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Report of downed hot air balloon turns up farmer’s tarp near Snohomish

Two 911 callers believed they saw a hot air balloon crash, leading to a major search-and-rescue response. It was a false alarm.

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People gather for a color throw at Stanwood and Camano’s first-ever Pride celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We’ve at least come a little ways’: Snohomish to host first Pride event

A 10 a.m. parade on First Street will be followed by a pop-up market with 60 vendors, a downtown wine walk, queer cabaret and more.

People gather for a color throw at Stanwood and Camano’s first-ever Pride celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Troopers: DUI crash leaves 1 in critical condition in Maltby

A drunken driver, 34, was arrested after her pickup rear-ended another truck late Tuesday, injuring a Snohomish man, 28.

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‘Italian Stallion,’ of Snohomish, pleads guilty in murder-for-hire case

Michael John Scott, previously convicted of dealing drugs, admitted he tried to hire a hitman to kill a witness in a drug case.

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Matt Stone, left, helps Aiden Stone, 8, right, remove gloves at Evergreen Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Like generations before, Snohomish boy, 8, excelling on track

‘I just like going fast, it’s very fun’: Aiden Stone is following in his family footsteps as a racing prodigy.

Matt Stone, left, helps Aiden Stone, 8, right, remove gloves at Evergreen Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County clears permit hurdle for Cathcart park and ride

The proposed park and ride southeast of Cathcart Way and Highway 9 would have 154 stalls and be near planned housing.

Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mike Martin poses for a photo at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office's annual award ceremony on March 16, 2023. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Martin named new police chief in Snohomish

Pending approval from the City Council, Martin will replace the current chief, Rob Palmer, in July.

Mike Martin poses for a photo at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office's annual award ceremony on March 16, 2023. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Kamiak’s Kalia Estes wins heat six of the girls 100m hurdles prelims during the Eason Invitational at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Locals take home titles as Eason Invite rebounds to 90 teams

The 33rd edition of the county’s largest prep track and field meet saw plenty of impressive marks, including the nation’s top girls long jump.

Kamiak’s Kalia Estes wins heat six of the girls 100m hurdles prelims during the Eason Invitational at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
"Big Bull" Gary Pritzkau and his son Cary Pritzkau, who are two of multiple people involved in the operation of Three Bull Brewing, stand behind the bar at their new tap house on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

No bull: This Snohomish taproom is open for business

On the hunt for a new place for craft beer? Check out the outdoorsy-themed Three Bull Brewing.

"Big Bull" Gary Pritzkau and his son Cary Pritzkau, who are two of multiple people involved in the operation of Three Bull Brewing, stand behind the bar at their new tap house on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Danie Hadsall hugs a Lunar Jackalope of her own creation on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Artisans PNW in Everett, Washington. Hadsall is running a kickstarter with a goal of $5,000 to get the jackalope into the hands of buyers. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A Snohomish artist’s quest to make monsters you can hug

Danie Hadsall illustrates whimsical beasts from folklore. Now she is turning one into a stuffed animal.

Danie Hadsall hugs a Lunar Jackalope of her own creation on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Artisans PNW in Everett, Washington. Hadsall is running a kickstarter with a goal of $5,000 to get the jackalope into the hands of buyers. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
"Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling" poster. (Submitted photo)

‘Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling’ coming to Snohomish venue

Venue owner: “It’s like WWE Wrestling but pint-sized.” Tickets are $25. Must be 21 or older.

"Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling" poster. (Submitted photo)
Rep. Suzan DelBene, left, introduces Xichitl Torres Small, center, Undersecretary for Rural Development with the U.S. Department of Agriculture during a talk at Thomas Family Farms on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

At USDA undersecretary stop in Snohomish, farmers bemoan red tape

Farmers gathered at Thomas Family Farms to hear from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Xochitl Torres Small.

Rep. Suzan DelBene, left, introduces Xichitl Torres Small, center, Undersecretary for Rural Development with the U.S. Department of Agriculture during a talk at Thomas Family Farms on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flowers and other items are displayed in memory and honor of Khalea Thoeuk and Riley Danard inside a Buddhist Temple at 16626 9th Avenue SE in Mill Creek, Washington on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish mourns teens killed in suspected DUI crash in Seattle

A wrong-way driver on the West Seattle Bridge crashed into a car occupied by Khalea Thoeuk and Riley Danard. Both were 18.

Flowers and other items are displayed in memory and honor of Khalea Thoeuk and Riley Danard inside a Buddhist Temple at 16626 9th Avenue SE in Mill Creek, Washington on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Bob Martin, 82, poses for a photo at The Stag Barbershop in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish’s rogue barber keeps clipping despite no license, $90K in fines

Bob Martin’s defiance during the pandemic made him a “poster boy” of conservative resistance.

Bob Martin, 82, poses for a photo at The Stag Barbershop in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Jeanette Westover poses for a photo at her home in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Tenant: Housing Hope ignored meth contamination at Snohomish apartment

Jeanette Westover says meth contamination far exceeding state limits gave her seizures and kidney infections.

Jeanette Westover poses for a photo at her home in Snohomish, Washington on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Police investigating cause of fatal 3-vehicle crash on Highway 9

The man, 61, crossed the center line in Snohomish on Monday and crashed into the truck, the sheriff’s office said.

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1 dead, 1 in hospital after 3-vehicle crash on Highway 9

A concrete pumping truck and two sedans crashed Monday afternoon, closing the highway near Bickford Avenue.

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Overnight road work to disrupt Highway 9 traffic in Snohomish

Lane closures are set this week and next near the Bickford Avenue roundabout for drainage work along the highway.

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Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
For his Class of 1972 reunion, Mike Carver has 18 speakers built into his truck and drives it around Snohomish County at times trailing bubbles. Shot on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Celebration of life for the musical bubble truck man set for Saturday

Mike Carver’s red ‘67 Ford truck will be parked at Snohomish High School, playing music and blowing bubbles.

For his Class of 1972 reunion, Mike Carver has 18 speakers built into his truck and drives it around Snohomish County at times trailing bubbles. Shot on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 in Snohomish, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)