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Snohomish County declares measles outbreak, confirms 3 new cases

Three local children were at two Mukilteo School District schools while contagious. They were exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina.

 

Traffic moves southbound on Highway 99 underneath Highway 525 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSDOT proposes big changes to Hwy 99 in Snohomish County, Lynnwood

A detailed draft plan outlines over $600 million worth of safety upgrades that could add sidewalks, bike lanes and bus lanes along the busy road.

 

Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Compass Health fully opens new behavioral health facility

The Marc Healing Center, located on Broadway, will be used to stabilize people going through mental health difficulties.

 

Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2020. There have been multiple court case across the country involving Tesla’s Autopilot system. (Jim Wilson / The New York Times)

Stanwood family sues Tesla over deadly Autopilot crash

The wrongful death lawsuit accuses Tesla of advertising the feature in a way that overstates its capabilities.

Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2020. There have been multiple court case across the country involving Tesla’s Autopilot system. (Jim Wilson / The New York Times)
The Sounder commuter train at Everett Station Wednesday evening on October 9, 2019.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

How Snohomish County residents can get to the Seahawks game

Fans going to the much-anticipated playoff game Saturday can avoid traffic, stress and parking costs by taking transit.

The Sounder commuter train at Everett Station Wednesday evening on October 9, 2019.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Stanwood announces new police chief

Lt. Glenn DeWitt replaced Chief Jason Toner, who was promoted to commander of the south precinct.

The peaks of Mount Pilchuck, left, and Liberty Mountain, right, are covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

With December’s floods, are we still in a drought?

Scientists say current conditions don’t look good for the state to rid itself of drought conditions by summer.

The peaks of Mount Pilchuck, left, and Liberty Mountain, right, are covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Another Snohomish County family sues Roblox over alleged child safety issues

Over two months after Dolman Law Group filed a complaint alleging the platform instills a false sense of child safety, another family alleges the same.

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Stanwood man pleads guilty to fatal crash from 2022

Joseph Checkeye, 47, will be sentenced for his role in the death of Ronald Sailer, 85, on Fire Trail Road.

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Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Community College appeals public meetings ruling

In a filing, it argued a judge erred last year in ordering the college’s board to vote before closing its Early Learning Center.

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Proposed state legislation could affect Snohomish County Flock cameras

SB 6002 would shorten the data retention period to 72 hours. It also places restrictions on where, why and how police can search ALPR data.

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds approves 0.1% sales tax for street, sidewalk improvements

The 5-2 vote brings the city’s sales tax rate to 10.7%, the highest in the state along with Lynnwood.

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No arrests made in Pokémon theft from Everett game store

The store owner said the suspect stole at least $30,000 worth of cards during the early morning break in Jan. 8

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)

Northwest Avalanche Center offers free Saturday course in Everett

Learn how to find avalanche forecasts and access avalanche risks at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center.

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)
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Two Snohomish County residents face drug trafficking charges

A Marysville man, 29, attempted to exchange around 20 pounds of cocaine for meth and $155,000, police say

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Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Feds investigate Sultan School District over trans athlete policy

The district was one of 18 in the U.S. named in a press release Wednesday. Sultan’s policy is consistent with other districts in the county.

Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville shares info on 88th Street upgrades

The city will widen the arterial street to add a center turning lane, along with paths for walking and biking on both sides of the street.

Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville mayor to report ‘state of the city’

The presentation will take place at 6:30p.m. on Jan. 28. The public can ask questions at the end.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

The Snohomish County solid waste voucher program has been extended

Residents affected by the December 2025 flood can now dispose of flood-damaged items through March 19.

Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Unresponsive puppies left at fire station after suspected fentanyl overdose

Initially, three puppies were dropped off at Gold Bar fire station. Deputies found an additional three sick puppies.