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Kevin Arnett (left) and Keith Arnett, both of Lynnwood, were the first in line Thursday, Dec. 6 to apply for a marriage license with the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office in Everett. Dec. 6 was the first day licenses for same-sex marriages were issued in the state. The Arnetts were married Sunday, Dec. 9. More...
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Luna, a 9-year-old Brussels Griffon Maltese mix, licks Santa’s glasses while the two wait to have their photo taken during the annual Santa Paws pet photo event at the Everett Animal Shelter on Saturday, Dec. 8. Owned by Greg Barrett and Bev Bryant of Everett, Luna was one of nearly 50 pets that had photos taken at the fundraising event sponsored by Animal Rescue Foundation of Everett.

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Natalie Terry, 3, of Lake Stevens colors her wooden candy cane ornament at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Saturday Dec. 8. The museum’s holiday event featured craft activities, carolers and a visit from Santa Claus.

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Firefighters battle a barn fire Wednesday, Dec. 5. Fire crews from Snohomish, Lake Stevens and Clearview responded to the fire on Skipley Road shortly before 2 p.m. The barn was filled with vehicles, tools and equipment. A travel trailer was also inside the barn. The fire was ruled accidental with damages estimated at $140,000. The individual who lived in the trailer was able to find a place to stay. The person also was given money from the Snohomish Fire and Police Chaplains fund for clothing.

TRAFFIC ALERT -- U.S. 2 near Bickford Avenue in Snohomish will be closed for three nights Dec. 17-20. Starting Monday, Dec. 17, westbound U.S. 2 will close at 8 p.m. and eastbound U.S. 2 will close at 10 p.m. Drivers will be diverted to 20th Street SE and Highway 9. The highway will be closed to set girders for the new overpass. U.S. 2 will reopen at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20.

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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Dec. 12, 2012

First same-sex couples apply for marriage
EVERETT - Lynnwood couple Keith and Kevin Arnett and their neighbors Molly Lloyd-Wilson and Corine Schmidt were the first couples in line at 7:30 a.m. last Thursday to apply for marriage licenses.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Dec. 12, 2012

FAA clears path for commercial flights
EVERETT – As anticipated, FAA clears path for commercial flights at Paine
The Federal Aviation Administration last week gave airlines an expected “OK” to fly from Everett’s Paine Field.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Snohomish considers forming parks district
SNOHOMISH - The City Council is hoping its discussion on creating a metropolitan parks district levy in lieu of taking a general property tax increase for 2013 will bring an old parks plan back to life.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Councilwoman Stonecipher disagrees with waterfront plan
EVERETT - A City Council member is objecting to plans to keep the former Kimberly-Clark Mill site on the waterfront zoned industrial.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Galaxy Theatre to stay open after city sells property to developer
MONROE - Economic development manager Jeff Sax announced at last week’s City Council meeting that the sale of the Galaxy Theatre property has finally closed.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Council sets quick process to fill vacancy
EVERETT - The City Council wants to fill retiring member Arlan Hatloe’s seat by the end of this month.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Proposed ordinance takes strict stance on marijuana gardens
EVERETT – The city is proposing an ordinance that will significantly restrict where medical marijuana collective gardens can locate.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Study will look at cutting back on unnecessary emergency room visits
Snohomish County — Snohomish County wants to find better ways to help people who frequently rely on local emergency rooms for health care.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Valley General reaches deal with EvergreenHealth
MONROE - Kirkland-based EvergreenHealth and Valley General in Monroe have approved an agreement that makes Valley General Hospital an affiliate of EvergreenHealth,
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By PATRICIA THERRELL
Published Dec. 12, 2012

Profiles of People: A radical’s Christmas story

Born and raised in Boston of socialist parents, Ed Glazer hated school and did poorly because he caused trouble. Now he’s a well-respected educator in the Everett School District.
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