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Former student Ryan Crawford, left, poses with Karen Coulombe. (Photo provided by Karen Coulombe)

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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…

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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…

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)

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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.

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)

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‘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…

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)

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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…

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)

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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.

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

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Mayor, city council refuse to sign Lake Stevens Pride proclamation

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

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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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…

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

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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…

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…