Jamie Copeland is a senior at Cedar Park Christian Schools’ Mountlake Terrace campus. She is a basketball player, ASB president, cheerleader and, of course, a Lion. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Cedar Park Christian senior stepping up to new challenges

Jamie Copeland’s academics include STEM studies, leadership, ASB activities, honor society.

Ian Terry / The Herald Westbound cars merge from Highway 204 and 20th Street Southeast onto the trestle during the morning commute on Thursday, March 30 in Lake Stevens. Photo taken on 03302017

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Pay a toll on US 2 trestle? 10,000 say no on social media

A GOP lawmaker’s chart shows theoretical toll rates of up to $6.30 to cross the trestle one way.

Operation Homefront provides support for military families

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Operation Homefront provides support for military families

It recently opened an office in Everett, where 2 Snohomish County women lead the nonprofit’s efforts.

Marysville Getchell High School junior David Samaniego is this week’s Herald Super Kid. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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He’s into Latin, so naturally he’s also into sword-fighting

It’s a Roman thing, explains David Samaniego, a junior at Marysville Getchell High School.

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Hey, who turns on the lights?

When in doubt, call the PUD for streetlight outages in Snohomish County.

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Grants cover safety projects to add crosswalks, guardrails

Snohomish County received $935,000 in grants from the state Highway Safety Improvement Program to apply to three safety…

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Markers to return for traffic exiting 164th Walmart complex

After county crews repaved 164th Avenue W, raised pavement markings that helped guide two lanes of turning traffic…

Everett High senior spreads his interests around

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Everett High senior spreads his interests around

From drama and books to Scouting and chemistry, Nate Ness gets into a lot of everything.

Community Transit starts construction on Green Line stations

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Community Transit starts construction on Green Line stations

Construction has started on the 34 stations that will be used for the Swift Green Line, Community Transit’s…

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Planning — and patience — can ease Thanksgiving travel

The Washington State Department of Transportation offers information to help guide planning.

Hard work is paying off for Mariner High senior

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Hard work is paying off for Mariner High senior

Mey Ly has excelled in school since moving here from Cambodia; she also serves as an intrepreter.

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Yes to turn signal — eventually

Adding a right-turn signal at 112th St. and 7th Ave. is turning out to be a bit more…

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No easy exit from Smokey Point shopping complex

There’s just no easy exit on this one.

Lynnwood High’s Venecia Lucio in tune with helping out

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Lynnwood High’s Venecia Lucio in tune with helping out

Senior is involved in ASB and Colores Unidos, a group that celebrates Spanish-speaking cultures.

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Westbound U.S. 2 Trestle to be repaved in 2018

It will mark the second year of three years of resurfacing projects from Everett to Skykomish.

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Fixes coming, on the radar for McCollum Park & Ride

Rosemary Maxon, of Everett, wrote in about problems she’s seen at the McCollum Park & Ride in Everett,…

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Seasonal reminder: Turn on your car, turn on your lights

Have automatic daytime running headlights? Don’t neglect the taillights

Changes urged to help stem crashes at Machias intersection

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Changes urged to help stem crashes at Machias intersection

A couple nearby keeps a folder of photos and witness reports. The newest entry was a few weeks…

Sultan High School senior Tyler Aamold is this week’s Herald Super Kid. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Making Sultan High, Sky Valley better places

Senior Tyler Aamold plays a leadership role at school and in service to his community.

Glacier Peak senior prepares to leave the high school stage

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Glacier Peak senior prepares to leave the high school stage

Shelby Northen is also a musician and a Seattle Aquarium volunteer.