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Arlington High School class of ‘65 donates reunion money to food bank

Arlington classmates decided to donate the funds and make the 60th reunion their last formal gathering.

Deborah Rumbaugh (Provided photo)

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Marysville School District close to naming permanent superintendent

The board is expected to appoint Deborah Rumbaugh on Dec. 1 after voting to approve contract negotiations Monday.

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Snohomish County Council seeks to appoint District Court judge

Tam Bui earned a role on the state’s Court of Appeals, leaving her District Court seat open.

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Snohomish County Council recognizes the anti-bullying Buddy Bowl

The inclusive sports event will partner with the North Cascade Youth Football League for the first time.

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Monroe Covenant Church rejoices 120 years

While the name and building have changed, the location has not. The celebration occurs Saturday and Sunday.

Arlington educators receive grants from the Arlington Education Foundation at a school board meeting on Nov. 10. (Provided photo)

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Arlington schools earn mini grants totalling over $20,000

A record 33 programs across the school district received awards up to $1,250.

People enjoy Cavalero Hill Park that is now under the ownership and management of the City of Lake Stevens on Oct. 21, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens is requesting designs for Cavalero Hill Park development

Firms have until Dec. 10 to submit proposals to plan, construct and manage a multi-use recreation complex.

Maygen Hetherington, executive director of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, laughs during an interview in her office on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish City Council member Hetherington resigns

The council will interview candidates and appoint someone to assume the seat Jan. 1.

A person enters the Robert J. Drewel Building on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the county campus in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Council votes to approve planned 2% tax increase

The County Council completed its first mid-biennium budget process, which included tax increases and a controversial funding allocation.

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‘At any cost’: Snohomish bargaining to replace union pensions

The city wishes to exclude the retirement trust workers have been contributing to since 2023.

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Marysville comedy show hopes ladies will laugh out loud

The Ladies Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show will take place Nov. 15 with headliner Mary Lou Gamba.

Sam Low, left, and Kelli Johnson

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Sam Low is likely to remain in the District 5 county seat

As of Thursday, Low received 54.1% of the vote while Johnson trailed with 45.8%.

Heather Logan, left, and Nathan Senff

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Senff maintains his lead over incumbent Logan for Position 1

Heather Watland continues her lead over Drew Bono for the Position 3 seat.

John Snow, left, and Peter Condyles

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Incumbents maintain leads for Marysville City Council

Political newcomer Dan Perkins holds a substantial lead over Amber Cantu for the Position 3 seat.

Linda Redmon, left, and Aaron Hoffman

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Hoffman continues lead over Redmon in mayor race

Most City Council incumbents lead in their races. Anup Deol leads incumbent Karen Guzak for the Position 7…

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First case in Washington during listeria outbreak is in Snohomish County

The woman was hospitalized early October and is now recovering. There’ve been 27 cases across 18 states.

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Four council seats up for grabs in Lake Stevens

Candidates talk about transparency, city growth, the U.S. 2 trestle and attracting new businesses.

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Candidates talk district budget, community trust

During ongoing financial issues, the Marysville School Board has three races in Tuesday’s election.

The Hallan Building and Main Street early in the 20th century. (Monroe Historical Society)

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Historic Monroe buildings receive bronze plaques

A dedication Saturday will celebrate the century-old original City Hall, Dolloff-Key and Hallan Buildings.

Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson speaks at a press conference outside of the new Snohomish County 911 building on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County sheriff working to fix $15M in overspending

In a presentation to the County Council, Sheriff Johnson said she’s reducing overtime hours and working to boost…