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A sign showing the river levels of previous floods is visible along the Snohomish River on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forecast holds: Flooding to hit Tuesday in Gold Bar, Monroe, Snohomish

The Snohomish River was expected to crest “just below” major flood stage late Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

A sign showing the river levels of previous floods is visible along the Snohomish River on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Keith Stocker poses for a portrait at Stocker Farms in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish tree farm brings Christmas spirit, one seedling at a time

At Stocker Farms, it can take a decade to grow the perfect tree. All you have to do is pick the right one.

Keith Stocker poses for a portrait at Stocker Farms in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A selection of Haywire Brewing Company’s barrel aged winter releases on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Celebrate new beginnings with Haywire Brewing this weekend

The Snohomish brewery brings new brews, old friends and lots of fun to mark the opening of its new downtown location.

A selection of Haywire Brewing Company’s barrel aged winter releases on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Leslie Davis, left, and Lyndsay Lamb, stars of "Unsellable Houses." (Rachael Jones / HGTV)

‘Unsellable Houses’ seeks flippable Snohomish County homes for Season 5

Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb are searching for homeowners for next season’s one-hour episodes, where houses go from stagnant to sold.

Leslie Davis, left, and Lyndsay Lamb, stars of "Unsellable Houses." (Rachael Jones / HGTV)
The deteriorating panther sign outside of Snohomish High School on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish School District pays $25K to woman over alleged rape in ’80s

The woman claimed a teacher locked her and a boy in a room, and he assaulted her. Her lawyer tried to withdraw amid legal snags.

The deteriorating panther sign outside of Snohomish High School on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
U.S. Army veteran George Michael Taylor shares his stories from the Vietnam War during a Veterans Day program at the Snohomish Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Fallen soldier, Vietnam War survivor linked by name — and now, more

“My name is George Michael Taylor,” said the Everett man on the phone. But George Michael Taylor had been killed in 1967.

U.S. Army veteran George Michael Taylor shares his stories from the Vietnam War during a Veterans Day program at the Snohomish Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Crash into herd of cows shuts down US 2 near Monroe

A herd of cows escaped from a nearby farm and were hit by a car near Fryelands Boulevard in Monroe, according to state patrol.

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State regulators photographed these Allways Roofing employees working on top of a house in Mount Vernon, Wash. without wearing proper fall protection. (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)

Snohomish roofing company owes state $3.5 million in fines

Allways Roofing, one of the state’s most frequent safety violators, has repeatedly been cited.

State regulators photographed these Allways Roofing employees working on top of a house in Mount Vernon, Wash. without wearing proper fall protection. (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)
Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski

Winners emerge in council races: 27-year incumbent unseated in Lynnwood

Snohomish’s ex-mayor, John Kartak, lost a bid to return to city government. Vincent Cavaleri held a narrow lead for Mill Creek City Council.

Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski
Tabitha Baty, left, Rob Serviss, Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin.

Snohomish school board candidates focus on success, parent involvement

Tabitha Baty and Rob Serviss are competing to represent District 2. In District 4, incumbent Sarah Adams is facing Sherri Larkin.

Tabitha Baty, left, Rob Serviss, Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin.
Pedestrians try to sneak by as a horde of zombies marches down First Street during the 10th annual Snohomish Zombie Walk on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. The yearly event acts a fundraiser for the Snohomish Community Food Bank. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Zombie horde descends on Snohomish for food bank fundraiser

The 10th annual Snohomish Zombie Walk on Saturday raised funds for the Snohomish Community Food Bank.

Pedestrians try to sneak by as a horde of zombies marches down First Street during the 10th annual Snohomish Zombie Walk on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. The yearly event acts a fundraiser for the Snohomish Community Food Bank. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Maygen Hetherington, left, and John Kartak

Ex-Snohomish mayor faces political newcomer in City Council bid

John Kartak touts his fiscal responsibility. Maygen Hetherington wants to focus on small business and growth.

Maygen Hetherington, left, and John Kartak
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Teen killed in Snohomish mobile home fire

Early Sunday morning, firefighters responded to reports of a trailer on fire at the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park.

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Cindy Gobel with her supporters.

‘Integrity and true leadership:’ Auditor candidate emphasizes election transparency and accessibility

Snohomish County Auditor candidate understands the value and strength of community

Cindy Gobel with her supporters.
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Robber armed with firearm flees Snohomish bank

No injuries were reported in the Wells Fargo on Tuesday afternoon on 13th Street.

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SnoTown Brewing’s Frank Sandoval in 2019. (Aaron Swaney)

SnoTown Brewery owner accused of more inappropriate touching

Two other women have come forward alleging abuse by Frank Sandoval over a decade ago.

SnoTown Brewing’s Frank Sandoval in 2019. (Aaron Swaney)
Dozens of pounds of living crawfish crawl over one another in a basket as commercial fisherman Ithamar Glumanc collects his traps on the Snohomish River on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A Southern tradition, fresh from the Snohomish River

In a region better known for its salmon fishing than its crawfish boils, one man is bringing a Gulf-style delicacy to homesick Cajuns and Northwest novices alike.

Dozens of pounds of living crawfish crawl over one another in a basket as commercial fisherman Ithamar Glumanc collects his traps on the Snohomish River on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish firefighter Joshua Poole talks with another firefighter while administering aid to a victim during a mass casualty training on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Not if, when’: First responders in Snohomish train for mass shooting

Nearly 80 volunteers played roles in the active shooter scenario Wednesday, many wearing horror movie makeup.

Snohomish firefighter Joshua Poole talks with another firefighter while administering aid to a victim during a mass casualty training on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Witnesses contradict gunman’s account of killing Monroe prison officer

Dylan Picard, 22, was driving on South Machias Road when Dan Spaeth approached his car to slow it down to avoid hitting a deer.

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The Federal Detention Center where Blanca Orantes-Lopez is held some 3,000 miles away from her child is seen behind a fence as a jet flies overhead Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in SeaTac, Wash. The woman from El Salvador sits in the federal prison south of Seattle, having reported to immigration authorities after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in Texas. Her son, Abel Alexander, is in the government's custody at a children's home in Kingston, New York. She has no idea when she might see her child, one of about 2,000 children President Donald Trump's administration has taken from their parents as it cracks down on illegal immigration. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

‘Italian Stallion,’ of Snohomish, sentenced for trying to kill witness

In 2020, Michael John Scott sold fentanyl pills to an undercover FBI agent. Then he tried to hire a hitman to kill the “informant.”

The Federal Detention Center where Blanca Orantes-Lopez is held some 3,000 miles away from her child is seen behind a fence as a jet flies overhead Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in SeaTac, Wash. The woman from El Salvador sits in the federal prison south of Seattle, having reported to immigration authorities after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in Texas. Her son, Abel Alexander, is in the government's custody at a children's home in Kingston, New York. She has no idea when she might see her child, one of about 2,000 children President Donald Trump's administration has taken from their parents as it cracks down on illegal immigration. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)