Suspect in fatal wreck is free — and getting speeding tickets

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Suspect in fatal wreck is free — and getting speeding tickets

Lars Kundu, 23, has also been arrested for assault since a 2018 crash killed a man near Granite…

After depression, Crossroads teen found acceptance, kindness

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After depression, Crossroads teen found acceptance, kindness

Clay Freeman hopes to study at community college and become a financial planner.

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Lutheran Community Services to close two local centers

The Lake Stevens service center has been around since 1992; Granite Falls program also to shut down.

Study that could pave parts of Mountain Loop nearly finished

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Study that could pave parts of Mountain Loop nearly finished

Presentations last week detailed three different options. Research should be complete in May.

Pilchuck Dam removal would clear the way for salmon

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Pilchuck Dam removal would clear the way for salmon

Backers of the fish-habitat project near Granite Falls have scheduled a March 19 open house.

Getting to know Snohomish County? Here are 19 scenic drives

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Getting to know Snohomish County? Here are 19 scenic drives

There’s a lot beyond that worn-out stretch of I-5. We compiled this list of essential routes.

Kids at Granite Falls Boys & Girls Club get 2,500 new books

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Kids at Granite Falls Boys & Girls Club get 2,500 new books

The club’s book selection was depleted, and the donation will expand the available reading material.

Big Four Mountain stands tall in the background on a sunny day at the Big Four Ice Caves Picnic Area off the Mountain Loop Highway on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016. (Daniella Beccaria / For The Herald)

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Is it time to pave the entire Mountain Loop Highway?

Research began a year ago and was slated to finish last month. A focus was the road’s gravel…

Tim Eyman’s latest $30 car tab initiative will impact more than just Sound Transit projects. (Sue Misao / The Herald)                                Tim Eyman’s latest $30 car tab initiative will impact more than just Sound Transit projects. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

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Cities will suffer if voters approve $30 car tabs

Many communities use the licensing fees to pave and maintain streets.

About a dozen lanes converge at the intersection of highways 9 and 204 in front of the Frontier Village Shopping Center in Lake Stevens. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Maybe 4 roundabouts can fix this nightmare intersection

There’s a new plan for that junk of a junction where highways 9 and 204 meet in Lake…

Death of missing woman, found in woods, called suspicious

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Death of missing woman, found in woods, called suspicious

Vera Izhevskiy, of Whatcom County, went missing in November 2016. Her remains were found near Verlot.

Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents

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Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents

Snohomish County school districts are reminding parents to vaccinate their children.

Granite Falls schools superintendent to retire in June

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Granite Falls schools superintendent to retire in June

Linda Hall shared the news Thursday. The board plans to discuss hiring at its Wednesday meeting.

Granite Falls High senior Aleksander Dimitrov has worked in robotics and on the school’s Eco Car, but his goal is to become a software engineer. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Making video games is part of this teen’s career path

Aleksander Dimitrov, of Granite Falls, wants to become a software engineer.

Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

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Forest ranger’s retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff

While waiting for separation papers to be processed, “I’m trying to stay non-political as best I can.”

Granite Falls, Meadowdale seeing money flow for salmon work

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Granite Falls, Meadowdale seeing money flow for salmon work

Projects on the Pilchuck River and at Meadowdale Beach are among nearly $18 million awarded statewide

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Granite Falls honors Success in Education winners

The Granite Falls School District recently honored its first quarter Success in Education award winners, honoring students who…

Mayume Carelli’s home is filled with faces of people she loves. Her dad, Dan Varnell (center) was murdered by Gail Brashear in 1996. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Court orders state to release Snohomish County killer

Gail Brashear was 15 when she stabbed a man to death near Granite Falls.

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Sorry, no turn lane planned on Highway 92 near Granite Falls

The state says it would have to widen the road to add one at Sleepy Hollow Road.

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Jury deadlocked in revenge case against slain man’s mother

Prosecutors say the woman set the killer’s house on fire as retaliation. A judge ordered a mistrial.