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Everett community fair offers families a chance for free school supplies

Mariner Fest, in its fourth year, will also include food and activities at Saturday’s event.

Inside one of the classrooms at the new Marysville Family YMCA Early Learning Center on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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YMCA of Snohomish County opens new early learning center in Marysville

A ribbon-cutting Tuesday celebrated the $4 million remodel and expansion, opening in September.

Marysville recruit Brian Donaldson, holds onto his helmet as he drags a 5-inch line 200 feet in Snohomish County’s first fire training academy run through an obstacle course at the South Snohomish Fire & Rescue training ground on Monday, March 26, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Voters approve fire and EMS levy lifts in Snohomish County

All measures in Marysville, North County Fire and Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 passed with at least…

Community members and Hope Creek staff break ground for the new Mill Creek Community Food Bank site on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek breaks ground on new, larger food bank

Hope Creek is rebuilding after receiving $200,000 in donations following damage to their facilities from a fallen tree.

3D printed parts of WSU Everett’s cybersecurity board on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. WSU Everett is participating in a cybersecurity research program, partnered with a Swedish institute and funded by a three-year, $450,000 grant. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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$450,000 grant will send Washington State University Everett students to Sweden

The three-year initiative will send 21 students from across WSU campuses to research cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Washington Climbers Coalition workers move a large rock to act as a new trail barrier. (Photo provided by the Washington Climbers Coalition)

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Washington rock climbers work to improve trails near Index

The Washington Climbers Coalition aims to improve two parcels of land it owns before donating them to the…

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Snohomish County receives $1.6 million in grants from the state to improve park accessibility

WA state awarded three grants to replace an ageing dock, improve waterfront access and build more inclusive play…

Regional Director Nicole Smith-Mathews talks about the new mobile opioid treatment clinic on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Snohomish County mobile opioid care unit showcased

The clinic, based in Gold Bar, will provide treatment to rural areas where options are limited.

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) graduation of Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Class 915 on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. This is the first class to complete training at the agency’s new Northwest Regional Campus in Arlington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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First class graduates from Arlington’s police academy

The ceremony celebrated 27 new police officers, many who will work in Snohomish County.

A no trespassing sign threatens prosecution at the site of Mother Nature’s Window Park along 55th Drive NE on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. The patch of woods is overgrown, but there are plans to open the land back to the public after it is renovated. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Work begins to reopen a Marysville park for the first time in 25 years

Closed in the mid-1990s, Mother Nature’s Window is planned to open in 2026.

Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County school districts welcome release of $6B in federal money

Washington state stands to gain $137 million from the surprise reversal from Department of Education.

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People wait in line to see a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter being exhibited in 2022 at Arlington SkyFest.

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Arlington SkyFest rental waiver denied for the first time in 10 years

Arlington Airport Commission says the event is moving away from aviation.

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Snohomish man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Lake Stevens

Five vehicles were involved in Wednesday’s crash on Highway 92. Two others were taken to the hospital.

A digital render of the Food and Farming Center in its planned location in McCollum Park. (Image provided by Snohomish County Planning and Development Services)

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Snohomish County Council pass Food and Farming Center regulations

Fundraising will take place through 2026. Phase one of construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.

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Deputies: Motorcyclist, 19, dies after crashing into fence near Bothell

Detectives believe the rider lost control when navigating a turn Thursday morning.

Deputy Kargopoltsev gives a demonstration to community members in Stanwood. (Stanwood Police)

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Stanwood hosts a new police academy for community members

Police say it’s a chance to learn about patrol operations, investigations, narcotics enforcement and community outreach.

Screenshot from a video given by a bystander to police. The Cessna plane is floating in the water near Lighthouse Park in Mulkilteo as the three occupants try to escape. Rescuers wait to help nearby. (Photo provided by Mulkiteo Police Department)

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Three Cessna plane occupants crash in Puget Sound, all OK

Bystanders rushed to help after the emergency landing took place near Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo.

Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New federal DEI restrictions on County Health Department funding spurs hiring halt

12 positions were paused for fear of unsustainable funding.

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Foundation raised over $55,000 to pay for student school supplies in Stanwood-Camano.

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Stanwood area foundation raises more than $55,000 for school supplies

A month-long campaign exceeded its goal to help support elementary students in the Stanwood-Camano School District.

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Snohomish man, who trained extremists, sentenced for illegal gun possession

An FBI investigation revealed Benton posted violent extremist content, neo-Nazi propaganda, and anti-Semitic materials on social media.