climbing prices, rising interest rates and bubble fear.

‘No housing bubble’: Experts discuss a hot real-estate market
Daphne’s is the happy hole-in-the-wall of Edmonds

Daphne’s is the happy hole-in-the-wall of Edmonds

With a convivial clientele and a bartender who’s always “on,” the tiny tavern is the place to be.

Daphne’s is the happy hole-in-the-wall of Edmonds

Costco is considering building store in Lake Stevens

The Issaquah-based chain is doing due diligence on the property, which is mostly owned by the city.

As expected, 92 to be laid off by Stanwood’s Twin City Foods

As expected, 92 to be laid off by Stanwood’s Twin City Foods

The frozen-vegetables processor announced last year it was moving all operations to Pasco.

As expected, 92 to be laid off by Stanwood’s Twin City Foods
3 must-try doughnuts when Top Pot opens in Edmonds

3 must-try doughnuts when Top Pot opens in Edmonds

After two years of work, the popular Seattle chain is opening its second Snohomish County location.

3 must-try doughnuts when Top Pot opens in Edmonds
Mother-in-law homes popular after cities ease restrictions

Mother-in-law homes popular after cities ease restrictions

Lynnwood and Everett are seeing a spurt of growth after changing city codes to allow for this development.

Mother-in-law homes popular after cities ease restrictions
A niche Bothell publisher is becoming a mortgage matchmaker

A niche Bothell publisher is becoming a mortgage matchmaker

Scotsman Guide has long served lending professionals. Now it’s offering information to borrowers.

A niche Bothell publisher is becoming a mortgage matchmaker

Tulalips consider building a water park at Quil Ceda Village

The attraction would be one of the biggest of its kind on the West Coast, a tribal leader says.