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Ian Terry / The Herald A school bus driven by Jan Bates stops on 83rd Avenue Northeast in Marysville on Tuesday, March 14. Bates’ bus, along with 14 others in the district, have been equipped with cameras to watch for drivers who illegally pass the bus when its stop sign is out. Photo taken on 03142017

After 1,000 school zone violations last year, Marysville police urge drivers to slow down

Police issued 553 citations for speeding in school zones and 506 violations regarding stop paddles.

 

Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.

Perkins, Cantu, advance to November ballot for Marysville seat

R.J. Whitlow trailed behind in a close race for second, but with few ballots left to count, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to make up the 116 vote gap.

 

Inside one of the classrooms at the new Marysville Family YMCA Early Learning Center on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

YMCA of Snohomish County opens new early learning center in Marysville

A ribbon-cutting Tuesday celebrated the $4 million remodel and expansion, opening in September.

 

A no trespassing sign threatens prosecution at the site of Mother Nature’s Window Park along 55th Drive NE on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. The patch of woods is overgrown, but there are plans to open the land back to the public after it is renovated. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Work begins to reopen a Marysville park for the first time in 25 years

Closed in the mid-1990s, Mother Nature’s Window is planned to open in 2026.

A no trespassing sign threatens prosecution at the site of Mother Nature’s Window Park along 55th Drive NE on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. The patch of woods is overgrown, but there are plans to open the land back to the public after it is renovated. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.

Crowded race to fill open Position 3 seat

After incumbent Tom King decided not to run for reelection, five people stepped up to run in the August primary.

Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring gives the state of the city address at the Marysville Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville council approves interim middle housing law

The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring gives the state of the city address at the Marysville Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Marysville police arrest 2 in connection with March fatal stabbing

Keith Stuard, 28, was arrested on July 2 and Andrew Elliott, 39, was booked into Snohomish County Jail on Friday.

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Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New interchange, ramps, set to open in Marysville

After more than a decade of planning and construction, the new ramps and roundabout connecting I-5 to Highway 529 are set to open in mid-August.

Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Missing Marysville boy, 10, found safe and sound

Police said the boy was last seen Sunday morning before leaving to go for a run at a nearby middle school.

Marysville’s 5 Rights Brewing’s collaboration fresh hop Dippin’ Hops. (Aaron Swaney)

5 Rights celebrates 10 years in Marysville

During a challenging time for the US craft beer industry, 5 Rights continues to enjoy growth and an uptick in sales.

Marysville’s 5 Rights Brewing’s collaboration fresh hop Dippin’ Hops. (Aaron Swaney)
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Marysville school board appoints new member

Malory Simpson will take on the role left after board president Connor Krebbs’ resignation. The seat is up for election in November.

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Marysville is planning a new indoor sports facility, 350 apartments and a sizable hotel east of Ebey Waterfront Park. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New report shifts outlook of $25M Marysville sports complex

A report found a conceptual 100,000-square-foot sports complex may require public investment to pencil out.

Marysville is planning a new indoor sports facility, 350 apartments and a sizable hotel east of Ebey Waterfront Park. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Brian Murril, who started at Liberty Elementary as a kindergartner in 1963, looks for his yearbook photograph during an open house for the public to walk through the school before its closing on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Locals say goodbye to Marysville school after 74 years

Liberty Elementary is one of two schools the Marysville School District is closing later this year to save costs.

Brian Murril, who started at Liberty Elementary as a kindergartner in 1963, looks for his yearbook photograph during an open house for the public to walk through the school before its closing on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville schools audit shows some improvement

Even though the district still faces serious financial problems, the findings are a positive change over last year, auditors said.

People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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 school board president to resign

Connor Krebbs served on the board for nearly four years. He is set to be hired as a staff member at the district.

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)
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Marysville talks middle housing at open house

City planning staff say they want a ‘soft landing’ to limit the impacts of new state housing laws. But they don’t expect their approach to slow development.

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Marysville Fire District seeks levy lid lift

The regional fire authority’s board of directors approved placing a levy lid lift on the August primary ballot.

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Marysville to host open house on new middle housing rules

The open house will take place Monday at the Marysville library. Another is scheduled for June.

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The Marysville Tulalip Campus on the Tulalip Reservation, where Legacy High School is located.

Marysville board votes to keep Legacy High at current location

The move rolls back a decision the school board made in January to move the alternative high school at the start of next school year.

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The Marysville Tulalip Campus on the Tulalip Reservation, where Legacy High School is located.
The former Marysville City Hall building along State Avenue on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

City of Marysville, school board amend property exchange

The city will relocate its public works facility to the district’s current headquarters, which will move to the former City Hall.

The former Marysville City Hall building along State Avenue on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)