Everett Herald

The Snohomish County executive will serve as the chairman of the agency’s board of directors for two years. Full Story »

MARYSVILLE — Jimmy Quillen wasn’t dreaming of dollar signs when he opened his barber shop two weeks ago. He was wondering how he could get a largely unemployed customer base to stop skimping on haircuts. The only logical solution? Snip a few inches off prices. Full Story »

LYNNWOOD — A toddler was in critical condition Sunday after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning. Medics rushed to an apartment complex on 204th Street SW about 4 a.m., Lynnwood spokeswoman Shannon Sessions said. Full Story »

EVERETT — A two-alarm fire early this morning in south Everett sent two people to the hospital. A woman hurt her leg when she jumped from a second-story window and a man was treated for smoke injuries, Everett city spokeswoman Kate Reardon said. Full Story »

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Police are investigating the apparent heroin overdose death of an 18-year-old Everett woman as a homicide by controlled substance. Full Story »

BOTHELL — A Snohomish County deputy suffered minor injuries early this morning when a patrol car hit an ice patch and skidded off the road during a traffic pursuit. Full Story »

Stanwood schools are closed today, according to SchoolReport.com. Several other Snohomish and Island county districts are operating two hours late, including Arlington, Coupeville, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Lakewood, Marysville and South Whidbey. Full Story »

MUKILTEO — Kirk Kaas left behind a high-paying business career to teach kindergartners. The accomplished distance runner once gave away his Boston Marathon medal to a first-grader to impress upon his students the importance of perseverance in earning an education. Full Story »

If you can’t watch the Dreamliner soar in person at Paine Field, follow its flight online. Full Story »

MONROE – A 76-year-old man has died after his clothes caught fire from a propane heater, officials said today. The man's clothes caught fire Friday after he reportedly backed his wheelchair into an open-flame propane heater, Monroe Fire Department spokeswoman Richelle Risdon said. Full Story »

Forget health care reform — the really important business before Congress this winter is legislation that would require audio levels during TV commercial breaks to be the same as during the shows they interrupt. Full Story »

Arlington City Council workshop meeting, 7 tonight, council chambers, 110 E. Third St. The agenda includes the Gifford Street sidewalk project. Gold Bar City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall, 107 Fifth St. Full Story »

Church congregations in Everett are rallying around Everett police officers in the aftermath of the slaying of four Lakewood officers, offering prayer, encouragement and financial support. Full Story »

How to read the road report: Road restrictions may be near, but not in, the cities under which they are listed. Most restrictions are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Any lane on the road could be closed between the two cross streets found in most listings. Weather conditions may change work plans. Full Story »

The burn ban for Snohomish County was lifted Sunday morning. Improved air quality allowed officials from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to lift the ban in Snohomish, King, Kitsap and Pierce counties, as of 10 a.m. Sunday. Full Story »

EVERETT — A fire in a south Everett home on Saturday morning left several people with no roof above their heads. Firefighters were called to a single-story house in the 5900 block of Fleming Street about 11 a.m., Everett Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe Johnston said. Full Story »

Housing Hope, a local affordable housing and services agency, has received $50,000 grant from the Boeing Co. Charitable Trust. The grant will launch Housing Hope’s HopeWorks. Full Story »

SNOHOMISH — World War II veterans are invited to share their stories and photographs as part of a special project. Bonney Lake photographer Janell Wood is conducting a project in honor of her grandfather to photograph and interview Snohomish County’s WWII veterans. Full Story »

Expansions are slated to begin next year for the student union building, cafeteria and an art gallery. Full Story »

EVERETT — Snow that descended on parts of Snohomish County on Sunday was expected to make the morning commute slick for some, forecasters say. The National Weather Service in Seattle on Sunday morning issued a winter weather advisory for Snohomish County and parts of Western Washington. Full Story »

STANWOOD — Painfully shy in high school, Shelley Klasse knew that serving on the Stanwood City Council would be a personal challenge. In 1998, Klasse, then 32, had two small girls, a full-time job and little knowledge of municipal government. Full Story »

Winter weather is here. Fortunately for anyone feeling squirrelly about driving on snow and ice, the American Automobile Association of Washington offers an extensive rundown of checklists and advice. Full Story »

EVERETT — Nearly four years to the day after winning “American Idol,” country superstar Carrie Underwood will headline at Comcast Arena. Full Story »

LYNNWOOD — Mark Rogers is a regular at the recreation center's pool, where he's been swimming laps since moving here from Seattle in 1985. Twice, sometimes three times a week, he swims after work. Full Story »

Staff at the Everett Public Library are collecting diapers for the Everett Gospel Mission Shelter. Full Story »