Dick Todd put up a sign trying to slow down traffic along 99th Ave SE in Lake Stevens where it borders his eight acres, but officials took it down. Now he has it wedged between some trees back off the city’s right-of-way. Todd is very concerned about the high density housing going up to accommodate growth in the previously rural area. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Explosive growth encircles once-idyllic Lake Stevens

LAKE STEVENS — When Dick Todd moved to his home more than 30 years ago, the neighborhood southwest…

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You get 50 minutes to do this Excel test, and he did it in 3

LAKE STEVENS — It was mid-September, a little more than a week into the school year, when computer…

School honored for raising leaders

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School honored for raising leaders

Highland Elementary School was recently named a “Leader in Me” Lighthouse School for its work incorporating the “7…

Lake Stevens FCCLA career program is tops

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Lake Stevens FCCLA career program is tops

The Lake Stevens High School FCCLA chapter was selected to receive the 2017 National First Place High School…

Expanded Arlington Boys & Girls Club includes new teen center

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Expanded Arlington Boys & Girls Club includes new teen center

ARLINGTON — The teen center wasn’t officially open, but there was no keeping them out.

Iconic OMG! Lake Stevens spaceship house faces demolition

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Iconic OMG! Lake Stevens spaceship house faces demolition

It’s that wacky house that doesn’t look like any other home in town. Or in the state. Maybe…

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Lake Stevens woman recovering after hillside rescue

EVERETT — Sandra Hasegawa-Ingalls, who went missing for more than 24 hours last week in Lake Stevens, continues…

Lake Stevens, Mukilteo robotics teams back from worlds

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Lake Stevens, Mukilteo robotics teams back from worlds

The VEX Robotics Competition State Championship was held March 11 in Ellensburg.

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Mary Smith: Although you’re gone, you still comfort me

We asked readers to tell us what they love about their moms. Kids from 17 to well over…

Charlene Krueger: You help me cling to joy and purpose

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Charlene Krueger: You help me cling to joy and purpose

We asked readers to tell us what they love about their moms. Kids from 17 to well over…

Christine McLean: We are grateful for extra time with you

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Christine McLean: We are grateful for extra time with you

We asked readers to tell us what they love about their moms. Kids from 17 to well over…

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Rena Hegel: You came to my aid

We asked readers to tell us what they love about their moms. Kids from 17 to well over…

Diana J. Bushnell: A strong, amazing mother

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Diana J. Bushnell: A strong, amazing mother

We asked readers to tell us what they love about their moms. Kids from 17 to well over…

Missing Lake Stevens woman found stuck on hillside in Everett

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Missing Lake Stevens woman found stuck on hillside in Everett

LAKE STEVENS — A missing Lake Stevens woman was found Friday in Everett, stuck on a hillside overlooking…

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Meetings seek input on fixes to Highways 9, 204 interchange

LAKE STEVENS — Transportation engineers are seeking feedback on five ideas to transform the intersection of Highways 9…

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Modular buildings in park will be Lake Stevens’ City Hall

LAKE STEVENS — North Cove Park is expected to close from 5 a.m. Wednesday until at least 5…

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Lake Stevens forms group to focus on rights, needs of veterans

LAKE STEVENS — A new city commission aims to make Lake Stevens a more welcoming place for veterans…

PUD art and photo contest winners

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PUD art and photo contest winners

The Snohomish County PUD named 17 winners in its 2017 art and photography competitions. The contests are designed…

Lake Stevens tops Monroe 2-0 in loser-out 4A playoff game

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Lake Stevens tops Monroe 2-0 in loser-out 4A playoff game

MONROE — Connor Olmstead has a simple strategy when he finds himself in a jam on the pitcher’s…

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