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Snohomish County man sentenced for sex crimes involving minors

The sentencing comes after Bennett S. Park pleaded guilty to the crimes as part of a plea deal…

Kim Crane talks about a handful of origami items on display inside her showroom on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Crease is the word: Origami fans flock to online paper store

Kim’s Crane in Snohomish has been supplying paper crafters with paper, books and kits since 1995.

Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon delivers her State of the City address on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Snohomish mayor highlights city partnerships in annual address

The mayor, Linda Redmon, also presented information on upcoming infrastructure projects in the small town of just over…

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Snohomish State of City set for Saturday

The event will also benefit the local food bank.

R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson. (Provided photo)

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Former Snohomish school board, city council member dies at 81

R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson spent nearly two decades serving in public office in Snohomish.

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Head-on crash kills one in Snohomish

The sheriff’s office closed the road for an investigation.

Crescent Roll, 1, plays with cat toy inside his enclosure at PAWS on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. Crescent Roll came to paws as a stray and his history is unknown but he loves pets and to play. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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PAWS’ Companion Animal Shelter offers dogs, cats and a new leash on life

Since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society has found homes for 150,000 dogs and cats.

Dedicated to ending the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable pets, The NOAH Center in Stanwood combines innovative programs with a family-friendly adoption approach that has helped over 56,000 animals find loving homes since 2003. Photo courtesy of the NOAH Center.

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Finding furever homes: The NOAH Center’s year-end fundraiser inspires community support

Unique programs provide second chances for pets in need

The children’s bed program provides bedding, mattresses and frames to children who would otherwise sleep on the floor. Photo courtesy of St. Vincent de Paul North Sound Council

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Neighbors support neighbors in Snohomish County

Thrift store program gives beds to children in need

Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that accepts all species – from orphaned raccoons to disoriented beavers. Photo courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center.

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‘We wouldn’t exist without you:’ Arlington rescue works to meet surging demand

Wildlife center expands care to meet rising demand

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Snohomish school leader on leave following sex abuse allegations

Last month, police arrested Julian Parker for investigation of child rape. Prosecutors are reviewing the case for charges.

A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County rings in the holidays with music, Santa and nativities

Events begin Saturday in most places and continue throughout December.

Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘It almost killed me’: Bomb cyclone wreaks havoc in Snohomish County

Two people died. Trees crushed homes. And 135,000 locals lost power.

Snohomish United recently acquired a USL League Two franchise and will field a team in May. (Photo courtesy of Anthony Sardon)

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Snohomish United joins USL League Two

The local soccer organization expands into the pre-professional ranks.

Seattle police received multiple 911 calls of a white pickup truck traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of the West Seattle Bridge the morning of March 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. The truck collided with another vehicle, killing the passenger and driver inside. (Photo provided by the Seattle Police Department)

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Driver sentenced in Seattle crash that killed 2 Snohomish teens

Riley Danard and Khalea Thoeuk were driving on the West Seattle Bridge after celebrating a birthday in March…

Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Rainy, gusty week to come in Snohomish County

The Snohomish River could reach the “action” flooding stage, but forecasters don’t expect any flooding here.

Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘So slay’: Snohomish County voters stream to ballot boxes

Despite creeping election anxiety, voters across the county turned in their ballots Tuesday. County turnout was at 56%…

From left to right, April Berg and Sam Sim.

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Education policy a top issue in House race

Incumbent state Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, is running for re-election against Sam Sim, a Republican from Bothell.

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Charges: Suspect shot man 6 times south of Snohomish

On Friday, prosecutors charged two men in connection with the Sept. 14 killing of Joshua Wilson, 29.

Snohomish County Fire District 4 station off of maple Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Asbestos survey before Snohomish training was inadequate, report says

However, fire officials say the risk to firefighters was lower than what they experience on emergency calls.