Lake Stevens

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Dwellers Drinkery co-owners and family outside of their business on Sept. 25 in Lake Stevens.

Welcome to Dwellers Drinkery in Lake Stevens

Make yourself at home with family-friendly vibe and craft brews.

 

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)

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.

 

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Lake Stevens sewer rates to increase in 2026

The sewer district approved a 21% increase in November, from $99 per month to $120 per month.

 

Nathan Packard

Nathan Packard joins the Lake Stevens City Council

He replaces Kurt Hilt, who was appointed in July after the death of Marcus Tageant.

Nathan Packard
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)

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.

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)

Four council seats up for grabs in Lake Stevens

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

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)

Lake Stevens celebrates official transfer of Cavalero Hill Park

Residents gathered on Tuesday to celebrate at the park, which now belongs to the city.

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 to host a public engagement night

The town hall will allow residents to meet city officials and learn about local initiatives.

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Hunter Lundeen works on a backside 5-0 at Cavalero Hill Skate Park on 2022 in Lake Stevens.

Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to donate park to Lake Stevens

The city couldn’t maintain the park when Cavalero Hill was annexed into the city in 2009. Now it can.

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Hunter Lundeen works on a backside 5-0 at Cavalero Hill Skate Park on 2022 in Lake Stevens.
Jake Graham holds a photograph of his mother Poppy Graham on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

RIP Poppy: Lake Stevens renter finds missing ashes in garage

Thanks to the power of social media, Jake Graham was reunited with his mom after 15 years.

Jake Graham holds a photograph of his mother Poppy Graham on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Man, 94, drowns in Lake Stevens on Sunday

Officers said incident appears to be accidental.

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Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)

Lake Stevens appeals sewer district assumption ruling

In June, a judge ruled the city cannot assume the district eight years earlier than originally planned.

Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)
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Judge rules in favor of sewer district in Lake Stevens dispute

The city cannot assume the district earlier than agreed to in 2005, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday.

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Lake Stevens honors council member who died in office

Marcus Tageant, 52, served on the Lake Stevens City Council for more than a decade. He died on May 26.

Gary Petershagen

Lake Stevens council member announces reelection run

Gary Petershagen is seeking a third term on the council.

Gary Petershagen
Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)

Lake Stevens sewer district trial delayed until April

The dispute began in 2021 and centers around when the city can take over the district.

Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)
Lake Stevens’ Kamryn Mason attempts to flip Glacier Peak’s Kyla Brown onto her back during 110-pound match at the 4A girls wrestling district tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vikings girls wrestling conquers 4A District 1 Tournament

Lake Stevens dominated with champions in six weight classes and 18 total state-qualifiers

Lake Stevens’ Kamryn Mason attempts to flip Glacier Peak’s Kyla Brown onto her back during 110-pound match at the 4A girls wrestling district tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Good Samaritan jumps in to help save elderly woman in Lake Stevens

Snohomish firefighters credit a good Samaritan for calling 911 and jumping into the cold water to save the driver.

Robin Cain with 50 of her marathon medals hanging on a display board she made with her father on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Running a marathon is hard. She ran one in every state.

Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.

Robin Cain with 50 of her marathon medals hanging on a display board she made with her father on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Students run past older portable classrooms at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We need more buildings’: Lake Stevens to try same $314M school bond

The bond would build new schools and update others. An attempt in November narrowly failed.

Students run past older portable classrooms at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)