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Broken pipe shuts off water for Smokey Point customers

The city of Marysville expected to resume water service Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators found this pill press that could be used to make fentanyl-laced pills in a search of a Marysville home Thursday, July 21, 2022. (U.S. Attorney's Office)

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Charges: Marysville residents bought fentanyl equipment from China

On Thursday, investigators say they found a pill press that could make thousands of fentanyl pills.

Nik Clovsky performs a song off his new album at his home Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Musical journey takes Marysville man from grunge to the blues

Nik Clovsky, who works in the state juvenile justice system, finds solace in music. He released an 11-song…

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Marysville fire chief put on leave reaches deal, agrees to retire

Martin McFalls led the agency since 2015. “The board felt it was time to go a different direction.…

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

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Jury convicts man in Marysville gas station shooting

Todd Kingma, 37, previously told police he was “like a bird that can’t be caged.” A jury found…

Trays of plants grow inside one of Infarm's vertical farms. Photo credit: Infarm

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Growing up: Indoor warehouse farms make inroads in Snohomish County

Vertical farms that use LED lights to grow fresh herbs and salad greens indoors are sprouting up.

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In unexpected move, Vaughan resigns from Marysville council

He got re-elected in November. But he and his wife moved to Texas when she received a job…

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Police: Marysville man shot sword-wielding roommate in self-defense

The roommates were arguing over eBay sales, according to police. Then one of them allegedly brandished a two-foot…

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More than 1,100 utility customers lose power in Marysville

The Snohomish County Public Utility District attributed the outages to “equipment failure.”

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Calf steers into traffic, closing northbound I-5 near Marysville

A brown-and-white young cow found itself stuck in the median Wednesday. Authorities blocked all lanes.

Detective Jim Scharf, left, of Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office with David Mittelman, CEO of Othram Inc. announces the identification on two cold cases Thursday afternoon in the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on June 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Forensic genealogy cracks Snohomish County cold cases from 1977, 1981

Alice Williams’ skull was found in woods near Skykomish. Blaine Has Tricks’ remains were crushed in a Tulalip…

The cover of the 1988 Marysville Pilchuck High School yearbook. 20211214

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On harm of Native mascots, Marysville has a homegrown expert

Stephanie Fryberg graduated from the school, home of the Tomahawks — for now. She’s a leading researcher on…

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Marysville Strawberry Festival is on, but key ingredient is late

Local berries have been slow to arrive due to cold weather. But the festivities will go on, including…

Leafline Trails Coalition's vision for over 900 miles of trails would improve connections across King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. (Leafline Trails Coalition)

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Group envisions robust links for Centennial Trail

Leafline Trail Coalition’s map has over 900 miles through King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

Flint Ferguson, Bernadette “Bernie” Johnson’s partner, stands next to the dart boards inside the Clubhouse Bar and Grill in Everett where Bernie would play darts regularly. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A toast to ‘Dart Mom’ Bernie, 78, a fireball in tavern darts

An Everett dart tourney raised cash for hospice patients as a celebration of the life of Bernadette Johnson.

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney speaks during a public safety town hall meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the Marysville Opera House in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Fearing crime surge, Snohomish County police focus on patrol

There’s little data that support — and some numbers that contradict — claims of rampant crime.

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Marysville man accused of over 12 armed robberies at massage parlors

The suspect reportedly said he targeted Asian spas, “believing they would be hesitant to report the crimes.”

Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL) is hosting an Edmonds Kind of Juneteenth Father's Day Picnic 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19 at Esperance Park in Edmonds. (Lift Every Voice Legacy)

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Juneteenth celebrations span Marysville, Snohomish, Edmonds

The holiday recognizes when the last enslaved Black people learned they were free by federal decree in 1865.

Reverend Kate Kilroy makes a heart with her hands towards passing vehicles during a rally backing LGBTQ+ students on Monday, June 6, 2022, in front of the Marysville School District Service Center in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Marysville schools pause parental consent plan for LGBTQ, other clubs

After experts said it could infringe on student rights — and lead to costly legal battles — board…

Tony Hatch coaches wrestling practice at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Conflicted’ feelings in Tulalip: School mascot ‘Tomahawks’ to stay

A state law change fanned a year of debate over whether the mascot is offensive. Tulalip elders tended…