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Caroline O’Niell in her home on Thursday, March 26 in Tulalip, Washington. She said her contractor, Core Contractors LLC, didn’t complete thousands of dollars worth of repair work. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Snohomish County contractor shutters, leaving dozens of unpaid customers

Lynnwood-based Core Contractors LLC allegedly owes about $1.6 million to homeowners and subcontractors across at least five counties.

Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst speaks during his State of City address at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood mayor talks budget, housing, community in annual address

In his first State of the City speech, Mayor George Hurst provided updates on city initiatives and plans…

Jeff Doan picks up a piece of trash along the water at the Penny Creek Natural Area on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek advocates push for preservation of Penny Creek Natural Area

Community members have joined forces to urge the city to acquire the property and ensure public access into…

Mountlake Terrace Library, part of the Sno-Isle Libraries, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, in June 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Sno-Isle Libraries to ask voters to restore levy in August

The ballot measure would restore the 2018 rate of $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. The levy makes…

Jordyn Vaughn, the first openly transgender firefighter with South County Fire, at McCollum Park on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire welcomes its first openly transgender firefighter

Jordyn Vaughn, 26, grew up in Snohomish and finished his probationary period with the department in February.

The Alderwood Water and Wastewater District building on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Alderwood water district owes Lynnwood $360K in missed tax payments

The total covers five out of 15 years of delinquent utility tax payments that date back to when…

A woman pauses to look our over the Snohomish River along First Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flood warnings issued for Snohomish, Skykomish rivers

Flooding is likely to occur near Snohomish, Monroe and Gold Bar starting Wednesday afternoon, according to the National…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen presents metrics for the different areas of the city from police to water treatment during the “State of the City” address on Monday, March 16, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds mayor talks budget, collaboration, service in annual address

Mayor Mike Rosen said his 2026 priorities include fiscal sustainability, disaster preparedness and working with nearby cities.

Olivia Vanni / The Herald Everett Police Sgt. Robert Edmonds remotely flies one of the police department’s drones back to its landing space after responding to a fire call on Feb. 25 in Everett.

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Everett’s Drone as First Responder program underway

The police department’s Flock Aerodome drones allow officers to get eyes on a scene in under three minutes.

A Flock camera captures a vehicle’s make, model, license plate and vehicle characteristics, such as body damage or stickers, all of which police officers can view on computers. (Flock provided photo)

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Automated license plate reader bill heads to governor’s desk

Everett and Stanwood had been waiting on Senate Bill 6002 to decide whether to unpause their Flock camera…

The Lynnwood City Council meets in its chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood passes resolution in response to ICE activity

The resolution asks city staff to provide resources to the community and outlines city policies, including limits on…

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)

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Providence Everett welcomes new chief administrative officer

Dave Lawson, most recently vice president of operations at Virginia Mason, will oversee day-to-day clinical operations.

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UPDATED: Detectives arrest 15-year-old in connection with Meadowdale Park shooting

The shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two groups of students who arranged to meet for a fight,…

Two students walk along a path through campus in 2022 at Everett Community College in Everett. A proposed $14 million statewide cut to Running Start would amount to a $200,000 to $300,000 budget reduction at Everett Community College, limiting the number of classes the college can pay for per student. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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State cuts could reduce local dual-credit programs

Lawmakers are mulling a $14 million cut to Running Start, which allows high school students to take community…

A car drives along 76th Avenue West past the City of Lynnwood’s water reclamation facility on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds neighbors push back against Lynnwood sewage plant upgrades

The project, located in an Edmonds residential neighborhood, has some residents concerned about transparency and adverse environmental impacts.

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Lynnwood to host State of the City event on March 26

Mayor George Hurst will give an address, and city staff will provide information about resources and upcoming events.

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County to host transition resource fair in Lynnwood

The free event offers information for individuals ages 12 and older with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Olivia Vanni / The Herald The Verdant Health Commission holds a meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood.

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Verdant Health Commission appoints new superintendent

Alison Poulsen has more than 20 years of nonprofit experience in Washington and most recently led Better Health…

People gather at the Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood hygiene center neighbors discuss community impact, solutions

Rick Steves laid out his vision for capital improvements of the center after buying the property last year.

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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Everett temporarily pauses Flock camera network

The city will deactivate its 68 cameras after a Snohomish County judge ruled that the footage is considered…