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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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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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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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)
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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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The golden paintbrush stands several inches high and blooms every summer. (Mosa Neis / Pacific Rim Institute)

Whidbey Island prairie offers opportunities for education and conservation

The Pacific Rim Institute is hosting prairie tours and talks through the weekend

The golden paintbrush stands several inches high and blooms every summer. (Mosa Neis / Pacific Rim Institute)
Jonathon DeYonker, left, helps student Dominick Jackson upload documentary footage to Premier at The Teen Storytellers Project on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett educator provides tuition-free classes in filmmaking to local youth

The Teen Storyteller’s Project gives teens the chance to work together and create short films, tuition-free.

Jonathon DeYonker, left, helps student Dominick Jackson upload documentary footage to Premier at The Teen Storytellers Project on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to lawmakers and other officials at the state Capitol on Jan. 15 during his inaugural address. Throughout the legislative session, Ferguson indicated he would support legislation to cap rent increases, but he never voiced public support for the bill.

Behind the scenes, Ferguson backed bill to cap rent increases for months

The governor finally voiced support publicly for the legislation on Wednesday after a lawmaker shared information about his views.

  • May 2, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to lawmakers and other officials at the state Capitol on Jan. 15 during his inaugural address. Throughout the legislative session, Ferguson indicated he would support legislation to cap rent increases, but he never voiced public support for the bill.
Anna Marie Laurence speaks to the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett school board selects former prosecutor to fill vacancy

Anna Marie Laurence will fill the seat left vacant after Caroline Mason resigned on March 11.

Anna Marie Laurence speaks to the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Snohomish firefighters appeal vaccine suspensions to Ninth Circuit

Despite lower court’s decision, eight men maintain their department did not properly accommodate their religious beliefs during COVID.

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Suspect captured in Everett after fleeing Marysville police traffic stop

Police closed 41st Street for a time after stopping the vehicle on Tuesday.

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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 police scanners to go dark to the public on May 6

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)
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New research on the Cascadia Subduction Zone shows it has a segmented fault structure, impacting earthquake predictions and preparedness strategies, potentially affecting building codes in vulnerable areas like Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

A big Pacific Northwest quake could cause land to sink in minutes

and shaking and tsunamis wouldn’t be the only threats from such an event, according to… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2025
  • By Angie Orellana Hernandez The Washington Post
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New research on the Cascadia Subduction Zone shows it has a segmented fault structure, impacting earthquake predictions and preparedness strategies, potentially affecting building codes in vulnerable areas like Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.
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Snohomish State of City set for Saturday

The event will also benefit the local food bank.

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The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board approves potential staff cuts, eyes legislation

The district is awaiting action from Gov. Bob Ferguson on three bills that could bridge its $8.5 million deficit.

The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lynnwood VFW Post plans day of service this Saturday

Organizers are inviting volunteers to help clean up the grounds on the city campus area, rain or shine.

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