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Could nuclear fusion power be in our future? Two companies in Everett trying to make it happen

Both in Everett, Helion and Zap Energy both are working to generate electricity using nuclear fusion at a feasible scale for consumers.

Inside downtown Everett’s mushroom farm

EVERETT ­— Located across the street from Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett, workers at a mushroom farm are harvesting a bounty year-round.

Limitless: An 85-year-old champion skydiver’s goal is 1,000 dives, logs two in Snohomish

SNOHOMISH -- Kim Knor, a champion on a quest to do 1,000 skydives, stopped by Snohomish and jumped out of a perfectly good airplane — twice.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) turns 125 this week

Snohomish County VFW Posts are located in Everett, Snohomish, and Monroe, which make up District 1. Monroe is home to VFW Post 7511 and its Auxiliary, both of which provide a wide range of services and support for local veterans and their families.

Plane crash at Harvey blamed on poor landing

Flight transponder data of the plane’s final five minutes show the pilot did not descend in a smooth, linear manner. Instead, the pilot began coming down, then rapidly descended, leveled off, then descended again. The plane was approaching from the north to land.

New county mobile health van puts health care access in people’s hometowns

The Snohomish County Health Department has launched a mobile health unit which will be deployed across the county to bring health care services directly to people.

Ex-PUD I.T. worker stole $100,000 worth of iPhones, tablets from utility and resold them

EVERETT — A now-former PUD employee in its information technology department is said to have stolen more than $100,000 worth of PUD-owned iPhones, iPads and computers from the utility to sell them on eBay.

Snohomish fixed-income senior renters in affordable housing find themselves in a bind

SNOHOMISH -- Fixed-income seniors who thought they had permanent affordable housing aren't sure what to do now with rent increases from an affordable housing organization. Social Security hasn't kept up with need. Details on what the costs are to live today, and how fixed-income seniors are finding themselves struggling.

Appeal against Cathcart multi-townhome development continued to Oct. 12 as arguments heard at County Council

The land-use appeal crying foul to how officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way, which is being heard by the County Council, may see a decision this week.

15-story buildings in former Baker Heights site redevelopment concerns Delta neighborsAn overview of the requested heights in the PDO.

Concerned residents say the Park District apartments would become the tallest buildings seen between Seattle and Vancouver.

World War II Hero

During World War II there were many people that fought and risked their lives to protect our freedom.

County Council field answers questions on housing, ag land

There’s less than a month before Everett and Mukilteo voters will need to sift through eight candidates for County Council Position No. 2.

More teens vaping, but survey also shows problems continue with suicides, bullying

Cigarette use is being snuffed out but vaping is definitely rising among students.

It’s no wonder why Glacier Peak’s Caraballo is teacher of the year

Tami Caraballo was named this year’s 2020 Regional Teacher of the Year by the Northwest Educational Service District 189.

Farmers markets adjusting with COVID-19 to maintain safety

Farmers markets, with opening day just around the corner, are adjusting how they operate because of coronavirus restrictions.

A longtime friend to those in need gets deserved help

Dean Ekloff was a biker; he rode hard and partied harder.

Method to select Avenue D committee members debated

Executive control and privacy issues related to public exposure of task force applicants was the theme

Meal programs help keep kids fed over summer

Free summer meals for anyone age 18 and younger will soon be offered Monday through Friday at sites within the Snohomish, Monroe and Everett school districts.

Lawsuit against Snohomish Fire District 4 settled

How trauma from first responder calls is handled by administration can help or hurt frontline workers