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Highway 9 is set to be closed in both directions for a week as construction crews build a roundabout at the intersection with Vernon Road. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Weeklong closure coming to Highway 9 section in Lake Stevens

Travelers should expect delays or find another way from Friday to Thursday between Highway 204 and Lundeen Parkway.

Cooper Cummings from the United States celebrates after winning a men's downhill during the Cheese Rolling contest at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, Monday May 29, 2023. The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is an annual event where participants race down the 200-yard (180 m) long hill chasing a wheel of double gloucester cheese. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

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Arlington High School grad is the big cheese after winning UK race

Cooper Cummings, who grew up in Lake Stevens, defeated a world record-holder in Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling and…

A rescue swimmer pulls a 150 pound training dummy out of Lake Stevens during a water rescue training scenario on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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To prepare for summer, firefighters simulate Lake Stevens water rescue

It was a joint exercise between different fire and police agencies. Three fake victims were pulled from the…

A Costco hot dog combo with diced onions. Chopped onions are back in the food court after Costco discontinued them in 2020. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Diced onions, a pandemic casualty, are back at Costco food court

You have to ask for onions in Lake Stevens. For some, it’s a much bigger deal than a…

(Courtesy of Fransisco’s Kitchen & Cantina)

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.