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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.

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 of Washington.

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)

Edmonds mayor names acting chief during search for permanent replacement

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

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

Marysville middle school mock trial program in session

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

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)
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)

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.

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

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 city’s budget crisis.

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

Bill seeks increased penalties for unlawful firearm possession

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

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

Former Lynnwood City Council VP resigns to become PUD commissioner

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

Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting. Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds seeks community input on police chief search

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

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A wine spritz available at Marcel on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marcel brings European vibes to downtown Everett

Four friends opened the bar for full service in December.

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

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.

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)

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)

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 in new U.S. federal funding. Traveling at… Continue reading

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 coming closure.

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)
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)

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 deficit.

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)
Pam Martinez (Provided photo)

‘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.

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

Northshore School District bond improvements underway

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

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