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Hobbs, Roulstone duel for important Senate seat
After a testy primary, tolls, traffic and taxes are dominant concerns on the campaign trail.
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Conservation District awards first Cascade Garden Award
The Snohomish Conservation District and city of Lake Stevens awarded the first annual Cascade Garden Awards at an…
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Test scores: Math still a struggle; science turnout low
There was a new science test in spring 2018. It’s not yet required to graduate, so many didn’t…
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No room for error: Students need more credits to graduate
Schools are boosting existing programs and adding new ones to help students keep up.
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Mark Harmsworth tries to hold political battleground for GOP
Democrat Jared Mead opposes the Republican state House rep on roads, mass transit and schools.
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Boy Scout rehabilitates disc golf sign for Eagle project
Boy Scout Kevin Mulvaney coordinated a volunteer effort to rebuild a park sign for the Lake Stevens Disc…
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Kiwanis gives fledgling foster care group a $5K boost
The Kiwanis Club of Snohomish recently donated $5,000 to The Bridge Receiving Center of Lake Stevens, which aims…
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2 drivers killed at Highway 9 intersection; passengers hurt
One car ran a stop sign, the Washington State Patrol said.
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Anonymous youth survey to tackle tough topics
The state Healthy Youth Survey, given every other year, is scheduled for this month. It is optional.
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Review board approves contested Lake Stevens annexation
Residents of the area had challenged the move. They are considering their appeal options.
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A teen’s anti-bullying message: ‘Weigh it before you say it’
Cruelty in sixth grade stuck with her, but a student from Lake Stevens turned it into a positive.
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Homeowners urge state board to halt Lake Stevens annexation
The fate of 108 disputed acres adjacent to the city is now in the hands of a boundary…
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Drink this: Embrace this fresh hop ale made in Marysville
5 Rights Brewing will be pouring Embrace the Resin Citra Wet Hop DIPA at the Fresh Hop Ale…
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Rain wins, for now: Remaining US 2 work put off until spring
The dry season has ended, so a moisture-sensitive repaving project on the trestle is postponed.
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Sunnyside Nursery to celebrate 70 years of color, creativity
“We live in a horticultural paradise,” said Steve Smith, the third owner of the Marysville nursery.
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Party marks decade of free books for Lake Stevens kids
Singer Dolly Parton founded the Imagination Library to promote reading to and with young children.
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Machias man gets 23 years for killing mother, attacking dad
The judge called Zachary Konicke’s lack of empathy “disturbing.”
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Owners who oppose Lake Stevens annexation to have their say
A review board has set an Oct. 1 hearing on an annexation petition signed 29 times by the…
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Fireworks in September: Area bans proposed near cities
Snohomish County considers banning fireworks sales and use from some unincorporated areas.
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Friendship Festival celebrates people with Down syndrome
“Once you’re part of the Down Syndrome Association, you’re part of a family,” said the event organizer.