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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Both sides cite armed crowd in Snohomish in gun-bill debate

Two Snohomish County lawmakers invoked the May incident in arguing for and against a gun ban at protests.

Leslie Davis (left) and her twin sister, Lyndsay Lamb, pose in the den of a house they remodeled in Snohomish, as seen on Unsellable Houses. (HGTV)

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Sister act: Snohomish twins back on HGTV’s ‘Unsellable Houses’

Star sisters do their magic in 13 one-hour episodes of homes in Snohomish County.

Renee Deierling attaches crystals to the reclaimed era chandelier Friday afternoon at the Carnegie Library in Snohomish on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Restored Carnegie library in Snohomish is nearing a debut

The $2.7 million project modernized the 110-year-old building and preserved historic details.

Glacier Peak's Aaliyah Collins (6) celebrates her goal with teammates in the first half as Snohomish and Glacier Peak meet in a season finale girls' soccer match at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Snohomish, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Sports

GALLERY: Glacier Peak blanks rival Snohomish in season finale

The Grizzlies wrap up a strong girls soccer season with a 3-0 win on Monday evening.

Heather and Michael Wallace, owners of the Milk House Coffee Co. on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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There’s a cuppa new brew at former home of Walt’s Milk House

Everett couple’s Milk House Coffee Co. is opening where Snohomish dairyman once sold local products.

The Snohomish band Fretland includes Luke Francis (guitar and bass), Hillary Grace Fretland (lead vocals) and Jake Haber (guitar, bass and piano). (Christine Mitchell)

Life

Snohomish band Fretland to release second album amid pandemic

The nine-track album “Could Have Loved You” was recorded in a studio housed in a century-old Catholic church.

A printmaker and painter, Curt Labitzke also is chairman of the Printmaking Program at the University of Washington. (Kay Martinez-Labitzke)

Life

Print artist’s work focuses on bugs that fascinate and frighten us

Snohomish’s Curt Labitzke specializes in making hand-pulled intaglio-style prints using an etching press.

Berinda Wolitarsky gets her second vaccine shot Saturday morning at Snohomish High School on March 13, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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COVID survivor, teacher, walker, she’s grateful for each step

“I almost died, but people prayed for me,” says Berinda Wolitarsky, who’s back in Snohomish schools.

Renee Dierling adds plastic bags to the collection pile Friday afternoon in Snohomish on March 12, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish recycling project sees community-wide support

Through Bags-to-Benches, discarded recycled plastic is turned into spots to sit and ponder.

Alaina Livingston, a 4th grade teacher at Silver Furs Elementary, receives her Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic for Everett School District teachers and staff at Evergreen Middle School on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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90% of incoming vaccines are reserved for second doses

That follows a statewide policy. Meanwhile, Snohomish County’s call center now offers a wait list for seniors.

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Jail inmate dies a day after he’s found unconscious in cell

The Snohomish man was taken to the hospital Friday. His death is under investigation.

Karuana Gatimu of Snohomish, director of the customer advocacy group at Microsoft Teams Engineering. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Business

Microsoft executive: Tech opportunities for women have grown

The sector hasn’t always been friendly to women or people of color, but it’s getting better, says a…

"Prophets, Teachers and Kings" is a 2020 documentary by Snohomish's John Carswell.

Life

Urban art gets the spotlight at a new Snohomish gallery

The Rosella Gallery features artwork featured in the “Prophets, Teachers and Kings” documentary through March 30.

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Monroe artist’s oil paintings illustrate dark children’s fable

Hilma Josal used her daughters as models for “Hjilmer and The Fire Witch.” You can see her paintings,…

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3 people escape house fire in Machias area near Snohomish

Flames were through the roof when firefighters arrived.

Greg McLaughlin and Laura McLaughlin add muscles to the crab paella while they work on to-go orders on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2020 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Pickup paella: Couple sell the Spanish dish out of their garage

Paella House in Snohomish launched when the pandemic first hit. They’re managing to survive through to-go orders.

A 5G data transmitter attached to one of the buildings at Swans Trail Farms on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Data-driven farming: New tech ‘changes agriculture’

In a new program funded by the CARES Act, computers are helping Snohomish County farmers grow efficiently.

Snohomish barber Bob Martin (Andrea Brown / The Herald) 20210126

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Rogue Snohomish barber keeps on running with scissors

Bob Martin, whose license was revoked, has ignored a cease-and-desist order and could face more fines.

Third grade teacher Lisa Thompson walks by her ten students, separated at six-foot distance, at Eagle Creek Elementary on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. The students wear masks, are six feet from each other in class and after recess ends, get a mask break. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Slowly and surely, area public schools are reopening

Several districts, including Everett and Marysville, will bring students back to campuses in February.

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More contagious strain of COVID-19 found in Snohomish County

Two residents tested positive, and are the first cases that have been identified in the state.