Someone left and apparently tried to light a homemade explosive Sunday afternoon near a gas station in Marysville. It was rendered safe. (Marysville Police Department)

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Marysville police find homemade explosive near gas station

People were cleared from the area, and Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad troopers rendered the device safe.

Anthony Boggess

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After days on the run, Marysville murder suspect arrested

Anthony Boggess was arrested Friday afternoon for investigation of second-degree murder in the death of James Thrower.

(Marysville Pilchuck High School)

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Marysville Pilchuck mascot decision postponed until spring

Tulalip tribal members have been split over doing away with the nickname Tomahawks. They’ll consider it again at…

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Police seek acquantaince of man found dead in Marysville garage

Anthony Boggess reportedly told the dead man’s co-worker about an altercation before fleeing.

Tim Pfahl finishes shoveling his long driveway for the third time this week on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Year’s thaw, rain should wash away snow; ice may linger

After days of temperatures well below freezing, Snohomish County will likely warm into the 40s by Sunday.

Laird Will and Glenna Atkins share a laugh Saturday afternoon in Marysville on December 18, 2021. Will found out he had additional siblings through a DNA test. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Oh, boy! DNA test reveals Marysville mom’s 1957 secret baby

Shirley Howard, 86, has two other kids, ages 60 and 62. They didn’t know they had a big…

The California scrub jay. (Audubon.org) 20211228

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Volunteers needed to spend New Year’s with the birds

The Pilchuck Audubon Society is looking for feeder-watchers to help add to decades of data this Saturday.

FILE - In this July 25, 2020, file photo, smoke rises as police clash with protester during a Black Lives Matter protest near the Seattle Police East Precinct headquarters in Seattle. Mayors, county executives or even the governor would have to give their approval before police could use tear gas to quell riots under a compromise reached in the Washington Legislature. A conference committee of the House and Senate met Thursday, April 22, 2021, to reconcile versions of a police tactics bill already approved by each chamber. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

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Bonuses, discontent bring wave of Seattle cops to Snohomish County

Everett increased incentives up to $30,000 for “lateral” hires — officers with policing experience — on Wednesday.

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After turmoil, search for Marysville superintendent begins

A new leader won’t be a fix-all, says the School Board president. It’s just a start.

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Online threats spur police presence at Marysville schools

Extra law enforcement will be at schools Thursday and Friday.

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

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Tulalip students say change starts with the mascot

Tony Hatch, a Marysville Pilchuck senior, has been the target of racist slurs and war calls. She —…

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Timeline: Debate over Marysville Pilchuck’s Tomahawks nickname

As officials and the Tulalip Tribes consider changing it, a review of the state law and student unease…

Preston Dwoskin, referee, leads the coin toss before the start of the Buddy Bowl Saturday afternoon at Marysville Getchell High School in Marysville on December 11, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Once bullied, he grew up to create an antidote: the Buddy Bowl

Preston Dwoskin, a public speaker with special needs, organized the anti-bullying football game.

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Marysville School Board seeks applicants for District 3 seat

The seat is unoccupied because an unopposed candidate who won last month decided not to take office.

The Tulalip Semi-Annual General Council voted to reverse the Board of Directors' decision to ask the school district to change Marysville Pilchuck High School's mascot. (Marysville Pilchuck High School)

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Tulalip elders vote to keep Tomahawks mascot in Marysville

The Tulalip Tribes chair said tribal members are conflicted. It leaves the school district in a complicated position.

Preston "Buddy" Dwoskin served as the head referee at the inaugural Buddy Bowl football game two years ago at Everett Memorial Stadium. (Contributed photo) 20211203

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Anti-bullying ‘Buddy Bowl’ game set for Saturday in Marysville

Preston Dwoskin, a public speaker with special needs, organized the football festivities. He would like you to be…

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Police: Man kills himself on I-5 on-ramp, leading to closure

Marysville police were making a traffic stop when the man pulled over near 88th Street NE, got out…

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Lawsuit: Snohomish chiropractor sexually abused girl, 14

A young woman filed a new civil case against Kenneth Parker, a former Snohomish chiropractor accused of abusing…

Double Barrel owner Lionel Madriz places a wine sale sign outside of his business on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Job-seekers today are choosy, forcing employers to adapt

If they even show up, prospective employees are calling the shots. First question: What’s the pay?

A car breaks and waits for traffic to pass before turning onto 123rd Avenue on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Can roundabouts, lower speed limit make 84th Street NE safer?

But active transportation and disability advocates want design features to make crossing them safe.