Jenna Peterson

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)

Snohomish County letter carriers prepare for food drive this Saturday

The largest single-day food drive in the country comes at an uncertain time for federal food bank funding.

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)
The Everett Music Initiative has announced the lineup for its annual Music At the Marina concert series. (Photo courtesy City of Everett)

Everett Music Initiative announces Music at the Marina lineup

The summer concert series will take place each Thursday, July 10 to Aug. 28 at the Port of Everett.

The Everett Music Initiative has announced the lineup for its annual Music At the Marina concert series. (Photo courtesy City of Everett)
Lynnwood

Boy, 11, returns to Lynnwood school with knives weeks after alleged stabbing attempt

The boy has been transported to Denney Juvenile Justice Center. The school was placed in a modified after-school lockdown Monday.

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Edmonds Activated Facebook group creators Kelly Haller, left to right, Cristina Teodoru and Chelsea Rudd on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘A seat at the table’: Edmonds residents engage community in new online group

Kelly Haller, Cristina Teodoru and Chelsea Rudd started Edmonds Activated in April after learning about a proposal to sell a local park.

Edmonds Activated Facebook group creators Kelly Haller, left to right, Cristina Teodoru and Chelsea Rudd on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Interviews to begin for Northshore superintendent search

The school board will host a public town hall with the final candidates from 6:30-8 p.m. May 13 at Inglemoor High School.

Michael Tolley (Northshore School District)
Everett

One male dead in Monday morning Everett fatal apartment fire

Everett Fire received a call to Woodhaven Apartments at 8:25 a.m. Monday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish County, 7 local governments across US, sue Trump administration

The lawsuit alleges the administration put unlawful conditions on funding that includes $17M to the county for homelessness assistance.

Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Valley View Middle School eighth grader Maggie Hou, 14, a NASA’s annual “Power to Explore” challenge finalist on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local students make finals in NASA competition

NASA’s Power to Explore Challenge asks students to create a mission to a moon using radioisotope power systems.

Valley View Middle School eighth grader Maggie Hou, 14, a NASA’s annual “Power to Explore” challenge finalist on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Council toughens enforcement on nuisance RVs

Any RV parked on public roads in unincorporated Snohomish County for more than 72 hours will be at risk of impoundment.

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The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board approves potential staff cuts, eyes legislation

The district is awaiting action from Gov. Bob Ferguson on three bills that could bridge its $8.5 million deficit.

The Edmonds School Board discusses budget cuts during a school board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Founder of Faith Lutheran Food Bank Roxana Boroujerd helps direct car line traffic while standing next to a whiteboard alerting clients to their date of closing on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Faith Food Bank to close, replacement uncertain

The food bank’s last distribution day will be May 9, following a disagreement with the church over its lease.

Founder of Faith Lutheran Food Bank Roxana Boroujerd helps direct car line traffic while standing next to a whiteboard alerting clients to their date of closing on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Kaiser Permanente Lynnwood Medical Center building on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kaiser Permanente to open Everett Medical Center expansion

On June 3, several specialty services at the organization’s Lynnwood location will move to the expanded clinic.

The Kaiser Permanente Lynnwood Medical Center building on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds voters approve measure to annex into South County Fire

Proposition 1 passed with 63% of the vote. For the city of Edmonds, it’s a step in addressing its fiscal crisis.

Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds to host open house for 2025 draft development code updates

The event will provide residents with information about middle housing and neighborhood centers and hubs.

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Sue Garton, left to right, Bonny McMahon, Kassie Goforth and Jack Perry stand in the Edmonds City Council chambers holding signs in protest of the city parks being considered for sale on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Council withdraws ideas to sell Hummingbird Hill Park, Frances Anderson Center

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council removed several comprehensive plan amendments and tabled others indefinitely.

Sue Garton, left to right, Bonny McMahon, Kassie Goforth and Jack Perry stand in the Edmonds City Council chambers holding signs in protest of the city parks being considered for sale on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The North Cascades Highway is seen from the Washington Pass overlook in 2021. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

North Cascades Highway reopens for 2025 season

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding travelers to stay alert and plan for weather conditions.

The North Cascades Highway is seen from the Washington Pass overlook in 2021. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
A newly installed traffic camera along 100th Avenue West on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds red-light camera program underway

The city sent 215 warning letters from April 10-17. Starting May 7, violators will receive a $145 citation.

A newly installed traffic camera along 100th Avenue West on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Voting underway in Edmonds RFA special election

Edmonds residents have until April 22 to send in their ballots to decide if the city will annex into South County Fire.

Signs in support of and opposition of the Proposition 1 annexation into RFA are visible along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen speaks during a special meeting held to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

PDC issues warning, dismisses complaint against Edmonds officials

The agency found that emails and texts from the city broke state law, but the minor violation didn’t warrant further action.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen speaks during a special meeting held to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A SoundTransit Link train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station as U.S. Representative Rick Larsen talks about the T&I Committee’s work on the surface reauthorization bill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Larsen talks federal funding for Snohomish County transit projects

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) spoke with Snohomish County leaders to hear their priorities for an upcoming transit bill.

A SoundTransit Link train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station as U.S. Representative Rick Larsen talks about the T&I Committee’s work on the surface reauthorization bill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)