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Northshore School District bond for new elementary now passing

As of Tuesday, the $275 million proposal was comfortably above the 60 percent supermajority.

Lake Stevens girl wants to make sure her peers are well fed

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Lake Stevens girl wants to make sure her peers are well fed

Anneliese Ballou, 9, was named the first student ambassador by the Hungry Hearts Foundation.

Water to be shut off for some homes, districts next week

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Water to be shut off for some homes, districts next week

The pipe closing will affect mainly the Snohomish and Monroe areas.

Aquafest royalty recognized at capital

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Aquafest royalty recognized at capital

The 2017 Miss Aquafest roayalty were recognized Jan. 29 in Olympia with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, for…

Bond for new Lake Stevens library falling short of required votes

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Bond for new Lake Stevens library falling short of required votes

The existing facility is in a city-owned building on property that is slated to be redeveloped.

While husband Don listens, Sylvia Irvine, of Lake Stevens, recounts some of the sweetest moments with children the couple fostered over the past 33 years. In that time, they had about 250 kids in their home and not all of them were so sweet. Sylvia has written a book about what they experienced and the emotions of their foster children through the years. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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These foster parents have touched 250 lives over 32 years

From the heartwarming to the harrowing, Sylvia and Don Irvine of Lake Stevens have seen it all.

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School levies still passing in 3 districts after latest tally

In the initial count, ballot measures in Lake Stevens, Marysville and Snohomish had been losing.

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School districts consider effect of ‘outside forces’ on voting

“But I think we have to take a look at ourselves also,” says one superintendent.

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Ballot measures in 3 school districts are now passing

With votes still trickling in, levies in Lake Stevens, Marysville and Snohomish surpass 50 percent.

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Multiple school ballot measures appear to be failing

Property tax levies in four districts and two of three bond measures were falling short Tuesday.

Hundreds of millions of dollars at stake on school ballots

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Hundreds of millions of dollars at stake on school ballots

Thirteen school districts in Snohomish County have levies on Tuesday’s ballot.

Old bridge design means $35K crane visit each time waters rise

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Old bridge design means $35K crane visit each time waters rise

Heavy rains have filled the Snohomish River and its tributaries to the point that cranes have had to…

Lake Stevens man killed by car during charity bicycle ride

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Lake Stevens man killed by car during charity bicycle ride

Mark Kristofferson was riding in the Tour de Palm Springs in California.

Vote on Tuesday could be crucial for Lake Stevens project

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Vote on Tuesday could be crucial for Lake Stevens project

The future of North Cove Park might hinge on whether voters approve a bond for a new library.

On her 90th birthday Monday, Doris Goertz of Lake Stevens and her daughter, Rachel O’Brien, read some pretty hilarious notes as they go through some of the 186 or so letters and cards Goertz recieved after O’Brien recruited friends to send them snail mail instead of email. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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She’s got mail — lots and lots of actual snail mail

For her mom’s 90th birthday, Rachel O’Brien recruited friends to send actual cards through the mail.

Super Kid Erik Linder is a world champion ballroom dancer who regularly flies all over U.S. and world for competition, so he benefits from the alternative schedule that AIM High School provides. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Flexible schedule fits Lake Stevens teen’s ballroom dance life

AIM High School in Snohomish, an alternative program, lets Erik Linder compete across the world.

Judge says trial about crash that killed 2 kids can proceed

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Judge says trial about crash that killed 2 kids can proceed

Still to be resolved: Whether defendant Todd Eugene Brown’s methamphetamine use was a factor.

Lake Stevens joint serves Thai food with a side of sass

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Lake Stevens joint serves Thai food with a side of sass

As an admittedly surly person, I can respect a dash of sass when I dine out.

Chris Pratt and Randy Couture faced off on the wrestling mat

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Chris Pratt and Randy Couture faced off on the wrestling mat

The Lake Stevens and Lynnwood sons trained together, and Pratt reflected on Couture’s impact on him.

Jason Michael Knox White. (Courtesy Lake Stevens Police Department)

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Body found in Lake Stevens identified as missing man, 32

He was found in the woods by a search crew of family, friends and volunteers from the community.