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Weekend outages cause Snohomish County schools closures Monday

The Arlington, Lakewood, Snohomish and Stanwood school districts were still without power and had road hazards in some…

Phyllis Hopkins, left, and Debbie Wetzel at the site of the Cathcart Crossing project on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Cathcart, Washington. Hopkins is one of 13 neighbors who was left out of the loop about a public hearing and comment period for the proposed development, an appeal alleges. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County Council dismisses appeal over Cathcart Crossing

Neighbors in south Snohomish County had filed the appeal over plans for 286 townhomes at Highway 9 and…

This screenshot shows a man being hoisted to a rescue helicopter Monday after being involved in a plane crash near Lake Cavanaugh. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

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Brothers rescued after plane crash en route to Snohomish area

The two men, 78 and 79, were flying from Skagit County to an airstrip south of Snohomish when…

Phyllis Hopkins, left, and Debbie Wetzel at the site of the Cathcart Crossing project on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Cathcart, Washington. Hopkins is one of 13 neighbors who was left out of the loop about a public hearing and comment period for the proposed development, an appeal alleges. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Neighbors appeal 286 townhomes off Highway 9 in Cathcart

Residents are protesting what they say is a lack of transparency. The Snohomish County Council will hear their…

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Snohomish Council rejects tax break on housing for low-income families

A divided City Council worried an exemption for developers would boost property tax bills of homeowners.

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Shooter sentenced to over 14 years for killing near Skykomish

Jeremy Staeheli pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Brandt Stewart’s death in 2019 on a forest road.

The St. John II, is unloaded at Home Port Seafoods in Bellingham, Washington on April 15, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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From sea to table: How sustainably-caught halibut ends up on your plate

A fourth-generation fishing family from Snohomish shares the perils, triumphs and realities of catching their livelihood.

Devin Ryan, left to right, talks with Donald Whitley and Drew Yager before a test ride at Bicycle Centres Wednesday in Everett, Washington on August 24, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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New hands take the handlebars for Bicycle Centres

Longtime employees Devin Ryan, Aron Chaudiere and Ryan Brown bought the business that’s been around since 1976.

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Son, 30, charged with shooting Snohomish father to death

James Johnston claimed “he was messing with the gun, trying to clear a malfunction and it went off.”…

The Snohomish School Board, pictured here, recently appointed Sarah Adams, fourth from the left, to fill a vacant position. (Courtesy of Snohomish School District)

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Mental health professional appointed to Snohomish School Board

Sarah Adams wants to emotionally and academically support students as schools “rebuild after COVID.”

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Child, 3, hit and killed while playing in driveway in Snohomish

The deceased was identified as Emilio Vazquez Amaya.

Former public works site at 1201 Bonneville Ave is slated for affordable in housing in the Midtown District of Snohomish, Washington on April 21, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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‘Small step’ toward affordable housing is big debate in Snohomish

Four months of public hearings have hinged on how much more taxpayers could shell out if the city…

Cars wait to turn onto Highway 9 from Bickford Avenue on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Highway 9 stretch closing for roundabout work next week

Drivers will need to use detours as the closure affects the stretch between Second and 30th streets in…

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Father killed near Snohomish identified

Police say James Johnston fatally shot his father, Robert Johnston, 59, on Sunday. The son remained in jail…

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Murder suspect shot his father outside home, police say

James Johnston, 30, reportedly claimed the fatal shot was a misfire. He remained in jail Monday.

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Suspect in custody after man’s gunshot death, standoff

Deputies responded to a domestic violence call and found the suspect barricaded on the property near Snohomish.

SnoTown Brewing’s Frank Sandoval in 2019. (Aaron Swaney)

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SnoTown Brewery owner charged with child molestation

Frank Sandoval conceded his conduct with a girl at his brewery was inappropriate, but he denied touching her…

Afternoon traffic moves along the U.S. 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Troopers: Sultan man accused of drugged driving in fatal U.S. 2 crash

Shawn Parrish crashed a Lexus into the back of motorcycle, killing the rider, Mark Camp, according to the…

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Snohomish County, cities announce $9.6M for mental health, shelter

Projects span from Edmonds to Sultan. Each city is using American Rescue Plan Act money, with the county…

Lily Stephens Barnsby and Drake Wilson, co-executive producers of “The Queer Agenda: A Great American Road Trip,” take turns proposing a champaign toast with their families and supporters the night before heading out to travel the country and create their documentary, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at a home in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish-based docuseries to confront anti-LGBTQ laws across US

Episode one of “The Queer Agenda: A Great American Road Trip” starts in Snohomish. The plan is to…