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Chris Pratt’s next gig: Hosting ‘SNL’ on Saturday
Everett officials say the Courtyard by Marriott at Colby Avenue and Wall Street could put “more feet on the street in the downtown area” and boost tourism.
By Kari Bray • Herald Writer
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On Saturday, he’ll host the 40th season premiere of “SNL.” The 35-year-old actor is known for his leading role in the summer blockbuster “Guardians of the Galaxy” and his portrayal of goofy, See more photos of Chris endearing Andy Dwyer Pratt, from Lake Stevens in the TV comedy “Parks to Hollywood, in a gallery and Recreation.” with the online version of this Pratt graduated from Lake Stevens High School story at www.HeraldNet.com in 1997, where he is remembered as a good student, a dedicated athlete and the class clown. His family moved to Lake Stevens when he was in second grade, and the community remains an anchor for the celebrity when he’s caught up in the Hollywood whirlwind. “I think that portion of my life, like anybody, it really defines who you are,” Pratt said Thursday. “I cling really tightly to my roots. I’m in Hollywood now, which is kind of a ruthless town, and you just float around like a gypsy.” He was sitting backstage getting ready to run some skits for the “Saturday Night Live” premiere. He could hear Ariana Grande, the musical guest for this weekend’s show, practicing in the next room. Reflecting on his childhood in Lake Stevens, Pratt remembers hoping something big would happen for him, but he never expected to find himself on the set of “SNL,” let alone as the guy kicking off the show’s 40th anniversary.
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Chris Pratt and his wife, actor Anna Faris of Edmonds, arrive at the premiere of “Guardians of the Galaxy” at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on July 21. Pratt starred in the movie, and will serve as host of “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday. Top, Pratt’s senior portrait is shown in the 1997 Lake Stevens High yearbook.
EVERETT — Construction on the delayed Courtyard by Marriott hotel is finally under way. The eight-story building, which will rise on the southeast corner of Colby Avenue and Wall Street, is a prize long-sought by city leaders looking to attract a hotel to a former municipal parking lot and bring visitors to downtown Everett. Located three blocks from Xfinity Arena, the hope is that the 156-room hotel would encourage guests in the city to spend the night rather than head out of town toward hotels in Seattle or Tulalip. As such, it’s seen as a key piece of the city’s strategy for revitalizing downtown Everett. “It adds to the vibrancy and (puts) feet on the street in the downtown area,” said Lanie McMullin, the city’s executive director for economic development. “It allows us to create critical mass in tourism.” Already, Wall Street between Colby and Wetmore has been closed for the initial prep work. The hotel’s developer, See HOTEL, Page A2
‘Moving in the right direction’ for mental health Herald Writer
EVERETT — For years, people often were forced to seek in-patient mental health treatment outside Snohomish County,
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“There’s such a lack of psychiatric beds in Snohomish County,” said Jennifer Roach, who works in the recovery center for Catholic Community Services. Earlier this month, she tried to help a patient who needed in-patient services. The only place with an opening was in south King County. “To be able to say there’s a place in Everett, I’m very excited about it,” she said.
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The new unit is on the seventh floor of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett’s Pacific Campus. Patients will have views of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. “Some of the best views in Everett,” said Bob Terwilliger, Snohomish County’s court administrator, who toured the facility during an open house Wednesday.
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Decorated in earth tones and with a faux-bamboo floor, much of the unit looks similar to a typical medical clinic. Patients will be able to participate in a yoga program led by a women who once worked at Fairfax’s Kirkland hospital. They will be able to join a theater group and take on short, dramatic roles. See HOSPITAL, Page A2
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The number of hospital beds in Snohomish County for in-patient treatment will more than double when Fairfax Hospital opens Monday in Everett.
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