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A construction worker walks by houses under construction in Lake Stevens in 2017. (Herald file)

Property taxes ease for most in 2019

Bills could rise in coming years as school levies creep up.

A construction worker walks by houses under construction in Lake Stevens in 2017. (Herald file)
County allows developers to grade up to property lines

County allows developers to grade up to property lines

Developers supported the change, but opponents said it could put neighboring properties at risk.

County allows developers to grade up to property lines

County harassment trainer let go after harassment complaints

The county determined that he made improper remarks as he led training sessions on proper behavior.

Sitting in the gallery, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Roe listens to opening statements in a trial in Snohomish County Superior Court in 2012. (Mark Mulligan / Herald file)

Ex-prosecutor was vulgar and unfair, claim alleges

A man who helped run Prosecutor Mark Roe’s office says he suffered age and gender discrimination.

Sitting in the gallery, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Roe listens to opening statements in a trial in Snohomish County Superior Court in 2012. (Mark Mulligan / Herald file)
To prep for light rail, Mountlake Terrace parking to change

To prep for light rail, Mountlake Terrace parking to change

A vacant supermarket site will provide more spaces during construction at the Transit Center.

To prep for light rail, Mountlake Terrace parking to change
Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

While waiting for separation papers to be processed, “I’m trying to stay non-political as best I can.”

Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff
A stunning show of Snohomish County Council bipartisanship

A stunning show of Snohomish County Council bipartisanship

The council has appointed a Republican vice chairman. But not every Democrat is on board.

A stunning show of Snohomish County Council bipartisanship
Wearing a prosthetic, Historic Flight Foundation president John Sessions talks about his airplane crash, that cost him his left leg, on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Sessions lost his left foot during an August crash while piloting a 1930s vintage biplane during an airshow in British Columbia. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

After losing a foot, aircraft aficionado wants to fly again

John Sessions, who founded a local aircraft museum, was grounded after crashing last summer.

Wearing a prosthetic, Historic Flight Foundation president John Sessions talks about his airplane crash, that cost him his left leg, on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 in Everett, Wa. Sessions lost his left foot during an August crash while piloting a 1930s vintage biplane during an airshow in British Columbia. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Police: Man shot his sister then killed himself in Edmonds

The woman’s husband and school-age son were nearby, but uninjured.

Snohomish County works to boost development around airports

Snohomish County works to boost development around airports

A new initiative aims to lure businesses to Paine Field and the Arlington-Marysville industrial area.

Snohomish County works to boost development around airports
Governor opens pardon process for low-level pot offenders

Governor opens pardon process for low-level pot offenders

Inslee’s initiative allows people with a single misdemeanor marijuana conviction to clear their record.

Governor opens pardon process for low-level pot offenders

Snohomish County avoids more court battles over Oso mudslide

An appeals court upheld an earlier decision excluding the county from suits over slide deaths, injuries.

The once-red-hot housing market is ‘trending toward balance’

The once-red-hot housing market is ‘trending toward balance’

It’s still a seller’s market, but prices and supply are starting to look better for buyers.

The once-red-hot housing market is ‘trending toward balance’
A new era for swimmers, boaters is launched at Wenberg Park

A new era for swimmers, boaters is launched at Wenberg Park

The popular park is now fully open after major construction cut off access for much of boating season.

A new era for swimmers, boaters is launched at Wenberg Park
Crews work on a new Swift Green Line station on Airport Road at Gibson Road in this photo from July. (Community Transit photo)

Green Line Swift buses get green light to start on March 24

Community Transit’s second rapid-transit bus line will run between Boeing’s Everett plant and Bothell.

Crews work on a new Swift Green Line station on Airport Road at Gibson Road in this photo from July. (Community Transit photo)
Opponents of the Frognal development drop their court battle

Opponents of the Frognal development drop their court battle

But an environmental nonprofit vowed to continue oversight of the 112-home proposal near Mukilteo.

Opponents of the Frognal development drop their court battle
Historic downtown library is reborn as a social services hub

Historic downtown library is reborn as a social services hub

The Carnegie Building in Everett will soon host employment, housing and treatment services.

Historic downtown library is reborn as a social services hub
Tulalip Tribes appeal a loss in federal sales-tax case

Tulalip Tribes appeal a loss in federal sales-tax case

Millions of dollars are at stake in the fight over state and local taxes at Quil Ceda Village.

Tulalip Tribes appeal a loss in federal sales-tax case
Marysville councilman announces run for county treasurer

Marysville councilman announces run for county treasurer

Rob Toyer runs a wealth management company and served in the Marine Corps Reserves.

Marysville councilman announces run for county treasurer

Mill Creek casts wide net for a city manager — again

An executive headhunter assured officials “you’re a very attractive community.”