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Man sets fire to two adult novelty shops on Wednesday

Over two hours, a man, 48, ignited Adult Airport Video and The Love Zone with occupants inside.

 

Ashley Tawes and Sydney McNeil shovel compost to be sifted into wheelbarrows during class at South Whidbey Elementary School on Sept. 22, 2025 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Curriculum that students can really dig

South Whidbey schools offer hands-on lessons in picking, cooking, baking and tasting real food from its own farm.

  • Oct 2, 2025
  • By Patricia Guthrie Special to The Daily Herald

 

Women’s Health and Wellness Freedom Run 2025 set for Saturday in Marysville

The event will include a 5K race, vendors, speakers and activities to promote healing, unity and resource access.

 

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Road closed between 100th Street NE and 104th Street NE in Marysville

Traffic both ways halted while police investigate multi-vehicle collision.

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Records reveal Lynnwood candidate’s history of domestic violence, drug use

Bryce Owings has been convicted of 10 crimes in the last 20 years. He and his wife say he has reformed and those crimes are in his past.

A person enters the Robert J. Drewel Building on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the county campus in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County Council pass two awareness resolutions

The council recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Disability Employment Awareness Month.

A person enters the Robert J. Drewel Building on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the county campus in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett Community College (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Western Washington University to guarantee admission to EvCC grads

Students at Everett Community College who earn an associate transfer degree with at least a 2.5 GPA will be guaranteed admission the university.

Everett Community College (Sue Misao / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens to host a public engagement night

The town hall will allow residents to meet city officials and learn about local initiatives.

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Everett school bus drivers could strike amid contract fight

Unionized drivers are fighting for better pay, retirement and health care benefits. Both sides lay the blame on each other for the stalemate.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor presents mid-biennium budget proposal

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the budget Tuesday. It plans to approve any changes Oct. 14.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during the 2026 Budget Address on Sept. 30, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lowell Elementary School in Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

Everett Public Schools could seek bond to fund new school

Along with the new school, the nearly $400 million bond would pay for the replacement of another, among other major renovations.

Lowell Elementary School in Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)
Everett Housing Authority is asking for city approval for it’s proposed development of 16 acres of land currently occupied by the vacant Baker Heights public housing development on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett shares info on draft five-year housing affordability plan

The draft plan lists options the city could take to improve housing availability, ranging from streamlining permits to studying a possible social housing program.

Everett Housing Authority is asking for city approval for it’s proposed development of 16 acres of land currently occupied by the vacant Baker Heights public housing development on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Public invited to food and farm center open houses

Two sessions will share information and allow for feedback on the upcoming McCollum Park center.

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Man arrested for sexual assault after reporting his daughter missing Monday

The Lake Stevens man, 38, was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of child molestation and rape.

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Law enforcement warns of scam using Snohomish County Jail inmates

Scammers will call friends and family of inmates with fraudulent bail requests.

Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at an abandoned structure and neighboring vehicle near the Bothell Everett Highway and 173rd Street Southeast. (South County Fire)

Fire engulfs abandoned structure and vehicle in Mill Creek

Crews responded within five minutes to the fire on Monday.

Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at an abandoned structure and neighboring vehicle near the Bothell Everett Highway and 173rd Street Southeast. (South County Fire)
Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference alongside Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other local officials on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Seattle City Hall. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed

Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment as the Trump administration prepares to send the National Guard into Portland, Oregon.

  • Sep 30, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference alongside Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other local officials on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Seattle City Hall. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
A different utility lines branch off in different directions from a utility pole along Railroad Avenue in 2024 in Skykomish. A bill proposed this year looked to add civil penalties for scrapyards that make deals for stolen copper used in telecommunication cables, but it failed to gain traction in the Legislature despite bipartisan support. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Utilities and telecoms turn to WA lawmakers for help as copper wire theft surges

Legislators are looking at tougher penalties and new requirements for scrapyards.

  • Sep 30, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
A different utility lines branch off in different directions from a utility pole along Railroad Avenue in 2024 in Skykomish. A bill proposed this year looked to add civil penalties for scrapyards that make deals for stolen copper used in telecommunication cables, but it failed to gain traction in the Legislature despite bipartisan support. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Students from Explorer Middle School gather Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the site where Emiliano “Emi” Munoz died May 5 in an electric bicycle accident in south Everett, Washington. The makeshift memorial included lit candles, flowers, balloons, posters made by students and chalk messages on the pavement. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

Family of 13-year-old sues Everett after fatal bike collision with a metal cable

The city allegedly knew about the cable, which was illegally installed.

Students from Explorer Middle School gather Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the site where Emiliano “Emi” Munoz died May 5 in an electric bicycle accident in south Everett, Washington. The makeshift memorial included lit candles, flowers, balloons, posters made by students and chalk messages on the pavement. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

Garfield Elementary playground sees colorful improvements

More than 90 volunteers helped paint new graphics and murals. Other updates include four square courts and a sensory walk.