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Racelee McCoy, 14, with her bike at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace racer perseveres her way to national motocross competition

Despite broken bones and other health issues, Racelee McCoy, 14, will travel to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Tennessee…

People watch fireworks over Lake Ballinger from Nile Shrine Golf Course on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Snohomish County

Cities across the county will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with fireworks displays and more.

Skyler MacKay speaks to a crowd during a Scouts ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Lynnwood Eagle Scout celebrates earning every merit badge

Less than 1% of scouts nationwide receive every badge. Skyler MacKay earned 142 out of the 141 Scouting…

Edmonds School Board members and students from Oak Heights Elementary pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Salish Middle School on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds School District breaks ground on new middle school

Salish Middle School is set to open in the fall of 2028. It will be the district’s fifth…

Erie Darby Wheeler sings “Life Every Voice and Sing” during a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds, Lynnwood community members celebrate Juneteenth

Hundreds gathered at two events Friday to celebrate the federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in…

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Edmonds College notifies AG’s office after ICE agents arrest student

According to the college, the agents did not provide identification or a warrant, violating campus policy.

A lion dancer from the Mak Fai Kung Fu Club interacts with an audience member during World Refugee Day at Edmonds College’s Brier Hall on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. World Refugee Day was first celebrated in 2001 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, which internationally recognized refugees and outlined their legal rights. (Michael Hennneke / The Herald)

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‘All are welcome’: Snohomish County celebrates World Refugee Day

The fifth-annual celebration hosted by Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest featured cultural performances, food and speeches.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds parents speak out against earlier start times for elementary schoolers

Under the schedule change, 12 of the district’s 20 elementary schools would start at 7:20 a.m. and end…

A Flock camera at the corner of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Following procedural error, Edmonds unanimously cancels Flock contract

Although the mayor announced the cancelation May 26, it required a City Council vote. Edmonds is the 3rd…

South County Fire Chair Jim Kenny leads a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire advances $420 million bond to November ballot

On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners unanimously advanced the measure, which would fund new stations, replacements and seismic…

An LGBTQ+ pride flag flies outside of Edmonds City Hall on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Edmonds mayor reverses pride flag decision after public pushback

The LGBTQ+ pride flag was flying at City Hall as of 9 a.m. Wednesday. The mayor had previously…

The Center for Families at Edmonds College, home to a cooperative preschool, shown here on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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As state funding changes threaten co-op preschools, Edmonds College remains hopeful

Seven co-op preschools in the county are affiliated with the college. The state change may disqualify parent ed…

Former U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, left, speaks to a crowd next to Natasha Ryan, spokesperson for the city of Edmonds, during a launch for Edmonds Serves on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. Edmonds is officially the nation’s first “Community of Service” under an initiative led by Baird. (Michael Henneke / The Herald)

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Edmonds becomes country’s first ‘Community of Service’

The initiative, led by former U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, highlights local nonprofits through posters displayed in Edmonds businesses.

Drag queen Sin O’Matic performs at the inaugural Mountlake Terrace Pride event on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘Our city’s growing up’: Mountlake Terrace hosts inaugural Pride festival

The Jerry Smith Plaza was full of music, drag performances and more at the celebration Friday evening.

A Flock camera at the corner of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett settles Flock records case for $25K

The settlement comes after a new state law that exempts Flock camera footage from the Public Records Act.

Ty Gross and Apollo Graves check wiring on the Edmonds College Marine ROV team’s equipment on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Dive in unafraid’: Edmonds College ROV team prepares for world competition

The team will travel to Newfoundland and Laborador later this month to present their underwater ROV to a…

A person wears a pride flag in their hat during the second annual Arlington Pride at Legion memorial Park in Arlington in 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald file photo)

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Your 2026 guide to Snohomish County Pride

Beginning Friday, cities across the county are hosting events for LGBTQ+ Pride Month throughout June.

SeaMar and city officials along with community members cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Lynnwood Crisis Care Center on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood cuts ribbon on Crisis Care Center after 5 years of uncertainty

The facility will serve as an alternative to an emergency room or jail for anyone experiencing a mental…

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3 Snohomish County residents exposed to rabid bat, undergoing preventative treatment

The case is the first positive rabies test in a bat in SnoCo since 2023. Officials urge residents…

A panel made up of Jennifer McKay, left to right, Wally Webster, Lauren Davis, Angela Alfieri and Maria Coghill on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Advocates talk youth mental health in south Snohomish County

Presenters discussed programs that are working, gaps in the system and focus areas to support youth who have…