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A view of the Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Granite Falls celebrates new $34 million wastewater plant

The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday and allowed the public to tour the new facility.

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The farmers market in Lake Stevens has a new manager

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce will take over after the previous director resigned in January.

A full audience sits and stands behind Snohomish resident Lori Thompson as she speaks to the County Council about the city’s Pride parade on Tuesday at the Snohomish Carnnige Building. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Snohomish residents turn out to City Council meeting to speak on city’s Pride parade

The comment section of the Tuesday meeting lasted over an hour as people spoke for and against the…

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Yakima cherries from Cazares Farms at the Everett Farmers Market in 2023.

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SnoCo program helps seniors obtain free fresh produce

The program is accepting applications from low-income seniors for an $80 farmers market benefit card.

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Lake Stevens district pays $2M sexual harassment settlement

Kaynn Taber, now 19, accused the district of failing to protect her against former math teacher Mark Hein.

The Snohomish Pride Parade is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. June 6 and organized by nonprofit Out in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy of Historic Downtown Snohomish)

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Text poll suggests veto of Snohomish Pride parade

Mayor Aaron Hoffman denied any link to the batch messages, stating standards are more important than politics.

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Snohomish PUD earns safety award for 2nd year in a row

The district received the award for its high number of incident-free records and its overall safety programs.

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Former Lake Stevens council member to run for 39th District seat

Steve Ewing announced his decision Tuesday to run for the seat vacated by Sultan lawmaker Carolyn Eslick.

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Getchell freshman brings Rubik’s speedcubing to Marysville

Marlo Petrola created the event to bring the competitive puzzle-solving community to the area.

Carolyn Eslick hugs a couple of supporters during a midterm election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Papa’s Mexican Grill in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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‘Had to be my last year’: Sultan lawmaker will not seek reelection

Republican Carolyn Eslick hopes to devote more time to work that supports families and improves behavioral health services.

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New bike track to be built in Arlington

Construction of the 14,000-square-foot track will begin in June, thanks to the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts.

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193 acres of Stanwood farmland to be protected from development

A conservation non-profit worked with the land owner to keep the land farmable for generations to come.

Items are sorted for recycling inside the Waste Management Cascade Recycling Center in Woodinville, Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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WSU Snohomish to train 2026 Waste Warriors

A course starting in May will teach community stewards how to recycle properly and reduce waste.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks in January 2025 in Lake Stevens. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Brett Gailey to stay on Charter Review Commission

The resigning Lake Stevens mayor will remain a commissioner as long as he still has a Snohomish County…

Inside a newly built greenhouse using specialty film made by SunXel on Thursday at Food Bank Farm. The film filters ultraviolet and infrared rays from the sun, keeping plants cool in the summer and warm in the winter. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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County program brings new tech to flood-impacted farmers

The Snohomish County Agriculture Office partnered with a Korean startup to utilize a new specialty greenhouse film.

Josiah Morgan, of Snohomish, holds an upside-down American flag during a “No Kings Day” rally along Broadway on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Protesters to call for ‘No Kings’ in Everett on Saturday

The rally on the Snohomish County campus will just be one of thousands across the nation against authoritarianism.

GeekFest showrunner, Nathan Mumm, outside of the Lynnwood Event Center where the event will be held this July on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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GeekFest to be held in Lynnwood this year

After two years in Everett, the gaming convention moves to a new home starting in July.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks during a ceremony for the transfer of Cavalero Hill Park on Oct. 21, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announces resignation

Gailey, who made the announcement at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, said he is leaving for family reasons.…

John Glennon, executive director of hunger prevention services for Volunteers of America Western Washington, speaks during a listening session with on Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen on Aug. 21 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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$25K matching pledge helps March Against Hunger

Volunteers of America received the promised donation from the EverTrust Foundation as part of the month-long campaign.

The Marysville Family YMCA mock trial team holds its second-place trophy after the Washington State Mock Trial Championship at the Pierce County Courthouse in Tacoma on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Provided Photo)

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The Marysville YMCA mock trial team wins 2nd place

For the first time in program history, the team of high school students went to the state finals…