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Weekend US 2 trestle closure is expected to create a mess

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Weekend US 2 trestle closure is expected to create a mess

Detours this time will be much longer, and Highway 9 in particular is expected to be jammed.

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Who’ll lead Sno-Isle’s 23 libraries, 500 workers, $50M budget?

19 applied but it’s been narrowed down to 3 candidates for the job which pays at least $170,000.

Man admits to killing mom, stabbing dad, setting fire

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Man admits to killing mom, stabbing dad, setting fire

Zachary Konicke, 32, said he was having a mental health crisis that day in 2016.

‘Not an easy time’ for Chris Pratt after director’s firing

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‘Not an easy time’ for Chris Pratt after director’s firing

The “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer-director was fired over old tweets joking about sensitive subjects.

This girl caught the state’s largest tope shark on record

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This girl caught the state’s largest tope shark on record

The 41-pound fish, reeled out of the waters of Grays Harbor, measured 68 inches.

Susan Fenner (left) and Stacy Brewer look over a map of a proposed annexation to the city of Lake Stevens Sunday afternoon on Aug 5, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens mayor signed an annexation petition 29 times

The terms of a homeowners association agreement bar residents in one neighborhood from opposing it.

Adrianna Lower-Stephenson’s $3.2 million home is for sale in Lake Stevens. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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What $3.2 million buys in Lake Stevens

The extensive remodel of the 4,850-square-foot 1962 house by Seattle architect Paul Kirk is for sale.

Ballot measures: Marysville sales tax passing for new jail

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Ballot measures: Marysville sales tax passing for new jail

Tuesday results also showed numerous fire district levies were passing — though not all.

This week’s Herald Super Kid Alexis Eacret is a champion horse rider and just recently won a national title. She dearly loves her 12-year-old quarterhorse, Brody, that she has had for three years. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens teen is national horse riding champion

Alexis Eacret took first place for women at the O-Mok-See competition in Idaho a few weeks ago.

Teens medal in national family, consumer science events

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Teens medal in national family, consumer science events

The winners are students at Jackson, Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Stanwood high schools.

Kya Lankford, 2 months, holds onto her mother’s finger at Lundeen Park on Friday, July 27, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Teen moms lean on one another in peer support program

“You see these moms and they’re doing it,” said Abigail Hulce, 19. “It gives you hope.”

Get ready for more U.S. 2 trestle closures

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Get ready for more U.S. 2 trestle closures

The past two shutdowns went smoothly and drivers experienced mostly minimal delays.

New transit bus stops open near Glacier Peak High School

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New transit bus stops open near Glacier Peak High School

Residents have requested the stops for more than two years since Route 109 service began in 2016.

Aquafest 2018 has parades, circus, rides and water sports

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Aquafest 2018 has parades, circus, rides and water sports

Expect some changes this year because of construction downtown and damage at the Boys & Girls Club.

Lynnwood ponders tiny houses for homeless college students

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Lynnwood ponders tiny houses for homeless college students

Officials say they are watching Seattle with “a desire not to replicate what they are doing.”

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People do like fire departments but they don’t like tax hikes

Eight fire and EMS tax requests are on the Aug. 7 primary ballot.

Able to save: New program helps people with disabilities

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Able to save: New program helps people with disabilities

A Lake Stevens mom and daughter helped push for a savings program for people with disabilities.

Video: After a good start, weekend trestle work continues

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Video: After a good start, weekend trestle work continues

Weather permitting, westbound U.S. 2 will close until Monday, with a one-lane detour on 20th Street.

She’s been a teacher of teachers in Lake Stevens for 16 years

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She’s been a teacher of teachers in Lake Stevens for 16 years

Kathy Hahn, who started the careers-in-education class at Lake Stevens High School, is retiring.

In ads, Republicans punish a Democrat for voting their way

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In ads, Republicans punish a Democrat for voting their way

State Sen. Steve Hobbs is getting slammed for supporting bills introduced by GOP lawmakers.