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Old habits don’t stop when stop sign comes down

Bunk Foss Road at U.S. 2 off-ramp near Highway 9 gets safety upgrade, but safety concerns remain.

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Lake Stevens man injured by 50-foot fall near Leavenworth

The rescuers had to tie in to keep from falling due to the steep rugged terrain.

Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years through service

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Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years through service

Over 1,600 Scouts took part in the Day of Service marking Mount Baker Council’s 100th anniversary.

Lake Stevens soldier places 2nd in Best Warrior Competition

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Lake Stevens soldier places 2nd in Best Warrior Competition

Sgt. Grant Reimers spent “a long year” training and competing in the Army’s arduous competition.

FCCLA students come home with medals

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FCCLA students come home with medals

Students from Lake Stevens High School and Henry M. Jackson High School came home with medals from the…

It takes a gripe to get the attention of code enforcers

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It takes a gripe to get the attention of code enforcers

Four officers are investigating hundreds of cases each in Snohomish County’s unincorporated areas.

‘There kind of was a pause, and people started screaming’

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‘There kind of was a pause, and people started screaming’

Video: A Lake Stevens woman describes the chaos in Las Vegas — and considers herself lucky.

Now serving in Lake Stevens to fight hunger worldwide

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Now serving in Lake Stevens to fight hunger worldwide

Proceeds from Empty Bowls fundraiser Oct. 14 supports Lake Stevens Community Food Bank.

Georgia coach won’t say if Eason will regain starting QB spot

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Georgia coach won’t say if Eason will regain starting QB spot

The former Lake Stevens star is still competing with freshman Fromm ahead of Saturday’s game.

Abby Beauchamp, who was born with a facial condition that has brought her negative attention for much of her life, is introduced to a room filled with three classes of fifth-graders at Hillcrest Elementary School in Lake Stevens, Friday. The kids are reading the book “Wonder,” which is about a child with a similar condition. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Marysville alumna asks students to not judge others’ looks

The elementary students read ‘Wonder,’ about a boy who looks different — a story she empathizes with.

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A Democrat and Republican agree: Leave our signs alone!

County Council candidates send a joint message about the theft and vandalism of campaign signs.

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Reeking of alcohol, driver ended young Snohomish man’s life

The man was sentenced Wednesday to 6-1/2 years for the fatal drunken-driving crash on Highway 9.

How Carleton Farms prepares for Halloween — in the summer

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How Carleton Farms prepares for Halloween — in the summer

The Lake Stevens farm opens Sept. 30 for your pumpkin pickin’, scare lovin’, zombie-fightin’ pleasure

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Bicyclist injured in collision with SUV on Highway 204

LAKE STEVENS — A bicyclist was injured Saturday after colliding with a sport utility vehicle just west of…

In Uniform

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In Uniform

Lake Stevens grad serving in Navy

Young students, all from North Lake Middle School, enjoy video games on big screens at the new Dan Pratt Memorial Teen Center in Lake Stevens on Thursday after school let out. From left, they are Shawn Etheridge, 11, Ayden Perez, 11, Riley Gentry, 12, Reegan Pauley, 11, and Brendon Bade, 12. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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New teen center opens at Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club

Fundraising gained momentum with the backing of actor Chris Pratt.

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Many local students still struggle with math, tests show

In Edmonds, however, standardized test scores rose after an emphasis on teaching data analysis.

Herald Super Kid this week is John Cramer, who started his own handmade pen business at age 17, to put himself through college. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens High senior has an entrepreneurial mind

John Cramer crafts and sells designer pens to help pay for college

As his Eagle Scout project, Wesley Lawson, 15, is building this “life skills playground” at Lake Stevens Middle School for children with special needs. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Scout builds playground for special-needs middle-schoolers

LAKE STEVENS — Special education students at Lake Stevens Middle School have a new place to hang out…

Bruce is super popular at Lake Stevens school (video)

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Bruce is super popular at Lake Stevens school (video)

LAKE STEVENS —The students love Bruce, and he’s not bashful about his affection for them.