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Q&A: ‘Hard choices’ for new Marysville superintendent amid $13.5M in cuts
Zachary Robbins takes the helm of a district reeling from controversies and budget cuts. Yet he’s feeling “encouraged.”
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Would Marysville’s school-clubs proposal be unconstitutional?
If approved, it would require parental consent for club participation, which some say could force LGBTQ kids to…
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Marysville man gets 4 years for pistol-whipping ex-girlfriend
Rhyan Vasquez, 27, attacked her at gunpoint, she told police. She had to undergo oral surgery for a…
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Everett man gets 19 years in fatal Marysville shooting
Lyon “Nick” Torns sold fentanyl to Jason Castle, 42. In November 2020, Torns shot and killed him, then…
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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of retired Lynnwood man
Carl Bridgmon, 70, was a bystander caught in a shooting at Daleway Park in Lynnwood. The suspected shooter…
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Marysville superintendent could start a month early
A June start means Zachary Robbins could weigh in on a $13.5 million budget shortfall and a parental…
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Marysville to pay $3.5M to former students for alleged sex abuse
The district settled the lawsuit over incidents from the 1980s. Kurt Hollstein remained employed until June 2021.
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Marysville fire chief put on paid administrative leave
Martin McFalls, a 34-year veteran, has led the agency since 2015. The reason for the action was not…
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Smokey Point Boulevard stretch closed for crash investigation
The road was closed between 136th Street NE and 152nd Street NE after a possibly fatal collision.
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Lawsuit blames counselor’s ‘unethical’ relationship for Marysville man’s death
Joshua Klick was referred to a counselor at Compass Health. Two years later he was shot and killed.
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Passions flare over Marysville School Board parental consent policy
Critics say a proposed policy targets LGBTQ clubs, forcing students to out themselves. Backers say it affirms parents’…
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‘Prepper’ arrested in Everett after grenade, explosives found
The suspect was described as “anti-government,” police wrote. He remained in custody Monday.
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Highway 529 bridge struck by semi, causing major backups
A bridge closure led to big congestion on I-5. It was unknown how soon the bridge could reopen.
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35 teachers get layoff notices as Marysville braces for loss of levies
Athletics and security staff are also in danger, as district leaders look to trim $13.5 million from next…
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Marysville School Board proposes parental consent to join LGBTQ clubs
The policy could force kids to out themselves, which could put them in danger in their homes, according…
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Jon Nehring: Longtime Marysville mayor who’s nurtured growth
He’s helped steer the city’s transformation and is winner of the Jackson Award by Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
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Marysville centenarian known by many for loving ‘unconditionally’
Ferne Ullestad turned 100 in April. She said over the years, Marysville has stayed the same at its…
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State high court to hear fraud case concerning Value Village
The state says the for-profit thrift store chain violated consumer protection laws. The company disagrees.
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School levies failing in Marysville, Stanwood-Camano, Lakewood
Granite Falls and Sultan were passing their levies. And in Mill Creek, voters approved joining South County Fire.
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Record inflation puts crunch on Snohomish County farms
Fertilizer prices doubled. Global wheat supply is under threat due to war. Gas, too. And that may add…