Homeless count strives for greater accuracy in annual census

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Homeless count strives for greater accuracy in annual census

Last year, Snohomish County recorded more homeless people than before, while using new methodology.

After 7-month deployment with NATO, USS Gridley returns home

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After 7-month deployment with NATO, USS Gridley returns home

Hundreds of sailors were joyfully greeted at Naval Station Everett on Tuesday morning.

The Argosy sits on Mission Beach in Tulalip on Friday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After century-long odyssey, Argosy washes ashore in Tulalip

The boat has a storied past. It once exploded, killing its owner. It was used in WWII. Now,…

Construction on Marysville’s civic center to begin this month

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Construction on Marysville’s civic center to begin this month

Dozens braved a frigid Monday morning to celebrate the soon-to-be City Hall and police station.

Census hiring hundreds countywide for help with 2020 count

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Census hiring hundreds countywide for help with 2020 count

Workers are temporarily needed starting in May. Pay is $20 per hour, and schedules are flexible.

Alex Jensen at Lakewood High School on Dec. 19, 2019 in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lakewood ASB president aims to give 100% as student leader

Alex Jensen, 18, hopes to someday return to the school as a science and leadership teacher.

Not all are college bound; local students have a new option

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Not all are college bound; local students have a new option

High schoolers countywide can join a new trades program housed at Marysville Pilchuck High School.

She does her sculpting from a studio in the Granite Falls outback

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She does her sculpting from a studio in the Granite Falls outback

Judeth Davis fell in love with clay when she was just 4 years old. Now she’s an award-winning…

A man works on a balcony Monday at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255-unit complex for adults 55 and older, at 17309 40th Ave. in Arlington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Arlington: It’s growing everywhere with more on the horizon

All over the city, construction to build housing, retail and industrial is underway or in the works.

Wind expected to blow in the new year

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Wind expected to blow in the new year

Gusts could reach 45 mph Wednesday, and the National Weather Service issued a flood watch.

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Plastic bag ban in Snohomish arrives on New Year’s Day

Retailers can no longer hand out them out and must have paper bags for customers at a dime…

Christmas Day police chase lasted 11 miles, ended in crash

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Christmas Day police chase lasted 11 miles, ended in crash

Police chased same woman days before. She had a warrant out for her arrest.

Caprice Deguzman takes photos of signs dedicated to her son, and crash survivor, Ryan Otero, after the signs were unveiled in the 27000 block of 15th Avenue NE on Friday in Arlington. Otero is paralyzed because of the wreck, which cost Mason Derrick his life 10 years ago. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Young lives honored 10 years after fatal crash near Stanwood

One teen died and another was paralyzed. On Friday, a plea to drive sober was posted at the…

Lake Stevens City Council opening drew 15 applications

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Lake Stevens City Council opening drew 15 applications

After it was narrowed down to six, Steve Ewing was appointed to Mayor-elect Brett Gailey’s position.

Immigrant Everett High senior makes the most of opportunity

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Immigrant Everett High senior makes the most of opportunity

Nattapon Oonlamom, 17, moved from Thailand about seven years ago. Her dream school is Stanford.

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Man who attacked former girlfriend gets 23 years behind bars

He reportedly used a bat and a hammer to beat the woman, who was left blind in one…

Local leaders call for more ships at Naval Station Everett

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Local leaders call for more ships at Naval Station Everett

In a new report, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen advocates for more Navy and Coast Guard vessels at the…

Heavy rain may cause minor flooding heading into the weekend

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Heavy rain may cause minor flooding heading into the weekend

Forecasts show high water levels on Friday afternoon in the Stillaguamish River near Arlington.

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What’s next for the proposed Lake Stevens Costco?

If the application process moves forward, construction could potentially begin around springtime.

The 1968 addition at the Snohomish Carnegie library is in the planning stages of being removed and the library remodeled. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Work to restore the Snohomish Carnegie library to begin soon

Earlier this month, the city council hired a contractor for the project set to be finished in 2020.