Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish High School students launch Washington’s first SkillsUSA varsity letter

Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey’s local push to honor career and technical education sparks a statewide change.

Grandpa Buzz smiles while he crosses the street and greets people along the way as he walks to Cascade View Elementary on Sept. 30, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Everybody wants a Grandpa Buzz’

Buzz Upton, 88, drives 40 minutes from Stanwood to spread joy and walk kids to school in Snohomish.

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Snohomish County Council approves North Lake annexation agreement

Residents of the North Ridge neighborhood wanted to be removed from the urban growth area.

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Public hearing on North Lake annexation extended

EVERETT — The Snohomish North Lake annexation public hearing started as scheduled on Wednesday, but it won’t end…

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An aerial image of the annexation area. SR-9 is on the left side and US-2 can be seen at an angle in the upper right.

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Snohomish North Lake annex approved by the city

City staff attempted to address the public’s concerns before voting. Next is a county council public hearing.

A truck passes by the shoe tree along Machias Road on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Murder on Machias Road? Not quite.

The Shoe Tree may look rough, but this oddball icon still has plenty of sole.

Jake Graham holds a photograph of his mother Poppy Graham on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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RIP Poppy: Lake Stevens renter finds missing ashes in garage

Thanks to the power of social media, Jake Graham was reunited with his mom after 15 years.

Traffic moves along Bickford Avenue parallel to the red wood pathway on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish officials tell man to remove makeshift pathway

Steve Nagy spent three years building a pathway for nearby pedestrians. But as it’s not up to code,…

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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.

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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.