Alex Phillips, Karen Mahood and their four-week-old baby Georgia sit inside the family’s home where the production and television sales of Zippered Stockings take place on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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From Mukilteo living room, Zippered Stockings get a national audience

They hit it big on shopping channel QVC. The handmade holiday stockings with zippers and handles sell for…

Top row from left: Julio Cortes, Gary Kemp and Mary Fosse. Bottom row from left: Mark James, Bernard Moody and June Robinson.

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Housing, economy, crime loom large in 38th District races

Two state House seats and one Senate seat are up for grabs in the 38th, which covers Everett,…

The ecological goal for Blue Heron Slough, upper right, is to restore tidal channels, marsh, and mud flats by breaching old agricultural dikes as seen at Smith Island at left. Shot on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Puget Sound salmon habitat restored with tribes leading the way

At 353 acres, the Port of Everett’s Blue Heron Slough restoration project is among the largest along the…

Phil Spirito and Libby Reed play a song together in their home on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Librarian by day, Monroe musician goes back on tour with ’90s band Rex

Phil Spirito has a double-life as “Phil the musician.” His indie slowcore band is getting a surprise revival…

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Five local breweries, taprooms to support after Toggle’s closes

These local watering holes are serving up the best regional brews, both to go and on tap.

Former television food personality Graham Kerr meets with residents of Windsor Square Senior Living before giving a presentation on Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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At 88, TV chef ‘Galloping Gourmet’ still sizzles with the ladies

Graham Kerr, the granddad of cooking entertainment shows in the 1960s, calls Snohomish County home.

Compass Health’s Broadway Campus in Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

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Judge dismisses Compass Health lawsuit over Marysville man’s death

Joshua Klick’s estate argued his relationship with a counselor signaled negligence. A judge found the claim had expired.

Amber Weaver, who has worked at the Lakewood Crossing Starbucks for 5 years, with her daughter Melody, outside of her workplace on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Complaint accuses Starbucks of anti-union threats in Marysville

Meanwhile, a mother of two said Thursday that Starbucks refused to accommodate her schedule when she returned from…

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Marysville survey asks residents for thoughts on growth, housing

Marysville’s population is about 72,000, making it the second-biggest city in Snohomish County.

Todd M. Kingma on February 25, 2019. (Washington State Department of Corrections)

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Marysville gas station shooter gets over 23 years

Todd Kingma claimed he was defending his family when he shot a man in October 2021.

Liberty Elementary (top) and (bottom, L-R) 10th Street Middle, Cascade Elementary, Marysville-Getchell High and Shoultes Elementary schools. (Marysville School District)

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Failed levies slashed Marysville sports; now, county will fund some

Through a county grant, the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA will host on-campus athletics for grades 6…

Liberty Elementary (top) and (bottom, L-R) 10th Street Middle, Cascade Elementary, Marysville-Getchell High and Shoultes Elementary schools. (Marysville School District)

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Bigger class sizes, smaller staffs await Marysville students

After two levies failed, this year’s budget includes 45 fewer full-time positions. Most reductions were at the elementary…

The Marysville Municipal Court building is pictured Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Juror shortage leads to postponed trials in municipal courts

In Marysville and Edmonds municipal courts, people aren’t showing up for jury duty, causing cases to pile up.

Branden McKinnon (Family photo)

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Prison official charged with unsafe gun storage in Marysville son’s death

Prosecutors allege Jennifer Wright kept her pistol in a kitchen drawer and Branden McKinnon, 12, used it to…

Diane Tillman, left, with Susan Kasch, her kidney donor, at Jennings Memorial Park on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Life-changing’ gift brought 2 Marysville school coworkers together

Susan Kasch donated her kidney to Diane Tillman in 2019. The women share their story to inspire more…

Heritage High Principal Dr. Nathan Plummer and Tulalip Education Division Executive Director Jessica Bulstad stand out front at Heritage High School on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Marysville school’s new approach embraces ‘Indigenous ways of learning’

Educators are redesigning Heritage High’s education model to support Indigenous students in a culturally competent way.

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Snohomish County, cities announce $9.6M for mental health, shelter

Projects span from Edmonds to Sultan. Each city is using American Rescue Plan Act money, with the county…

Ride up to Arlington along the Centennial Trail for views of the countryside and a perfect lunch spot along the Stillaguamish River. Taylor Goebel / The Herald photo

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Bike hard, eat hard: Take a bite out of Snohomish County’s Centennial Trail

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Top row: Anita Azariah (left), Bert Johnson, Daryl Williams, Gary Kemp and Julio Cortes. Middle row: Bernard Moody. Bottom row: June Robinson (left), Christopher D. Elliott, David Wiley, Mark James and Mary Fosse.

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2 open seats create intriguing primaries in 38th Legislative District

The usual issues are at play. Meanwhile, the Senate race has an intraparty primary contest.

Peter Condyles (City of Marysville)

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Marysville council fills vacancy with Mainstream Republican vice chair

At 24, Peter Condyles is now the youngest member of the Marysville City Council.