Stephanie Boyle tosses Oaklen, 2, onto a padded mat before getting her sons ready for daycare on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘A full-circle moment’: A Marysville mother’s addiction journey

As featured in The Herald at the time, Stephanie Boyle left the rehab center in 2023. In February…

From left, newly elected Lake Stevens City Council members Brian McManus, Tosha Edwards, Nathan Packard and Sabina Araya are sworn on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ new city council meets for the first time

It didn’t take long for one of the new members to be at odds with Mayor Brett Gailey.

A section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail, west of the Marysville wastewater treatment plant, will be closed from Jan. 12-26. (City of Marysville)

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Section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail to close for two weeks

The closure, a third of a mile in from the Ebey Waterfront Park entrance, will be Jan. 12-26.

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Snohomish City Council takes final action before new administration

The lame duck council called a special meeting two days before Christmas to appoint a new member to…

Cars move northbound and southbound along I-5 through Everett on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSDOT: More important than ever to plan ahead for holiday traveling

Everything you need to know when traveling over Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

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Ken Klein to be appointed Snohomish administrator

Mayor-elect Hoffman announced the appointment Wednesday, pending council confirmation in January.

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Snohomish County Council passes 3,000-acre rezoning plan

The area south of Everett is expected to grow from over 500,000 people to almost 750,000 by 2044.

Veteran Tim Miller along with other members of the United States Volunteers-Joint Services Command hold a candles at a vigil outside the Snohomish County Courthouse in remembrance of deaths this year within the area’s homeless population on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vigil honors those who died while homeless

Attendees lit candles in remembrance and read off the names of those who passed away.

The front of Galaxy Theatres Monroe, which is offereing free movie tickets to people displaced by the recent floods. (Provided photo)

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Monroe movie theater does what it can during flood

Galaxy Theatres Monroe is offering free movie tickets to those displaced by the extreme weather.

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Annual winter birding event hits 126th year

Bird enthusiasts of all kinds can help add to decades of data. No experience necessary.

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Stanwood calls for artists for new public piece

The artwork will be installed in Depot Park as part of the city’s downtown revitalization project.

Layla Li (left) and Tatiana Carrillo Parra celebrate their admission to Washington State University on Dec. 5 at Arlington High School during an On-the-Spot Admissions event. (Provided photo)

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Arlington seniors accepted to college ‘on-the-spot’

Eight students were admitted to Washington State University during the special admissions event.

The Snohomish County Public Utility District’s Commission approved its 2026 budget, which includes a rate increase for all customers. (Krysta Rasmussen/Snohomish PUD)

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Snohomish County’s utility district 2026 budget includes rate increases

Water and electricity bills will go up 2.5% on average to help offset a projected $15 million deficit.

Inside one of the classrooms at Liberty Elementary on May 29 in Marysville. The Marysville School District closed schools, moved from a K-5 to a K-6 education model, cut staffing and limited non-essential spending to improve its financial situation. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State eases Marysville schools oversight

A letter from Superintendent Chris Rykdal says the district’s financial situation has ‘dramatically improved.’

Pedestrians try to navigate the snow and slush covering the roads and sidewalks along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Public Works provides winter weather reminders

Snow and ice could be right around the corner, which means snowplows, closed roads and possible emergencies.

Light Up Your Holidays will take place 4-7 p.m. Saturday in Stanwood, 8727 271st St. NW. (Photo by Lisa J. Bruce Photography)

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Stanwood is lighting up the holidays

The city’s annual tree lighting event is scheduled for Saturday, with food, reindeer, music and Santa.

Ian Meyer listens to speakers during a World AIDS Day event at the AIDS Memorial on the Snohomish County Campus on Dec. 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County walks for World AIDS Day

Holding candles, officials and residents traveled from the health department to the newly made AIDS memorial.

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Rumbaugh sworn in as Marysville superintendent

She served as interim superintendent since March. Her permanent contract is through June 2028.

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Marysville seeks candidates for two open positions

EVERETT — The Marysville Parks Board and Planning Commission is seeking volunteers to fill two open positions, a…

Thanks to the ADA, curb ramps have gentler slopes and road crossings that beep or click. (Herald file)

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Public Works committee seeks five new members

Applicants must live in Snohomish County and have a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.