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Keger paints the final touches on his work in Everett.

Everett’s a canvas for nation’s most talented graffiti artists

Graffiti on downtown buildings, painted with the owners’ permission, showcases the street art.

 

Gus Underfoot hangs a Black Lives Matter flag underneath the Marysville School District sign during a protest on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Marysville, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville teachers vote ‘no confidence’ in their school board

The union vote came after racist threats against students. The board this week condemned racism.

 

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Snohomish County reacts: ‘Justice served’ by guilty verdict

Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty Tuesday in the death of George Floyd.

 

With desks stacked away to provide social distance spacing, tenth grader Zendon Bugge attends a World History class during the first day of school for Everett High students on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Students statewide returned to school buildings on Monday

Districts are now required to provide in-person class two days a week for kids through grade 12.

With desks stacked away to provide social distance spacing, tenth grader Zendon Bugge attends a World History class during the first day of school for Everett High students on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Vehicles start to back ups at I-5's exit 192 as rush hour begins. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Survey: Snohomish is state’s sixth-healthiest county

While the county has low birth rates among teens, drivers here have some of the longest commute times.

Vehicles start to back ups at I-5's exit 192 as rush hour begins. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
Jesse L. Hartman (Everett Police Department)

Suspect in fatal Everett shooting captured at U.S. border

Jesse Hartman was arrested in California as he tried to re-enter the country from Mexico.

Jesse L. Hartman (Everett Police Department)

Edmonds grocery store workers may soon earn hazard pay

Some employers are required to increase wages by $4 an hour, the city council voted Tuesday.

Marysville Pilchuck High School cafeteria to be demolished

Eventually, a memorial is expected to be placed there to commemorate the lives lost in October 2014.

District response to Marysville death threats to be evaluated

A third-part investigator is set to complete the review, the Marysville School District said Monday.

Marysville school leaders take heat over racist death threats

The district responded in a letter, saying the accused teens no longer have contact with their peers.

Lake Stevens School District superintendent Ken Collins checks a students computer for a completed health questionnaire at North Lake Middle School on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Incoming superintendent has decades in Lake Stevens schools

Once drafted by the New England Patriots, Ken Collins has been a coach, teacher and principal.

Lake Stevens School District superintendent Ken Collins checks a students computer for a completed health questionnaire at North Lake Middle School on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jason Thompson (Marysville School District)

Marysville schools chief out on medical leave; interim named

Superintendent Jason Thompson exited March 19. Meanwhile, a school board position may soon open.

Jason Thompson (Marysville School District)

Police probe racial threats made to Marysville classmates

The Snohomish County chapter of the NAACP urges the incident be investigated as a hate crime.

Everett roommate-stabber is sentenced to nearly 8 years

Anthony Garcia, 21, pleaded guilty last week to first-degree assault. He stabbed another man 30 times.

Longtime Marysville teacher accused of sex abuse in 1980s

A former student, now 49, alleges Kurt Hollstein began grooming her in eighth grade. He is now on leave.

Police: Woman wielding shovel saves co-worker from stabbing

She struck the suspect, 80, in the head after knocking a knife from his hand at a mobile home park.

Darrington woman arrested after crashing into brewery patio

She reportedly was having mental health and drug-use issues, and is accused of assault and hit-and-run.

The view from the balcony of the stage and open floor space in the renovated Marysville Opera House. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Like a sign of normalcy, Marysville Opera House opens again

A year after it closed, the historic building is once again available to rent, with a new sprinkler system.

The view from the balcony of the stage and open floor space in the renovated Marysville Opera House. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett woman, 20, charged after allegedly stabbing roommate

Multiple surgeries saved the injured woman’s life after she was stabbed in the heart and a lung.

Jean Shumate (left), seen here during a February 2019 school board meeting, will retire June 30 after 20 years at the Stanwood-Camano School District superintendent. (Skagit Valley Herald)

Stanwood-Camano superintendent to retire after 20 years

Jean Shumate has been at the helm longer than any other superintendent in Snohomish County.

Jean Shumate (left), seen here during a February 2019 school board meeting, will retire June 30 after 20 years at the Stanwood-Camano School District superintendent. (Skagit Valley Herald)