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Marysville seeks comment on its low-income funding

The city council invites the public to review its use of federal money and speak at a hearing…

Kayak Point Regional County Park in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Local music groups slated to perform in Stanwood festival

The first Kayak Point Arts Festival will include Everett-based groups RNNRS and No Recess.

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Bill Tsoukalas, former CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, celebrates his retirement with guests on July 22 at the Everett Golf & Country Club.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County CEO retires after 37 years

The organization celebrated Bill Tsoukalas and named the new Edmonds clubhouse in his honor.

Merrilee Moore works with glass at Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Portion of $10M grant boosts Snohomish County arts organizations

The 44 local organizations earned $8,977 on average in unrestricted funds to support fundraising and salaries.

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Hunter Lundeen works on a backside 5-0 at Cavalero Hill Skate Park on 2022 in Lake Stevens.

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Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to donate park to Lake Stevens

The city couldn’t maintain the park when Cavalero Hill was annexed into the city in 2009. Now it…

The MV Puyallup, a ferry capable of carrying 202 cars, offloads at the Edmonds Ferry dock on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Edmonds, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Plan ahead and leave early if traveling this Labor Day weekend

The Pacific Northwest is the No. 1 spot this holiday. So plan ahead or get caught in the…

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Marysville School District budget unanimously approved

After school closures and state oversight, the school board voted one week before the start of classes.

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Arlington student who brought loaded gun to school will not return

Parents responded angrily when they learned of plans of the initial decision for his return. The district says…

Cathi Lee holds a photo of her son, Corey, at the Lee family home Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Lee has been involved in organizing local events for Overdose Awareness Day in the years since Corey’s death in 2015. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Yearly Snohomish County addiction vigil honors those lost to overdoses

The ninth annual “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act” will provide services and support to those…

Travis Hammond, left, and Chris McGravey navigate their way across a play structure on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Volunteers and staff build a playground for new Marysville school

The school district received a $50K grant to cover labor costs at the new Liberty Elementary.

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Snohomish County departments explain why they’re overspending

District Court, the Office of Public Defense, the Sheriff’s Office and Corrections sat in front of the county…

Scarlett Underland, 9, puts her chicken Spotty back into its cage during load-in day at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Evergreen State Fair ready for 116th year of “magic” in Monroe

The fair will honor Snohomish County’s farming history and promises to provide 11 days of entertainment and fun.

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Snohomish County comedian to host Maltby Food Bank comedy show benefit

Maltby’s Deborah Tahara is hosting a show, headlined by Taylor Clark from Everett, to help end food insecurity.

Everett comedian Taylor Clark performs stand-up in 2023 at The Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mike Bryk)

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Snohomish County comedian to host Maltby Food Bank comedy show benefit

Maltby’s Deborah Tahara is hosting a show, headlined by Taylor Clark from Everett, to help end food insecurity.

More than $1 million is available for housing-related programs in Snohomish County, and the Human Services Department is seeking applications. (File photo)

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Applicants sought for housing programs in Snohomish County

EVERETT — More than $1 million is available for housing-related programs in Snohomish County, and the Human Services…

Birch, who was an owner surrender and now currently has an adoption pending, pauses on a walk with volunteer Cody McClellan at PAWS Lynnwood on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Pet surrenders up due to rising cost of living, shelter workers say

Compared to this time last year, dog surrenders are up 37% at the Lynnwood PAWS animal shelter.

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The Snohomish County Health Department prepares to use a nearly $100,000 state grant to form a new safety council

The Community Safety Council will create and implement a gun-violence prevention plan by the end of September 2026.

Snohomish County Council listens to George Skiles talk about his findings in an audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Council grapples with worse-than-expected budget woes

Lower than expected sales tax revenue, along with overspending from some county departments, could lead to a $20M…

The Mountlake Terrace City Council discusses the Flock Safety license plate camera system on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace public express ongoing ire with future Flock system

The city council explored installing a new advisory committee for stronger safety camera oversight.

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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.