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Sean Sanderson trims excess fat off a New York cut of Wagyu at EC Wilson Meats on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$100 a steak at Costco? Japanese Wagyu cows sure are pricey

The highly marbled steaks melt like butter and are rich in flavor. And now the masses can enjoy them.

Sean Sanderson trims excess fat off a New York cut of Wagyu at EC Wilson Meats on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
David Nieuwenhuis is handcuffed by a deputy after being convicted of second-degree murder on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Snohomish County Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Terrace man guilty of murdering woman in ‘revenge’ killing

After the overdose of his stepson, David Nieuwenhuis was furious at Candice Black, 29. A jury convicted him of murder.

David Nieuwenhuis is handcuffed by a deputy after being convicted of second-degree murder on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Snohomish County Court in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Construction crews work on the Lynnwood Light rail station on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Concrete walkout ends; Lynnwood light rail impact may linger

While drivers were picketing, Sound Transit’s project between Northgate and Lynnwood missed an estimated 4,900 deliveries.

Construction crews work on the Lynnwood Light rail station on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Catalyst Cafe in Everett carries gluten-free breads and other baked goods from Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery & Bistro in Mount Vernon, including this herbed garlic sourdough. Customers can place an order through Catalyst Cafe and pick up right in Everett. Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Taylor Goebel/The Herald.

These local baked goods lack gluten, but not flavor

Here are four Snohomish County-area purveyors that specialize in gluten-free menu items.

Catalyst Cafe in Everett carries gluten-free breads and other baked goods from Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery & Bistro in Mount Vernon, including this herbed garlic sourdough. Customers can place an order through Catalyst Cafe and pick up right in Everett. Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Taylor Goebel/The Herald.
Construction workers walk along the underside of the Lynnwood Link light rail tracks on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Concrete-driver strike affecting Lynnwood light rail work

Union members have held out for better benefits and pay since December. Missed concrete deliveries have delayed work.

Construction workers walk along the underside of the Lynnwood Link light rail tracks on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

2 dead in Mountlake Terrace in apparent murder-suicide

Robert and Shaunie Hay died Thursday in their home. Her death was determined to be homicide.

A lost mattress was believed to be the cause of a fatal accident on northbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace Saturday morning. (Washington State Patrol) 20220312

Woman identified in deadly I-5 crash caused by stray mattress

Yohana Ayele swerved to avoid a mattress that fell off an unidentified vehicle. She then crashed into a semi truck.

A lost mattress was believed to be the cause of a fatal accident on northbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace Saturday morning. (Washington State Patrol) 20220312
Gustavo Balderas

Edmonds schools superintendent leaving for new job in Oregon

Gustavo Balderas will lead the Beaverton School District, that state’s third-largest. He will start there in July.

Gustavo Balderas
A lost mattress was believed to be the cause of a fatal accident on northbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace Saturday morning. (Washington State Patrol) 20220312

Mattress causes fatal crash, closing I-5 in Mountlake Terrace

Troopers were searching for a pickup truck that reportedly lost the mattress in the northbound lanes.

A lost mattress was believed to be the cause of a fatal accident on northbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace Saturday morning. (Washington State Patrol) 20220312
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Mountlake Terrace couple sues over ‘catastrophic’ sewage flood

It started as brown water flowing from a shower. The “overflow event” caused over $100,000 in damage, according to a lawsuit.

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Mountlake Terrace's Jeffrey Anyimah splits Ferndale’s defense for a layup Saturday evening at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )

Terrace rides typical stingy defense to another state tourney

Led by another lockdown defense, the district champion Hawks have won 16 of their past 17 games.

Mountlake Terrace's Jeffrey Anyimah splits Ferndale’s defense for a layup Saturday evening at during the 3A District Tournament at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington on February 19, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald )
A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Driver shortage cuts bus routes between Snohomish, King counties

Sound Transit cut 18 daily trips on express routes through March 19. Meanwhile, Community Transit is hiring.

A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett man hospitalized after crashing into wall off I-5

He reportedly drove onto a bus-only ramp near the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center and hit a cement wall.

A banner outside the door of Goodies in Mountlake Terrace says, “$795,000 Hit 5 ticket sold here.” (Andrea Brown / The Herald) 20211201

Who has the $795,000 Hit 5 ticket sold in Mountlake Terrace?

The winner has until Dec. 8 to claim the prize from a lottery ticket sold June 11 at Goodies Food.

A banner outside the door of Goodies in Mountlake Terrace says, “$795,000 Hit 5 ticket sold here.” (Andrea Brown / The Herald) 20211201

Serious injuries after crash into tree in Mountlake Terrace

Firefighters had to cut through branches to get to the man. He was hospitalized in Seattle.

Drivers hoping to take the eastbound Highway 104 ramp to northbound I-5 will need to follow a detour Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. (Sound Transit)

Light rail work to close Highway 104 ramp to I-5 Tuesday night

A detour takes drivers to 56th Avenue W, then north to 220th Street SW and back to I-5 North.

Drivers hoping to take the eastbound Highway 104 ramp to northbound I-5 will need to follow a detour Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. (Sound Transit)
Amy McCoy reads a book to preschoolers as they finish their lunch at her Forever Young Daycare facility, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. Child care centers once operated under the promise that it would always be there when parents have to work. Now, each teacher resignation, coronavirus exposure, and day care center closure reveals an industry on the brink, with wide-reaching implications for an entire economy's workforce. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Child care crisis hampers the economy, here and nationwide

The effects are felt in Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds and beyond as providers and clients struggle to make ends meet.

Amy McCoy reads a book to preschoolers as they finish their lunch at her Forever Young Daycare facility, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. Child care centers once operated under the promise that it would always be there when parents have to work. Now, each teacher resignation, coronavirus exposure, and day care center closure reveals an industry on the brink, with wide-reaching implications for an entire economy's workforce. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Top: Derek Daniels (left) and Maya Ojalehto. Bottom: Rashawn Smith (left) and David Chan.

Taxes divide candidates in South County Fire race

Rashawn Smith said David Chan has “disparaged” his constituents. The firefighters’ union endorsed the newcomer.

Top: Derek Daniels (left) and Maya Ojalehto. Bottom: Rashawn Smith (left) and David Chan.
Police are searching for a female suspect following a burglary at the Masjid Umar Al-Farooq Mosque in Mountlake Terrace. (City of Mountlake Terrace)

Police arrest suspect in Mountlake Terrace mosque burglary

Another person remained at large, after burglars took prayer rugs and Qurans then threw them in a dumpster.

Police are searching for a female suspect following a burglary at the Masjid Umar Al-Farooq Mosque in Mountlake Terrace. (City of Mountlake Terrace)
Bikers ride along a segment of the Interurban Trail during a  Leafline Trail Coalition and Snohomish County Transportation Coalition hosted "policy" ride on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Mountlake Terrace, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cyclists highlight Interurban Trail needs before light rail arrival

Leafline Trails Coalition, Snohomish County Transportation Coalition and others toured some trail gaps.

Bikers ride along a segment of the Interurban Trail during a  Leafline Trail Coalition and Snohomish County Transportation Coalition hosted "policy" ride on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Mountlake Terrace, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)