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A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What route should new Smokey Point bus route take through Marysville?

By 2029, the Gold Line will connect Everett Station to Smokey Point. Community Transit wants your input on…

Alana Curatola with her medical scribe Kevin Nguyen on last day of work prior to maternity leave on April 2022. (Photo provided by Alana Curatola)

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Fired after maternity leave, local eye doctor sues surgery clinics

Alana Curatola is suing Northwest Eye Surgeons, saying she was abruptly fired in Everett when she returned from…

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Smokey Point I-5 rest areas closed this week

The Washington State Department of Transportation is doing regular maintenance through Friday.

WSDOT workers open up the Smokey Point Rest Area on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Free coffee will be back soon at Smokey Point rest areas

Everett’s Silver Lake rest area for southbound I-5 drivers remains closed while WSDOT works on the facility.

The Snow Goose Transit bus at one of it's stops outside of the Lincoln Hill Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Catch a free bus between Camano, Stanwood, Smokey Point

Snow Goose Transit runs on weekdays, offering 15 stops and — for those with mobility issues — door-to-door…

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.

Lawsuit: Mental health hospital retaliated against employee

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Lawsuit: Mental health hospital retaliated against employee

The mental health technician said she raised concerns. Then management stopped giving her shifts.

She died from Smokey Point hospital’s neglect, lawsuit says

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She died from Smokey Point hospital’s neglect, lawsuit says

Staff at the psychiatric hospital failed to care for Rosemary Torgesen, 78, a new complaint alleges.

Paralyzed since age 26, he won sports medals and lived to 80

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Paralyzed since age 26, he won sports medals and lived to 80

Ken Johnson kept his zest for life. “I always wanted to see what was around the bend the…

New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools

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New superintendent chosen to lead Lakewood schools

Scott Peacock has been asked to fill the position. He’s worked for Snohomish schools since 1993.

Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search

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Final 3 chosen in Lakewood schools superintendent search

Each candidate will meet with the district this week. Someone is expected to be chosen by Friday.

Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search

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Lakewood chooses semifinalists in superintendent search

That number will be narrowed to three after candidates are interviewed in public meetings next week.

North county crime decreasing with new program for homeless

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North county crime decreasing with new program for homeless

Police and social workers teamed up to provide services to people who are willing to accept help.

Business

Complaint says Kaiser Permanente didn’t bargain in good faith

The federal agency alleges the healthcare provider tied the negotiations to a ban on picketing.

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Northbound I-5 at Smokey Point reopens after wreck

Traffic was being rerouted through the rest area there.

Top job at Sno-Isle Libraries goes to leader from Minnesota

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Top job at Sno-Isle Libraries goes to leader from Minnesota

The Sno-Isle Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Lois Langer Thompson.

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New two-day music fest to support Arlington food bank

The cost of admission to Kornstock is a nonperishable food item or cash donation.

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Arlington residents oppose proposed $15 utility fee

A public hearing is scheduled during Monday’s City Council meeting.

Antique aircraft and drones: Arlington Fly-In marks 50 years

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Antique aircraft and drones: Arlington Fly-In marks 50 years

It started with a group of pilots protesting rule changes for a Canadian airshow

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$107.5 million Arlington school bond back on the ballot

The biggest slice of the bond funding would go toward building a new Post Middle School.