Lake Stevens

Brandon Hughes, a utility worker from Okanogan County, works on repairing a power line on Friday, Nov. 22 east of Lake Stevens, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Thousands still without power in Snohomish County after bomb cyclone

Libraries are providing access to electricity as crews from across Washington work to fix power lines.

 

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 crews clean up from bomb cyclone as more wind to come

While not expected to be as fierce as Tuesday’s storm, an incoming weather system could hamper cleanup efforts.

 

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Everett man identified after fatal crash into pole in Lake Stevens

Authorities identified the deceased in the Nov. 13 crash as Earnest Ashley Jr. He was 44.

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1 dead after crash into pole in Lake Stevens

A man crashed at the intersection of 91st Avenue NE and Highway 204 just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, officials said.

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“I Voted” stickers cover a table at the entrance to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Margin narrows between Muzzall and St. Clair in WA Senate race

Meanwhile, a Lake Stevens school bond remained short of the 60% threshold in Wednesday’s results.

“I Voted” stickers cover a table at the entrance to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

School funding measures failing in Arlington, Lake Stevens and Sultan

Bonds in Lake Stevens and Sultan, as well as a levy in Arlington, were struggling based on initial election results Tuesday.

Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Authorities rescued a woman in her 70s from Lake Stevens on Friday morning. (Photo provided by Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

Police rescue woman from submerged car in Lake Stevens

When authorities found the woman, she had no pulse. But paramedics were able to regain a pulse and she was taken to the hospital.

Authorities rescued a woman in her 70s from Lake Stevens on Friday morning. (Photo provided by Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)
Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$25M has been spent studying US 2 trestle. Are we any closer to a fix?

Over the past decade, half a dozen studies have examined the infamous arterial connecting Everett and Lake Stevens.

Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens woman charged with unprovoked stabbing of brother-in-law

The woman, 32, reportedly suffers from mental illness. Prosecutors charged her with first-degree assault.

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White nationalists sued a man with Lake Stevens ties. They can’t find him.

The suit alleges David Capito II joined Patriot Front using a fake identity while working for a leftist organization.

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Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)

WA secretary of state candidates debate in Edmonds

Incumbent Steve Hobbs faces Dale Whitaker. Election security and ballot access are among the central issues.

Republican Dale Whitaker, left, and Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. (Campaign photos)
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Lake Stevens to host third annual film fest

The two-day festival this weekend includes 25 shorts, a feature-length documentary and even a video from Chris Pratt.

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Chairs and lunch tables fill a hallway that is the only area they can be stored at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens pitches $314M bond for ‘tomorrow’s learner’

In November, voters will decide on a proposal to add an extra $29 per month in property taxes for the average homeowner.

Chairs and lunch tables fill a hallway that is the only area they can be stored at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Fire destroys home east of Lake Stevens

Initial reports stated seven people lived in the home in the 1500 block of OK Mill Road.

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Lake Stevens man charged with racing in crash that killed woman, 83

Quinton Rummelhart was going over 100 mph two seconds before crashing into Nancy Merz on Highway 9 last year, prosecutors allege.

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Tim McDonald, left, John Snow, Keith Wagoner

Housing, taxes hot topics for rural Snohomish County senate candidates

Sen. Keith Wagoner is defending his seat from Democrats John Snow and Tim McDonald. All three are military veterans.

Tim McDonald, left, John Snow, Keith Wagoner
Emmanuel Perez listens to a statement by the mother of Terrance Moore, who he shot and killed in 2021, while appearing for sentencing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. Judgement was continued to the following week. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Monroe prison guard sentenced to prison for killing roommate

In June, a jury found Emmanuel Perez, 47, guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Terrance Moore.

Emmanuel Perez listens to a statement by the mother of Terrance Moore, who he shot and killed in 2021, while appearing for sentencing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington. Judgement was continued to the following week. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Top row: Zephaniah Borynack, left, Robert Sutherland. Bottom Row: Sam Low, left, Kathryn Lewandowsky

Low faces 3 challengers in 39th district House race

State Rep. Sam Low hopes to fend off former rival Robert Sutherland, as well as Kathryn Lewandowsky and Zephaniah Borynack.

Top row: Zephaniah Borynack, left, Robert Sutherland. Bottom Row: Sam Low, left, Kathryn Lewandowsky
A view of the south eastern area of the Lake Stevens that includes lakeshore and UGA that is a part of the city's annexation area on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens fight to take over sewer district could end soon

The city and sewer district have been locked in a yearslong dispute. A judge could put an end to the stalemate this month.

A view of the south eastern area of the Lake Stevens that includes lakeshore and UGA that is a part of the city's annexation area on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)