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New work hours intended to reduce US 2 construction delays

GOLD BAR — New work hours for a U.S. 2 paving project between Gold Bar and Skykomish aim…

The Nickerson family from left, Olivia, Willow, 3, Ryleigh, 10 (holding photo of Rowan, who died at 7 months), Aubrey, 12, and Joshua. Losing the littlest one to SIDS has been heartbreaking for everyone. But, knowing two other babies are living because of Rowan’s donated heart valves has provided some comfort. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Baby Rowan died of SIDS, but her heart valves saved others

She was named for a tree, the rowan or mountain ash. And just as a tree supports life,…

Post bond loss, Sultan school board hopefuls talk frugality

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Post bond loss, Sultan school board hopefuls talk frugality

SULTAN — Candidates running for Sultan’s school board share one idea in common.

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Audit reveals problems with Sultan School District

SULTAN — State auditors this month warned the Sultan School District about problems with purchase cards, among other…

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County official identifies 2 victims in recent fatalities

EVERETT — The Snohomish County medical examiner identified two men Tuesday, one who was involved in a motorcycle…

Sultan teens refresh Gold Bar sign

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Sultan teens refresh Gold Bar sign

Carlos Gonzalez and James Fortin, as part of the community service requirement for all students graduating from Sultan…

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Snohomish County takes new aim at shooting range near Sultan

Sky Valley Shooting Park

Sultan alum graduates from Air Force basic training

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Sultan alum graduates from Air Force basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Dalton Miller graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio,…

Two challenging Low for Snohomish County Council seat

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Two challenging Low for Snohomish County Council seat

EVERETT — Sam Low is eager to prove he’s listened to constituents with an open mind since he…

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Missing camper found dead on a Skykomish River island

SULTAN — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Unit located the body Wednesday of a Monroe…

Sultan, Monroe teens highlighted by Rotary

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Sultan, Monroe teens highlighted by Rotary

Monroe Rotary Club members on May 17 honored a group of teens from Monroe and Sultan high schools…

Arianna Calvin, Kamiak High School (left) and Sultan High School’s Tholen Blasko, will attend Washington State University as Regents Scholars with full-ride scholarships. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arianna Calvin, Kamiak High; Tholen Blasko, Sultan High: WSU bound

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Towns work to blaze a water trail along Skykomish River

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Towns work to blaze a water trail along Skykomish River

SULTAN — Planners are seeking ideas to liven up downtown Sultan and Monroe and better connect them to…

Expanded Arlington Boys & Girls Club includes new teen center

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Expanded Arlington Boys & Girls Club includes new teen center

ARLINGTON — The teen center wasn’t officially open, but there was no keeping them out.

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Bring all your skills to the Startup Gym painting work party

STARTUP — Eighty years later, a local landmark built by volunteers is regaining relevance — thanks to a…

PUD art and photo contest winners

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PUD art and photo contest winners

The Snohomish County PUD named 17 winners in its 2017 art and photography competitions. The contests are designed…

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Sultan book sale

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State launches $39M in local road projects with U.S. 2 paving

Eight miles of well-worn pavement on U.S. 2 between Sultan and Gold Bar will be resurfaced this summer.

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Chronic absences raise alarms in Snohomish County schools

EVERETT — Nearly one of every seven students attending public schools in Snohomish County is considered a frequent…

Rotary honors teens from Sultan, Monroe

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Rotary honors teens from Sultan, Monroe

The Monroe Rotary Club on March 22 honored high school students from Monroe and Sultan high schools as…