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Food & Drink

Who has the best steak in Snohomish County?

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

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Granite Falls man charged with driving high in fatal Thanksgiving crash

Ryan Kynaston, 36, reportedly caused the crash when he crossed a double line in Lake Stevens, killing one…

William Gamboa runs with his dogs along Bayview Trail on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens, Marysville seek Bayview Trail design input

The cities are working on plans for the paved trail that would generally follow high-tension power lines west…

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After months of debate, new rules for Airbnbs in Lake Stevens

Some residents aired concerns about unruly guests and lakeside parties, but rental hosts say they’re being unfairly judged.

Community Transit’s 209 bus departs from the Lake Stevens Transit Center at 4th St NE and Highway 9 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Want ride-hailing at bus prices in Arlington? Let Community Transit know

The transit agency is in early development for microtransit services in Arlington, Darrington and Lake Stevens.

Jessica Miguel is manager and caretaker of the Mansion Inn in Lake Stevens. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Travel

A puzzle inspired this Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast in Lake Stevens

By Sara Bruestle

Arlene Petro sips coffee while people lineup for lunch at the Lake Stevens Senior Center on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Cramped and ‘getting nowhere,’ Lake Stevens Senior Center seeks new home

Seniors sit shoulder to shoulder at the center on Soper Hill Road. The search is on to figure…

Cars drive through the intersection of Highway 9 and South Lake Stevens Road on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After years of complaints, Lake Stevens finishes ADA plan

The new transition plan could cost $37 million and could take 23 years to complete.

Food & Drink

The best Italian food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Most of the rooms boast views of Lake Stevens and the Cascade Range. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Victorian home puzzle inspired this Lake Stevens mansion

The 10,490-square-foot Mansion Inn is a massive secret that’s perfect for a mini getaway.

A residential home is demolished at what will be the site of a new Lake Stevens Library on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Sophia Gates / The Herald).

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Site clearing begins for new Lake Stevens library

The initial work on Chapel Hill property brings dream of a new library closer to reality.

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Where to go for the best cocktails and spirits in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Vehicles on Soper Hill Road wait in line to make unprotected left turns onto Highway 9 northbound and southbound during the evening commute Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens development prompts Highway 9 signal change soon

Turning left from Soper Hill Road can be a long wait now. Flashing yellow turn signals could help…

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mental health evaluation delays preceded Lake Stevens police killing

“It’s only a matter of time, when a government entity ignores their obligation,” James Blancocotto’s public defender said.

Vehicles head south on Highway 9 towards the intersection at 64th Street NE on Thursday, March 2, 2023, near Walmart in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Highway 9 due for more road work between Lake Stevens, Marysville

The state has a contract for crews to go out this year and repair the road between 132nd…

A Lake Stevens man was arrested on multiple counts of property crimes on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Snohomish, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

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Man arrested in Snohomish vandalism, hate crime ‘rampage’

The Lake Stevens suspect seemingly targeted those he had personal grievances with, according to Snohomish police.

Police tape blocks off an area between two businesses in a residential area along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting that left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Man killed by Lake Stevens police in suspected carjackings identified

James Blancocotto jumped into a detective’s patrol car, according to a warrant providing a detailed account of the…

Jenn Gaffney-Flores and Anthony Palko. (Jenn Gaffney-Flores)

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Teen faces charges in fatal motorcycle crash near Lake Stevens

Friends of Anthony Palko pushed authorities for action after he was killed last summer. He was 33.

Josiah Degenstein

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Lake Stevens man with alleged white supremacist ties faces gun charges

Storage units belonging to Josiah Degenstein contained multiple arsenals, according to police.

Firefighters works through rescue drills during the Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s annual Water Rescue Academy on the Skykomish River Thursday afternoon in Index, Washington on May 5, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish Regional Fire asks voters for two more commissioners

The district currently has seven commissioners, but it can keep only five. A Feb. 14 special election could…