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Board members Al Schreiber, and Miranda Evans, left to right,  listen to a presentation during a school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Records show Stanwood-Camano school board plagued by ideological strife

Hundreds of emails reviewed by the Daily Herald show a school board divided by politics and in constant disarray.

 

Outside of the updated section of Lake Stevens High School on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens schools bond leading early; Arlington voters reject latest levy attempt

A $314 million bond looks to pass while Arlington’s attempts to build a new Post Middle School again appear to take a step back.

 

Outside of the updated section of Lake Stevens High School on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens, Arlington school measures on Feb. 11 ballot

A bond in Lake Stevens and a levy in Arlington would be used to build new schools.

 

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Van Ry Boulevard is seen from the top of the Traxx Apartments in May 2024 in Mountlake Terrace.

Mountlake Terrace to host open house for main street plan

Phase II of the plan is about to begin, with construction slated for late 2026.

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Van Ry Boulevard is seen from the top of the Traxx Apartments in May 2024 in Mountlake Terrace.

Marysville interchange work expected to cause delays for motorists

While crews work on traffic signals at the 116th Street/I-5 interchange, motorists can expect lane and nighttime partial ramp closures.

ORCA transfers help save money

With new transit options for Snohomish County, it’s time to explore some of them.

Snohomish County Council approved $4.3 million to be spent on a rural internet project near Index and another near Verlot. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Rural internet project moves forward near Index

About 1,000 households will gain fiber optic internet access.

Snohomish County Council approved $4.3 million to be spent on a rural internet project near Index and another near Verlot. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)
Outside the Snohomish County Road Maintenance Shop on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Low, Paul seek funding solutions for rural county roads

A new bill would seek money to fix county roads.

Outside the Snohomish County Road Maintenance Shop on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Former Everett Herald reporter Ta’Leah Van Sistine walks with former Gov. Jay Inslee while taking notes on Feb. 6, 2024, in Marysville.

Edmonds lawmaker’s bill would pump $20 million into journalism statewide

The bipartisan bill would tax high-income tech companies as part of a workforce development tax.

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Former Everett Herald reporter Ta’Leah Van Sistine walks with former Gov. Jay Inslee while taking notes on Feb. 6, 2024, in Marysville.
Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edgewater Bridge to receive more federal funding

Everett will have about $850,000 more for the project.

Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA’s Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

YMCA of Snohomish County receives large donation

The county’s YMCA organization will get $2 million annually for the next three years.

Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA’s Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ferry system increases ridership by a half million in 2024

Edmonds-Kingston route remains second-busiest route in the system.

Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Nate Nehring announces reelection campaign for county council

The 29-year-old council member from Arlington is seeking a third term in District 1.

A person walks up 20th Street Southeast to look at the damage that closed the road on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County bomb cyclone victims can access federal disaster loans

The Small Business Administration will be at Evergreen State Fairgrounds through Jan. 31 for those impacted by November’s windstorm.

A person walks up 20th Street Southeast to look at the damage that closed the road on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Council elects new leadership duo

Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to approve new leadership on Tuesday. Council member Nate Nehring is now the council’s president while council member… Continue reading

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Bothell pharmaceutical company to pay $4 million to resolve allegations

Company allegedly failed to notify its former CEO had falsified parts of her doctoral dissertation.

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A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit repairs will affect Link service for two months

Expect the Link to run every 12 minutes every weekday evening and some weekends through Feb. 27

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County allocates more money for public safety

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved an emergency appropriation on Dec. 18 to cover public safety overages. The move shifts $5.45 million from… Continue reading

Sound Transit Community Support personnel help riders navigate the new station on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local transit agencies will be fare-free for New Year’s

Sound Transit will also operate Link light rail late into the evening.

Sound Transit Community Support personnel help riders navigate the new station on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Speed limit drops on stretch of Bothell Everett Highway

The Bothell City Council approved the change over the summer. Now it’s in effect.

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