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A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Records: Feds accessed Flock camera info thousands of times in Snohomish County

Search logs from several cities show immigration-related searches from out-of-state agencies. Police and state lawmakers are seeking solutions.

 

A seagull is reflected in pooling water as a steady rain comes down over the Port of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A spooky, rainy weekend is ahead

The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of rain in Everett, with areas in the Cascades getting over 4 inches of rain.

 

Everett High School Principal Kelly Shepherd opens up the new Student Health Clinic at the school on Oct. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett High School celebrates new free, on-site clinic

Students can now access primary care, dental care and behavioral health services at both Everett High School and Cascade High School, at no cost to families.

 

Candidates talk district budget, community trust

During ongoing financial issues, the Marysville School Board has three races in Tuesday’s election.

Mary Johnson (Davis) (FBI)

Human remains found in Snohomish County identified as missing Tulalip woman

The remains were discovered on June 13, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.

Mary Johnson (Davis) (FBI)
Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘On the edge of a cliff’: SnoCo food banks grapple with increased need

Local food banks are seeing increased demand amidst uncertainty over federal funding for food assistance.

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Four council seats up for grabs in Lake Stevens

Candidates talk about transparency, city growth, the U.S. 2 trestle and attracting new businesses.

Mary Pham picks up sheets and walks them to get cart as sorts through her work orders for the day at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Oct. 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Project SEARCH at Everett Public Schools offers path to the future

The program allows students with disabilities the chance to achieve competitive employment.

  • Oct 31, 2025
  • By Aina de Lapparent Alvarez Special to The Daily Herald
Mary Pham picks up sheets and walks them to get cart as sorts through her work orders for the day at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Oct. 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Washington state Capitol. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

State Democrats mull imposing income tax on higher earners

The idea is brewing ahead of the 2026 legislative session. It would target those making above $1 million. The state is one of nine that does not tax wages.

  • Oct 31, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
The Washington state Capitol. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)
The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds, Northshore place school levies on February ballot

Voters in the Edmonds School District will vote on one levy. Northshore voters will see two levies and one capital bond.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Carolyn Carlson, left, and James Sterba

Mukilteo council candidates looking to manage growth, budget

Two positions for City Council feature contested races on the November ballot.

Carolyn Carlson, left, and James Sterba
The Hallan Building and Main Street early in the 20th century. (Monroe Historical Society)

Historic Monroe buildings receive bronze plaques

A dedication Saturday will celebrate the century-old original City Hall, Dolloff-Key and Hallan Buildings.

The Hallan Building and Main Street early in the 20th century. (Monroe Historical Society)

Snohomish County will host 20th annual farm and forestry conference on Nov. 5

The conference will bring government officials, nonprofit organizations and agricultural professionals across the region together for networking and learning opportunities.

Officials say Monday morning fire at Everett playground was intentionally set

On Thursday, the Everett Fire Marshal’s Office classified the fire at Wiggums Hollow Park as an incendiary fire.

Five Snohomish County men named in drug and gun trafficking indictments

On Tuesday, federal and local law enforcement arrested 10 individuals in connection with three interrelated drug and gun trafficking conspiracies.

Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson speaks at a press conference outside of the new Snohomish County 911 building on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County sheriff working to fix $15M in overspending

In a presentation to the County Council, Sheriff Johnson said she’s reducing overtime hours and working to boost revenue with a new 0.1% sales tax.

Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson speaks at a press conference outside of the new Snohomish County 911 building on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Agriculturists can provide comment on Dept. of Ecology’s latest guidance chapters

The state agency is creating a technical resource that outlines best management practices for agriculturalists to use to protect water quality.

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Marysville police seek witnesses of serious hit-and-run

Police say a black Honda collided with a silver passenger car at the intersection of State Avenue and 104th Street Northeast.

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Challenger Elementary 3rd grade teacher Ian Brown holds his comic book “I Hate Math” in his classroom Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Brown wrote and illustrated the book while on a roughly half-year sabbatical from teaching duties. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Take it from this Everett math teacher: It’s OK to hate math

A former math hater offers tips that just might turn math dread into something less — or maybe even math love.

  • Oct 30, 2025
  • By Ian Brown For The Herald
Challenger Elementary 3rd grade teacher Ian Brown holds his comic book “I Hate Math” in his classroom Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Brown wrote and illustrated the book while on a roughly half-year sabbatical from teaching duties. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man charged in connection with multiple robberies pleads not guilty

Throughout the year, various officers collaborated to arrest a 29-year-old in connection with robberies in Everett, Renton, Shoreline and Seattle.