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Tony Quincy, Marylin Quincy's son, holds up a portrait honoring her during a second line parade at the 33rd annual Nubian Jam on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Forest Park in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Locals honor Black leader at Everett’s Nubian Jam

The celebration honored the late Marylin Quincy, who founded the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee. She died in June at 81.

 

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People wait in line to see a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter being exhibited in 2022 at Arlington SkyFest.

Arlington SkyFest rental waiver denied for the first time in 10 years

Arlington Airport Commission says the event is moving away from aviation.

 

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.

 

Downtown Edmonds is a dining destination, boasting fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired sandwiches, artisan bread and more. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

Edmonds commission studying parking fees and business tax proposals

Both ideas are under consideration as possible revenue solutions to address a $13M budget shortfall.

Downtown Edmonds is a dining destination, boasting fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired sandwiches, artisan bread and more. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)
Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County PUD activates fire safety protocols

As wildfire risks increase in Western Washington, the PUD continues to implement mitigation and preparation efforts.

Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Second fire vehicle stolen in a week — this time in Edmonds

Police searching for a suspect who stole and abandoned a South County Fire Ford F-150 on Friday.

The Washington state Capitol. (Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard)

These new Washington laws take effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

  • Jul 25, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
The Washington state Capitol. (Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard)
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SNAP benefits are accepted at the Bainbridge Island Safeway.

WA sues contractor to prevent sharing of food stamp data with feds

States fear the Trump administration could use the information to target immigrants. The company said after the lawsuit was filed it had no plans to hand over the data.

  • Jul 25, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
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SNAP benefits are accepted at the Bainbridge Island Safeway.

Early morning 2-alarm fire damages Edmonds residence

More than 40 firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the fire that began around 4 a.m. Friday.

Everett fire chief shares details of ‘senseless’ fire truck theft

The statement came after an individual stole a 35,000 pound fire engine on July 18, damaging at least 14 vehicles. Police are still looking for a suspect.

Top, from left: Bill Wheeler, Erica Weir and Mason Rutledge. Bottom, from left: Sam Hem, Steven Sullivan.

Candidates seek open District 1 seat in crowded race

Five people are aiming to take the open seat left after current council member Mary Fosse announced she would not run for reelection.

Top, from left: Bill Wheeler, Erica Weir and Mason Rutledge. Bottom, from left: Sam Hem, Steven Sullivan.

Longtime school board member faces two primary challengers

Sehaj Dhaliwal and JoAnn Tolentino are looking to unseat Sandy Hayes, who has served on the board since 2009.

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Snohomish man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Lake Stevens

Five vehicles were involved in Wednesday’s crash on Highway 92. Two others were taken to the hospital.

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Sprinkler system limits fire spread at Quil Ceda Creek Casino

The fire occured in a server room Thursday afternoon, and the cause is still under investigation. There were no reported injuries.

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Brush fire contained Thursday outside of Bothell

The 3-acre fire shrunk to 1.5 acres Thursday morning, with firefighters still at the scene.

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Deputies: Motorcyclist, 19, dies after crashing into fence near Bothell

Detectives believe the rider lost control when navigating a turn Thursday morning.

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Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Crews complete demolition of Edgewater Bridge

City engineers say work is still on pace to open the vital connection between Everett and Mukilteo in early 2026.

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A digital render of the Food and Farming Center in its planned location in McCollum Park. (Image provided by Snohomish County Planning and Development Services)

Snohomish County Council pass Food and Farming Center regulations

Fundraising will take place through 2026. Phase one of construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.

A digital render of the Food and Farming Center in its planned location in McCollum Park. (Image provided by Snohomish County Planning and Development Services)
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, center, speaks to reporters alongside Solicitor General Noah Purcell, left, and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams, right, outside a Seattle courthouse where federal appeals court judges heard arguments over President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Appeals court maintains WA’s nationwide block of birthright citizenship order

A federal appeals court on Wednesday agreed with a Seattle judge’s decision to universally block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The appeals… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, center, speaks to reporters alongside Solicitor General Noah Purcell, left, and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams, right, outside a Seattle courthouse where federal appeals court judges heard arguments over President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
The orca Tahlequah and her new calf, designated J57. (Katie Jones / Center for Whale Research) 20200905

Whidbey Island local Florian Graner showcases new orca film

The award-winning wildlife filmmaker will host a Q&A session at Clyde Theater on Saturday.

The orca Tahlequah and her new calf, designated J57. (Katie Jones / Center for Whale Research) 20200905