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Snohomish County voters continue to approve most school levies, bonds

Levies in Darrington and Monroe were failing Wednesday, and bonds in Monroe and Mukilteo were just short of the 60% threshold.

 

Seattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III holds the Lombardi Trophy and other players cheer as one of their buses makes its way up 4th Avenue during their World Champions Parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It blew my mind’: SnoCo Seahawks fans celebrate in Seattle

Snohomish County residents made up some of the hundreds of thousands of fans who flooded the streets of Seattle for the Seahawks Super Bowl parade.

 

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds issues moratorium on development in Deer Creek aquifer

The ordinance passed unanimously Tuesday, giving the city time to complete a study on PFAS in the area.

 

Police arrest man in connection with internet crimes against children

On Tuesday morning, Mukilteo police served a search warrant in South Everett for a man suspected of selling explicit images of a teenager.

People walk under the Mountlake Terrace Station light rail tracks on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit to test extra trains between Lynnwood, Seattle

Beginning Saturday, the testing is a preview of increased service that will come with the opening of the complete 2 Line across Lake Washington.

People walk under the Mountlake Terrace Station light rail tracks on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Snohomish County Health Department along Rucker Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County health department urges state to maintain public health funding

The state could see a 40% cut to funds that make up 25% of the department’s budget and were essential during the December floods and measles outbreak.

Outside of the Snohomish County Health Department along Rucker Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The state Court of Appeals in 2018 upheld the conviction of former Monroe police Sgt. Carlos Martinez, seen here during his Aug. 13, 2013 arraignment hearing, for engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor he groomed for years. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald)

Appeals court rejects state’s appeal in Monroe sex abuse lawsuit

In 2023, a jury ruled the state must pay $3 million to the victim of a Monroe cop’s abuse. The state argued the jury should not have been allowed to decide the case.

The state Court of Appeals in 2018 upheld the conviction of former Monroe police Sgt. Carlos Martinez, seen here during his Aug. 13, 2013 arraignment hearing, for engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor he groomed for years. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald)
Roger Sweet, left, creator of He-Man, signs Andy Torfin’s Funko He-Man box during a meet and greet at BobaKhan Toys & Collectibles on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wife of He-Man co-creator starts GoFundMe for his care

Roger Sweet, an early Masters of the Universe designer, now lives in memory care that costs $10,200 a month.

Roger Sweet, left, creator of He-Man, signs Andy Torfin’s Funko He-Man box during a meet and greet at BobaKhan Toys & Collectibles on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Police investigate fight during Lake Stevens protest

A video shows an altercation between Lake Stevens High School students during a walkout on Thursday.

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Waterfowl arrive at the Edmonds Marsh as the sun sets on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds receives federal grant to advance marsh restoration

The $677,400 grant will go toward a public planning process and developing a design to connect the marsh with the Puget Sound.

Waterfowl arrive at the Edmonds Marsh as the sun sets on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Assisted living facility catches fire late Monday night

Just before Midnight, facility staff evacuated South Pointe Assisted Living in South Everett due to an attic fire.

Charlie Laughtland, left, and Tim Brincefield, right, sort out cans of corn, pears and diced tomatoes at the Edmonds Food Bank on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds Food Bank receives $850K in federal funds for new location

The food bank launched a $12 million capital campaign for a new space in 2024. It saw a 30% increase in demand last year.

Charlie Laughtland, left, and Tim Brincefield, right, sort out cans of corn, pears and diced tomatoes at the Edmonds Food Bank on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Tensions flare during Lake Stevens student ICE protests

High school and middle school students in Lake Stevens walked out of class on Thursday and Friday.

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A Link light rail train moves northbound toward the Shoreline South station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Plan ahead before traveling to Super Bowl parade, officials say

Local transit agencies like Community Transit and Everett Transit can help get fans to Seattle in time for the parade. But expect crowds along the way.

A Link light rail train moves northbound toward the Shoreline South station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett to pilot new districtwide neighborhood meetings

Neighborhoods will still hold regular meetings, but regular visits from the mayor, city council members and police chief will take place at larger districtwide events.

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People fish from the pier, hold hands on the beach and steer a swamped canoe in the water as the sun sets on another day at Kayak Point on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Kayak Point Park construction to resume

Improvements began in 2023, with phase one completed in 2024. Phase two will begin on Feb. 17.

People fish from the pier, hold hands on the beach and steer a swamped canoe in the water as the sun sets on another day at Kayak Point on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Boeing Aerospace Adventure flight simulators at the Boeing Future of Flight on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing expands hours for Future of Flight and factory tour

Aerospace giant hopes to draw more tourists with move from five to seven days a week.

The Boeing Aerospace Adventure flight simulators at the Boeing Future of Flight on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eight people displaced in triplex fire Saturday

Everett Fire Department crews were at the scene around 4:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Wetmore Avenue.

Mill Creek second graders win contest to name city snow plow

Students at Penny Creek Elementary School secured a resounding victory with the name ‘Glacier Guardian.’

Lynnwood

State awards $2M in affordable housing grants to Lynnwood

The grant program provides funding for cities to offset infrastructure costs for developers of affordable housing.

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