Lake Stevens

Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$25M has been spent studying US 2 trestle. Are we any closer to a fix?

Over the past decade, half a dozen studies have examined the infamous arterial connecting Everett and Lake Stevens.

 

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Lake Stevens woman charged with unprovoked stabbing of brother-in-law

The woman, 32, reportedly suffers from mental illness. Prosecutors charged her with first-degree assault.

 

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White nationalists sued a man with Lake Stevens ties. They can’t find him.

The suit alleges David Capito II joined Patriot Front using a fake identity while working for a leftist organization.

 

Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)

WA secretary of state candidates debate in Edmonds

Incumbent Steve Hobbs faces Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the central issues.

Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)
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Lake Stevens to host third annual film fest

The two-day festival this weekend includes 25 shorts, a feature-length documentary and even a video from Chris Pratt.

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Chairs and lunch tables fill a hallway that is the only area they can be stored at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens pitches $314M bond for ‘tomorrow’s learner’

In November, voters will decide on a proposal to add an extra $29 per month in property taxes for the average homeowner.

Chairs and lunch tables fill a hallway that is the only area they can be stored at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Fire destroys home east of Lake Stevens

Initial reports stated seven people lived in the home in the 1500 block of OK Mill Road.

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Lake Stevens man charged with racing in crash that killed woman, 83

Quinton Rummelhart was going over 100 mph two seconds before crashing into Nancy Merz on Highway 9 last year, prosecutors allege.

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Tim McDonald, left, John Snow, Keith Wagoner

Housing, taxes hot topics for rural Snohomish County senate candidates

Sen. Keith Wagoner is defending his seat from Democrats John Snow and Tim McDonald. All three are military veterans.

Tim McDonald, left, John Snow, Keith Wagoner
Emmanuel Perez listens to a statement by the mother of Terrance Moore, who he shot and killed in 2021, while appearing for sentencing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. Judgement was continued to the following week. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe prison guard sentenced to prison for killing roommate

In June, a jury found Emmanuel Perez, 47, guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Terrance Moore.

Emmanuel Perez listens to a statement by the mother of Terrance Moore, who he shot and killed in 2021, while appearing for sentencing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. Judgement was continued to the following week. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Top row: Zephaniah Borynack, left, Robert Sutherland. Bottom Row: Sam Low, left, Kathryn Lewandowsky

Low faces 3 challengers in 39th district House race

State Rep. Sam Low hopes to fend off former rival Robert Sutherland, as well as Kathryn Lewandowsky and Zephaniah Borynack.

Top row: Zephaniah Borynack, left, Robert Sutherland. Bottom Row: Sam Low, left, Kathryn Lewandowsky
A view of the south eastern area of the Lake Stevens that includes lakeshore and UGA that is a part of the city's annexation area on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens fight to take over sewer district could end soon

The city and sewer district have been locked in a yearslong dispute. A judge could put an end to the stalemate this month.

A view of the south eastern area of the Lake Stevens that includes lakeshore and UGA that is a part of the city's annexation area on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Pilchuck River flows a few miles downstream from the location of a fish habitat restoration project along SR 92 on Friday, July 5, 2024, near Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Project aims to restore fish habitat to the Pilchuck River

A $633,000 state project to restore along Highway 92 in the Pilchuck River will commence Monday.

The Pilchuck River flows a few miles downstream from the location of a fish habitat restoration project along SR 92 on Friday, July 5, 2024, near Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Pictured are some of the bracket winners from last year’s Lake Stevens Classic pickleball tournament. (Photo courtesy Pablo Granados)

Registration for Lake Stevens pickleball tournament still open

The 2024 Lake Stevens Classic is July 11-14, no strings attached.

Pictured are some of the bracket winners from last year’s Lake Stevens Classic pickleball tournament. (Photo courtesy Pablo Granados)
Two new figures have appeared alongside the figure known as the Lake Stevens Bigfoot-Moss Man-Sasquatch along the Stevens Creek stream on Lundeen Parkway on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Secrets of Bigfoot breeding in woods of Lake Stevens revealed

The two new hulky moss figures are the handiwork of an artist named Steve, creator of the original.

Two new figures have appeared alongside the figure known as the Lake Stevens Bigfoot-Moss Man-Sasquatch along the Stevens Creek stream on Lundeen Parkway on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Police block a road while responding to a fatal shooting in Lake Stevens May 24, 2021. (Photo provided by Dakota Bair)

Monroe prison guard guilty of shooting roommate to death in 2021

Emmanuel Perez shot Terrance Moore in and outside of their Lake Stevens apartment. A jury found him guilty of second-degree murder Tuesday.

Police block a road while responding to a fatal shooting in Lake Stevens May 24, 2021. (Photo provided by Dakota Bair)
Drive-in movies are coming to the north Island. (Port of Everett image)

Where to catch outdoor movies this summer in Snohomish County

Bring a chair, blanket and the kids for a cinema night under the stars with your favorite movies, including “Barbie” and “Trolls.”

Drive-in movies are coming to the north Island. (Port of Everett image)
Sam Schrantz waves a transgender pride flag during the Stanwood-Camano Pride event at Freedom Park in Camano, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

She was a ‘lone soul’ before starting a Pride event for rural Snohomish County

In recent years, groups have led celebrations in Stanwood, Arlington, Lake Stevens and elsewhere — cities where “we absolutely need to find each other.”

Sam Schrantz waves a transgender pride flag during the Stanwood-Camano Pride event at Freedom Park in Camano, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Left to right, Angelo Sarmiento, Jona Sarmiento, and Carlisle Sarmiento prepare to cut the cake during a first birthday party at Costco in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, May 31, 2024. Jona’s water broke in the store a year ago (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lake Stevens ‘Costco baby’ celebrates first Costco-themed birthday

Jona Sarmiento was walking by the rotisserie chickens when her water broke. Now her baby is six times the weight of a roasted bird.

Left to right, Angelo Sarmiento, Jona Sarmiento, and Carlisle Sarmiento prepare to cut the cake during a first birthday party at Costco in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, May 31, 2024. Jona’s water broke in the store a year ago (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish County PUD crews respond to a downed power line on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Mill Creek. (Photo provided by Snohomish County PUD)

Windstorm leaves thousands without power across Snohomish County

More rain and heavy winds were expected to last until Wednesday, potentially bringing more power outages.

Snohomish County PUD crews respond to a downed power line on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Mill Creek. (Photo provided by Snohomish County PUD)