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Lynnwood

Lynnwood man sentenced over placing spy cameras in Expedia bathrooms

This comes after Marcelo Vargas-Fernandez pleaded guilty in December to 14 counts of voyeurism and two counts of violating a sexual assault protection order.

 

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds, Northshore, Everett to hold levy info sessions

Northshore School District voters see three ballot measures in the Feb. 10 election. Edmonds voters will decide on one measure and Everett will see two.

 

Inside the “piazza” of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘A stable resource’: Community leaders cut ribbon on Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

The center will serve as a social services hub for south Snohomish County, housing several nonprofits and community gathering space.

 

Bothell

Suspect arrested in connection with murder of missing Bothell woman

In September, the remains of Mallory Barbour, 27, were found in Mason County. The 45-year-old Bremerton man had his first court appearance Thursday.

Bothell
People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Temporary flood assistance center to open in Sultan

Residents affected by December’s historic flooding can access multiple agencies and resources.

People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Dwellers Drinkery co-owners and family outside of their business on Sept. 25 in Lake Stevens.

Welcome to Dwellers Drinkery in Lake Stevens

Make yourself at home with family-friendly vibe and craft brews.

  • Jan 9, 2026
  • By Aaron Swaney Special to The Herald
  • Lake Stevens
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Dwellers Drinkery co-owners and family outside of their business on Sept. 25 in Lake Stevens.
From left, newly elected Lake Stevens City Council members Brian McManus, Tosha Edwards, Nathan Packard and Sabina Araya are sworn on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

Lake Stevens’ new city council meets for the first time

It didn’t take long for one of the new members to be at odds with Mayor Brett Gailey.

From left, newly elected Lake Stevens City Council members Brian McManus, Tosha Edwards, Nathan Packard and Sabina Araya are sworn on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)
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Health officials: Three confirmed measles cases in SnoCo over holidays

The visitors, all in the same family from South Carolina, went to multiple locations in Everett, Marysville and Mukilteo from Dec. 27-30.

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Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Community Transit considers buying south Everett Goodwill

The transit agency is exploring buying the property, located next to the transit agency’s offices on Casino Road, to support expanded operations.

Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Dog abandoned in Everett dumpster has new home and new name

Binny, now named Maisey, has a social media account where people can follow along with her adventures.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gov. Ferguson launches sustainable jet fuel research center at Paine Field

The center aims to make Snohomish County a global hub for the development of green aviation fuel.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
In a nearly empty maternity wing, Chief Administrative Officer Renée Jensen talks about how it has been almost nine years since east-county mothers could give birth at EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EvergreenHealth Monroe to open primary, urgent care in Snohomish

The new location — expected to open by the end of the year — will include X-ray exams, lab draw services and mammography.

In a nearly empty maternity wing, Chief Administrative Officer Renée Jensen talks about how it has been almost nine years since east-county mothers could give birth at EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Marysville

Marysville to host open house on 88th Street construction

The construction project, set to be built in phases, will include sidewalks and a bicycle-pedestrian path, according to the city.

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One dead in a two-car collision near Monroe Wednesday evening

The driver, 18, died after he lost control while attempting to pass and was struck by another vehicle on Highway 203.

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Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn answers questions after his speech at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Annual Meeting and Awards events on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A downtown Everett address now belongs to the Economic Alliance Snohomish County

The organization moved from an unincorporated area of the county to a more central address.

Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn answers questions after his speech at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Annual Meeting and Awards events on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions

After months of back and forth, the city council approved updates that proponents say better protect the town’s drinking water.

Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett Animal Shelter to host adoption event

About 20 dogs and 20 cats will be available for adoption Saturday, with adoption fees covered by a nonprofit.

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street

The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to create the zones.

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Teens accused of brutal attack on Tulalip man Monday

The man’s family says they are in disbelief after two teenagers allegedly assaulted the 63-year-old while he was starting work.

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Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Funding to meet public defender standards uncertain for 2027

In June, the Washington Supreme Court reduced caseload standards for public defenders by almost two-thirds. Funding is in place for 2026.

Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)