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Lynnwood to host collection event for Styrofoam, e-waste

Those with Styrofoam or e-waste to dispose of can bring it to the city’s operations and maintenance center…

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Many Snohomish County residents will see tax increases in 2026

Several tax and utility rate increases local governments passed this year will begin in early 2026.

Children from the Bideww Choir sing and dance during the grand opening of the Washington West African Center on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington West African Center to host community health fair

The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health…

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Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center after announcing he purchased the current property so the center will not have to close on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South SnoCo’s only hygiene center secures support to stay open

Travel writer Rick Steves announced Wednesday he is buying the Lynnwood property and allowing the Jean Kim Foundation…

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Lake Stevens sewer rates to increase in 2026

The sewer district approved a 21% increase in November, from $99 per month to $120 per month.

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves modified mid-biennial budget

Following the city’s failed property tax levy, the changes include cuts to police staffing and park maintenance.

Ashley Evans sits in a boat while her husband Chaz McNabb pushes out into the deeper floodwater to get back to their home along Skywall Drive on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Health department issues safety guidance for flood clean-up

Residents should avoid contact with floodwater and look for structural damage, gas leaks and downed power lines.

People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flood clean-up: County launches damage survey, issues safety guidance

Officials are urging residents to report damage as soon as possible to help with obtaining disaster recovery resources.

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High winds leave thousands in the county without power

More than 11,000 Snohomish Public Utility District customers were experiencing outages as of Monday afternoon.

Edmonds Food Bank Executive Director Casey Davis opens up a door to one of their fridges that is only accessible through their makeshift office space on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘We can’t survive here’: Edmonds Food Bank eyes new location

The food bank has launched a $12 million capital campaign for a larger space that would serve as…

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Lynnwood to close City Hall lobby next week

Residents who need to visit City Hall should contact city staff ahead of time to schedule an appointment.

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EvergreenHealth Monroe appoints new chief medical and quality officer

Dr. Scott Stuart has worked as a hospitalist at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland since 2005.

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Lynnwood City Council seeks applicants to fill vacancy

Council member George Hurst will begin his mayoral term Jan. 1, leaving Position 6 vacant. Applications are due…

Diane Grossenbacher, an office manger at Lynndale Elementary School, rallys outside of the Edmonds School District building before a meeting to push for the district for a contract on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds office professionals reach three months with no contract

The district hasn’t agreed to the union’s top demands, including more office secretary time and a wage increase…

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation by Finance Director Michelle Meyer during a city council meeting on on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves fee increases for permit services, business licenses

A 14.7% permit services fee increase will go into effect Jan. 1, and a 33% rise in business…

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace cancels Flock Safety contract

The City Council unanimously voted to end the contract Thursday, citing community division and privacy concerns.

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 moves forward on potential capital facilities bond

Staff estimate the bond to be between $400 million and $450 million for new fire stations and station…

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves 18-month utility tax increase

Some utility taxes will go from 10% to 20% in 2026, generating $3.3 million for the city as…

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Mohammed Asif, an Indian national, conspired with others to bill Medicare for COVID-19 and other respiratory tests that hadn’t been ordered or performed, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.

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Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $1 million health care fraud scheme

Mohammed Asif, 35, owned an Everett-based testing laboratory and billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that patients never received.

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Mountlake Terrace to host 42nd annual Christmas tree lighting

The Friday night event near City Hall will include local choir performances, hot cocoa and a special visit…