Steve Moro, 52, poses for a photo at his business workspace for Anitomical Creation/Woods Creek Taxidermy in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish taxidermist on the ‘art of preservation’

Working out of his childhood home, Steve Moro carries on his family legacy in the taxidermy biz.

Frank Sandoval listens during his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish brewery owner gets 6 months in jail for ‘grooming’ girl

A jury acquitted SnoTown owner Frank Sandoval of child molestation, but convicted him of immoral communication with a…

PAWS CEO Heidi Wills Yamada on Monday, Nov. 27, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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At PAWS in Lynnwood, the animals come first

PAWS staff are preparing for a major expansion, with a new wildlife center opening on 25 acres in…

Kaisa Gifford walks slowly with Manny at the Gifford Horses barn in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. Manny is able to walk longer periods of time and is regaining some of his lost body weight. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Saving racehorses from slaughter, Snohomish rescue offers second chance

Gifford Horses retrains and rehomes thoroughbreds from around the country. Kaisa Gifford “puts her heart and soul into…

A sign showing the river levels of previous floods is visible along the Snohomish River on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Forecast holds: Flooding to hit Tuesday in Gold Bar, Monroe, Snohomish

The Snohomish River was expected to crest “just below” major flood stage late Tuesday, according to the National…

Keith Stocker poses for a portrait at Stocker Farms in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish tree farm brings Christmas spirit, one seedling at a time

At Stocker Farms, it can take a decade to grow the perfect tree. All you have to do…

A selection of Haywire Brewing Company’s barrel aged winter releases on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Celebrate new beginnings with Haywire Brewing this weekend

The Snohomish brewery brings new brews, old friends and lots of fun to mark the opening of its…

Leslie Davis, left, and Lyndsay Lamb, stars of "Unsellable Houses." (Rachael Jones / HGTV)

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‘Unsellable Houses’ seeks flippable Snohomish County homes for Season 5

Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb are searching for homeowners for next season’s one-hour episodes, where houses go from…

The deteriorating panther sign outside of Snohomish High School on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish School District pays $25K to woman over alleged rape in ’80s

The woman claimed a teacher locked her and a boy in a room, and he assaulted her. Her…

U.S. Army veteran George Michael Taylor shares his stories from the Vietnam War during a Veterans Day program at the Snohomish Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Fallen soldier, Vietnam War survivor linked by name — and now, more

“My name is George Michael Taylor,” said the Everett man on the phone. But George Michael Taylor had…

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Crash into herd of cows shuts down US 2 near Monroe

A herd of cows escaped from a nearby farm and were hit by a car near Fryelands Boulevard…

State regulators photographed these Allways Roofing employees working on top of a house in Mount Vernon, Wash. without wearing proper fall protection. (Washington State Department of Labor & Industries)

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Snohomish roofing company owes state $3.5 million in fines

Allways Roofing, one of the state’s most frequent safety violators, has repeatedly been cited.

Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski

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Winners emerge in council races: 27-year incumbent unseated in Lynnwood

Snohomish’s ex-mayor, John Kartak, lost a bid to return to city government. Vincent Cavaleri held a narrow lead…

Tabitha Baty, left, Rob Serviss, Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin.

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Snohomish school board candidates focus on success, parent involvement

Tabitha Baty and Rob Serviss are competing to represent District 2. In District 4, incumbent Sarah Adams is…

Pedestrians try to sneak by as a horde of zombies marches down First Street during the 10th annual Snohomish Zombie Walk on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. The yearly event acts a fundraiser for the Snohomish Community Food Bank. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Zombie horde descends on Snohomish for food bank fundraiser

The 10th annual Snohomish Zombie Walk on Saturday raised funds for the Snohomish Community Food Bank.

Maygen Hetherington, left, and John Kartak

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Ex-Snohomish mayor faces political newcomer in City Council bid

John Kartak touts his fiscal responsibility. Maygen Hetherington wants to focus on small business and growth.

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Teen killed in Snohomish mobile home fire

Early Sunday morning, firefighters responded to reports of a trailer on fire at the Three Rivers Mobile Home…

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

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SnoTown Brewery owner accused of more inappropriate touching

Two other women have come forward alleging abuse by Frank Sandoval over a decade ago.

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Robber armed with firearm flees Snohomish bank

No injuries were reported in the Wells Fargo on Tuesday afternoon on 13th Street.

Dozens of pounds of living crawfish crawl over one another in a basket as commercial fisherman Ithamar Glumanc collects his traps on the Snohomish River on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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A Southern tradition, fresh from the Snohomish River

In a region better known for its salmon fishing than its crawfish boils, one man is bringing a…