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Tuesday's career fair will be at Everett Community College, which incidentally is also one of the participants. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

Police: Disturbance leads to brief lockdown at Everett Community College on Friday

The college resumed normal operations in less than 15 minutes after an incident involving an alleged firearm.

 

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Snohomish County man files suit against SIG SAUER over alleged defect in P320

The lawsuit filed Monday alleges the design of one of the handguns from the manufacturer has led to a “slew of unintended discharges” across the country.

 

An excavator moves a large bag at the site of a fuel spill on a farm on Nov. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

BP says both pipes remain closed at site of fuel leak near Snohomish

State Department of Ecology and the oil giant continue to clean site and assess cause of leak on the Olympic Pipeline.

 

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A King County court halted the Wishbone Timber Sale in 2024. On Oct. 31, the state Department of Natural Resources argued its appeal on the decision.

DNR appeals ruling that it must account for climate change in individual timber sales

The appeal calls into question the priorities of newly appointed Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove.

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A King County court halted the Wishbone Timber Sale in 2024. On Oct. 31, the state Department of Natural Resources argued its appeal on the decision.

Judge invalidates legal rights for Snohomish River approved by voters

Snohomish County Superior Court ruled the initiative granting the river legal rights exceeded local initiative power.

People sit on benches in the main hallway of Explorer Middle School’s new athletics building on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo School Board sends bond, levy measures to ballot

The $400 million bond would fund the replacement of Explorer Middle School and Mukilteo Elementary School, among many other projects.

People sit on benches in the main hallway of Explorer Middle School’s new athletics building on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Narcotics investigation at Lynnwood complex nets 14 arrests

Investigators conducted four search warrants within the Lynnwood apartment units since September.

South County Fire headquarters in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

South County Fire unanimously approves 2026 budget

The budget will add 30 firefighters and six administrative staff at a cost increase of approximately $7 per month for the average homeowner.

South County Fire headquarters in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Everett City Council on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett approves $613 million budget for 2026

No employees will be laid off. The city will pause some pension contributions and spend one-time funds to prevent a $7.9 million deficit.

The Everett City Council on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett council approves required B&O tax expansion

The changes, mandatory due to a new state law, add a number of services to those subject to business and occupation taxes.

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Washington began selling a specialty plate honoring Pickleball on Nov. 19, 2025. This is a sample of a personalized plate. (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)

It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

The design celebrates the state’s official sport. Other new plate designs are on the way.

  • Nov 20, 2025
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Washington began selling a specialty plate honoring Pickleball on Nov. 19, 2025. This is a sample of a personalized plate. (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)

Everett park, destroyed by fire, will need $500k for repairs

If the City Council approves a funding ordinance, construction at Wiggums Hollow Park could finish before the summer of 2026.

A Passport Parking sign on Friday, Jan. 17 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds hears presentations on utility and business taxes, paid parking

The council could consider an ordinance to raise utility taxes next week, following the failure of the city’s levy attempt.

A Passport Parking sign on Friday, Jan. 17 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Tenant accused of murdering Everett landlord pleads not guilty

David Craft was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder after Daniel Lytton’s body was found in an Everett alleyway.

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Snohomish County Council seeks to appoint District Court judge

Tam Bui earned a role on the state’s Court of Appeals, leaving her District Court seat open.

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Marysville School District close to naming permanent superintendent

The board is expected to appoint Deborah Rumbaugh on Dec. 1 after voting to approve contract negotiations Monday.

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One man dead in Everett pedestrian collision

The collision closed the northbound lanes of Highway 99 near milepost 51 for around four hours early Tuesday morning.

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Providence Swedish is the largest health care system in western Washington, with eight hospitals and 244 clinics in the Puget Sound area. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Providence to continue gender-affirming care for now, despite US bishop ban

Providence is working to understand the impacts of changes approved Wednesday to Catholic health care systems, a spokesperson said.

Providence Swedish is the largest health care system in western Washington, with eight hospitals and 244 clinics in the Puget Sound area. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett speaks at the probable cause hearing on Nov. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Monroe man accused of kidnapping and threatening to kill his 2 kids

The 45-year-old suspect had his first court appearance Monday, where District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett found probable cause for four felony counts, and maintained the $200,000 bail.

Snohomish County District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett speaks at the probable cause hearing on Nov. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A stormwater diversion structure which has been given a notice for repairs along a section of the Perrinville Creek north of Stamm Overlook Park that flows into Browns Bay in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

State approves Edmonds permit to do flood mitigation work on Perrinville Creek

The permit is the latest controversy in the years-long saga over Edmonds’ management of the stream.

A stormwater diversion structure which has been given a notice for repairs along a section of the Perrinville Creek north of Stamm Overlook Park that flows into Browns Bay in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)