Mallory Gruben

Community advocate and former state representative Emily Wicks waves signs at the corner of 4th and State along with Christie Ryba-Johnson and Matt Ruskowski, both employees at Marysville School District, in support of a school levy being voted on on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sweet relief for Marysville School District in Valentine’s Day election

After four failed attempts in two years, a Marysville levy added to its margin Wednesday.

 

Nechirvan Zebari poses for a photo at Alida's Bakery in Everett, Washington on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. All manakish profits from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 will be donated to help earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett bakery selling Middle Eastern pizzas to help earthquake victims

Alida’s Bakery will donate proceeds from manakish sales to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.

 

"Rose Misconduct" Ciara Jay, wearing a star helmet, plays as the jammer and tries to pass blockers on the other team during a Strawberry City Roller Derby practice at Marysville Skate Center on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Calling all ‘straw-babies’: Marysville roller derby outgrows its patch

Strawberry City Roller Derby, the only team between Mukilteo and Bellingham, is recruiting new skaters and seeking a bigger home.

 

Dr. Rebecca Miner, Interim Superintendent of Edmonds School District, speaks during a public forum to receive feedback on the two candidates for the Superintendent position at Edmonds School District on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Rebecca Miner tapped for permanent job leading Edmonds schools

Miner has been doing the job for seven months. School board members say the interim superintendent is the “right fit.”

Dr. Rebecca Miner, Interim Superintendent of Edmonds School District, speaks during a public forum to receive feedback on the two candidates for the Superintendent position at Edmonds School District on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Maricel Samaniego, center, teaches English to Liedith Espana, left, and Nemecio Rios, right, at Liberty Elementary School in Marysville, Washington, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. Marysville schools partner with Everett Community College to offer free English classes to parents of multilingual students. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Free English class helps Marysville parents lower language barrier

The school district partners with EvCC to teach practical classes on pronunciation, paperwork and parent-teacher conferences.

Maricel Samaniego, center, teaches English to Liedith Espana, left, and Nemecio Rios, right, at Liberty Elementary School in Marysville, Washington, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. Marysville schools partner with Everett Community College to offer free English classes to parents of multilingual students. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Public school enrollment still down, even as rural districts grow

Smaller districts in Snohomish County seem to be recovering more quickly — and gaining students — than their urban counterparts.

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Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

After Edmonds schools internet outage, staff ‘teaching like it’s the 1900s’

“Suspicious activities” on the district’s network delayed classes and caused schedule havoc. “Kids are using pencil and paper again.”

Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Monroe school board member chats on Facebook during closed-door meeting

Molly Barnes allegedly solicited opinions from a group of conservative parents and employees on Facebook. It’s unclear if she broke the law.

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New Monroe superintendent Shawn Woodward during his panel interview on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Incoming superintendent says he’s ‘done homework on Monroe’

Shawn Woodward has faced issues of racism, equity and inclusion as the leader of the Mead School District near Spokane.

New Monroe superintendent Shawn Woodward during his panel interview on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Juniper DeCasso, 17, prepares groceries for pickup at the Edmonds Food Bank in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Scriber Lake High School student Juniper works at the Edmonds Food bank as part of an on-the-job training class that teaches students about career options and goal planning, while also paying them for a part-time internship. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

School program gives Scriber Lake teens class credits — and paychecks

The on-the-job training program offers paid internships and career planning assignments with a real-world feel.

Juniper DeCasso, 17, prepares groceries for pickup at the Edmonds Food Bank in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Scriber Lake High School student Juniper works at the Edmonds Food bank as part of an on-the-job training class that teaches students about career options and goal planning, while also paying them for a part-time internship. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville

Mother with federal policy resume gets seat on Marysville School Board

The school board unanimously appointed Kristen Michal to fill the vacancy left by Katie Jackson’s resignation.

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Volunteer Victor Rodriguez chats with supporters as he hands out yard signs during a campaign event in support of Marysville School District’s proposed levy on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville to run ‘most critical levy’ in its history, schools chief says

Coming off of a double levy failure last year, the district could face “impossible choices” and lose about a sixth of its budget.

Volunteer Victor Rodriguez chats with supporters as he hands out yard signs during a campaign event in support of Marysville School District’s proposed levy on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Intercultural competence trainer joins Stanwood-Camano School Board

The board unanimously appointed Debbie Bayes to replace Ken Christoferson, who resigned in December.

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Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Stanwood football game a ‘catalyst’ for deeper anti-racism work

The district has committed to “retraining and reteaching” its students and staff about appropriate behavior.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Annual census of wild birds a go for New Year’s Eve

The Pilchuck Audubon Society is looking for backyard bird-counters to help with the 123rd Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 31.

A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lakewood High School grad Dr. Kafiya Arte at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett doctor, who beat the odds, helps others to rise from poverty

“If you just knew what I went through to get here,” begins Kafiya Arte, who overcame a hurricane and many barriers to become a doctor.

Lakewood High School grad Dr. Kafiya Arte at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

One dies, two injured in Christmas Eve fire in Lynnwood

Fire officials say this is the second fatal fire at the Lynnwood Townhomes in four years. The cause is under investigation.

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Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

New Stanwood football findings conflict with earlier report on slurs

The Clover Parks School District released findings from its independent review — with notable differences from a Stanwood-Camano report.

Stanwood’s Carson Beckt signals for a first down after holding onto a pass through hard contact against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. Targeting was called on the play, resulting in extra yards for Stanwood. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Students Darian Vandee and Angelica Subillaga get their measurements right while working inside a tiny home they and classmates are working on for their pre-apprenticeship program Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Worker shortage, housing crisis: Edmonds tiny home project aims at both

While practicing the construction basics, pre-apprenticeship students at Edmonds College also give back to the community.

Students Darian Vandee and Angelica Subillaga get their measurements right while working inside a tiny home they and classmates are working on for their pre-apprenticeship program Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Students make their way through aisles of food and other goods while filling boxes for families during Cascade’s annual holiday food drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Annual Cascade High food drive a ‘massive, joyful holiday undertaking’

In its 61st year, the student-led food drive collected more than 40,000 canned food items and 1,300 gifts for local families.

Students make their way through aisles of food and other goods while filling boxes for families during Cascade’s annual holiday food drive Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Cascade High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)