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Meet the 5 finalists for Lake Stevens administrator job

LAKE STEVENS — Five finalists have been selected as possible city administrators for Lake Stevens.

Investigation begins into downtown Arlington fire

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Investigation begins into downtown Arlington fire

Earlier story: Explosive fire damages one of Arlington’s oldest buildings

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Stanwood residents may see increase in utility rates

STANWOOD — City leaders are considering a change in how they pay certain state taxes, and it’s expected…

Explosive fire damages one of Arlington’s oldest storefronts

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Explosive fire damages one of Arlington’s oldest storefronts

ARLINGTON — Firefighters had just cleared people off Olympic Avenue in front of a shop when the heat…

In Monroe, a pumpkin patch for those with limited mobility

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In Monroe, a pumpkin patch for those with limited mobility

MONROE — Ian Locke is practicing for Halloween.

Volunteers sought for parks and trails advisory committee

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Volunteers sought for parks and trails advisory committee

STANWOOD — Volunteers are needed to plan a future with more parks and trails around town and to…

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Annexations would add thousands of people to Lake Stevens

LAKE STEVENS — Leaders here are reviewing a plan that would allow the city to grow by hundreds…

Wildlife rehabilitator goes to bat for the flying mammals

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Wildlife rehabilitator goes to bat for the flying mammals

BOTHELL — Barbara Ogaard’s home isn’t a typical bat cave.

Family sells 33 acres on Stillaguamish River for county park

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Family sells 33 acres on Stillaguamish River for county park

DARRINGTON — A new 33-acre county park along the Whitehorse Trail is meant to be a place for…

39th District House candidates focus on education spending

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39th District House candidates focus on education spending

Candidates seeking a state House or Senate seat in the 39th district say they’ve set their sights on…

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Stillaguamish Tribe will use $1 million for youth, safety

ARLINGTON — The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians last month was awarded more than $1 million in federal grants…

Darrington resource center hosts open house at new digs

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Darrington resource center hosts open house at new digs

DARRINGTON — Looking around the new home of North Counties’ Family Services, director Wyonne Perrault is quick to…

Friday winds weren’t too bad; Saturday brings the big event

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Friday winds weren’t too bad; Saturday brings the big event

EVERETT — A high wind warning has been issued for late Saturday as a storm fueled by the…

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Walk for suicide prevention helps survivors escape isolation

Update on 10/14: Due to expected stormy weather, the Out of the Darkness walk has been postponed. A…

Arlington, Darrington Catholic churches celebrate centennial

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Arlington, Darrington Catholic churches celebrate centennial

ARLINGTON — There’s a black and white photograph of schoolchildren, the boys in suits and ties and the…

Pumpkins, corn, even zombies grow into agritourism revenue

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Pumpkins, corn, even zombies grow into agritourism revenue

SNOHOMISH — The slightest breeze made the corn whisper.

Entangled great horned owl rescued from tree top

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Entangled great horned owl rescued from tree top

EVERETT — Gregg Martin was at work detailing a boat Wednesday afternoon when he noticed a tussle in…

At Everett’s First Presbyterian Church on Monday, church organist Gary Norris (right) talks with John Moir, of Balcom and Vaughan Pipe Organs. Moir designed the nearly two-story-high organ, which contains more than 2,000 pipes. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Concert to celebrate 25 years of church’s pipe organ

EVERETT — The low notes rumbled through the floor and the high tones hummed in the walls Monday…

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More Everett district students taking SAT test

EVERETT — High school students in Snohomish County generally scored higher on the overhauled SAT exam, first given…

Granite Falls board considers bond vote for school upgrades

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Granite Falls board considers bond vote for school upgrades

GRANITE FALLS — A bond measure to update the middle school and add a grandstand at the high…