Kari Bray

Students here join thousands nationwide to protest shootings

Students here join thousands nationwide to protest shootings

Classes at high schools all over Snohomish County were disrupted for 17 minutes in remembrance. [VIDEO]

Students here join thousands nationwide to protest shootings
At national drug-abuse forum, students get loaded with ideas

At national drug-abuse forum, students get loaded with ideas

Darrington kids learned about prevention and intervention in the midst of a national opioid epidemic.

At national drug-abuse forum, students get loaded with ideas
Members of Stanwood’s Hi-Q team raise cups of sparkling cider to toast victory Monday just outside their school’s performing arts center where they defeated Monroe and Marysville Pilchuck in the regional Hi-Q championship. From lower left, clockwise, team members pictured are Caroline Dolan, 18, Henry Johnson, 17, Jeffrey Rahman, 16, Jack Softcheck, 18, Lucy Cunningham, 18, Hannah Grierson, 17, and Logan Ritterbush, 16. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Stanwood claims regional Hi-Q championship

“I am blown away by the brilliance on that stage,” the Stanwood coach says. (Plus, a bonus Hi-Q quiz.)

Members of Stanwood’s Hi-Q team raise cups of sparkling cider to toast victory Monday just outside their school’s performing arts center where they defeated Monroe and Marysville Pilchuck in the regional Hi-Q championship. From lower left, clockwise, team members pictured are Caroline Dolan, 18, Henry Johnson, 17, Jeffrey Rahman, 16, Jack Softcheck, 18, Lucy Cunningham, 18, Hannah Grierson, 17, and Logan Ritterbush, 16. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

As elsewhere, high school students here plan to walk out

Many districts are supportive of Wednesday’s planned protest over the Florida school shooting.

Stanwood High School senior, Jack Softcheck is this week’s Herald Super Kid. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Yale-bound Camano teen excels at sciences, music at Stanwood

Jack Softcheck is considering a career as a medical doctor, but his love of music is a strong lure.

Stanwood High School senior, Jack Softcheck is this week’s Herald Super Kid. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
Lake Stevens pays former police commander $400,000

Lake Stevens pays former police commander $400,000

The settlement ends Dennis Taylor’s lawsuit against a former mayor and a former city administrator.

Lake Stevens pays former police commander $400,000
This single mom will be deported — without her three daughters

This single mom will be deported — without her three daughters

Bernarda Pineda, a Marysville resident since 2011, fled impoverished and dangerous Honduras 12 years ago.

This single mom will be deported — without her three daughters

Darrington superintendent gets contract renewed for two years

The contract was a point of contention during a time of upheaval for the school district board.

Marysville students: Fear of school shouldn’t feel normal

Marysville students: Fear of school shouldn’t feel normal

At a student-led rally to fight gun violence, one senior nearing graduation said she’s “almost safe.”

Marysville students: Fear of school shouldn’t feel normal
Camp Fire nears $2.2 million fundraising goal

Camp Fire nears $2.2 million fundraising goal

About $1.3 million of the funds would go toward upgrades at Camp Killoqua near Stanwood.

Camp Fire nears $2.2 million fundraising goal
Lot where business burned still empty, but owners have dreams

Lot where business burned still empty, but owners have dreams

2 Bits and More, an indoor flea market and variety store in Arlington, was destroyed in 2016.

Lot where business burned still empty, but owners have dreams
Experimental micro electrical grid to be built in Arlington

Experimental micro electrical grid to be built in Arlington

It would incorporate multiple energy technologies and provide backup in emergencies.

Experimental micro electrical grid to be built in Arlington

Proposal to put waste-processing plant in Stanwood dropped

The proposed plant in the heart of the city would have taken in waste from private septic systems.

Marysville to build new trails at estuary and Whiskey Ridge

Marysville to build new trails at estuary and Whiskey Ridge

More than $2 million of work, to create 2.6 miles of paths, is planned this year.

Marysville to build new trails at estuary and Whiskey Ridge
Cameron Sullivan videos members of Voices in the Village during the monthly dance party at the YMCA in Marysville as part of a documentary on January 25, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

Film to feature band for developmentally disabled musicians

The documentary aims to capture the sounds and shared joy of Voices of the Village.

Cameron Sullivan videos members of Voices in the Village during the monthly dance party at the YMCA in Marysville as part of a documentary on January 25, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

A little more snow is forecast for Tuesday morning’s commute

Expect slightly warmer weather the rest of the week, with rain showers.

Expect more snow, ice Friday morning

Expect more snow, ice Friday morning

The slick conditions made for some snarled commutes Thursday, and could do the same later.

Expect more snow, ice Friday morning

Marysville, how do you want to celebrate the 4th of July?

A year after a fireworks ban took effect, a survey is asking residents to share their thoughts.

Downtown Granite Falls will be transformed

Downtown Granite Falls will be transformed

Civic center, with a City Hall, a public plaza, a community room and a parking lot are in the works.

Downtown Granite Falls will be transformed