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Kayakers make their way down the Sultan River after walking around the Diversion Dam on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Sultan, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Culmback Dam to create whitewater boating opportunity

SnoCo PUD will release extra water into the Sultan River Saturday. Those in proximity should use caution.

Katie Schrum and her daughters Marlee, 11, and Mia, 4, make their way along Comeford Road through the newly opened Mother Nature’s Window Park on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mother Nature’s Window opens again after 25 years

Marysville celebrated the park with a ribbon cutting Thursday, honoring the land’s previous owner, Merton Turk.

John Ellis sands the side of a dulcimer’s frame in preparation for a small repair in his workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington resident takes over longest running US dulcimer festival

The Kindred Gather Dulcimer Festival will include another Arlington resident, who makes dulcimers in his retirement.

Spanish interpreter Iratxe Cardwell speaks to the Snohomish County Council before they vote on a resolution recognizing Court Interpreter Appreciation Day on Wednesday. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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SnoCo Council recognizes interpreters role in providing justice

The council passed a resolution Wednesday for Court Interpreter Interpreter Appreciation Day.

Loni Long holds a missing persons sign for her sister, Benita Long, as she stands with more than 100 people gathered for a rally to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tulalip Tribes honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

Tribal members marched Tuesday to bring awarness to the disproportionate number of people affected by violence and human…

Water tumbles over the top of the Woods Creek Hydroelectric Project and down to a natural waterfall below on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Monroe, Washington. Tours this year will take place May 15-16. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County PUD to hold tours at Monroe hydropower project

Community members will see the site’s dam and powerhouse and learn how the district supports fish habitat and…

At the Grandstand, country star Lee Brice will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. (Provided photo)

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The Evergreen State Fair announces Grandstand lineup

Concerts include country star Lee Brice, rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot, pop star Amy Grant and an America 250 celebration.

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Snohomish County students immerse themselves in county government for a week

The high schoolers took a week away from class to learn about government, drafting ordinances and other council…

Tyson Williams talks about his electrical work during a showcase for Regional Apprenticeship Pathways students on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County high school students showcase their construction skills

Regional Apprenticeship Pathways students displayed carpentry, welding and other skills during their spring showcase Thursday.

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Roger Sweet holds a Masters of the Universe comic he signed for a fan in December 2025.

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He-Man co-creator and Lake Stevens resident Roger Sweet dies at 91

He is survived by his wife, Marlene, who created a GoFundMe to help pay for medical costs.

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett on Jan. 2, 2024. On Monday, Johnson announced her plans to seek reelection.

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson announces reelection campaign

As of Tuesday, her only challenger so far is her previous opponent and former sheriff, Adam Fortney.

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Snohomish County residents can now access FEMA disaster assistance

A disaster assistance center will rotate between Snohomish, Sultan and Arlington for those who want help applying.

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Snohomish County Council awards $23M for affordable, mental health housing

Six projects in Everett, Lynnwood and Arlington received grants on Wednesday from the Housing and Behavioral Health Capital…

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Earlier this month, Tammy Pescatelli talked to the Herald ahead of her performance at Tulalip Casino Resort.

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Comedian Tammy Pescatelli talks travel, toddlers with harmonicas, and ‘finding the funny’

Pescatelli, of NBC’s Last Comic Standing fame, is bringing her signature sarcasm to the Tulalip Resort Casino later…

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FEMA approves $21 million flood mitigation funding for Washington and Oregon

Snohomish County will receive nearly $300,000 to support a risk study of flood infrastructure to prevent future impacts.

Snohomish resident Anne Masterson speaks to the City Council about the Pride parade in front of a packed house on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Snohomish City Council authorizes Pride parade contract

Before the vote, the public spoke for nearly 90 minutes. Mayor Aaron Hoffman will sign the contract once…

The Mount Pilchuck fire lookout offers sweeping 360-degree views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and the North Cascades. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

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Snohomish County seeks applicants for tourism advisory boards

The Tourism Promotion Area Board has four vacant positions and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has one.

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Snohomish Historical Society receives $77K grant

The money will help improve two historical city buildings, including the 1878 Blackman House Museum.

The Monroe High School sign as seen on March 1, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Photo by Evan Morud)

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Monroe School District looks ahead after close levy vote

The capital levy would raise less than the bond but fund necessary facility maintenance and support a school…

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$9M in lottery winnings expiring statewide

A Tulalip winner’s prize of $115K is expiring in July and a $10K prize can be claimed by…