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Lake Stevens Public Works director arrested Saturday for DUI

After leaving Aquafest, Eric Durpos allegedly swerved into traffic and almost hit a motorcyclist.

Here’s a daring recipe: Quit your job and buy a food truck

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Here’s a daring recipe: Quit your job and buy a food truck

A Lake Stevens mom and daughter opened a puff-pastry business and hit the road. So far, yum!

Paving work on the U.S. 2 trestle during a weekend last year when the weather actually cooperated with moisture-sensitive construction. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Work will close westbound U.S. 2 trestle this weekend

With clear skies expected, the state Department of Transportation plans to repave the roadway.

Lake Stevens candidates talk jobs, safety, traffic, Costco

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Lake Stevens candidates talk jobs, safety, traffic, Costco

Incumbent Todd Welch is up against Mary Dickinson and Carolyn Bennett for a seat on the city council.

Motorcyclists injured after crash with SUV in Lake Stevens

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Motorcyclists injured after crash with SUV in Lake Stevens

The two riders were taken to a local hospital after the collision at Highway 9 and 20th Street…

Photo gallery: Aquafest 2019 is on!

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Photo gallery: Aquafest 2019 is on!

Friday opened the 3-day extravaganza.

Aquafest is three-day party on the Lake Stevens waterfront

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Aquafest is three-day party on the Lake Stevens waterfront

The annual shindig rocks with dancing dinos, corndogs and family fun. Take a dip at the new beach.

Reward offered in case of Lake Stevens bat abuse

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Reward offered in case of Lake Stevens bat abuse

The bat was found hanging from fishing line with a fishing hook intentionally embedded in his cheek.

The Monte way: Overcoming differences for conservation

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The Monte way: Overcoming differences for conservation

After 20 years at the helm of the Snohomish Conservation District, Monte Marti is retiring Aug. 9.

In Lake Stevens signage debate, city ordinance may be unlawful

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In Lake Stevens signage debate, city ordinance may be unlawful

A Lake Stevens code regulating sign size based on content is violating a 2015 Supreme Court ruling.

Merger would make mega fire district with 162,000 residents

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Merger would make mega fire district with 162,000 residents

Lake Stevens area voters will decide whether to join a district serving Monroe and Mill Creek.

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Snohomish man, 47, identified in deadly Lake Stevens crash

He was driving east on Highway 204, when he crossed into oncoming traffic, according to police.

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1 dead in head-on crash in Lake Stevens, police say

The driver crossed the center line on Highway 204, colliding head-on with an oncoming SUV, police said.

Can the little guy survive the Lake Stevens Costco?

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Can the little guy survive the Lake Stevens Costco?

Turners Grocery has loyal customers, but the owner knows the general store’s days could be numbered.

Costco brings early plans to Lake Stevens in store proposal

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Costco brings early plans to Lake Stevens in store proposal

More than 100 people gathered at the Thursday night meeting. Staff were there to answer questions.

Looking east toward the U.S. 2 trestle as cars begin to backup in March 2018 (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Getting work done on U.S. 2 trestle is proving tricky

Road crews need not only dry conditions, but for overnight temperatures to not dip too low.

Voice your concerns or support for Lake Stevens Costco today

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Voice your concerns or support for Lake Stevens Costco today

A public meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Lake Stevens Fire Department Conference Center.

Costco, Lake Stevens reps to attend public meeting next week

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Costco, Lake Stevens reps to attend public meeting next week

Folks are invited to share their thoughts. The wholesaler has asked to build along Highway 9.

On I-5’s edge, biologists revive a vanishing world for salmon

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On I-5’s edge, biologists revive a vanishing world for salmon

A pristine island in the sloughs shows why governments are spending millions on tidal marsh habitat.

Wobble, a 27-year-old bison whose home was a pasture between Ebey Slough and Sunnyside Boulevard, died of natural causes on May 29. Born prematurely, he lived his whole life on Paul and Ruth Brandal’s 70-acre property. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Lone bison died where he lived, a Sunnyside Blvd. pasture

He was a landmark. Wobble grew from 26-pound preemie into 1,800-pound beast where a herd once roamed.