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Work begins on Stanwood’s memorial to military veterans

STANWOOD — On a downtown street where local history is celebrated, work has begun to honor those who…

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Recount to decide November ballot in Edmonds schools race

EDMONDS — For two Edmonds School Board candidates, the race to win a spot in the general election…

Program in Marysville finds jobs for people with disabilities

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Program in Marysville finds jobs for people with disabilities

MARYSVILLE — Ryan Outsen made perfect mounds of frozen yogurt toppings as he refilled bins between customers.

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Agencies hope to simplify the maze of recreational fees

OLYMPIA — Representatives from state and federal agencies, outdoor recreation groups and nonprofits are working on plans that…

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Part of Highway 532 to close for fish culvert replacement

STANWOOD — For the second summer in a row, a stretch of Highway 532 is closing to replace…

Marysville groups pool efforts to ‘Stuff the Bus’ for students

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Marysville groups pool efforts to ‘Stuff the Bus’ for students

MARYSVILLE — There are no big yellow vehicles involved in the local “Stuff the Bus” campaign.

Audrey Strovas, 9, preps Blanchet for showing during the 70th Annual Silvana Fair on Saturday morning in Silvana. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Silvana Fair stays true to its community roots (video)

SILVANA — For 70 years, fair season in Snohomish County has kicked off in Silvana.

Young vandals cause $500K in damage to Darrington schools

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Young vandals cause $500K in damage to Darrington schools

DARRINGTON — The school district here is estimating juveniles caused $500,000 in damage at the elementary and high…

Shortage of bus drivers has school districts scrambling

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Shortage of bus drivers has school districts scrambling

MARYSVILLE — Three school bus drivers in training had their first day behind the wheel Thursday.

Warm Beach Senior Community members tend to a thriving garden

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Warm Beach Senior Community members tend to a thriving garden

STANWOOD — The pea plants grew so high this year that the gardeners needed a ladder to harvest…

Led by local Marysville YMCA leaders, Kalliyaha Clark, 7, follows Curtsey Jackson, 10, down a slide during a relay race at the Cedars on 67th apartment complex on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Marysville, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Volunteers bring fun to children to get them outside

MARYSVILLE — They bring books and dodgeball to the kids.

More policing at busy Lake Stevens park — on land, water

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More policing at busy Lake Stevens park — on land, water

LAKE STEVENS — Two new endeavors by law enforcement and the city are aimed at increasing safety on…

Stanwood council candidates aim at parks, flooding, jobs

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Stanwood council candidates aim at parks, flooding, jobs

STANWOOD — A one-term councilwoman is facing two challengers for a seat on the Stanwood City Council.

Tighter safety rules at Pacific Topsoils after death in 2014

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Tighter safety rules at Pacific Topsoils after death in 2014

LAKE STEVENS — Bradley Hogue’s friends still gather at least twice a year.

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City of Lake Stevens, sewer district plan to merge

LAKE STEVENS — The city and sewer district are starting a multi-year process of merging.

Nonprofit in Edmonds serves free meals to kids during summer

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Nonprofit in Edmonds serves free meals to kids during summer

LYNNWOOD — The coolers opened to reveal brown paper bags and cartons of milk. Kids hurried to line…

Kathryn Undercuffler, 16, is heading into her senior year at Arlington High School. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Arlington student, future zoologist, enamored with elephants

ARLINGTON — Kathryn Undercuffler, 16, is heading into her senior year at Arlington High School. She’s part of…

2 challengers take on incumbent for Marysville School Board

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2 challengers take on incumbent for Marysville School Board

MARYSVILLE — Three candidates for a seat on the Marysville School Board say they want to focus on…

Campground hosts are a major boon to Snohomish County

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Campground hosts are a major boon to Snohomish County

KAYAK POINT — Lamont Olson sipped Coca-Cola out of a plastic cup and steered a golf cart around…

Arlington man hopes his brother’s story will save others

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Arlington man hopes his brother’s story will save others

ARLINGTON — Looking back, Mike Evans sees the signs.