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Police: 1 dead in Lake Stevens collision

Two others suffered injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, investigators said.

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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)

Road closures to watch out for in Lake Stevens, Marysville

In the next week, stretches of Highway 9 will close at night for striping and pavement repairs.

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)
Monroe traffic officer Javier Patton turns on his body camera before heading out on patrol in June 2017. Officers like Patton record their whole shift and then upload to servers at the end of their day. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Lake Stevens starts charging for police body camera footage

The city will charge $0.84 per minute of staff time spent on redacting video footage.

Monroe traffic officer Javier Patton turns on his body camera before heading out on patrol in June 2017. Officers like Patton record their whole shift and then upload to servers at the end of their day. (Ian Terry / The Herald)
Former student Ryan Crawford, left, poses with Karen Coulombe. (Photo provided by Karen Coulombe)

Lake Stevens teacher turns ninth graders into tech whizzes

Karen Coulombe makes sure her students have career skills and Microsoft certifications. Certiport recognized her as its 2023 educator of the year.

Former student Ryan Crawford, left, poses with Karen Coulombe. (Photo provided by Karen Coulombe)
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1 dead, 2 hurt in Lake Stevens crash

An Infiniti sedan was reportedly speeding through the intersection of Highway 9 and Market Place. Police released few details as of Monday.

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Angelo and Jona Sarmiento, along with 7-week-old Carlisle, stand in front of the Costco where Jona went into labor with the couple's first child in late May on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Oh, baby! Mom’s labor started at Lake Stevens Costco

Jona Sarmiento often returns with baby Carlisle, now 2 months, for milestone photos from the watershed event.

Angelo and Jona Sarmiento, along with 7-week-old Carlisle, stand in front of the Costco where Jona went into labor with the couple's first child in late May on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Joe Powers, the artist that created the Lake Stevens Water Tower art piece, cheers after cutting the ribbon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Gateway into the park’: Lake Stevens unveils water tower sculpture

The sculpture, honoring the tower built in 1907, is the latest step in the city’s push to revitalize its downtown.

Joe Powers, the artist that created the Lake Stevens Water Tower art piece, cheers after cutting the ribbon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a poster featuring eight federally listed species that have been put on the road to recovery. The eight portraits were painted by Lake Stevens native Cal Robinson, a public affairs specialist at the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife office. (Cal Robinson/USFWS)

Lake Stevens artist’s portrait subjects: endangered mammals, fish, more

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife portraits were created by Cal Robinson, 34, to honor 50 years of the Endangered Species Act.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a poster featuring eight federally listed species that have been put on the road to recovery. The eight portraits were painted by Lake Stevens native Cal Robinson, a public affairs specialist at the Sacramento Fish and Wildlife office. (Cal Robinson/USFWS)
A cyclist from the Centennial Trail tries to navigate through traffic backed up on Dubuque Road turning onto Machias Road on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Changes ‘queued up’ for intersection at Dubuque, South Machias

Snohomish County Public Works is set to begin a study of intersection improvements near Lake Stevens.

A cyclist from the Centennial Trail tries to navigate through traffic backed up on Dubuque Road turning onto Machias Road on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey (Photo provided by the City of Lake Stevens)

Mayor, city council refuse to sign Lake Stevens Pride proclamation

Community members have expressed dismay at the lack of support for Pride Month.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey (Photo provided by the City of Lake Stevens)
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)

Another Highway 9 weeklong closure set for Lake Stevens

Construction crews need another full closure to finish building the roundabout at the intersection of Highways 9 and 204.

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)
A mail carrier delivers mail along Dubuque Road in Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

USPS mum on plan to merge rural mail delivery hubs in Snohomish County

Small cities could soon see their mail delivered from Everett, workers say. The Postal Service declined to comment directly.

A mail carrier delivers mail along Dubuque Road in Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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 Wake.

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)
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)

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 water.

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)
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)

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 single-use cup. It’s a reminder of a pre-pandemic world.

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)
(Courtesy of Fransisco’s Kitchen & Cantina)
(Courtesy of Fransisco’s Kitchen & Cantina)
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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 man and injuring his brother.

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

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 of Highway 9.

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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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.

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