In Sultan, there was a seat at the table for everyone

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In Sultan, there was a seat at the table for everyone

Every year, the town’s community dinner ensures no one has to dine alone on Thanksgiving.

Stillaguamish River crests; more flooding depends on rain

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Stillaguamish River crests; more flooding depends on rain

Rising water created problems along the Snohomish and Skykomish rivers, too. Landslides are possible.

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Lynnwood, Marysville, Sultan consider ban on safe injection sites

If approved, they would join Lake Stevens and Snohomish County, which have temporary bans.

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Westbound U.S. 2 Trestle to be repaved in 2018

It will mark the second year of three years of resurfacing projects from Everett to Skykomish.

Sultan High School senior Tyler Aamold is this week’s Herald Super Kid. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Making Sultan High, Sky Valley better places

Senior Tyler Aamold plays a leadership role at school and in service to his community.

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Woman escapes explosion that destroyed Sultan house

Investigators are checking propane tanks and gas lines in search of the cause.

Q&A with candidates running for Snohomish County Council

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Q&A with candidates running for Snohomish County Council

Republican incumbent Sam Low faces Democratic challenger Kristin Kelly in District 5.

Carolyn Eslick

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Republican Eslick’s 2018 fortunes may depend on Democrats

She has a formidable House seat opponent in Elizabeth Scott, a conservative former state lawmaker.

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By nightfall, the fish were biting — but his raft got stuck

A fisherman was rescued from a log in the Skykomish River near Sultan. He was unharmed.

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Landowners along Snohomish, Skykomish rivers invited to forum

The event aims to give people along east county’s waterways a chance to talk about issues.

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Threats online delay start of classes at Sultan High School

They did not appear directed at identifiable students or staff, officials said.

Sultan Mayor Carolyn Eslick is congratulated after she is appointed to fill a vacancy in the state’s House of Representatives at the Snohomish County Council Chambers on Wednesday in Everett. Eslick fills the position created by the resignation of Arlington Republican John Koster. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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They chose the longshot candidate to fill a vacant seat

Sultan Mayor Carolyn Eslick will serve as representative for the 39th legislative district.

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Many local students still struggle with math, tests show

In Edmonds, however, standardized test scores rose after an emphasis on teaching data analysis.

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Man rescued after jumping into Skykomish River

SULTAN — A man was rescued Tuesday from the Skykomish River near Sportsman Park.

1 of these 3 nominees will be appointed to 39th House seat

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1 of these 3 nominees will be appointed to 39th House seat

ARLINGTON — Former state lawmaker Elizabeth Scott, party activist Georgene Faries and Sultan Mayor Carolyn Eslick are the…

Sultan High senior won’t compromise on her beliefs

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Sultan High senior won’t compromise on her beliefs

SULTAN — Claire Sorgen, 17, is a senior at Sultan High School and full-time Running Start student at…

Photo assignment: Capture the grit and love of local farming

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Photo assignment: Capture the grit and love of local farming

SNOHOMISH — Seven farmers brought cameras into their fields, gardens and homes, capturing hundreds of photographs they later…

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Agencies hope to simplify the maze of recreational fees

OLYMPIA — Representatives from state and federal agencies, outdoor recreation groups and nonprofits are working on plans that…

Schools hand out annual WASA honors

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Schools hand out annual WASA honors

Everett School District deputy superintendent Joyce Stewart was honored with a Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award…

Other races: Fire district commissioner survives gaffe

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Other races: Fire district commissioner survives gaffe

Snohomish County primary election results