The curb median keeps vehicles from the shoulder on the south side 20th Street SE (eastbound) in Lake Stevens, Washington on April 21, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Why does a curb keep cars away from bus stop in Lake Stevens?

Built in late 2020 and early 2021, the divider stops drivers from using the eastbound lane’s shoulder.

Brent Marty waits at his sentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Abuse of trust’: Former firefighter sentenced for child molestation

Brent Marty, who worked for two Snohomish County fire districts, was sentenced to over three years in prison.

Sam Low (left) and Robert Sutherland.

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Republicans choose sides with dollars in Low-Sutherland House race

Sam Low, who is also a County Council member, has racked up early money and endorsements in a…

Mary Beth Kurtenbach (seated0 in her remodeled kitchen, designed by Lake Stevens' Distinctive Designs' Kelly DuByne, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Washington. The Kitchen features a Monet Inspired tile wall, floating shelves and toe kick lights. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The pandemic has been a boom time for home remodels

A Lake Stevens interior designer has shared in a nationwide rush to freshen our homes.

Marnie Anderson and Brian Anderson smile and laugh with Battalion Chief Justin Johnson, right, after receiving a flag as retirement gift at the Lake Roesiger Fire Department on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After combined 92 years, couple retires from Lake Roesiger Fire

Brian and Marnie Anderson “were instrumental in the progression of this fire department” east of Lake Stevens.

Everett Municipal Court plans to host a pilot program to give people charged with misdemeanors who have substance use disorder an alternative to the criminal process. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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New Everett, Marysville court program to offer treatment over jail

After drug possession was downgraded to a misdemeanor, it will aim to get people more help and less…

The Trestle’s junction with I-5 is under evaluation (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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With money secured, study underway for I-5, U.S. 2 interchange options

The Everett City Council approved a $2 million contract to find alternative designs for the highly trafficked spot.

Writes the photographer, Ukrainian artist Anatoly Melaniy: "The photo was taken in June 2020. This is the entrance of our house. I went up to the apartment and saw pigeons cooing on the windowsill against the backdrop of the same house as ours. I was also happy about this bird's joy of love. It's been exactly a year since we moved into this house, to a new apartment. I asked them to wait so that they don't fly away until I get the phone. You rarely have time to photograph such shots. And everything turned out."

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What you see from your window is seen by 3.1 million viewers

Facebook’s “View From My Window” launched early in the pandemic continues to connect people worldwide.

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Lake Stevens trucker ‘Stogie’ chronicles long-haul life on TikTok

Shawn Dirksen traded the cigar industry for driving a big rig with his pit bull, Bonnie. They keep…

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School, but not police, punish Lake Stevens student over ‘racist’ post

Police found the girl’s social-media post about raccoon hunting was not a thinly veiled threat, but it was…

Vehicles travel along Highway 9, just south of 84th St NE on Friday, March 11, 2022, near Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rough and rumbly section of Highway 9 set for emergency repairs

The road between Arlington and Lake Stevens has cracks and potholes. An emergency repairs contract is in the…

Houses along 88th Drive SE visible from the Powerline Trail on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens to seize property for Powerline Trail

The city attorney said condemnation is a “necessary step.” Only nine of 57 property owners signed easement agreements.

Gabriel Herrera works on a piece of artwork in his studio Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. Herrera said he is in his blue phase as an artist, which is why he uses blue pens to create his art. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Prison was art school for this Lake Stevens man

While incarcerated in Monroe for 10 years, Gabriel Herrera used a ballpoint pen to stick out.

Kory Dyer, center, along with his parents, Kent and Tania Dyer, sit inside the dining room Friday, March 4, 2022, at Meatheads Smokehouse and Beer Works in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Smoke marks the place for beer and barbecue in Lake Stevens

Since opening last year, Meatheads Smokehouse and Beer Works has won plaudits for its brews and slow-roasted meats…

Eric Durpos at a Lake Stevens City Council meeting Jan. 26, 2021. (City of Lake Stevens)

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Lake Stevens releases report on departed public works director

A once-redacted report shows Eric Durpos admitted to violating policy. He also accused an employee of a false…

Albert the frog soars with wings made from feathers in this illustration from the children's book "Albert: A Frog and His Dream," written by Doug Warren. (Illustration by Keegan Williams)

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When frogs fly: His book encourages children to dream big

Doug Warren of Lake Stevens turned his daughter’s bedtime story into a published book.

Members of PRISM close out a dance off Friday afternoon at the Stanwood-Camano YMCA in Stanwood, Washington on March 3, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Gender-identity clubs face resistance in some local schools

Some Snohomish County parents have objected to supportive groups for LGBTQ youth. For the kids, the clubs can…

Alejandro Meza remains stoic as a mistrial is declared in court Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mistrial declared in bus shooting due to prosecutor ‘errors’

A jury convicted Alejandro Meza of manslaughter in the killing of Gene Peterson in Everett. On Wednesday, their…

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Lake Stevens schools investigating apparent racist threat

Superintendent Ken Collins said Lake Stevens police are helping to investigate “the origins and intentions” of a social…

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Man dies from gunshot wounds on Ebey Island

Neighbors reported hearing gunshots. Deputies arrived and found a man who had been shot and later died at…