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The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Funding gap leaves Lynnwood without a crisis center provider

The idea for the Lynnwood crisis center began in 2021 after a 47-year-old died by suicide while in custody at Lynnwood Municipal Jail.

 

Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)

Lake Stevens sewer district trial delayed until April

The dispute began in 2021 and centers around when the city can take over the district.

 

Modern DNA tech comes through again for Everett police in 1989 murder case

Recent advances in forensic genealogy led to the suspect’s arrest in Clark County, Nevada.

 

Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Two bills could ease child care costs for families and boost provider wages

HB 1350 and SB 5500 would make subsidy reimbursement rates more consistent with the cost of living.

Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Northshore School District Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his last day will be June 30.

Northshore school board begins search for new superintendent

The move comes after district Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his retirement last week. His last day is June 30.

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Northshore School District Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his last day will be June 30.
Isabella Eldridge, 8, a second grader at Emerson Elementary School, works through a math problem on the board with the help of her dual language class teacher Paola Martinez on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

More Everett students say ‘Hola!’ to another language

Emerson Elementary students in nine classes learn mostly in Spanish. Two Silver Lake Elementary classes will join.

Isabella Eldridge, 8, a second grader at Emerson Elementary School, works through a math problem on the board with the help of her dual language class teacher Paola Martinez on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, speaks during a roundtable discussion of how a federal funding freeze would affect Snohomish County on Thursday at Everett Station. (Aaron Kennedy / The Herald)

Leaders bring federal funding concerns to Larsen at Everett roundtable

The Trump administration rescinded its memo, but other executive orders that restrict federal funding are in effect.

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, speaks during a roundtable discussion of how a federal funding freeze would affect Snohomish County on Thursday at Everett Station. (Aaron Kennedy / The Herald)
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Booberry Matcha safe and home again in Lynnwood PetSmart

Whiskers In Need said overwhelming community support helped recover the 11-week-old domestic medium shorthair.

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The Everett Police Honor Guard help lead the city's Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local police policies prevent compliance with federal deportation efforts

Law enforcement can’t arrest solely based on immigration status under state law unless relevant to a criminal investigation.

The Everett Police Honor Guard help lead the city's Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mother of former inmate sues Snohomish County over jail death

Sean Hanchett died in custody in December 2022, and did not receive adequate medical attention, the suit alleged.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Arlington man, 19, arrested for alleged role in I-5 fatal collision

Washington State Patrol detectives said the man was racing his 18-year-old friend prior to the fatality.

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Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County to mail February special election ballots

Registered voters in Arlington and Lake Stevens School Districts should receive their ballots by Jan. 29.

Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Some wary of Providence home health joint venture with for-profit company

Nursing advocates have raised questions about the deal with Compassus, a national home health care provider.

Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520

Jan. 6 rioters with Snohomish County ties included in Trump pardons

The five rioters were charged for their actions at the Capitol. Sentences ranged from probation to prison time.

Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520
Noah Jackson helps lead those marching in song and chants during the Greater Everett Area’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

“Mission Possible”: Community gathers to honor MLK

About 300 people marched from Everett Memorial Stadium to Carl Gipson Center on Monday morning.

Noah Jackson helps lead those marching in song and chants during the Greater Everett Area’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Alex McCracken, a paramedic with Kitsap Fire & Rescue, speaks about “clearing your filter” for behavioral health calls during South County Fire’s behavioral health training on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training

South County Fire has seen a 50% increase in behavioral health calls in the past couple of years.

Alex McCracken, a paramedic with Kitsap Fire & Rescue, speaks about “clearing your filter” for behavioral health calls during South County Fire’s behavioral health training on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Good Samaritan jumps in to help save elderly woman in Lake Stevens

Snohomish firefighters credit a good Samaritan for calling 911 and jumping into the cold water to save the driver.

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Stanwood student’s online threats under investigation from sheriff’s office

Federal authorities discovered the student discussing a school shooting on social media. There is no threat to the student or schools.

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Detectives search for suspect in Thursday stabbing of Everett teen

The stabbing of a 13-year-old male happened near North Middle School around 7:45 a.m. Thursday.

South County Fire, UW to lead behavioral health training for firefighters

Friday’s session will be the first-ever in the state for about 50 firefighters, and include curriculum from University of Washington.