Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl allegedly dealt to a law enforcement informant in April 2020 by Laura Rodriguez-Moreno, of Lake Stevens. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

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Family sentenced for running fentanyl ring at Lake Stevens restaurant

Laura Rodriguez-Moreno pleaded guilty to dealing heroin, meth and fentanyl out of Fuente de Café with her husband…

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Charges dropped for Lake Stevens teacher accused of harassing student

Prosecutors won’t pursue misdemeanor sexual assault charges against Mark Hein, who “has been absolved of wrongdoing,” his attorney…

Karla Wislon holds a champagne glass while celebrating the closing sale of her home in Palm Springs, Ca. on May 14, 2021. (Family photo)

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Former state Rep. Karla Wilson, 88, remembered as ‘smart, energetic’

Wilson served the 39th Legislative district from 1985 to 1991. She died Dec. 31.

A police K-9 unit patrols the scene along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after an officer shot and killed a man Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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New details emerge in Lake Stevens police killing

The man suspected of stealing a woman’s car tried to get in a patrol car when an officer…

Traffic from Costco turns left onto 24th Street SE past a closed South Lake Stevens Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South Lake Stevens Road spur still closed, could open in February

A reader asked when the segment would open because it will cut almost 1.5 miles from his daily…

A police K-9 unit patrols the scene along 20th Street SE near Route 9 after a police-involved shooting left one person dead Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Deadly police shooting under investigation in Lake Stevens

One man was killed in the gunfire south of Frontier Village, investigators said.

Tara Luckie, 38, left, and her husband Scott Luckie, 37, right, brush cattle at Luckie Farms on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. They keep many of the Highland cattle as pets, but also raise some of them for others as meat. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Cultivating Success class helps newcomers start profitable farms

The 12-week course is starting on Jan. 10. The program was a “reality check” for aspiring farmers, one…

Since 1957, Sherwood Community Services has been a place where people with disabilities have the opportunity to live full, independent lives as part of their community.

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Helping local youth with disabilities gain full, independent lives

Each year, more than 1500 babies are born in Snohomish, Island and Skagit County with some type of…

Lena and Brian Schultz stand in front of their home next to their mailbox for letters to Santa at their Lake Stevens home that also serves as the Living Aloha Farm Sanctuary. The couple have been receiving and responding to letters destined for the North Pole since 2019. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Santa, you’ve got mail! Lake Stevens pair has a dropbox for kids’ letters

Lena and Brian Schultz answer letters by hand at their Living Aloha Farm, a sanctuary for cows, goats,…

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Lake Stevens City Council appoints new member to fill vacancy

Attorney Ryan Donoghue was picked by the council Tuesday night. He’ll fill a seat left open by Shawn…

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Lake Stevens bans Facebook comments, citing ‘fake city profiles’

The city pointed to an increase in spam and a lack of staff to monitor it. Residents say…

Customers enter and exit the new Costco on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The wait is over as Costco opens in Lake Stevens

The new store, in the works since 2018, opened Friday. Some came for the specials, others had a…

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Man identified in fatal Lake Stevens crash

Bradley Gilbert, 52, of Lake Stevens, died in the crash on State Route 92 last week.

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On site once planned for city hall, Lake Stevens OK’s commercial rezone

The city hopes the Chapel Hill property will be developed to will bring jobs. Locals say they’d be…

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One killed, two injured in Lake Stevens car crash

Police say the Thanksgiving Day collision left one man dead and sent two to the hospital with serious…

A pedestrian uses the crosswalk at 30th Street NE along 113th Avenue NE near Lake Stevens High School on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State won’t keep federal money from Lake Stevens for ADA issues

In September the state told the city it wasn’t complying with federal law. Upon review, the state is…

Shoppers walk in and out of Macy’s at Alderwood Mall were Black Friday deals are being advertised on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Go ahead, hit snooze: Most Black Friday deals are online

Braving the stores on Black Friday is still a thing, but more retailers are closed on Thanksgiving.

Construction continues at the site of the Lake Stevens Costco now slated to open Dec. 2. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ new Costco opening delayed till after Thanksgiving

The new warehouse opening was pushed back to Dec. 2. Meanwhile, it’s still under construction.

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Lake Stevens voters give a thumbs up to sales tax hike for streets

The 0.2% increase will push the rate in the city to 9.3% on April 1, 2023. It will…

A pedestrian uses the crosswalk at 30th Street NE along 113th Avenue NE near Lake Stevens High School on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State warns ADA issues could keep federal money from Lake Stevens

City leaders wondered why the state is not including other cities with similar noncompliance issues.