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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…

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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Edmonds becomes 3rd city in the county to cancel Flock Safety contract

Mayor Mike Rosen cited privacy concerns and a recent report that the FBI is seeking access to a…

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Lynnwood to temporarily allow commercial paid parking ahead of World Cup

The city hopes the six-month ordinance will ease demand near the light rail station and provide time to…

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Mountlake Terrace calls for artists for Arts of the Terrace show

More than $6,000 in prizes is available for the show, which is in its 46th year. Submissions are…

Mill Creek Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Duque, left, listens while Mill Creek Mayor Stephanie Vignal speaks during a State of the City event on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State of the City: Mill Creek mayor talks economic development, community

Significant projects for the coming year include developing the South Town Center, the DRCC campus and potential annexation.

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 slightly delays vote on $420 million bond

The board of commissioners postponed the vote to June 9 after Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen urged the board…

The Lynnwood City Council meets in their chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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 starts discussion on potential minimum wage increase

The council decided to start gathering community input on increasing the minimum wage above the state minimum of…

Shea Caross holds a sign in support of keeping Bothell High School’s school resource officer Officer Ware during a walkout in protest of the school board’s vote to not renew the contract for his position at the school on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bothell High School students walk out in support of resource officer program

About 200 students attended the protest Monday after the Northshore school board voted to end the program last…

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Mountlake Terrace invites community to fiscal town halls

The events this month will include presentations on the recently adopted strategies to fill the city’s $4 million…

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard delivers his annual State of the City address Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace City Hall. (Jenna Peterson | The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace mayor talks purpose and pride at annual address

Mayor Steve Woodard outlined city projects, efforts to close the budget gap and other city happenings over the…

Super Tortas Ganzin sits in a spot at the Street Eats Food Truck Village on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves streamlined permitting process for food trucks

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that creates clear guidelines for food truck vendors in the…