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‘Hammered’ driver rams girlfriend’s house, gets 5th DUI charge

The Sultan-area man also has five prior domestic violence and harassment convictions.

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Right turns on red restricted at east end of Fern Bluff Road

The change aims to alleviate peak-hour congestion.

Monroe approves ATVs on city streets, with rules

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Monroe approves ATVs on city streets, with rules

It’s part of a statewide effort to boost tourism in rural areas and expand recreation.

Sno-Isle Libraries executive director retiring after 33 years

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Sno-Isle Libraries executive director retiring after 33 years

Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory spent the past 16 years overseeing major growth and expansion.

Clinton Oakland looks on as his wife, Jackie Oakland, gathers trash after their Pokemon Go Raid Battles Saturday morning at Osprey Park in Sultan on May 5, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Pokemon Go players cleaned up Sultan park where they gather

It’s so clean now, there’s not as much to do, so they’re planning to take on Main Street,…

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Few school districts expect to make job cuts

But Granite Falls is expecting to eliminate three teaching positions.

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Sno-Isle Libraries levy officially passes by less than ½%

Of 120,261 ballots cast in Snohomish and Island counties, 60,678 — 50.46 percent — were in favor.

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Man airlifted to hospital after burning himself

He had been cooking spaghetti around 5 p.m. when he spilled water on his face and chest.

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Science Fair winners join Team Washington

The Washington State Science and Engineering Fair was held March 23-24 in Bremerton.

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More locations added to get needle cleanup kits

About 800 kits have been distributed since the program started in September.

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Ballots due today for special election on libraries, schools

The Sno-Isle Library District seeks to increase the levy rate to support operations at 23 locations.

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Body of Monroe woman found near Cedar Ponds Lake

The 22-year-old fell over the waterfall south of Sultan nine days ago, the sheriff’s office said.

Jensen Webster sorts through food stuffs at the Sultan High School in Sultan on March 14, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald)

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Sultan school children take charge to help their peers

The Sky Valley Youth Coalition has installed pantries at schools so kids can take food home.

Waiting lists and growing demand for low-income preschools

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Waiting lists and growing demand for low-income preschools

There will be 1,000 more spots opening in the state next school year — far fewer than needed.

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Rising water levels hinder search for missing Monroe woman

The search will continue once the water drops down to a safe level, according to Lt. Ian Huri.

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Monroe woman, 22, missing at waterfall near Sultan

There was no evidence to suggest she went into the water intentionally.

Area’s two loves — craft coffee and brews — converge at bar

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Area’s two loves — craft coffee and brews — converge at bar

Timber Monster Brewing Co. is a java and beer bar along Main Street in Sultan.

Snohomish County PUD scraps Skykomish River hydroelectric dam

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Snohomish County PUD scraps Skykomish River hydroelectric dam

The proposed Sunset Fish Passage and Energy Project had been controversial since 2011.

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Enough water for 600,000 people: Snowpack looks good

The annual measurement in the mountains has proven to be an important forecasting tool.

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New state index grades schools’ success

Snohomish County’s alternative high schools and reentry programs are identified as needing high levels of support.