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Projects stall in Edmonds as a budget do-over drags on
The city’s spending has been scrutinized down to carpet cleaning and day-to-day maintenance costs.
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Marysville superintendent finalists pitch their visions
Three candidates — currently based in Florida, Kuwait and Las Vegas — heard from district residents at a…
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Meet-and-greet set for Marysville superintendent finalists
Margaret Aune, Zak Palsha and Zachary Robbins will answer questions Monday evening.
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Edmonds mayor: Reopened budget process causing staff ‘distress’
About a third of the Human Services division’s funding and environmental projects are on the chopping block.
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Marysville announces 3 superintendent finalists
Margaret Aune, Zak Palsha and Zac Robbins were selected from a pool of 42 potential school district leaders.
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Lake Stevens redacts entire 60-page report on public works director
Eric Durpos is no longer a city employee. An investigation report obtained by The Herald was completely blacked…
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Opioid settlement a ‘ding in the crisis’ for Tulalip, other tribes
The Tulalips could get $1.85 million as part of a pending $590 million settlement with hundreds of tribes.
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In Edmonds, a new council majority and a new budget fight
The budget was passed when progressives still held sway. The new majority wants to undo parts of that…
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After 1,200 positive cases, Tulalip Tribes face ‘deepest fear’
“We used to be big on family doings — not anymore.” On top of a cultural toll, the…
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Lake Stevens council OKs separation with public works director
Eric Durpos was accused of skirting permits, creating unsafe working conditions and threatening employees.
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Lake Stevens ditches plan to cut ties with Sno-Isle Libraries
Days after a separation was proposed, the about-face was announced Tuesday in a statement by the library network.
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Lake Stevens proposes cutting ties with Sno-Isle Libraries
Sno-Isle’s director called the move a “drastic and unnecessary action to privatize our shared public library.”
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Neighbors hold out on plan for new Lake Stevens trail
The city wants to build the Powerline Trail from 20th Street SE to Eighth Street SE. But homeowners…
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Judge: Sex abuse of former Marysville student violated law
A woman sued the district last year, accusing a longtime art teacher of sexual abuse in the 1980s.
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In Marysville, care packages filled in an MLK act of service
Some bags will go to seniors, some to survivors of domestic violence and some to those living with…
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Voters to decide fate of critical school funding measures
Levies to pay for staff and programs are on the Feb. 8 ballot in districts across Snohomish County.
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Staff shortages prompt some schools to resume remote learning
The surging omicron variant has left many Snohomish County classrooms bare of both staff and students.
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If not for Tulalip Healing Lodge, ‘I wouldn’t be here right now’
Ambrose James credits his sobriety to counseling and the lodge. The tribal program is expanding with a $1.3…
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Schools in Marysville and elsewhere pivot as COVID spreads
Parents find they have to be flexible as districts react to outbreaks and shortages of staff and test…
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Marysville Pilchuck mascot decision postponed until spring
Tulalip tribal members have been split over doing away with the nickname Tomahawks. They’ll consider it again at…