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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…

Hantavirus exposure may occur if a person breathes in contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings or nests. It may also occur if someone lives or works in rodent-infested settings. (Joshua J. Cotten photo.)

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SnoCo health officials: Hantavirus risk ‘extremely low’ to general public

There are currently no known hantavirus exposures or recent cases in Snohomish County, Health Officer Dr. James Lewis…

Outside of Bothell High School along 92nd Avenue on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Northshore to end school resource officer program at Bothell High School

The school board voted 4-1 Monday to end the program. Starting next year, the school will have two…

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Court of Appeals denies reconsideration of Edmonds tree case

The city of Edmonds will not have to pay damages to a resident after a court found its…

Cars drive along 64th Street Northeast above Allen Creek on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ecology study finds bacteria in Snohomish River tied to aging septic systems

Cleanup efforts have mitigated pollution, but many sites don’t meet state standards, threatening fish and shellfish populations.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Here’s who filed for the 2026 primary election in Snohomish County

On Aug. 4, voters will decide the top two candidates in a variety of races, including for U.S.…

Dr. James Lewis

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Snohomish County health officer tapped for state board

Dr. James Lewis will keep his current position while he serves on the Washington State Board of Health,…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace advances package to close budget gap

The proposal includes a property tax increase next year, a levy lid lift in 2029 and various general…

Marc Van Driessche, of Beverly Park Chiropractic, who won a national award for sports chiropractor of the year, at his office on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo sports chiropractor receives national recognition

Marc Van Dreissche is the 2nd in the state to be named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by…

Everett postal workers gather for a portrait to advertise the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday

The event is in its 33rd year. Those wishing to participate can leave nonperishable food items by their…

Edmonds College Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services Indra Paola Pelaez speaks at a round table event on Monday, May 4, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds College talks future of education at roundtable event

Staff members discusssed how artificial intelligence is changing learning and the worry of an “enrollment cliff” in the…

The entrance to EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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EvergreenHealth Monroe places $382 million bond on August ballot

The bond would fund a replacement hospital facility to address rising demand and aging infrastructure, officials say.

The sun shines through Chateau Ste. Michelle’s current set up of igloos on Jan. 21 in Woodinville, Washington. Forecasters say warm weather is on the way for Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Time to soak up the sun: Warm weather ahead for Snohomish County

The area will see its first 70-degree days of the year. Temperatures will peak Sunday with highs in…

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Puget Sound Bird Fest to return to Edmonds

The 22nd annual festival will feature guided bird walks, presentations, a birding cruise and more.

Allen Gibbs, a Mill Creek resident and former Pilchuck Audubon Society Conservation Chair, speaks during a Mill Creek City Council meeting in favor of the city acquiring the Penny Creek Natural Area on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek moves forward in possible assumption of Penny Creek Natural Area

The council narrowly voted to execute an agreement with the current owner. If approved, the city would own…

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 to hold public hearing on potential capital bond

Community members can provide comment May 5 on the $420 million bond that would fund several station improvements.

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 reactivates Flock camera network after passage of new law

Mayor Cassie Franklin directed police to unpause the network in early April, a city spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.

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

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Providence Everett selects new hospitalist provider

Starting in July, the hospital will start a partnership with Vituity after ending its 20-year agreement with Optum.