Stanwood fans cheer on the boys basketball team during the 2017 3A Hardwood Classic state tournament Wednesday night at the Tacoma Dome. Stanwood defeated Shorecrest 64-52. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Fan dedication pays off: Schools enjoy powerhouse seasons

STANWOOD — John Galbreath retired after decades of teaching and coaching, but he still goes to just about…

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Two arrested after Camano coffee shop held up at knifepoint

CAMANO ISLAND — A man wielding a knife robbed the Camano Island Coffee Roasters shop Saturday, holding the…

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Lake Stevens voters OK taxing area for a new library

LAKE STEVENS — Voters here have formed a taxing area for a new library but fell short of…

This year’s Snow Goose Festival is canceled, but geese remain

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This year’s Snow Goose Festival is canceled, but geese remain

STANWOOD — Problems coordinating some key activities and a lack of volunteers led to the cancellation of the…

After more than ten years in the works, Camano Chapel’s new Saratoga Hall, a Christian education building for both children and adults, is finally nearing completion. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Camano Chapel nears completion of decadelong building project

CAMANO ISLAND — There are Bible verses written in black ink under the drywall and on the concrete…

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Voter turnout creeps toward minimum for Lake Stevens library

LAKE STEVENS — There still aren’t enough ballots counted to pass a $17 million bond measure to build…

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Lake Stevens voters leaning toward approving library

STANWOOD — Voters in Stanwood and on Camano Island were well on their way to approving a $147.5…

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Ballots due in Lake Stevens, Granite Falls and Stanwood-Camano

EVERETT — Valentines aren’t the only items that need to be mailed or dropped off Tuesday.

Thousands of children in Snohomish County have no home

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Thousands of children in Snohomish County have no home

EVERETT — There are thousands of children and teens in Snohomish County who wonder where they’ll sleep each…

Stan Boreson, ‘King of Scandinavian Humor,’ dies at 91

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Stan Boreson, ‘King of Scandinavian Humor,’ dies at 91

EVERETT — Stan Boreson, the beloved entertainer from Everett who won hearts with his wacky songs and upbeat…

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Ballots in the mail for Feb. 14 special election

STANWOOD — A request to voters for $147.5 million to build a new high school is the biggest…

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Quilters bring warmth to Children’s Center

Members of the nonprofit Camano Island Quilters have prepared “comfort quilts” for local hospitals for over 20 years,…

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Camano fire district considering raising levy to pay for rising costs

CAMANO ISLAND — Firefighters here have plans for the next decade but say they’ll need a bigger budget.

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Slow and steady winning combination for New Year’s resolutions

EVERETT — For years, losing weight or getting healthy has topped millions of New Year’s resolution lists.

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Front Porch: Mountlake Terrace City Hall update

City Hall update: The city of Mountlake Terrace is accepting architectural bids for its new City Hall. Submissions…

Feds shut down flight-school fundraiser for ‘Barefoot Bandit’

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Feds shut down flight-school fundraiser for ‘Barefoot Bandit’

SEATTLE — A man who became known as the “Barefoot Bandit” during a teenage crime spree in stolen…

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Mother remains hospitalized in serious condition after deadly accident

SEATTLE — A Camano Island woman remains in serious condition after a crash that killed her two children.

2 children killed in fiery Camano crash; driver in hospital

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2 children killed in fiery Camano crash; driver in hospital

CAMANO ISLAND — A young mother’s minivan went off the road Tuesday morning, leaving her with serious injuries…

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Seattle man dies from injuries in Camano Island crash

CAMANO ISLAND — A 78-year-old Seattle man has died from injuries suffered in a Nov. 24 crash on…

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Front Porch: Candlelight remembrance

Victims remembered