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Northshore School District Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his last day will be June 30.

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Northshore school board begins search for new superintendent

The move comes after district Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his retirement last week. His last day is June…

Isabella Eldridge, 8, a second grader at Emerson Elementary School, works through a math problem on the board with the help of her dual language class teacher Paola Martinez on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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More Everett students say ‘Hola!’ to another language

Emerson Elementary students in nine classes learn mostly in Spanish. Two Silver Lake Elementary classes will join.

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, speaks during a roundtable discussion of how a federal funding freeze would affect Snohomish County on Thursday at Everett Station. (Aaron Kennedy / The Herald)

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Leaders bring federal funding concerns to Larsen at Everett roundtable

The Trump administration rescinded its memo, but other executive orders that restrict federal funding are in effect.

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Booberry Matcha safe and home again in Lynnwood PetSmart

Whiskers In Need said overwhelming community support helped recover the 11-week-old domestic medium shorthair.

The Everett Police Honor Guard help lead the city's Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Local police policies prevent compliance with federal deportation efforts

Law enforcement can’t arrest solely based on immigration status under state law unless relevant to a criminal investigation.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mother of former inmate sues Snohomish County over jail death

Sean Hanchett died in custody in December 2022, and did not receive adequate medical attention, the suit alleged.

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Arlington man, 19, arrested for alleged role in I-5 fatal collision

Washington State Patrol detectives said the man was racing his 18-year-old friend prior to the fatality.

Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County to mail February special election ballots

Registered voters in Arlington and Lake Stevens School Districts should receive their ballots by Jan. 29.

Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Some wary of Providence home health joint venture with for-profit company

Nursing advocates have raised questions about the deal with Compassus, a national home health care provider.

Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520

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Jan. 6 rioters with Snohomish County ties included in Trump pardons

The five rioters were charged for their actions at the Capitol. Sentences ranged from probation to prison time.

Noah Jackson helps lead those marching in song and chants during the Greater Everett Area’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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“Mission Possible”: Community gathers to honor MLK

About 300 people marched from Everett Memorial Stadium to Carl Gipson Center on Monday morning.

Alex McCracken, a paramedic with Kitsap Fire & Rescue, speaks about “clearing your filter” for behavioral health calls during South County Fire’s behavioral health training on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training

South County Fire has seen a 50% increase in behavioral health calls in the past couple of years.

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Good Samaritan jumps in to help save elderly woman in Lake Stevens

Snohomish firefighters credit a good Samaritan for calling 911 and jumping into the cold water to save the…

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Stanwood student’s online threats under investigation from sheriff’s office

Federal authorities discovered the student discussing a school shooting on social media. There is no threat to the…

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Detectives search for suspect in Thursday stabbing of Everett teen

The stabbing of a 13-year-old male happened near North Middle School around 7:45 a.m. Thursday.

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South County Fire, UW to lead behavioral health training for firefighters

Friday’s session will be the first-ever in the state for about 50 firefighters, and include curriculum from University…

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Schack exhibit to highlight Camano Island watercolorists

“Four Decades of Friendship: John Ebner & John Ringen” will be on display Jan. 16 through Feb. 9.

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 mayor names acting chief during search for permanent replacement

Assistant Chief Rod Sniffen will assume the temporary role March 1.

Ava Downing, left, and Harper Hinojosa, right, listen as the prosecution questions a witness during a mock trial at 10th Street Middle School on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville middle school mock trial program in session

The program’s founder worries proposed cuts by Marysville School District could jeopardize successful curriculum.

Firefighters respond to a 911 call on July 16, 2024, in Mill Creek. Firefighters from South County Fire, Tulalip Bay Fire Department and Camano Island Fire and Rescue left Wednesday to help fight the LA fires. (Photo provided by South County Fire)

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Help is on the way: Snohomish County firefighters en route to LA fires

The Los Angeles wildfires have caused at least 180,000 evacuations. The crews expect to arrive Friday.