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Two-alarm fire destroys storage units, vehicles in South Everett

Nearly 60 firefighters from multiple agencies responded to the blaze. No initial word on a cause.

 

Snohomish County prosecutor Martha Saracino delivers her opening statement at the start of the trial for Christian Sayre at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opening statements begin in fourth trial of former bar owner

A woman gave her account of an alleged sexual assault in 2017. The trial is expected to last through May 16.

 

Christian Sayre sits in the courtroom before the start of jury selection on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Christian Sayre timeline

FEBRUARY 2020 A woman reports a sexual assault by Sayre. Her sexual…

 

Lynnwood

Deputies: 11-year-old in custody after bringing knives to Lynnwood school

The boy has been transported to Denney Juvenile Justice Center. The school was placed in a modified after-school lockdown Monday.

Lynnwood
People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett to host open house on comp plan update

The open house on Thursday is part of the city’s effort to gather feedback on its comprehensive plan periodic update.

People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Heavy rain eroded part of Upper Hoh Road, closing it in December. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County)
Heavy rain eroded part of Upper Hoh Road, closing it in December. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County)

Hoh Rain Forest road to reopen after state assistance to repair washout

With the help of over $600,000 in state money, the sole access road to Olympic National Park’s popular Hoh Rain Forest will reopen this week… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Heavy rain eroded part of Upper Hoh Road, closing it in December. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County)
Heavy rain eroded part of Upper Hoh Road, closing it in December. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County)
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Interviews to begin for Northshore superintendent search

The school board will host a public town hall with the final candidates from 6:30-8 p.m. May 13 at Inglemoor High School.

Michael Tolley (Northshore School District)

Filing week opens for candidates seeking office

Those looking to run for office this year must file with county or state elections offices by 5 p.m. Friday.

Everett

One male dead in Monday morning Everett fatal apartment fire

Everett Fire received a call to Woodhaven Apartments at 8:25 a.m. Monday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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

Local police scanners to go dark to the public Tuesday

The change is part of a $72 million emergency radio system overhaul that officials say will improve coverage, safety and reliability.

Snohomish County officials holds a press conference outside of the new Snohomish County 911 building on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish County, 7 local governments across US, sue Trump administration

The lawsuit alleges the administration put unlawful conditions on funding that includes $17M to the county for homelessness assistance.

Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon delivers her State of the City address on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Snohomish mayor highlights city partnerships in annual address

The mayor, Linda Redmon, also presented information on upcoming infrastructure projects in the small town of just over 10,000.

Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon delivers her State of the City address on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Ryan Bisson speaks to seniors attending a transit workshop hosted by Community Transit on Friday, May 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Community Transit helps seniors navigate buses, trains

A number of workshops hosted by the Snohomish County agency teach older adults how to most effectively ride public transit.

Ryan Bisson speaks to seniors attending a transit workshop hosted by Community Transit on Friday, May 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Decision on investing WA Cares tax dollars in stock market goes to ballot

A proposed constitutional amendment would let assets, which exceed $1.6B, be invested much like the state’s pension funds. Voters rejected the idea in 2020.

  • May 3, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Valley View Middle School eighth grader Maggie Hou, 14, a NASA’s annual “Power to Explore” challenge finalist on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local students make finals in NASA competition

NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge asks students to create a mission to a moon using radioisotope power systems.

Valley View Middle School eighth grader Maggie Hou, 14, a NASA’s annual “Power to Explore” challenge finalist on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Council toughens enforcement on nuisance RVs

Any RV parked on public roads in unincorporated Snohomish County for more than 72 hours will be at risk of impoundment.

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Former Monroe teacher arrested again as new sexual abuse allegations surface

Police made the arrest this week after investigating the testimony of a former student who has moved out of state.

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The creamy chicken verde enchiladas at World Flavors, located in The Kitchen at Quil Ceda Creek Casino.

A dish to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

The creamy chicken verde enchiladas at World Flavors, located in The Kitchen at Quil Ceda Creek Casino, are a tasty treat year round.

  • May 2, 2025
  • By Lisa Instasi Quil Ceda Creek Casino
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The creamy chicken verde enchiladas at World Flavors, located in The Kitchen at Quil Ceda Creek Casino.
A couple walks around Harborview Park as the  Seaspan Brilliance, a 1,105-foot cargo ship, moors near the Port of Everett on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  The ship is moored until it can offload its cargo in Vancouver, B.C. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on

Shippers trying to get ahead of the import taxes drove a recent surge, officials say.

  • May 2, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
A couple walks around Harborview Park as the  Seaspan Brilliance, a 1,105-foot cargo ship, moors near the Port of Everett on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  The ship is moored until it can offload its cargo in Vancouver, B.C. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Tulalip Tribes signs agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce

The memorandum of understanding allows establishment of government-to-government relations between the sovereign nation and state agency.

  • May 2, 2025
  • By Aaron Kennedy Herald Writer
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