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State Trooper Isaiah Oliver speaks to a BNSF worker at mile marker 31.7 as road closures and evacuations mount in response to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County adopts its first Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The document analyzes wildfire risks throughout the county and provides resources for people to engage with wildfire resiliency work.

 

Arlington educators receive grants from the Arlington Education Foundation at a school board meeting on Nov. 10. (Provided photo)

Arlington schools earn mini grants totalling over $20,000

A record 33 programs across the school district received awards up to $1,250.

 

Cars headed north on Highway 9 line up south of the light at 30th Street on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSDOT to begin work on $145M Highway 9 widening

Initial pile driving work is expected to begin next week. Be prepared for lots of noise, the department said.

 

d’Elaine Herard Johnson poses for a portrait next to hundreds of her paintings in her Edmonds home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition

d’Elaine Herard Johnson, 93, continues to paint full-time. She plans to donate her 1,200 paintings and estate to Edmonds College.

d’Elaine Herard Johnson poses for a portrait next to hundreds of her paintings in her Edmonds home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
“No Beach Access” and “By Order of the Sheriff” tow-away signs installed at Hillman Place a public right-of-way near Soundview Drive Northwest in Stanwood. (K’allen Specht)

Snohomish County judge hears arguments on petition over access to the shoreline

Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Karen Moore said she will issue a written statement on whether or not to dismiss the petition alleging the use of “ghost signs,” concrete barriers and removal of parking erased access to a public right-of-way.

“No Beach Access” and “By Order of the Sheriff” tow-away signs installed at Hillman Place a public right-of-way near Soundview Drive Northwest in Stanwood. (K’allen Specht)
Lily Lamoureux stacks Weebly Funko toys in preparation for Funko Friday at Funko Field in Everett on July 12, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett-based Funko: ‘Serious doubt’ it can continue without new owner or funding

The company made the statements during required filings to the SEC. Even so, its new CEO outlined his plan for a turnaround.

Lily Lamoureux stacks Weebly Funko toys in preparation for Funko Friday at Funko Field in Everett on July 12, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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)
A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Adopt A Stream hosts hummingbird ecology class

Western Washington University instructor Greg Green will lead a class on hummingbirds on Saturday at the Northwest Stream Center.

A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Marysville police conduct 80 traffic stops in 6 hours

Marysville police performed a targeted traffic enforcement emphasis Monday along State Avenue in honor of an officer’s stepson, who died Sept. 1.

Man charged with string of robberies and attempted robberies

The 32-year-old allegedly robbed or attempted to rob three tribal casinos, including one in Snohomish County, and a Shoreline bank branch.

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SnoCo resident contracts E. coli linked to recalled raw milk cheese

The Snohomish County Health Department is advising locals not to eat recalled Twin Sisters Creamery cheeses purchased before Oct. 24.

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The Everett City Council on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett law adds additional consequences for domestic violence

The new ordinance makes it a crime to expose children to domestic violence, adding a penalty on top of existing law.

The Everett City Council on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Customers walk in and out of the Sno-Isle Food Co-op on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Landlord sues Sno-Isle Food Co-op, alleging building damage

The Everett Public Market’s owner alleged that refrigeration equipment used by the store, located in a separate storage room, was damaging the historic building.

Customers walk in and out of the Sno-Isle Food Co-op on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe Covenant Church rejoices 120 years

While the name and building have changed, the location has not. The celebration occurs Saturday and Sunday.

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Atmospheric scientist: Predicting the weather isn’t that easy

Eric Snodgrass, the senior science fellow at agricultural consultant company, Nutrien Ag Solutions, had no problem telling a room full of farmers on… Continue reading

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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 votes to approve planned 2% tax increase

The County Council completed its first mid-biennium budget process, which included tax increases and a controversial funding allocation.

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)
A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County reports first local flu death of the season

Health officials are encouraging residents to get their annual flu vaccines ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)

End of shutdown ignites sparring among congressional lawmakers

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was among six Democrats who sided with Republicans in voting the legislation out of the House.

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)
The Lake Stevens outlet channel, also known as Stevens Creek, topped Hartford Drive during record rainfall on Nov. 15. The city is planning to conduct future studies on how to address downtown flooding. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211205

Snohomish County offers resources to help residents to prepare for flood season

It’s that time of year in Western Washington when fallen leaves clog storm drains, rivers rise with heavy rains and the streets and… Continue reading

The Lake Stevens outlet channel, also known as Stevens Creek, topped Hartford Drive during record rainfall on Nov. 15. The city is planning to conduct future studies on how to address downtown flooding. (Isabella Breda / The Herald) 20211205
A runner jogs past construction in the Port of Everett’s Millwright District on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett finalizes ‘conservative’ 2026 budget

Officials point to fallout from tariffs as a factor in budget decisions.

A runner jogs past construction in the Port of Everett’s Millwright District on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)