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Nolla Rohr holds October while seated on the couch on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett shelter animals find new families after flooding

Amid an evacuation last December, people flocked to the city’s animal shelter to foster over 120 animals. Some decided to keep them for good.

 

A firefighting helicopter carries a bucket of water from a nearby river to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

New study shows benefits of fully funding wildfire resilience bill

The study comes on the heels of the Legislature cutting the bill’s budget by roughly half last year.

 

The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rebooted committee will advocate for Naval Station Everett

The committee comes after the cancellation of Navy frigates that were to be based in Everett.

 

Beds at the east Everett cold weather shelter on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Get your hats and gloves out, Snohomish County

Nighttime temps will drop below freezing through the weekend, the National Weather Service said.

Beds at the east Everett cold weather shelter on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Suspect falls down a ravine while fleeing police

Early Friday morning, a man drove recklessly through Mukilteo while fleeing officers before crashing in a neighborhood and leaving the scene on foot.

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A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit to open complete 2 Line in March

The light rail service connecting Lynnwood to Bellevue and beyond will also bring an increase in train frequency for travelers going to downtown Seattle.

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Federal agents say they’ve dismantled drug ring in Marysville

Wednesday announcement connected to a Marysville man, 29, who attempted to exchange around 20 pounds of cocaine for meth and $155,000.

Firefighters discovered heavy smoke emerging from multiple units in the single-story complex, making it difficult to identify the location of the fire. (South County Fire)

Fire crews respond to Everett storage facility fire Thursday

South County Fire reported smoke coming from multiple units in the facility on 4th Avenue West.

Firefighters discovered heavy smoke emerging from multiple units in the single-story complex, making it difficult to identify the location of the fire. (South County Fire)
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Boundary Review Board approves North Lake annex

The vote followed a hearing where Snohomish defended its request against a petition by 79 residents.

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Lynnwood organizations launch citywide food drive for culturally relevant foods

Throughout the month of February, businesses around Lynnwood will collect shelf-stable food donations.

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The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett selects volunteers to review city charter

The mayor and city council selected 14 of the 15 members of a committee Wednesday that could propose changes to the city’s charter.

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Semitruck delivers 40,000 pounds of food to the Salvation Army in Everett

The delivery is one of 250 deliveries planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ballots for Snohomish County special election to be mailed

County officials will begin mailing ballots on Thursday for the Feb. 10 election. Voters will decide on a multitude of school funding measures.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County unemployment reaches 5.1%

It’s the highest level in more than three years.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

South County Fire chief announces retirement

The Board of Commissioners has named Assistant Chief Shaughn Maxwell to replace Chief Bob Eastman in February.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett Fire Department announces new assistant chief

Following the retirement of Assistant Chief Mike Calvert in the summer, Seth Albright took over the role on an interim basis before being promoted to the position.

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Barbara and Anne Guthrie holds signs and wave at cars offloading from the ferry during South Snohomish County Indivisible’s Signs of Fascism protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We do this for others’: Edmonds, Marysville hold protests

To mark one year since President Trump’s inauguration, community members rally against many of his policies, including his immigration enforcement tactics.

Barbara and Anne Guthrie holds signs and wave at cars offloading from the ferry during South Snohomish County Indivisible’s Signs of Fascism protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Emily Trepanier on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘I’m going to die’: Two childhood friends recount hours-long ordeal on Mt. Baker

A fallen tree trapped the pair partway down the mountain for several hours in the snow.

Emily Trepanier on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
With the warm atmosphere, freshly made food and a big sign, customers should find their way to Kindred Kitchen, part of HopeWorks Station on Broadway in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Housing Hope to close cafe, furniture store

Kindred Cafe will close on Jan. 30, and Renew Home and Decor will close on March 31, according to the nonprofit.

With the warm atmosphere, freshly made food and a big sign, customers should find their way to Kindred Kitchen, part of HopeWorks Station on Broadway in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
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Paraeducator at 2 Edmonds schools arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse

On Monday, Edmonds police arrested the 46-year-old after a student’s parents found inappropriate messages on their daughter’s phone.

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