Andrew Dee pushes Hunter Mattson in their teams’ urban concept diesel car outside of the shop at Granite Falls High School on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Tigerspeed’: Granite Falls Eco-Car team fueled for success

A storied high school club finished fifth at a national competition, where it’s a race for efficiency, not…

The South Fork Stillaguamish River flows out of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, outside Verlot, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Forest Service wins Stillaguamish logging suit over conservation group

The 9th Circuit upheld a ruling allowing timber companies to log scattered plots east of Verlot. It’ll also…

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Two suspects charged in motorhome shooting near Granite Falls

Bail was set at $2 million for each of the suspects, Dillon Thomas, 28 and David Koeppen, 37.

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Man identified in deadly shooting at motorhome near Granite Falls

Austin Hoerner, 33, was fatally shot earlier this month. Two assailants fled the scene, investigators say.

People look through a selection of bowls available at the Granite Falls Food Bank’s Empty Bowl fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Cheri Moss)

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Amid more need, Granite Falls food bank raises $15K with ‘Empty Bowls’

The food bank served 14,000 people in 2022, an increase of 36% from the previous year.

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Man shot near Granite Falls; assailants at large

Two suspects fled after shooting a 33-year-old man in a motorhome Tuesday morning, according to police.

Marysville

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Charges: Falling out between friends preceded murder in Marysville

Prosecutors allege Khoa Nguyen offered to apologize to Stephen Collins in person, but then killed him earlier this…

Marysville

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Slain man identified in Marysville shooting

Detectives believe Khoa Nguyen killed Stephen Collins last week in Marysville. Nguyen fled to Granite Falls.

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Police: Marysville shooter killed friend in confrontation at his car

Prescription drug use made Khoa Nguyen, 36, unpredictable, an acquaintance told police. Nguyen was held on $1 million…

Marysville

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Man shot, killed in Marysville; suspect arrested

Police believe the alleged shooter fled to his home in Granite Falls, where he was arrested following a…

Canyon Creek Cabins co-owner Andy Whitcomb relaxes on the deck behind Cabin 1, an upgraded 1970s A-frame. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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A stylish yet rustic winter retreat just outside Granite Falls

Canyon Creek Cabins offer a cozy hideaway on an acre of riverfront property.

Co-owner Andy Whitcomb sits on the deck behind Cabin 1 at Canyon Creek Cabins on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022, in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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A stylish yet rustic winter retreat just outside Granite Falls

Canyon Creek Cabins offer a cozy hideaway on an acre of riverfront property.

Western Washington's Dayana Diaz (left), a Granite Falls High School graduate, dribbled the ball during a game against Simon Fraser on Oct. 8, 2022, in Burnaby, B.C. (Photo provided by WWU)

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Community roundup: Locals help WWU soccer team reach Final 4

Plus, the Silvertips sign a prospect forward, the Professional Bull Riding tour announces a return to Everett and…

Monroe High School (Monroe School District)

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Second time’s the charm? Voters narrowly approving levy in Monroe

Elsewhere, transportation levies were passing in Lake Stevens and Stanwood.

The Granite Falls Bridge on the Mountain Loop Highway. (Snohomish County) 20211120

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Mountain Loop Highway to close Wednesday

The popular road east of Granite Falls and south of Darrington is blocked off each year in line…

People explore along the South Fork Stillaguamish River near the repaired bridge that heads to Big Four Ice Caves on Oct. 28, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls. Ryan Berry / Everett Herald photo

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The Big Four Ice Caves: Access to one of Snohomish County’s most iconic destinations reopens

Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves, one of Snohomish County’s most popular nature destinations, about 20 miles east of…

A hiker begins the journey back from Big Four Ice Caves on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Long-awaited repair: Bridge to the Big Four Ice Caves reopens

In 2019, erosion damaged the footbridge leading to one of Snohomish County’s most iconic destinations off Mountain Loop…

The Robe Valley Fire Station is located at 31907 Mountain Loop Highway, about 10 miles east of Granite Falls. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District 23)

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Fire commission, chief support merger of Granite Falls and Robe Valley

Voters next week will see a ballot proposition to combine Fire District 17 and Fire District 23 into…

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Man accused of 2 killings found fit to stand trial in Snohomish County

Finley Hilde reportedly told police he “heard from God” before shooting Jordan Hurtado, 27, in August.

Mining operations are underway at Cadman, Inc. sand and gravel mine on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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As Granite Falls’ 425-acre mine aims to expand, neighbors have questions

Residents have no warning before blasts at the rock quarry. “You can hear it, it shakes, and they…