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Looking west down First Street on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville opens new road to ease downtown congestion

The city’s First Street bypass opened Friday afternoon.

Looking west down First Street on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The moon rises over Everett, tinged yellow from high elevation smoke, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Morning fog a welcome relief from wildfire smoke

Some wildfire smoke rolled in with fog at high altitudes around Everett. Air quality is still considered good.

The moon rises over Everett, tinged yellow from high elevation smoke, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Woman, 68, dies in Arlington house fire

The house in the 20400 block of 64th Drive NE was a total loss, according to the city.

After turbulent voyage, USS Kidd sailors return to Everett

After turbulent voyage, USS Kidd sailors return to Everett

After COVID-19 spread through the crew in April, they completed a mission to halt drug trafficking.

After turbulent voyage, USS Kidd sailors return to Everett
Lake Stevens teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok

Lake Stevens teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok

A video posted by kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Adams has been viewed more than 10 million times.

Lake Stevens teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
Snohomish chooses interim police chief to fill position

Snohomish chooses interim police chief to fill position

Council members voted unanimously to keep Capt. Robert Palmer, who has been in the job for months.

Snohomish chooses interim police chief to fill position
Pastor who visited Snohomish: ‘We’ve been duped’ about virus

Pastor who visited Snohomish: ‘We’ve been duped’ about virus

Greg Locke of Tennessee has millions of Facebook followers. He’s vocal about his opposition to masks.

Pastor who visited Snohomish: ‘We’ve been duped’ about virus
Anti-mask preacher may draw hundreds to Snohomish church

Anti-mask preacher may draw hundreds to Snohomish church

Pastor Greg Locke says he’ll abide by whatever he’s asked to do Wednesday at The House Ministry Center.

Anti-mask preacher may draw hundreds to Snohomish church
Tell city leaders what you think of Marysville’s downtown

Tell city leaders what you think of Marysville’s downtown

People can leave suggestions on a new website to help update the downtown master plan.

Tell city leaders what you think of Marysville’s downtown
Smoke smothers Washington; Downey fire grows to 1,000 acres

Smoke smothers Washington; Downey fire grows to 1,000 acres

A plume of Oregon smoke blanketed Washington on Friday. Near Darrington, a local wildfire erupted.

Smoke smothers Washington; Downey fire grows to 1,000 acres
Wildfire smoke to ‘get worse from here’ as plume moves north

Wildfire smoke to ‘get worse from here’ as plume moves north

Smoke from Oregon and California arrived Thursday night. Meanwhile, a smaller fire burns east of Darrington.

Wildfire smoke to ‘get worse from here’ as plume moves north
Marysville hires new police chief, who comes from Redmond

Marysville hires new police chief, who comes from Redmond

Erik Scairpon is taking over Sept. 21, about a year after former Chief Rick Smith retired.

Marysville hires new police chief, who comes from Redmond
Snohomish council considers hiring permanent police chief

Snohomish council considers hiring permanent police chief

Many think Capt. Robert Palmer is the best fit, but his salary would cost the city another $30,000.

Snohomish council considers hiring permanent police chief
Stanwood seniors return to school with a drive-by first day

Stanwood seniors return to school with a drive-by first day

Their academic year will begin online, but for one day, at least, they were together — sort of.

Stanwood seniors return to school with a drive-by first day
And so it begins: A school year like no other, thanks to pandemic

And so it begins: A school year like no other, thanks to pandemic

In Darrington, masked teachers met with masked parents well removed from their classrooms.

And so it begins: A school year like no other, thanks to pandemic

Road closures mean First Street Bypass work nearly finished

First Street in Marysville is to close on both sides of State Avenue the rest of this week and early next week.

Arrest made after 20-mile pursuit left one person injured

Sheriff’s deputies chased the driver from Marysville to Lynnwood early Sunday morning.

Manslaughter charges dismissed in 2017 elder abuse case

Irene Strandt, 81, reportedly died after being found with her legs bound while in her son’s care.

Suspect in 1993 murder case to undergo competency evaluation

Suspect in 1993 murder case to undergo competency evaluation

Alan Edward Dean, 62, would not cooperate in court this week. A review hearing is set for September.

Suspect in 1993 murder case to undergo competency evaluation
Marysville sues Arlington over plan for 500 apartments

Marysville sues Arlington over plan for 500 apartments

Marysville worries the major project on 51st Avenue NE will gum up traffic at a nearby intersection.

Marysville sues Arlington over plan for 500 apartments