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Want coffee? Drink some with the Marysville mayor.

A casual question-and-answer session between mayor and constituents is planned for March 24.

 

Pending land use action signs off of 35th Avenue on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hearing examiner OKs 59-home Marysville development

The city hearing examiner said the project posed no signficant adverse impacts to nearby homes.

 

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville mayor gives State of the City address

In his speech, Jon Nehring touted increased policing, road improvements and not raising property taxes as successes from the past year.

 

Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville district makes its decision on school closures

The board voted Wednesday to move elementary schools to a K-6 model and close two schools.

Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hearing for proposed Marysville development attracts crowd

Residents, lawyers and expert witnesses testified for three hours on Thursday. A decision is expected within three weeks.

Ava Downing, left, and Harper Hinojosa, right, listen as the prosecution questions a witness during a mock trial at 10th Street Middle School on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville middle school mock trial program in session

The program’s founder worries proposed cuts by Marysville School District could jeopardize successful curriculum.

Ava Downing, left, and Harper Hinojosa, right, listen as the prosecution questions a witness during a mock trial at 10th Street Middle School on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
35th Avenue neighborhood residents John Ray, left, and Shelia Davis, right, next to one of many signs scattered throughout the neighborhood look for community support on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville neighbors push back against new homes

Residents are worried about added traffic, water safety and emergency response times. Are their concerns valid?

35th Avenue neighborhood residents John Ray, left, and Shelia Davis, right, next to one of many signs scattered throughout the neighborhood look for community support on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville school board will not vote on closures Monday

A special meeting was tentatively planned to decide on which schools to close in a cost-saving effort.

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Motorcyclist killed in Marysville crash identified

Callan Waldal was ejected from his motorcycle after a crash with a car on Dec. 6, police said.

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The Safeway at 4128 Rucker Ave. on Wednesday. This location was set to be one of the 19 in Snohomish County sold to C&S Wholesale if the merger between Kroger and Albertsons went through. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Washington unions celebrate Kroger-Albertsons merger’s demise

Nineteen grocery stores in Snohomish County would have been sold if the deal went through.

The Safeway at 4128 Rucker Ave. on Wednesday. This location was set to be one of the 19 in Snohomish County sold to C&S Wholesale if the merger between Kroger and Albertsons went through. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

These kids can’t drive. But at Marysville event, they can build cars.

The Toyota Mini Makers Garage guides kids through the process of making their very own toy cars.

Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville school board talks pros and cons of closure options

The board hopes to decide on which schools to close by the end of the month.

Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Marysville to hold post-holiday ‘tree-cycling’ event

You can dispose of your tree and holiday packaging Jan. 4.

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Justin Roeth lies on a bed on Monday, Dec. 2 at the Marysville Cold Weather Shelter in Marysville, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘I feel safe here’: Marysville shelter saves lives as temperatures drop

Snohomish County has six cold weather shelters. As winter rolls in, they’ve opened for guests.

Justin Roeth lies on a bed on Monday, Dec. 2 at the Marysville Cold Weather Shelter in Marysville, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Marysville Municipal Jail is pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville increases mandatory minimum penalties for repeat offenders

The city still doesn’t know the effects of the original ordinance, but still strengthened the penalties this month.

The Marysville Municipal Jail is pictured Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville unveils 3 options for upcoming school closures

The new School Closure Planning Committee will recommend one of the options to the school board by December.

Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
The I-5, Highway 529 and the BNSF railroad bridges cross over Union Slough as the main roadways for north and southbound traffic between Everett and Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After a monthslong lane closure, Highway 529 bridge to reopen Monday

A five-month closure of the northbound bridge between Everett and Marysville has frustrated drivers. It’ll soon be over.

The I-5, Highway 529 and the BNSF railroad bridges cross over Union Slough as the main roadways for north and southbound traffic between Everett and Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville schools HR director resigns, second since June

Brooke Marshall took the job after Alvin Cooper resigned over allegations of mismanagement.

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Kordelle Hammond holds a photograph of his cousin Shaylee Chuckulnaskit while her mother Lavina Phillips walks beside him during a memorial walk on the 10 year anniversary of the shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

10 years after Marysville Pilchuck ‘heaviness in your heart’ remains

A decade after the shooting, the community came together Thursday to honor the four killed.

Kordelle Hammond holds a photograph of his cousin Shaylee Chuckulnaskit while her mother Lavina Phillips walks beside him during a memorial walk on the 10 year anniversary of the shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)