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Class in Everett school prepares students to be translators

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Class in Everett school prepares students to be translators

A year in, the interpretation and translation course is seeing promising results for bilingual students.

William Talbott II, left, listens as his public defender Jon Scott questions potential jurors at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Everett, Wash. Snohomish County sheriff’s detective Jim Scharf, right, listens from the prosecutor’s table. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Jury selected for 1987 cold case double murder trial

Opening statements are Friday in William Talbott’s trial for the killing of a young Canadian couple.

Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County

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Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County

Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.

WSF cancels ferry sailings this week and next for repairs

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WSF cancels ferry sailings this week and next for repairs

Washington State Ferries will cancel several late-night sailings to make repairs at the Fauntleroy dock beginning this week.

In a 2015 report from the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill received 53,739 tons of of plastic bags and wrap from housing and commercial sources alone. File photo/Sound Publishing

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No good solution to the plastics problem

Plastic is piling up everywhere from King County to ocean floors, and humans keep making more.

Alaska Air adds Palm Springs to Paine Field schedule

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Alaska Air adds Palm Springs to Paine Field schedule

Daily service between Everett and the California desert begins Nov. 5.

For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

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For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

It’s been a popular pit stop in Gold Bar for skiers and hikers, and the same family still…

Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom

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Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom

Caitlin Kinnunen, nominated for a Tony Award, began learning her art with Village Theatre’s KidStage.

Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

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Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

“If we are in the travel business, we are contributing to the destruction of our environment,” he said.

When will 2020 race for governor begin? When Inslee says so

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When will 2020 race for governor begin? When Inslee says so

Three potential candidates are mum for now as the governor vies for president and ponders a third term.

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King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease overall

Decreases are not even among different demographics.

Mark Sargent of Whidbey Island is on the screen with Texas YouTuber Patricia Steere as she broadcasts “The Flat Earth and Other Hot Potatoes” from her Houston home. The two also share cameo roles (and some sexual tension) in the documentary “Behind the Curve” which was picked up by Netflix. (Mark Mulligan / Houston Chronicle)

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An update on a Flat Earther, a woodchopper and drummers

The characters in this space stumbled into love, a Netflix movie deal, potato chips and a drumming debut.

Group tells Northshore schools to stop accommodating Muslims

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Group tells Northshore schools to stop accommodating Muslims

The Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund has threatened legal action against the district.

‘Please not my son’: Mother of murdered Todd Beamer teen speaks out

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‘Please not my son’: Mother of murdered Todd Beamer teen speaks out

17-year-old Cameron Wilson planned to attend Seattle University to study computer science after June graduation.

Getting rid of the two-party system isn’t as popular as hoped

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Getting rid of the two-party system isn’t as popular as hoped

Setbacks in 2018 derailed an effort by Brian Baird and Chris Vance to boost independent political power.

Ferry departing Seattle strikes whale; Coast Guard searching

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Ferry departing Seattle strikes whale; Coast Guard searching

The whale breached in front of the M/V Wenatchee after it departed for Bainbridge Island.

State high court upholds $1,000 fines on ‘faithless electors’

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State high court upholds $1,000 fines on ‘faithless electors’

They signed pledges to back their party’s nominee, Clinton, in 2016, but then voted for Colin Powell.

Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

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Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.

King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem

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King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem

When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003…

Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?

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Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?

Depending on factors, traffic and environmental impacts could become better or worse.