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New Snohomish mayor, council aim to bring city ‘together again’
Conservative Mayor John Kartak has conceded. Two like-minded council members are losing to challengers.
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Tulalip Tribes flag to fly at Marysville schools, as mascots change
A new equity policy comes after a year mired in controversy, when students of color were threatened in…
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In Snohomish’s progressive wave, Redmon leads Kartak for mayor
Based on the first tally, Snohomish could be getting a new mayor and more liberal voices on the…
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Costco has broken ground, but Lake Stevens group sues again
This time, Livable Lake Stevens is taking Costco to federal court, alleging violations of the Clean Water Act.
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At Glacier Peak High, homecoming queen breaks down barriers
“I didn’t know I had this much support from my peers,” said Ve’ondre Mitchell, who is Black and…
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By the cartful, Marysville veteran hosts a Halloween sugar rush
Stephen Fay, 72, is the candyman, giving out full-sized bars in his neighborhood. He does it for a…
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Marysville superintendent claimed a ‘hostile’ work environment
A newly released investigative report calls it a “contentious working relationship.” In any event, Jason Thompson is gone.
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Snohomish mayoral race shaping up to be a close one
John Kartak and Linda Redmon have diametrically opposed ideas of the mayor’s role on social issues.
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In Snohomish, council candidates seek to define small town values
Four of five races are contested in the city. There are clear divisions between conservative and liberal candidates.
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In growing Lake Stevens, controversy frames council races
The city is booming with development. Now four incumbents look to fend off challengers.
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Snohomish High students walk out to protest sexual misconduct
Among other concerns, a 14-year-old student says she was forcibly kissed by a boy in the hallway.
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State reduces penalty for Lake Stevens safety violations
On appeal, Labor and Industries reduced a $19,800 penalty regarding public works employee safety by $3,600.
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Lake Stevens worker’s protection order granted against boss
The worker and his boss, Public Works Director Eric Durpos, were put on leave for an incident at…
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After year of tumult, new faces vie for Marysville School Board
One candidate is concerned about “Critical Race Theory.” Others see more pressing issues.
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Hundreds tune in to ‘First Street’ film on racism in Snohomish
“When I was in third grade, that was the first time I was called the n-word by a…
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As film debuts chronicling hate, Snohomish mayor plans rally
Mayor John Kartak calls his city “the most wonderful community on earth.” A new movie offers another perspective.
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Developers court Lake Stevens council incumbents with over $20K
Over half of the campaign dollars for four candidates came from people tied to real estate or property…
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Carpenters strike ends with new contract and a $10 raise
Roughly 500 union members were working on projects in Snohomish County. It was among the largest strikes in…
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Carpenters union strikes a deal, and members are set to vote
Workers are back on the job with a tentative agreement that includes a 15.43% raise over three years.
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Snohomish grads document ‘What Happened on First Street’
A documentary film about the May 2020 events in downtown Snohomish debuts on Oct. 16.