Anthony Schmidt, 13, uses forced perspective photography to make model cars look real. This was taken at King Charley’s Drive-In on Highway 9 in Snohomish. (Anthony Schmidt)

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He’s 13, and famous for photos making toy cars look real

Anthony Schmidt, who is on the autism spectrum, has gallery exhibits, 2,500 model cars and a real 1957…

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Police: Student, 13, falsely accused classmate of making threat

The student alleged the classmate called to say there would be a shooting at Hidden River Middle School.

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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…

Previous Smith Ave campers have relocated to across the  'no-sit, no-lie' ordinance boundary and set up on Hewitt at the US 2 entrance in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish County proposes 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing

The tax could be approved without a public vote. It would allow for a dramatic increase in new…

A woman walks a dog in downtown Snohomish on Oct. 22. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

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Snohomish adopts sales tax for mental health, affordable housing

The city’s new 0.1% tax is also under consideration elsewhere in Snohomish County.

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Snohomish man dies in crash on I-90 near Ritzville

The 37-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after a trailer he was towing jackknifed.

Shawn Loring, owner of Lazy Boy Brewing, received $10,000 through Everett's federal CARES Act funding.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett, Snohomish breweries to open on Everett waterfront

Lazy Boy Brewing and Sound to Summit see a bright future at the port’s Waterfront Place.

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Girl injured by gunshot near Snohomish

Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 6600 block of 181st Avenue SE around 4:50 p.m.

A chart showing predicted Snohomish River levels in coming days. The purple line signifies a major flood. (Northwest River Forecast Center) 20211111

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Snohomish, Skykomish rivers may see major flooding Friday

As a storm pummels the Cascade Range, rivers will rise swiftly around Puget Sound, according to the National…

Top (L-R): Linda Redmon, Tom Merrill, David Flynn. Center (L-R): Lea Anne Burke, Felix Neals, Karen Guzak. Bottom  (L-R): Larry Countryman, Steve Dana, John Kartak, Brian Mills, Kari Zimmerman.

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New Snohomish mayor, council aim to bring city ‘together again’

Conservative Mayor John Kartak has conceded. Two like-minded council members are losing to challengers.

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.

Snohomish Mayor John Kartak gives a thumbs up sign as he and supporters wave signs along 2nd Street on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Snohomish, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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In Snohomish’s progressive wave, Redmon leads Kartak for mayor

Based on the first tally, Snohomish could be getting a new mayor and more liberal voices on the…

Ve'ondre Mitchell was elected homecoming queen at Glacier Peak High School on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 in Snohomish, Washington.  Mitchell is the school's first Black, trans homecoming queen. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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At Glacier Peak High, homecoming queen breaks down barriers

“I didn’t know I had this much support from my peers,” said Ve’ondre Mitchell, who is Black and…

Snohomish High School, seen here Oct. 22, was put on lockdown Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

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Snohomish High locked down briefly; weapon report unfounded

Sheriff’s deputies went to the school in response to a social media post.

John Kartak (left) and Linda Redmon.

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Snohomish mayoral race shaping up to be a close one

John Kartak and Linda Redmon have diametrically opposed ideas of the mayor’s role on social issues.

Top (L-R): Felix Neals, Brian Mills, Tom Merrill, David Flynn, Kari Zimmerman. Bottom (L-R): Lea Anne Burke, Larry Countryman, Steve Dana, Karen Guzak.

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In Snohomish, council candidates seek to define small town values

Four of five races are contested in the city. There are clear divisions between conservative and liberal candidates.

Snohomish School District students demonstrated in front of Snohomish High School Friday morning to protest sexual misconduct after a high school student said she was forcibly kissed in a hallway. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211022

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Snohomish High students walk out to protest sexual misconduct

Among other concerns, a 14-year-old student says she was forcibly kissed by a boy in the hallway.

People of color from Snohomish were interviewed about their experiences leading up to and following the May 2020 protests for a new documentary produced by two Snohomish youth. (Drake Wilson)

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Hundreds tune in to ‘First Street’ film on racism in Snohomish

“When I was in third grade, that was the first time I was called the n-word by a…

Armed citizens stand along First Street to protect businesses from possible looters on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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As film debuts chronicling hate, Snohomish mayor plans rally

Mayor John Kartak calls his city “the most wonderful community on earth.” A new movie offers another perspective.

Bob Martin, 80, owner of the The Stag Barber and Styling in Snohomish. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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$90,000 fine doesn’t stop defiant Snohomish barber

Bob Martin appealed a state penalty for ignoring coronavirus rules and lost. It has not cut into his…