The Frances E. Anderson Cultural and Leisure Center on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds residents mourn loss of gymnastics program

The city included the program as part of the latest round of cuts in December to address the…

Richard Rotter is walked out of the courtroom in handcuffs after being found guilty of aggravated first-degree murder at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bill seeks increased penalties for unlawful firearm possession

State Rep. Sam Low and Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey teamed up to introduce HB 1139.

Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting. Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Former Lynnwood City Council VP resigns to become PUD commissioner

After controversy, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby begins her term as Snohomish County PUD commissioner Tuesday.

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds seeks community input on police chief search

Current Police Chief Michelle Bennett is set to retire Feb. 15.

A wine spritz available at Marcel on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marcel brings European vibes to downtown Everett

Four friends opened the bar for full service in December.

Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Snohomish County this year

Organizations are holding performances, service events and family friendly activities to honor MLK.

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Providence Swedish Edmonds welcomes first baby of 2025

The first baby at Swedish Edmonds also joins a new generation of humanity: Gen Beta.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

Planning for an ambitious high-speed rail system in the Pacific Northwest will continue thanks to nearly $50 million…

The Sylverster family, consisting of Mike, Taylor, Makena, 6, and Dennis the retriever, take a stroll through the park and take in all the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Keep dreaming: White Christmas unlikely in Snohomish County

Most of the county was forecast to see rain and temperatures in the high 40s and low 50s.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

The $50 million will fund route planning, community outreach and more. It could have a stop in Everett.

A person walks into the Lynnwood location of Party City hours after it was announced the company would be closing all of it’s stores on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Party City to close all locations, including in Everett and Lynnwood

Two of the retailer’s 700 stores in North America are in Snohomish County. On Friday, shoppers mourned the…

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds council votes to put fire annexation on the ballot

The council also passed its budget for the next two years, a step in bridging its $13 million…

Pam Martinez (Provided photo)

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‘A whirlwind of a person’: Community remembers Edmonds nonprofit founder

Pam Martinez founded Holly House in 2006 to provide holiday gifts to families in the Edmonds School District.

The bond funded new track and field at Northshore Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Courtesy of Northshore School District)

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Northshore School District bond improvements underway

The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school…

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘It’s the right time’: Edmonds police chief talks retirement, budget woes

Michelle Bennett will retire early next year in a time of uncertainty for the department.

Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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These kids can’t drive. But at Marysville event, they can build cars.

The Toyota Mini Makers Garage guides kids through the process of making their very own toy cars.

The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds considers disbanding police department amid budget woes

The city is having “exploratory” meetings with the Snohomish and King County sheriff’s offices.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald

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Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds residents urge city to reconsider fire annexation

The City Council met Tuesday to review a pre-annexation plan with South County Fire and held a public…