(Lake Stevens School District)

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Lake Stevens schools investigating apparent racist threat

Superintendent Ken Collins said Lake Stevens police are helping to investigate “the origins and intentions” of a social…

Granite Falls High School (Granite Falls School District)

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4 districts hope to change voters’ minds on school funding

Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood and Sultan all suffered levy defeats in this month’s special election. They’ll try again…

Conceptual design for the new roundabout that will be built at 43rd Ave. NE and Highway 531. Amazon is building this new roundabout in preparation for opening a new fulfillment center this summer. (City of Arlington)

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As Amazon moves in, Arlington road projects aim to ease traffic

Safety is also a priority for the first of many projects starting this spring on Highway 531, near…

Zac Robbins

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New superintendent picked in ‘divided’ Marysville School District

Zachary Robbins, the principal of Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, could be the next leader. But first,…

Margaret “Peggy” Aune, Zak Palsha and Zac Robbins.

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Marysville superintendent candidate withdraws

Zak Palsha, director of the Al-Bayan International School, decided to remain in Kuwait to finish construction projects.

Margaret “Peggy” Aune, Zak Palsha and Zac Robbins.

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Marysville superintendent finalists pitch their visions

Three candidates — currently based in Florida, Kuwait and Las Vegas — heard from district residents at a…

Margaret “Peggy” Aune, Zak Palsha and Zac Robbins.

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Meet-and-greet set for Marysville superintendent finalists

Margaret Aune, Zak Palsha and Zachary Robbins will answer questions Monday evening.

Margaret “Peggy” Aune, Zak Palsha and Zac Robbins.

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Marysville announces 3 superintendent finalists

Margaret Aune, Zak Palsha and Zac Robbins were selected from a pool of 42 potential school district leaders.

Marysville Getchell High School (Marysville School District)

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With a labor shortage, schools scrounge for substitutes

Looking for a career change? Schools in Snohomish County are emergency-certifying substitute teachers and paraeducators.

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Police: Real estate agent impersonated surgeon to exploit women

Brandon Wooten, 25, was arrested for investigation of criminal impersonation with sexual motivation.

Chad Hofland and his wife Xochitl look at a photograph of their son Andre, 17, at a memorial set up along 116th Street on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. Andre was was shot and killed in robbery on January 5th, 2021. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After Marysville teen’s killing, ‘a whirlwind of grief and anger’

Andre Hofland died by gunfire. An accomplice has pleaded guilty, while the alleged shooter still faces trial.

Anthony Boggess

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Man charged with first-degree murder for killing of Marysville roommate

Anthony Boggess, 30, reportedly claimed “demons” told him to hurt people. He’s accused of killing James Thrower, 65.

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Police: Marysville Pilchuck student arrested for wielding knife

Neither of the students involved in the Wednesday morning fight was injured, police reported.

Branden McKinnon (Family photo)

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Lawsuit blames mother’s unsecured gun for Marysville boy’s death

Branden McKinnon, 12, got hold of a gun belonging to his mother, a Department of Corrections lieutenant. His…

R.J. Whitlow, co-owner of 5 Rights Brewery, has recently expanded to the neighboring shop, formerly Carr's Hardware. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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County craft breweries’ past lives: hardware store, jail

Most breweries in Snohomish County operate in spaces that formerly housed something far different — from boat builders…

Mara Wiltshire, left, celebrates her first place finish in Mario Cart against her son Miles Jenkins, 7, as Calvin Jenkins, 5, looking on Friday evening at their home in Everett, Washington on January 7, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Child care’s heightened burden takes parents out of workforce

One Snohomish County mom said she couldn’t return to work “because I didn’t have child care and I…

Marysville Pilchuck student Gianna Frank and Marysville firefighters bag puzzles and snacks in Marysville, Washington on January 17, 2022. (Isabella Breda / The Herald)

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In Marysville, care packages filled in an MLK act of service

Some bags will go to seniors, some to survivors of domestic violence and some to those living with…

Anthony Boggess

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$1M bail for Marysville murder suspect who heard ‘voices’

Anthony Boggess reportedly admitted to killing his former roommate, James Thrower, 65, of Marysville.

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Schools in Marysville and elsewhere pivot as COVID spreads

Parents find they have to be flexible as districts react to outbreaks and shortages of staff and test…

Traffic moves along 172nd Street NE near the intersection at 23rd Avenue NE on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Development led to frequent street cleaning near Smokey Point

Work on a possible residential development tracked dirt onto the road. Marysville made the company clean it.