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The Food Commons replaced the previous cafeteria, the site of the 2014 shooting, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Memorial walk to honor victims of Marysville Pilchuck shooting

Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the shooting that killed four students. The walk will start at Quil Ceda Stadium.

The Food Commons replaced the previous cafeteria, the site of the 2014 shooting, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
From left, Julio Cortes, Annie Fitzgerald, Mary Fosse and Marnie Claywell.

Cost of living looms large in 38th District races

Two state House incumbents are fighting to keep their seats in the district covering Everett, Tulalip and Marysville.

From left, Julio Cortes, Annie Fitzgerald, Mary Fosse and Marnie Claywell.
An excavator digs in front of Chick-fil-a along 88th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Chick-fil-A, 7-Eleven construction takes over Marysville intersection

At 88th Street NE and 36th Avenue NE, the Chick-fil-A is adding more drive-thru space. Meanwhile, 7-Eleven is removing tanks.

An excavator digs in front of Chick-fil-a along 88th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Phlebotomist Heather Evans preps JaNeen Aagaard for a donation at Bloodworks NW in Everett in 2021.

Blood drives coming to Marysville, Alderwood mall

You can sign up to donate blood on Oct. 19 at the mall and Nov. 4 at the Marysville Civic Center.

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Phlebotomist Heather Evans preps JaNeen Aagaard for a donation at Bloodworks NW in Everett in 2021.
Marysville School District Superintendent Zachary Robbins speaks during an event kicking off a pro-levy campaign in January 2023 at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ousted Marysville superintendent to get over $400K in severance

The district also promised to pay his attorney fees in the event of a lawsuit over his actions as superintendent.

Marysville School District Superintendent Zachary Robbins speaks during an event kicking off a pro-levy campaign in January 2023 at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After uproar, Marysville reinstates school swim program

The district’s new program includes a new 12-week lesson plan and increased supervision.

The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The new Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. David Burgess speaks during a meeting announcing his hiring to the position on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Interim Marysville superintendent tells staff, families ‘this is about we’

The district, embroiled in a yearslong financial crisis, moved on from Superintendent Zachary Robbins on Thursday.

The new Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. David Burgess speaks during a meeting announcing his hiring to the position on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville parents frustrated as district pauses swim program

The district cited safety concerns. Parents say the swimming pool is vital for students with disabilities.

The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive along State Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After decades of work, Marysville cuts ribbon on State Avenue project

Six miles of the main thoroughfare are now five lanes. In total, the project has cost just over $51 million since 2000.

Cars drive along State Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Two troopers place a photo of slain Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd outside district headquarters about 12 hours after Gadd was struck and killed in a crash on southbound I-5 on March 2 in Marysville. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Slain Marysville trooper to be honored with emphasis patrol

In March, Washington State Patrol’s Chris Gadd died while on patrol for intoxicated drivers on I-5.

Two troopers place a photo of slain Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd outside district headquarters about 12 hours after Gadd was struck and killed in a crash on southbound I-5 on March 2 in Marysville. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Superintendent Doctor Zac Robbins listens to public comment during a Marysville School District Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State appoints special administrator to oversee Marysville schools

The appointment Monday of Arthur Jarvis is the latest unprecedented move as the district battles deep financial woes.

Superintendent Doctor Zac Robbins listens to public comment during a Marysville School District Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Construction site for Sunnyside Village Cohousing on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

In Marysville development, community and sustainability ‘go hand in hand’

Sunnyside Village Cohousing will have 32 all-electric homes. Some residents can expect to move in next year.

Construction site for Sunnyside Village Cohousing on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jill Diner, center, holds her son Sam Diner, 2, while he reacts to the shaking of the Big Shaker, the world’s largest mobile earthquake simulator, with his siblings on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

All shook up: Marysville gets a taste of 7.0 magnitude quake

On Thursday, locals lined up at Delta Plaza to experience an earthquake with the “Big Shaker” simulator.

Jill Diner, center, holds her son Sam Diner, 2, while he reacts to the shaking of the Big Shaker, the world’s largest mobile earthquake simulator, with his siblings on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Pierce Butcher, 15, right, a sophomore at Marysville Getchell, holds a sign in silent protest at the Marysville School District budget presentation on Nov. 28, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hiring freeze, school sports cuts on the table in Marysville

The move by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is the latest attempt to help the district correct its budget turmoil.

Pierce Butcher, 15, right, a sophomore at Marysville Getchell, holds a sign in silent protest at the Marysville School District budget presentation on Nov. 28, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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School board members listen to public comment during a Marysville School Board meeting on June 3 in Marysville.

Second Marysville school board member resigns

Beth Hoiby said in a statement, “I don’t feel adequately equipped to deal with the ongoing struggles that the district is facing.”

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School board members listen to public comment during a Marysville School Board meeting on June 3 in Marysville.
Betty Davis, left, holds on to her mother Leia, who holds onto daughter Alana, 7, as they watch books fall from shelves in the inside The Big Shaker as it shakes like a magnitude seven-plus earthquake on April 19, 2019, in Everett. The Big Shaker is an earthquake simulator in a 24-foot trailer that replicates a typical living room of sofas and shelves with books and plastic dishes that fall during the demonstration. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

‘Big Shaker’ quake simulator coming to Marysville

People can see what’s billed as the world’s largest mobile earthquake simulator 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Delta Plaza, 514 Delta Ave.

Betty Davis, left, holds on to her mother Leia, who holds onto daughter Alana, 7, as they watch books fall from shelves in the inside The Big Shaker as it shakes like a magnitude seven-plus earthquake on April 19, 2019, in Everett. The Big Shaker is an earthquake simulator in a 24-foot trailer that replicates a typical living room of sofas and shelves with books and plastic dishes that fall during the demonstration. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Sea Mar Community Health Centers sign on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After 47 citations, Sea Mar sues to save Marysville residency program

Sea Mar Health Center’s residency program was “the worst” one field rep had ever seen. Sea Mar argues the claims are unfounded.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers sign on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville mom and dad stop attempted kidnapping of their child

Police said a 51-year-old Everett man tried twice to pull a child from a car Wednesday. Officers arrested him.

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People fill the board room for public comment during a Marysville school board meeting on Feb. 5 in Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville schools face ‘rare and alarming’ audit

The state auditor: “The most alarming audit of a public school’s finances in 17 years.” The district: Audit doesn’t tell the full story.

People fill the board room for public comment during a Marysville school board meeting on Feb. 5 in Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville schools’ lawyer placed on leave, reasons unclear

Claudette Rushing’s unexplained leave comes after three other high-level staffers have lost their jobs or stepped away in recent months.

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