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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)

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 graduate 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)
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.

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 disability or delay, and only 60 per… Continue reading

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.
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)

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, sheep and chickens.

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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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 Fredericks’ departure.

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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 they’re losing a valuable forum.

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

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 hankering for hot dogs.

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

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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 better served with a public park.

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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)

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 easing its stance.

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)
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)

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.

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

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.

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 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 generate $19 million in the next decade.

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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)

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.

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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Stanwood’s Wyatt Custer surveys the field in the second half after coming in as a replacement quarterback for the injured Michael Mascotti against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Visiting football team endures racial slurs at Stanwood football game

“Our coaches heard (the n-word) throughout the game from their players. It was bad,” Lakes High School coach Dave Miller said.

Stanwood’s Wyatt Custer surveys the field in the second half after coming in as a replacement quarterback for the injured Michael Mascotti against Lakes High School on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Weekend outages cause Snohomish County schools closures Monday

The Arlington, Lakewood, Snohomish and Stanwood school districts were still without power and had road hazards in some places.

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Lake Stevens, Stanwood sales tax measures on ballot

The two-tenths of a percent sales taxes would go to maintain streets, sidewalks and more.

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Lake Stevens High School evacuated for YikYak bomb threat

Two students were suspected of making the threat. The school was evacuated around 11 a.m.

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Mr. Bone Jangles holds his scythe Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Halloween hunk: Meet Mr. Bone Jangles, the hottest guy in Lake Stevens

The sought-after 12-foot skeleton, Skelly, has lit up social media since 2020. In Lake Stevens, spooky season started in June.

Mr. Bone Jangles holds his scythe Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)