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4 years in prison for driver who killed Snohomish motorcyclist
Aaron Blanchard’s sentence was well above state sentencing guidelines. The crash killed Brandon Elias in 2019.
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Around Snohomish County, students walk out to protest ‘rape culture’
Recent and past incidents sparked high school walkouts this fall in Everett, Lake Stevens and Snohomish.
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Bonuses, discontent bring wave of Seattle cops to Snohomish County
Everett increased incentives up to $30,000 for “lateral” hires — officers with policing experience — on Wednesday.
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Man shot in Lake Stevens in apparent road-rage incident
Two men in their 60s got into an argument at a Safeway fuel station. The shooter turned himself…
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Meet market: Speed dating at Meatheads in Lake Stevens
Singles have five minutes to see if there’s a spark during two old-school face-to-face dating events.
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Driver hits pedestrian on U.S. 2 trestle near Lake Stevens
The man, 56, was walking westbound near the Highway 204 interchange when he tried to cross the lanes.
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Lake Stevens councilmember says he profited off Costco deal
Until now, Marcus Tageant would not confirm his role in the multimillion-dollar sale of acreage that is soon…
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Some Lake Stevens homeowners now must buy flood insurance
Updated FEMA maps show some lakeside homes now sit in a designated flood hazard area, due to a…
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Can roundabouts, lower speed limit make 84th Street NE safer?
But active transportation and disability advocates want design features to make crossing them safe.
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Revisionist turkey talk: Kindergartners explain Thanksgiving
These Lake Stevens kids have holiday wisdom to impart, including what they’re grateful for — friends, family and…
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Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington’s 16th secretary of state
The state senator from Lake Stevens is the first Democrat to hold the position in 56 years.
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Lake Stevens city employee gets protection order against boss
Meanwhile, the worker and the public works director both are under investigation, apparently for workplace behavior.
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Sen. Steve Hobbs of Lake Stevens named secretary of state
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday appointed the Snohomish County Democrat to succeed departing Republican Kim Wyman.
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‘A sharp kick in the wallet’: Lake Stevens to pay safety fines
The city initially appealed many alleged workplace violations. Mayor Brett Gailey pledged to do better.
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Apple-splitting TikTok lands Everett teacher on ‘Ellen’ show
Sean Reich teaches students, staff and Ellen DeGeneres how to halve apples with bare hands.
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Costco has broken ground, but Lake Stevens group sues again
This time, Livable Lake Stevens is taking Costco to federal court, alleging violations of the Clean Water Act.
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Strong resumes, strong views in Lake Stevens School Board races
As elsewhere, the contests feature candidates clashing on curriculum, spending and COVID-19 mandates.
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Bus-riding gunman guilty of manslaughter in Everett slaying
Alejandro Meza, of Lake Stevens, got into a fight with Gene Peterson on a Community Transit bus in…
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In growing Lake Stevens, controversy frames council races
The city is booming with development. Now four incumbents look to fend off challengers.
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State reduces penalty for Lake Stevens safety violations
On appeal, Labor and Industries reduced a $19,800 penalty regarding public works employee safety by $3,600.