Survivor’s story: Snohomish man, 76, lives with boarding school trauma
“We were always hungry,” said Matthew War Bonnet Jr., 76, who was forcibly taken to the St. Francis Indian School in the 1950s.
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‘Keep your Indian alive’: After decades of outlawed culture, a Tulalip revival
Government-sanctioned boarding schools scarred Indigenous children for life. In turn, their children and grandchildren have suffered inherited trauma. But those harmed by the Tulalip Indian School, a cornerstone of the Tulalip Reservation since its …
Unearthing the ‘horrors’ of the Tulalip Indian School
The Tulalip boarding school evolved from a Catholic mission into a weapon for the government to eradicate Native culture. Interviews with survivors and primary documents give accounts of violent cultural suppression under the guise of education at …
A brief timeline of Pacific Northwest boarding schools
The Tulalip Indian School had roots as a Catholic mission founded in 1857. Its history is intertwined with the Tulalip Reservation.
‘Genocide our people survived’: Tulalip school fueled generations of pain
Growing up in the Tulalip boarding school, Harriette Shelton Dover would “just sit absolutely still and watch my playmates die” of illness, hunger and cold. The Daily Herald dug into rosters and other records at Tulalip that reveal a …
Mysteries of boarding school era linger at Tulalip graveyards
Over 30 children are buried at Priest Point and Mission Beach. But dozens of plots from the boarding school era are nameless.
Summer starts on sweltering note with year’s first heat wave
Forecasters say stay cool, and stay safe, as a heat wave could bring temperatures approaching 90 degrees this weekend.
Roe v. Wade ruling spurs praise and outrage in Snohomish County
Washington will become a sanctuary for abortion access. Voters legalized early pregnancy abortions over 50 years ago.
Abortion rights supporters will ‘wave signs and yell loud’ in Everett
In light of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, a “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally is planned at 5 p.m.
Work begins to remove Highway 99 center turn lane in Edmonds
Tree-lined curb medians and turn pockets will replace the shared left turn lane by next year.
Lawyers: Breath test ruling has implications for Snohomish County DUIs
Kitsap County judges ruled a breath test machine doesn’t comply with state law. Similar arguments could be made here.
Julie Timm gets 3-year deal as Sound Transit’s new CEO
Timm is set to start a three-year term in September. She is currently CEO of a regional transit system in Virginia.
No fares for Skagit Transit passengers 18 and under
The Skagit County-based agency changed its policy in light of the latest state transportation package.
Charges: Downtown Everett murder suspect was caught on camera
Prosecutors allege Max Dwyer, 21, shot Jerome Burnett, 48. Months earlier, deputies arrested Dwyer at the end of an RV pursuit.
Police: Man crashes stolen heavy equipment into Lynnwood bank
Witnesses reported he crashed a front loader into a Chase bank at least three times Wednesday night, tearing out the wall.
Family escapes but pets die in Darrington house fire
The downtown home was destroyed. The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating.
Fire damages 2 homes, displaces 6 in Mountlake Terrace
There were no injuries and the cause was under investigation.
As Biden urges federal gas tax holiday, Inslee opposes state tax break
Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic legislators say suspending the state’s 49-cent tax will only enrich oil companies.
400 youths will get a free laptop in effort to boost digital literacy
Forty-five kids received one Wednesday at the South Everett/Mukilteo Boys Girls Club. Comcast is giving them out.
Calf steers into traffic, closing northbound I-5 near Marysville
A brown-and-white young cow found itself stuck in the median Wednesday. Authorities blocked all lanes.
State PTA director appointed to Everett School Board
Jen Hirman brings more than a decade of education policy work and local PTA involvement to the role.
Lynnwood set to buy Goodwill for $8M, making way for city center park
In less than a decade, the thrift store site could become a bustling urban park near a light rail station.
Everett triple shooting suspect arrested, tied to 2nd shooting
Police believe Shayne Baker, 25, killed Anthony Burnett and Anthony Jolly and injured another man Monday afternoon.
Snohomish County prosecutors face ‘deluge’ of police referrals
Local courts are bracing for a wave of new criminal filings. They already face a backlog of cases charged.
Customers ask ‘Where’s the beef?’ after whopper of a fire
Burgers have been off the menu at the Burger King on Evergreen Way since May 1. Nearby McDonald’s closed due to a different fire.
New Everett gift store debuts in former J. Matheson space
For years, Holly Burkett-Pohland wanted to expand a business founded by her mother in 1978.
8 injured in crash on U.S. 2 near Snohomish
A Marysville man crossed into westbound traffic and hit a minivan head-on Monday night, according to the state patrol.
Highway 99 commercial building a total loss after Lynnwood fire
Affected businesses included an auto glass shop, a sign shop and a towing company in the 19100 block.
The Food Forum: A southwest salad recipe fit for a crowd
Have people coming over? This tasty salad goes together in no time flat.
El Mariachi to open storefront, Sol Food closes, Scuttlebutt adds deli menu
In this week’s Nuggets, we say goodbye to Sol Food and hello to a new Lynnwood brewery.
Sweet Radish is Everett’s favorite new chicken shop
PSA: Eat a chicken sandwich from Sweet Radish (formerly 9 Delicacies) as soon as possible.
Charges: Mountlake Terrace man was paid $5,000 for Ebey Island slaying
Selvin Rosales Sevilla is a suspect in Kevin Nieto Mejia’s death in February. Prosecutors charged him in a murder-for-hire sting.
Pandemic, protests leave indelible mark on high school grads
In speeches, students reflect on challenges they overcame and hopes for future
Farmers feel sting of unseasonal weather, record inflation
A wet, cold spring has impacted crops from hay to pumpkins to corn. Meanwhile, farmers’ costs for fuel and fertilizer are climbing.
2 dead, 1 injured in Everett shooting
The suspect in the Monday afternoon shooting fled on foot before police arrived.
Man shot after altercation in parking lot in Everett
Police officers found the man, in his 30s, with gunshot wounds Sunday morning near 44th Street SE and Colby Avenue.
Sued over pollution, Port of Everett works on water quality issues
Testing found stormwater toxins above permit limits, a watchdog says. State regulations require a fix.
It ‘doesn’t belong’: Crashed car still in wild and scenic Sauk River
The vehicle has been there for six weeks. One man wants it gone, but officials say the river is too dangerous.
Lots of Lake Stevens road work ahead on highways 9, 204
The state is building four roundabouts near Frontier Village to help manage traffic and improve pedestrian access.
Lake Stevens teacher brings Holocaust history to life
Amid a statewide push for mandatory education on Nazi atrocities, Emily Dykstra will spend part of her summer at Auschwitz.
Pepper spray drives out Lynnwood pawn shop burglary suspect
North Sound Metro SWAT team members used the chemical irritant after hours of unsuccessful negotiations.
Rainy Juneteenth celebrations in Snohomish, Monroe mark progress
Community members say they hope their cities can continue to “build on what has begun.”
Growing sprawl in state’s woods comes with high wildfire risk
Policymakers and homeowners are scrambling to manage the so-called “wildland-urban interface” to mitigate the threat.
Camano Island to get new transmission line — and fewer power outages
It’ll be the second transmission line on the island. It should help keep the lights on during windstorms.
$1 billion to fund 5 new hybrid ferries, but who wants to build them?
The state is seeking bids for a shipbuilder. The first ferry will serve the Mukilteo-Clinton route. It already has a name.
Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington
Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine purchasing.”
Where she used to live out of a Jeep, she’s helping people in addiction
April Provost, of Everett, abused opioids for a decade. Now she helps others get sober by meeting them no matter where they are.
Sutherland, Moody snag endorsement of Snohomish County GOP
Endorsements, the party’s seal of approval, could sway undecided Republican voters in a pair of intraparty duels.
Welcome to Juneuary: It’s a little dreary, but it’s not all bad news
“Cool and wet have been the theme for the Pacific Northwest,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Jacob DeFlitch.
Rain, wind and high water foreshadow the return of the sun
The governor declared an emergency, and some rivers were still flooded in places, but the weather is improving.