Sabrie and Steve Taylor watch their daughters, Oshinaye and Veronika Taylor, play soccer in 2016 for Marysville Getchell High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Marysville parents create free, safe space for teens at night

They hope to deter young people from making dangerous choices. The drop-in center opens Saturday.

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Last part of State Avenue to be improved starting early 2020

Changes include sidewalks and two more lanes. The work is set to be finished in about three years.

Come fall, Index students will see changes to the old school

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Come fall, Index students will see changes to the old school

The district received a state grant to renovate its campus. About 40 kids go to school there.

Monroe grad excited ‘to invent all the machines in my head’

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Monroe grad excited ‘to invent all the machines in my head’

Myah Wilson is headed to Everett Community College and plans to study mechatronics.

New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools

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New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools

Scott Peacock has been asked to fill the position. He’s worked for Snohomish schools since 1993.

Costco moves closer to a potential store in Lake Stevens

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Costco moves closer to a potential store in Lake Stevens

The retailer has started to apply for permits through the city. There’s no construction timeline yet.

Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search

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Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search

Each candidate will meet with the district this week. Someone is expected to be chosen by Friday.

Darrington grad’s biggest achievement is ‘beating the odds’

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Darrington grad’s biggest achievement is ‘beating the odds’

Maxwell Pickard was born in Vietnam and adopted soon after. He’s now headed to a California university.

Kids can trade in outgrown bikes this weekend in Everett

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Kids can trade in outgrown bikes this weekend in Everett

Sharing Wheels bike shop has hosted the event for 17 years. Most exchanges cost less than $20.

Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

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Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

“If we are in the travel business, we are contributing to the destruction of our environment,” he said.

Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search

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Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search

That number will be narrowed to three after candidates are interviewed in public meetings next week.

Club Broadway: A symbol of hope needs new life in Everett

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Club Broadway: A symbol of hope needs new life in Everett

The building was meant to serve as a gathering place for generations. It now stands nearly empty.

Granite Falls has chosen a new school superintendent

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Granite Falls has chosen a new school superintendent

Josh Middleton is set to begin on July 1. His contract is expected to be final this week.

2 finalists chosen for Granite Falls schools superintendent

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2 finalists chosen for Granite Falls schools superintendent

The public is invited to meet them Tuesday. A new leader is set to begin in July.

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Apartments proposed near major Arlington intersection

The developer wants to build 206 units and retail space. It may be months before permits are issued.

Eternal flame for those who have served soon to be lit again

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Eternal flame for those who have served soon to be lit again

The veteran’s memorial on the Snohomish County campus in Everett re-opened Thursday.

There’s still time to enjoy Everett Fisherman’s fest

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There’s still time to enjoy Everett Fisherman’s fest

The event runs from 1 p.m. until midnight on Saturday. There will be music, vendors and food trucks.

Future Olympians may be discovered on Camano this week

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Future Olympians may be discovered on Camano this week

Kids are invited to try luge, the sport. Those with talent may be asked to train with USA…

Work on Marysville’s First Street bypass begins next week

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Work on Marysville’s First Street bypass begins next week

The City Council chose a contractor this week. Construction is to be finished in 2022.

Changing schools, Tulalip teen found motivation to graduate

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Changing schools, Tulalip teen found motivation to graduate

Nancy Enick, 18, started at Heritage High School this school year. She’s since gotten straight As.