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Man killed after being struck by freight train in Sultan

SULTAN — A man was killed Sunday after being struck by a train east of Sultan.

At the sentencing for Anthony Box (sitting, right) on Thursday, Corby Whiddon turns from the bench after testifying about the death of his 17-year-old daughter, Madison. She was killed in a 2015 accident while a passenger in a car driven by Box. Sitting at left is Box’s attorney, Gabriel Rothstein. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Driver gets 14 years for fatal crash linked to huffing

EVERETT — They should be simple questions: How many kids do you have? What are their ages?

Response to plans to reintroduce grizzlies has been mixed

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Response to plans to reintroduce grizzlies has been mixed

DARRINGTON — This town had double or triple the turn-out of any other community where the National Park…

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Man found guilty of vehicular homicide in apparent huffing case

EVERETT — Anthony Box quickly left the courtroom Monday after a jury convicted him of causing a crash…

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Huffing called factor in fatal crash as driver’s trial begins

EVERETT — The 15-year-old told jurors she had never huffed aerosol computer cleaner until that night in 2015.

Sultan man investigated for 1982 murder of Cashmere man

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Sultan man investigated for 1982 murder of Cashmere man

SULTAN — A second look into a 1982 missing person case in Eastern Washington led to the arrest…

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Agreement sets aside 25 acres from planned DNR timber auction

EVERETT — Snohomish County leaders, over objections, convinced the state Wednesday to set aside forest land near Wallace…

Utility district says Culmback Dam and spillway are safe

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Utility district says Culmback Dam and spillway are safe

SULTAN — The water level at Spada Lake Reservoir has risen 21 feet in the past month due…

Rotary Club recognizes Monroe, Sultan students of the month

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Rotary Club recognizes Monroe, Sultan students of the month

The Rotary Club of Monroe each year interviews students from Monroe and Sultan high schools. Selected students are…

Darrington group pushes back on North Cascades grizzly plan

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Darrington group pushes back on North Cascades grizzly plan

DARRINGTON — Kevin Ashe and Walt Dortch know the importance of grizzly bears.

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Team to plan trail maintenance in Morning Star conservation area

EVERETT — A team has formed to start drafting a trails plan for the state’s largest natural resources…

Thousands of children in Snohomish County have no home

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Thousands of children in Snohomish County have no home

EVERETT — There are thousands of children and teens in Snohomish County who wonder where they’ll sleep each…

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Work on railroad crossing to close Reese Road in Startup for a day

STARTUP — Emergency repairs to the railroad crossing on Reese Road, also known as 147th Street SE, are…

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Front Porch: Internet retail class in Sultan

Internet retail class

Frank and Nancy Roesler, of Startup, grab a little salad with lunch Jan. 3, two days before their 66th wedding anniversary, at the Sky Valley Senior Center in Sultan. The center, started by a group of seniors with help from Volunteers of America to offer meals, exercise classes and more, has been struggling to keep the lights on, despite a fundraising campaign launched by the VOA. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Budget cut leaves Sky Valley Senior Center in financial bind

SULTAN — A woman from Startup rolls her spare coins. She delivers the change each month to a…

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Grant sought to fix flood-prone roads in Sultan area

SULTAN — Snohomish County is making plans to elevate some stretches of two roads near Sultan that are…

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Front Porch: Food Truck Friday

Nosh on

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County, cities given nearly $15M for roads projects

The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board recently awarded nearly $15 million to Snohomish County and nine local cities…

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Front Porch: Aviation presentation at the Schack

Aviation lecture

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5,570 Christmas tree permits sold for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie forest

EVERETT — Every year, thousands of families visit the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in search of the perfect…