Kari Bray

Darrington schools to re-ask voters to approve levy

The money is aimed more at enrichment and less at teacher pay, the superintendent said.

History preserved: Granite Falls gets digital makeover

History preserved: Granite Falls gets digital makeover

Volunteers at the Historical Museum have spent hundreds of hours modernizing the town’s maps.

History preserved: Granite Falls gets digital makeover
Then and now: Granite Falls Historical Society gallery

Then and now: Granite Falls Historical Society gallery

Digitization allows a click of a mouse to show how a site looked 80, 90, even 100 years ago.

Then and now: Granite Falls Historical Society gallery

New road set for fast-growing area in Arlington

Arlington Valley Road will be another route for businesses along busy 67th Ave. to reach the highway.

Kamiak High students stopped keeping score — then they won

Kamiak High students stopped keeping score — then they won

The school’s Knowledge Bowl team is best in state. How smart are you? Answer a few questions.

Kamiak High students stopped keeping score — then they won

Step back in time on a tour of Camano Island’s historic sites

Activities begin at 6 p.m. Friday with history talks. Tours are Saturday and Sunday.

Bold plan: Create 25,000 jobs in Arlington-Marysville

Bold plan: Create 25,000 jobs in Arlington-Marysville

The two cities hope to develop a 4,000-acre manufacturing center around and south of the airport.

Bold plan: Create 25,000 jobs in Arlington-Marysville
Heather Sevier shows the proper way technique in her advanced sports medicine class Monday afternoon at Monroe High School in Monroe on March 26, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Monroe High School recognized for its work to keep athletes safe

The three-year sports medicine program offers in-class lessons, statewide competitions and more.

Heather Sevier shows the proper way technique in her advanced sports medicine class Monday afternoon at Monroe High School in Monroe on March 26, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)
Toys for Tots charity will need to adjust without Toys R Us

Toys for Tots charity will need to adjust without Toys R Us

The supportive national retailer is closing for good as Toys for Tots plans to expand locally.

Toys for Tots charity will need to adjust without Toys R Us

New state index grades schools’ success

Snohomish County’s alternative high schools and reentry programs are identified as needing high levels of support.

Planning started on new home for Lake Stevens police

The goal is to start construction early next year on a 18,000-square-foot police station.

Students here plan marches, rallies to protest gun violence

Students here plan marches, rallies to protest gun violence

Saturday’s events are part of a national effort demanding action from U.S. lawmakers.

Students here plan marches, rallies to protest gun violence
4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide

The ceremony was held near a cedar grove of 43 trees which represent the 43 people killed in 2014.

4 years later, grieving Oso families remember the mudslide
At Pacific Wellness and Lactation, Braylon Machado, 1, waits a moment for his mom and caregiver BreAnne Marcucci to check his weight on a pediatric scale. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

New moms get a little help from friends

Two childhood neighbors start a free support group for breastfeeding mothers.

At Pacific Wellness and Lactation, Braylon Machado, 1, waits a moment for his mom and caregiver BreAnne Marcucci to check his weight on a pediatric scale. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
Deportation to Honduras delayed for Marysville mom of 3

Deportation to Honduras delayed for Marysville mom of 3

Thanks to an online fundraising campaign, Bernarda Pineda was able to hire an immigration attorney.

Deportation to Honduras delayed for Marysville mom of 3
In Sultan, walkout was a missed class, leading to detention

In Sultan, walkout was a missed class, leading to detention

Students without parental permission were marked truant and had to attend an “accountability workshop.”

In Sultan, walkout was a missed class, leading to detention

Free workshop helps farmers, businesses be energy efficient

Topics include grants and incentives to help pay for sustainable energy programs.

On cusp of adulthood, Arlington senior readies for ‘real’ world

On cusp of adulthood, Arlington senior readies for ‘real’ world

Destiny Robinson of Arlington High School is aiming for a career in genetic counseling.

On cusp of adulthood, Arlington senior readies for ‘real’ world
Families feel betrayed after wrongful death bill falls short

Families feel betrayed after wrongful death bill falls short

Rejection of proposed changes in the law angered and shocked parents who lost adult children.

Families feel betrayed after wrongful death bill falls short