John Kartak (left) and John Lovick.

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Rep. Lovick and Mayor Kartak differ on almost every issue

Voters will know clearly their views on new taxes, sex ed law, pandemic response and police reform.

Mark James (left) and April Berg.

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Moderates may decide a million-dollar battle for state House

Democrat April Berg and Republican Mark James are dueling in the 44th, a political swing district.

The Pilchuck River flows freely through the pervious site of the Pilchuck River Dam on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 in Granite Falls, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Development has made the Pilchuck River warmer, harming fish

The river is 5.4 degrees above its historic temperature, says the State Department of Ecology.

Brett Gailey

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Lake Stevens’ first full-time mayor will make $80,000 a year

The city council voted in September to convert the mayoral position from part time to full time.

What a merger would look like. (Lake Stevens Fire)

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A new name for newly merged fire districts east of Everett

The district covering Snohomish and Lake Stevens is now called Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue.

Looking east toward the U.S. 2 trestle as cars begin to backup on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Everett, Wa. The aging westbound span needs replacing and local politicians are looking to federal dollars to get the replacement started. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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A toll? More lanes? Have your say on future U.S. 2 trestle

WSDOT wants to know what people think of the existing highway link and its eventual replacement.

Panel says full-time mayor in Lake Stevens should earn 80K

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Panel says full-time mayor in Lake Stevens should earn 80K

Salary commission set the figure Thursday. An Oct. 19 hearing gives residents a chance to respond

Lake Stevens teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok

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Lake Stevens teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok

A video posted by kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Adams has been viewed more than 10 million times.

She fosters inclusion with crayons, paper of skin-tone hues

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She fosters inclusion with crayons, paper of skin-tone hues

Color Me Important, a Lake Stevens woman’s effort, gives teachers supplies that represent diversity.

Lake Stevens council makes the mayor a full-time job

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Lake Stevens council makes the mayor a full-time job

First-year Mayor Brett Gailey, who retired from Everett PD this year, could land a six-figure salary

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2 Snohomish County men die in crash near Moses Lake

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Saturday’s head-on collision of off-road vehicles.

E-bikes can use Centennial Trail, but not other motormobiles

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E-bikes can use Centennial Trail, but not other motormobiles

A Snohomish reader writes about noticing more motorized use of the 30-mile path.

Soper Hill roundabout and pedestrian trail work wraps up

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Soper Hill roundabout and pedestrian trail work wraps up

Lake Stevens and Marysville worked together on the traffic infrastructure because of nearby development.

Some waited months for jobless benefits, and some wait still

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Some waited months for jobless benefits, and some wait still

Not all 81,000 cases are resolved, but some people finally received thousands of dollars in back payments.

Brace for delays along U.S. 2 for bridge and road work

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Brace for delays along U.S. 2 for bridge and road work

Projects between Snohomish and Index are set for the coming week, with single-lane traffic in spots.

Dr. Spitters: Bringing students back to school is too risky

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Dr. Spitters: Bringing students back to school is too risky

The Everett, Edmonds, Mukilteo and Stanwood Camano districts announced Wednesday they’ll go remote this fall.

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Classes in Snohomish County could remain online this fall

Many districts are re-thinking plans to welcome students back to schools as COVID-19 cases spike.

An open House seat draws three hopefuls with civic resumes

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An open House seat draws three hopefuls with civic resumes

Democrats Anne Anderson and April Berg, and Republican Mark James, are vying to serve the 44th District.

Police: Lake Stevens political sign thief assaults witness

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Police: Lake Stevens political sign thief assaults witness

The suspect, 66, removed signs of two Black candidates, then attacked a man who confronted him, police said.

8-mile detour for Highway 9 roundabout work starts Thursday

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8-mile detour for Highway 9 roundabout work starts Thursday

The intersection of Highway 9 and 108th Street Northeast in Marysville will close until Monday.