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U.S. 2 closed east of Monroe for two-car fatality collision

Troopers are on the scene investigating as of 7 p.m. Saturday

 

Anfissa Sokolova, M.D., demonstrates how to use the training tools on the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Getting surgery in Everett? Robots might be helping.

Recent advancements in robotic-assisted surgery have made procedures safer and easier on patients, local surgeons said.

 

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Harrison Edell speaks at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood.

Lynnwood’s PAWS animal organization has a new CEO

Harrison Edell was appointed to lead the nonprofit after the board approved new strategic objectives.

 

The boardwalk at Scriber Lake Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Outdoor author Ken Wilcox rounds up fall hiking recommendations

From Lynnwood’s renovated Scriber Lake boardwalk to the summit of Mt. Pilchuck, there are hikes galore to admire the fall scenery.

The boardwalk at Scriber Lake Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

Snohomish County Elections awarded for “outstanding service”

The National Association of Election Officials recognized the department’s 2024 “Elections Explained” initiative.

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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

Fake Edmonds police detective arrested in Bremerton on Friday

Man allegedly arrived at an active police scene in police gear and a Ford Explorer with activated police lights, police say

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett approves first project labor agreement with union groups

The agreement governing construction of a stormwater facility includes goals for more apprenticeship labor and prioritizes local hires.

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
View of Liberty Bell Mountain from Washington Pass overlook where the North Cascades Highway descends into the Methow Valley. (Sue Misao)

Take the North Cascades Scenic Highway and do the Cascade Loop

This two-day road trip offers mountain, valley and orchard views of Western and Eastern Washington.

  • Sep 5, 2025
  • By Janice Podsada Herald Writer
View of Liberty Bell Mountain from Washington Pass overlook where the North Cascades Highway descends into the Methow Valley. (Sue Misao)
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson hosts a press conference on the impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs at Northwest Harvest on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

New report: WA could lose billions from Trump’s tariffs

The president’s tariffs are being litigated in court, but could put tens of thousands of jobs at risk and raise prices for everything from shoes to electricity if they go forward.

  • Sep 5, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson hosts a press conference on the impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs at Northwest Harvest on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
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Knife-brandishing man arrested by Arlington police for DUI outside school event

The Marysville man is booked on suspicion of a DUI, reckless endangerment and brandishing a knife.

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Two-day indie rock music festival begins Friday

The Seagaze festival in downtown Everett will focus on shoegaze, post-punk and dream pop music.

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.

Arlington City Council argues over lodging tax funds

The disagreement with a lodging tax committee spans multiple meetings, and a recommended $40,000 may be reduced by half.

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.
Sally Mullanix reads "Long Island" by Colm Tobin during Silent Book Club Everett gathering at Brooklyn Bros on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A different happy hour: pizza, books and introverts

A different happy hour: pizza, books and introverts

  • Sep 4, 2025
  • By Aina de Lapparent Alvarez Special to The Herald
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Sally Mullanix reads "Long Island" by Colm Tobin during Silent Book Club Everett gathering at Brooklyn Bros on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Texas woman sentenced to 6 years for Snohomish County church arson

Natasha O’Dell was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Thursday after pleading guilty in April.

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Lynnwood’s Fair on 44th coming this Saturday

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the city will close a portion of 44th Avenue for its annual community health block party.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers arrest suspect after fishing him out of the Stillaguamish River on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

The fish tale about the suspect who didn’t get away in the Stillaguamish

A man who was fishing at Haller Park jumped into the water to try and escape a Fish and Wildlife officer.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers arrest suspect after fishing him out of the Stillaguamish River on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Appeals court rules against Snohomish Co. firefighters who refused vaccine

Eight firefighters had appealed a lower court’s decision that granted summary judgement to Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Transit plans for expanded service, more riders

The agency’s six-year plan shows upgrades are coming to its fleet and to its station infrastructure.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A semi truck and a unicycler move along two sections of Marine View Drive and Port Gardner Landing that will be closed due to bulkhead construction on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett set to begin final phase of bulkhead work, wharf rebuild

The $6.75 million project will reduce southbound lanes on West Marine View Drive and is expected to last until May 2026.

A semi truck and a unicycler move along two sections of Marine View Drive and Port Gardner Landing that will be closed due to bulkhead construction on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Firefighters responded Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025, to reports of smoke and flames on the back side of a duplex on Linden Street in Everett. (Everett Fire Department)

Everett apartment fire displaces three residents on Wednesday

The cause of the fire on Linden Street remains under investigation.

Firefighters responded Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025, to reports of smoke and flames on the back side of a duplex on Linden Street in Everett. (Everett Fire Department)