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Courthouse: Remodel idea floated Two new County Council members say financial uncertainty arising from the Oso mudslide response should factor into the decision whether to build a new facility for $162 million.

By Noah Haglund Herald Writer

EVERETT — Some elected Snohomish County leaders want to scale back plans for a $162 million courthouse, even as efforts to condemn property for the project march ahead. A majority of the County

Council wants to stick to the concept they agreed to last year. That would put a nine-story building on a county-owned parking lot, which sits about a block east and across the street from the existing courthouse. Two new County Council members have questioned whether that’s still a good idea.

They point to financial uncertainty in the county from the expense of responding to the March 22 Oso mudslide. They’ve suggested remodeling the county’s 1967 courthouse — a scenario the council earlier pursued, then rejected. “I wish we could find a better way, that we could meet the

Mesmerizing in Mill Creek Mariana Matthews enjoys her second career as a hypnotist

future needs of the county at a better cost,” said Councilman Terry Ryan, who took office in January. The cost of the proposed justice building has more than doubled from an original $75 million estimate in 2013, though that’s only part of the story. See COURT, Page A2

‘Tragedy beyond words’ Students and staff at Lynnwood High and Alderwood Middle School are reeling from Lord Cedric Cunanan’s death Saturday hiking near Mount Pilchuck. By Eric Stevick and Rikki King Herald Writers

under Sin City’s headlining hypnotist, Marc Savard, and other entertainers. “There are so few women in stage hypnosis,” Matthews said. “I’m proud to be one of the few to do it professionally.” She calls herself “That Lady Hypnotist” on stage. Through her shows, Matthews is set on dispelling myths about hypnosis.

VERLOT — The teen who died after a fall at Mount Pilchuck Saturday was well-liked by his teachers and classmates at Lynnwood High School. Lord Cedric Cunanan — Cedric to his friends — was 10 days shy of finishing his freshman year when a weekend outing took a tragic turn. Cedric, 15, had been scaling a rock wall when he plumLord Cedric meted about 30 Cunanan feet onto a snow field Saturday afternoon. Extra counselors were on hand Monday at Lynnwood High as well as Alderwood Middle School, which Cedric attended a year ago. Dozens of students at both schools wore red — his favorite color. “This is a tragedy beyond words and many are reeling as they process the news,” Edmonds School District spokeswoman DJ Jakala said. “Our condolences go out

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MILL CREEK — She’s given up her badge for a spinning hypnosis wheel. Not many transition from a career in law enforcement to show business, but that’s exactly what Mariana Matthews has done. A former community service officer for the Snohomish

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County Sheriff ’s Office, she now earns her living as a stage hypnotist and clinical hypnotherapist. “I was looking for a profession where people would wave with all five fingers,” she joked. Today, Matthews, 59, is building her hypnotherapy practice — treating phobias, addictions and emotional issues. She also travels around the United States and Canada, performing as a comedic hypnotist.

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Her husband, Don Matthews, a retired Seattle police officer and special education teacher, now supports her act as the sound technician. The couple raised their four children in Mill Creek before moving to Maui and back. Upon their return seven years ago, Matthews became a statelicensed hypnotherapist through a program at Everett Community College. She then went to Las Vegas, where she studied

Auto neuroticism Detroit mock city: U.S. automakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have pledged $26 million to help Detroit, struggling with bankruptcy, keep its pension system afloat and the Motor City’s art treasures off the auction block (Page A7). Unfortunately, GM had to Dear Abby. . . . B5 Good Life . . . . B1

recall its $10 million share because of faulty currency straps around the bundles of 100-dollar bills. Keep the seat belt on; it burns more calories: The average vehicle in the last 12 years has gained more than 800 pounds of weight. So automakers are looking at lighter materials, includ-

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ing carbon fiber, aluminum foam and plastic to lighten the load and improve fuel efficiency (Page A7). Do-it-yourselfers can attempt to trim a little weight in the car, too, by turning up the heater and doing hot yoga. Just not while driving. Don’t know much about history: On this day in Sports . . . . . . . C1 Stocks . . . . . . .A8

1907, 11 men in five cars set out on a race from Beijing to Paris. Prince Scipione Borghese of Italy, driving an Itala, was the first to arrive at the finish line two months later (Today In History, Page A2). Borghese, however, was sent back to Beijing because he forgot the egg rolls.

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Mariana Matthews (left) works with Geri Fridriksson during a hypnotherapy session Thursday in Everett.

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