Andrea Gould-Linder carries out her uncles’ cat Diva as she helps her family evacuate their home on Ebey Island on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Live updates: Ferguson declares state of emergency; National Guard to be deployed

Key developments:

  • More than 400 Guard members to be deployed in the next two days.
  • Latest forecast: Stilly River predicted to reach near-record-breaking heights
  • Shelter was in the process of placing the last few dogs Wednesday.
  • Dikes around Ebey Island are expected to overtop by midday Wednesday.

Barge with excavator goes under in Snohomish River

Edmonds office professionals reach three months with no contract

State eases Marysville schools oversight

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Sports
Glacier Peak freshman Aliyah Jazmin (right) positions herself in front of Shorewood junior Karmin Kasberg during the Grizzlies' 77-46 win against the Stormrays at Glacier Peak High School on Dec. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
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Glacier Peak girls basketball rolls past Shorewood

Life
Inside Timothy Walsh’s Little Free Library on Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big stories live in small boxes

Business
Lynnwood Police Officers AJ Burke and Maryam McDonald with the Community Health and Safety Section Outreach team and City of Lynnwood’s Business Development Program Manager Simreet Dhaliwal Gill walk to different businesses in Alderwood Plaza on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood advocate helps small businesses grow

Opinion
FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
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Darryl Dyck file photo Mohammed Asif, an Indian national, conspired with others to bill Medicare for COVID-19 and other respiratory tests that hadn’t been ordered or performed, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.

Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $1 million health care fraud scheme

Mohammed Asif, 35, owned an Everett-based testing laboratory and billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that patients never received.

 

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Sports
Glacier Peak freshman Aliyah Jazmin (right) positions herself in front of Shorewood junior Karmin Kasberg during the Grizzlies' 77-46 win against the Stormrays at Glacier Peak High School on Dec. 9, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Sports

Glacier Peak girls basketball rolls past Shorewood

The new-look Grizzlies remain undefeated with 77-46 win on Tuesday.

 

Shorewood’s Maya Glasser reaches up to try and block a layup by Shorecrest’s Anna Usitalo during the 3A district playoff game on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Prep Basketball

Shorecrest girls pick up first win in nailbiter

Anna Usitalo’s 24 points paced the Scots on the road.

 

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FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
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Editorial: As CDC fades, others must provide vaccine advice

A CDC panel’s recommendation on the infant vaccine for hepatitis B counters long-trusted guidance.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Dec. 10

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Life
Inside Timothy Walsh’s Little Free Library on Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big stories live in small boxes

Little Free Libraries offer free books for all ages, if you know where to look.

 

Coming Events

The Olson Bros Band, 9 to 5, Northwest Perspectives, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

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Business
Lynnwood Police Officers AJ Burke and Maryam McDonald with the Community Health and Safety Section Outreach team and City of Lynnwood’s Business Development Program Manager Simreet Dhaliwal Gill walk to different businesses in Alderwood Plaza on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood advocate helps small businesses grow

As Business Development Program Manager for the city of Lynnwood, Dhaliwal Gill is an ally of local business owners.

 

Kelsey Olson, the owner of the Rustic Cork Wine Bar, is introduced by Port of Everett Executive Director Lisa Lefebar on Dec. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rustic Cork Wine Bar opens its doors at the Port of Everett

It’s the first of five new restaurants opening on the waterfront, which is becoming a hotspot for diners.

 

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Elections
Jenita Vogt opens ballots with acceptable signatures to be scanned in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Elections

Snohomish County updates election results

The next update will be Friday at 5 p.m.

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Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Everett Mayor

Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor

Cassie Franklin’s lead over challenger Scott Murphy extended to more than 2,000 votes on Friday. She will serve a third term in office.

 

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The Coastal Community Bank branch in Woodinville. (Contributed photo)

Top banks serving Snohomish County with excellence

A closer look at three financial institutions known for trust, service, and stability.

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Jeanne Hoek hangs clothing on racks at the Assistance League of Everett’s Thrift Store on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Finding value beyond the price tag

Explore three thrift stores that support local causes and conscious shopping.

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An autumn-themed display at Wagner Jewelers in Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shine bright with Snohomish County’s top jewelry finds

Three dazzling shops where elegance, craft, and sparkle come together.

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Wrap up something wonderful

Discover the top 3 gift shops in Snohomish County for charm, creativity, and feel-good finds.

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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, left, participates in the extradition from California of Harjinder Singh, accused of causing a crash that killed three people in Florida. (Photo via Collins’ X account)

WA erred in granting hundreds of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

The issue has flared up after a fatal truck crash in Florida earlier this year.

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Masked federal agents arrive to help immigration agents detain immigrants and control protesters June 4 in Chicago. California in September became the first state to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in response to immigration raids where federal agents wore masks. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session

The Trump administration is challenging a similar law passed in California, amid worries over masked immigration agents.

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Photography
A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in the background on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Summer serenity

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The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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End of the day in Edmonds

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Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens President Eileen Simmons, left, and volunteer Debbie McCoy plant zinnias from Sunnyside Nursery in front of the entrance to the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Making a colorful entrance

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People walk along Sunset Avenue as people below explore Brackett’s Landing North at sunset on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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A sunset walk

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West Coast Travel
Visitors walk while looking at lights at the Tulalip Lights and Ice event on Saturday in Tulalip. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Tulalip unveils the largest holiday lights display in Washington

The Tulalip Lights & Ice event started Saturday with holiday music, food, ice skating and 9.7 million lights.

 

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Port Angeles tour company to welcome more hikers with new location

Tour company plans to open ‘heart and soul of the operation’

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Artwork is found throughout La Conner, including along its channelside boardwalk. Jon Bauer photo

Fall for La Conner, Washington: fewer crowds, full charm

A local shares why autumn is the best-kept secret in this artsy waterfront town.

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The Methow Valley in North Central Washington draws visitors year-round for hiking, rafting, skiing and fly-fishing.

Twisp with a twist: Road-tripping to Washington’s Methow Valley

Welcome to Twisp, the mountain town that puts “fun, funky and friendly” on the map.

 

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