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Snohomish Mayor John Kartak, Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson, Marysville School Board Director Vanessa Edwards, Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts. Bottom (L-R): Snohomish Councilmember Larry Countryman, Edmonds City Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Bothell City Councilmember Rosemary McAuliffe.

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Snohomish County voters said goodbye to these 7 incumbents

Collectively, these mayors, councilmembers and a school board director served decades in elected office.

Tony Hatch (right) raises the Tulalip Tribes' flag during a ceremony held at Marysville School District Educational Service Center on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 in Marysville, Washington.The flag raising ceremony represents the school district's partnership with the Tulalip Tribes.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Tulalip Tribes flag to fly at Marysville schools, as mascots change

A new equity policy comes after a year mired in controversy, when students of color were threatened in…

Owner Lacey Coragiulo sorts raw belt leathers at Quil Ceda Leather, a store in Marysville that sells handcrafted, custom leather goods and leatherworking supplies and tools, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 in Marysville, Washington.  The store has been around in one form or another for 90 years. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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A 90-year-old leather business thrives in the 21st century

More than once, Quil Ceda Leather employees have become the owners of a durable enterprise.

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Marysville man charged with homicide for drug death

Noah Jones, of Arlington, was described as loyal, compassionate and an athlete. He died last December at 24.

Stephen Fay smiles as he begins dumping candy into a large storage container at his home on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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By the cartful, Marysville veteran hosts a Halloween sugar rush

Stephen Fay, 72, is the candyman, giving out full-sized bars in his neighborhood. He does it for a…

Jason Thompson (Marysville School District)

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Marysville superintendent claimed a ‘hostile’ work environment

A newly released investigative report calls it a “contentious working relationship.” In any event, Jason Thompson is gone.

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

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Police: Chronic police evader arrested in Marysville shooting

Todd Kingma, of Everett, shot a man at a car wash, then evaded police — again — for…

Top row (L-R): Jeffrey Vaughan, Cindy Gobel, Mark James. Bottom row (L-R): Ambyrlee Gattshall, Tom King, Michael Stevens.

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Marysville council candidates: Who can best handle city growth?

In a marquee matchup, council veteran Jeffrey Vaughan is challenged by Cindy Gobel.

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Police: ‘Prolific’ Marysville thief stole from dozens of gym lockers

The suspect, 23, was arrested this week for investigation of more than 55 felonies.

Top row: Vanessa Edwards (left) and Ray Sheldon Jr. Bottom row (from left): Connor Krebbs, Wade Rinehardt and Katie Jackson. (Not pictured: Sherry Weersing)

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After year of tumult, new faces vie for Marysville School Board

One candidate is concerned about “Critical Race Theory.” Others see more pressing issues.

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Man injured in Marysville gas station shooting

People in two vehicles reportedly opened fire Monday morning. Detectives were seeking suspect information.

Kevin Gallagher (from the Snohomish County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet November 2, 2021 General Election)

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Kevin Gallagher, a Marysville City Council candidate, dies

Kevin Gallagher, 52, died at home of natural causes. He was challenging incumbent Councilmember Tom King.

Eric Stevick

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Letter from the editor: Good-bye and many thanks

Over 40 years, journalism has shown Eric Stevick how much people care about family, community and mankind.

The aftermath of a fire that damaged a unit at the Villas at Lakewood apartment complex in Marysville on Saturday. (Marysville Fire District)

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2 families displaced by Marysville apartment fire

Nobody was injured when the fire broke out Saturday morning on 27th Avenue NE.

Firefighters contained a fire to a storage area inside Cabela's around 5am this morning. Smoke spread throughout building, putting preliminary damage estimate at about $500,000. We're glad no one is hurt. Sno County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating cause. (Marysville Fire District)

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Fire causes $500K damage at Tulalip Cabela’s

The outdoor supplies store closed after heavy smoke damaged merchandise and more in the building.

Jeff Wagner and son Casey Wagner at their store, Wagner Jewelers, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After 41 years, Wagner Jewelers in Marysville still shines

When the Wagner brothers opened it in 1981, they were the only game in a pretty small town.

A Marysville Middle School teacher was asked to take down this display, including a Thin Blue Line flag and various images, after school administrators looked into a concern about its political meaning. (Contributed)

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Marysville teacher told to take Thin Blue Line flag off wall

Is it comparable in educational value to a Black Lives Matter or Pride flag? The school district says…

Erik Denton (left) has been staying with his grandpa Terry Hubbard (right) in Marysville while the family holds several events honoring Denton's three slain children. (Isabella Breda / The Herald)

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‘I’ve been lost’: Learning to grieve, a father starts over

His children — 3, 2, and 6 months — were killed in April. Little can console his unimaginable…

A handful of Northwest Union Carpenter members picket in front of the new Marysville civic center construction site on the sixth day of a region wide union carpenter strike on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Union carpenters picket at Marysville and Everett projects

The Marysville Civic Center and an Everett Amazon building are among dozens of construction sites affected.

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Marysville man shot in hand during apparent drug robbery

At least two suspects were being sought, and police are seeking surveillance video.