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A new deadly opioid threat on the scene in Snohomish County

EVERETT — Fentanyl is making its way into Snohomish County, a concern for police and public health.

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Fire levies crowd the Aug 2. ballot in county

EVERETT — Four Snohomish County fire departments and one city have levies for emergency services on the ballot…

Eagle Falls near Index risky for swimmers, rescue crews

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Eagle Falls near Index risky for swimmers, rescue crews

INDEX — The water’s not the only danger at Eagle Falls, a popular swimming hole on the South…

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Everett Fire Department upgrades GPS trackers on rigs

EVERETT — Every morning before dawn, Rick Robinson checks the laptop that’s mounted inside his Everett Fire Department…

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Fire alarm violations at 17 Everett apartment complexes

EVERETT — The Everett Fire Department says that 17 large apartment complexes in the city remain in violation…

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Craigslist rental scammers target north Everett home

EVERETT — After 30 years in her north Everett home, Barbara Birman decided it was time to downsize.

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Terrace city manager says cuts likely if Proposition 1 fails

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — The city is asking voters to consider a tax measure during the Aug. 2 primary…

Firefighters, districts prepare for wildfires closer to home

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Firefighters, districts prepare for wildfires closer to home

EVERETT — The first time Snohomish County used a state law to send firefighters to a blaze in…

Jose P. Sanchez Diaz, 20, of Lynnwood, has been missing since Aug. 29. Police believe they may have found his car in Puget Sound near the Mukilteo ferry dock. (Photo courtesy Karla Danson)

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Car in water near Mukilteo dock may be missing Lynnwood man’s

MUKILTEO — Police believe they may have found the car of a Lynnwood-area man who has been missing…

Voters to decide on Monroe, Clearview fire districts merger

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Voters to decide on Monroe, Clearview fire districts merger

MONROE — Voters in the Monroe area are being asked this primary election to merge into a larger…

Army names parade ground in honor of fallen Silvana soldier

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Army names parade ground in honor of fallen Silvana soldier

ARLINGTON — Someday she hopes to see it, the parade field in Germany that’s being named in her…

Photo: Having a blast in a bomb-squad suit

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Photo: Having a blast in a bomb-squad suit

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Lynnwood to spend $10 million on 36th Avenue W. reconstruction

LYNNWOOD — The roller coaster road. The washboard. The coffee spiller.

New pastor at Oso church seeks to connect with the community

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New pastor at Oso church seeks to connect with the community

OSO — A new pastor at the Oso Community Chapel sees the church entering a different season of…

PTA leader Mary Levesque encourages more to volunteer

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PTA leader Mary Levesque encourages more to volunteer

ARLINGTON — When Mary Levesque sent her oldest daughter to kindergarten, she knew she wanted to get involved…

Arlington program brings community ‘all in’ to reduce crime

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Arlington program brings community ‘all in’ to reduce crime

ARLINGTON — Two years ago, the Arlington Police Department launched a campaign to get people more involved in…

Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald                                Bob Hornecker putts at the Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course Thursday afternoon on July 7, 2016.

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Financial plan includes $550K loan for Lynnwood’s golf course

LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course is doing better financially, two and a half years after the…

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A quiet Fourth for Snohomish County police, fire departments

LAKE STEVENS — Snohomish County saw a calmer Fourth of July weekend than usual, but there still was…

New Lake Stevens police bicycle unit on the streets

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New Lake Stevens police bicycle unit on the streets

LAKE STEVENS — The idea is to be more visible, more flexible.

Officials seek homeowner help after wildfires in May

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Officials seek homeowner help after wildfires in May

GOLD BAR — The Proctor Creek blaze near Gold Bar in May was the biggest wildfire Snohomish County…