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With their trust, she stole thousands from a rural cemetery

Treasurer Dawn Angela’s parents helped establish Machias Community Cemetery as a nonprofit.

Mel Steele, a member of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 170, clears snow Wednesday from the parking lot by Mad-Bev Espresso on Beverly Boulevard in Everett. It made it possible for the stand to open for business after being closed for two days. (Photo by Rachel Pessa)

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Random acts of snowy kindness to warm your heart

The good “snow-maritans” stepped up. Some had big shovels and trucks. Others had hot chocolate.

Lake Stevens embraces family of boy killed in sled accident

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Lake Stevens embraces family of boy killed in sled accident

It’s “beautiful how one little boy has drawn the whole community together,” Tyeson Kane’s mother said.

The ‘Woodchopping Dad’ finds a date, and she was right nearby

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The ‘Woodchopping Dad’ finds a date, and she was right nearby

Shane McDaniel found Carly Norwood with help from Hollywood. “The yoga had me from hello,” he said.

Who won a date with the Lake Stevens ‘Woodchopping Dad’?

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Who won a date with the Lake Stevens ‘Woodchopping Dad’?

Shane McDaniel’s twin sons and TV host Steve Harvey are helping the busy single dad find love.

Lake Stevens Mayor John Spencer won’t seek re-election

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Lake Stevens Mayor John Spencer won’t seek re-election

Spencer is endorsing City Councilman Kurt Hilt in this year’s mayoral election.

Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents

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Measles outbreak is a teaching moment — for parents

Snohomish County school districts are reminding parents to vaccinate their children.

Giving away firewood put these guys in the global spotlight

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Giving away firewood put these guys in the global spotlight

Shane McDaniel and his twin sons of Lake Stevens split 40 cords for the needy. It led to…

Highway 522 near Paradise Lake Road. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Plan knots together carbon fee, gas tax and new US 2 trestle

A hearing Thursday will give the public a chance to weigh in on a proposed $16 billion road…

Fire districts in Lake Stevens, Monroe could merge in 2020

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Fire districts in Lake Stevens, Monroe could merge in 2020

Already, they are sharing more resources through a contract — but not staffing and equipment.

Chris Pratt announces engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger

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Chris Pratt announces engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger

The actor, a Lake Stevens High grad, is set to join the family of the former California governor.

A Lake Stevens teen, conquering CrossFit, heads to Miami

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A Lake Stevens teen, conquering CrossFit, heads to Miami

Keanna Krueger, a ninth-grader, will compete in a national test of fitness.

Anthony Garver (Spokane County Sheriff’s Office)

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Nearly 6 years later, a homicide suspect still awaits trial

The man charged with the 2013 murder of Phillipa Evans-Lopez has been a challenging defendant.

He’s the 6-foot-4 Marine in photos of Bush’s memorial services

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He’s the 6-foot-4 Marine in photos of Bush’s memorial services

Bryce Carnahan, 20, of Lake Stevens, was part of the honor guard at the 41st president’s funeral.

Tyeson Kane, 11, played youth football in Lake Stevens. He died on New Years Day from injuries in a sledding accident in Pateros. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Lawson)

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Lake Stevens boy dies days after sledding accident

Tyeson Kane, 11, was sledding in the small town of Pateros when he was hit by a truck.

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Woman, 73, identified in deadly Lake Stevens crash

Detectives are still seeking tips about a driver who fled the scene on New Year’s Eve.

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Woman dies after Monday crash near Lake Stevens

She was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision.

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Man flees after crash; woman has life-threatening injuries

The head-on collision happened north of Lake Stevens, at the intersection of 84th St. NE and 105th Ave.…

Drink this: A look ahead at the brew year of 2019

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Drink this: A look ahead at the brew year of 2019

Here are a few things the Herald’s beer aficionado Aaron Swaney is looking forward to next year.

Lake Stevens considers car-tab fees for transportation

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Lake Stevens considers car-tab fees for transportation

Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace already have them.