Marysville School District Weighs Options Amid Concerns Over Potential Closures

The Marysville School District’s final meeting on potential school closures brought together concerned parents and educators, though the district says no specific closures are planned yet. Aiming to save $1-2 million, the district is gathering community feedback on options, including restructuring high school grades and forming an advisory committee to provide closure recommendations. The meeting also addressed the recent resignation of the district’s HR director, with an interim candidate potentially lined up.

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Granite Falls Man Killed in Suspected Bothell Drug Deal Gone Wrong

Jason Martinell, 42, was found dead last week in a suspected drug-related robbery near Bothell. Police suspect Michael Knapinski, currently held on $1 million bail, killed Martinell in a drug transaction before fleeing. Martinell’s friend reportedly followed them to a Safeway parking lot, where he discovered Martinell’s body. Investigators believe Knapinski stole Martinell’s drugs. Charges against Knapinski are still pending.

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Italian American Heritage Month

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31 Oct ALL DAY (Getchell) MGHS Trunk-or-Treat

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Israeli Strike in Gaza Leaves 90 Dead, Draws Calls for Investigation

An Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza’s Beit Lahia resulted in over 90 reported casualties, with many still missing. Israel claims the building was targeted due to an individual observing troops, unaware that it sheltered displaced people. U.S. officials called the incident “horrifying” and requested a full investigation. Local hospitals face overwhelming numbers of dead and injured, intensifying humanitarian concerns amid ongoing military operations and critical shortages for civilians remaining in the area.

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Why don't you find hippopotamuses hiding in trees?

They're really good at it.

Slept like a log last night …

woke up in the fireplace.

What concert costs only 45 cents?

50 Cent featuring Nickelback.

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