A person walks along 222nd Street Southwest next to Esperance Park on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Esperance annexation talks ramp up in Edmonds

City officials and community members are weighing the effects of annexing the 0.7-square-mile unincorporated area.

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds passes resolution affirming support for immigrants

Residents who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting commended the resolution but called on the council to take concrete action…

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds Food Bank launches fundraiser ahead of Super Bowl

The food bank is looking for $12, $120 or $1,2000 donations to reach its goal of $12,000 by…

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Edmonds names new assistant police chief

Josh McClure has served as an Edmonds police commander since 2023. His career with the department dates back…

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Health department confirms three additional measles cases amid outbreak

There are now six confirmed measles cases in Snohomish County. Officials are urging residents to check their vaccination…

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Snohomish County reports first pediatric flu death of the season

The death of a school-age teenager last week was also the first pediatric flu death in the state.

Gordon Mawson, 5, left and Lenora Mawson, 7, right, look for ocean creatures during the Starlight Beach Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 near the Olympic Beach Visitor Station in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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WSU SnoCo to host nighttime tidepooling event in Edmonds

Participants will explore the shore of Olympic Beach for marine life, including anemones, crabs and sea stars.

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Lynnwood City Council appoints new member

Chelsea Wright is the chair of the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion commission. She will be sworn in…

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Edmonds launches monthly Cabin Fever Market

Formerly known as the Winter Market, the market will take place downtown on the last Saturday of each…

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Lynnwood organizations launch citywide food drive for culturally relevant foods

Throughout the month of February, businesses around Lynnwood will collect shelf-stable food donations.

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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South County Fire chief announces retirement

The Board of Commissioners has named Assistant Chief Shaughn Maxwell to replace Chief Bob Eastman in February.

Barbara and Anne Guthrie holds signs and wave at cars offloading from the ferry during South Snohomish County Indivisible’s Signs of Fascism protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘We do this for others’: Edmonds, Marysville hold protests

To mark one year since President Trump’s inauguration, community members rally against many of his policies, including his…

Mountlake Terrace residents listen to the city's budget presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Mountlake Terrace presents fiscal task force recommendations

The city faces an average annual budget gap of $4.2 million through 2030 and $5.4 million through 2035.

Makena Simonen, 21, outside of her family home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Family sues Edmonds schools for hindering access to transition services

Makena Simonsen, 21, graduated without meeting state standards, the suit alleges. With a diploma, she can’t receive free…

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Snohomish County declares measles outbreak, confirms 3 new cases

Three local children were at two Mukilteo School District schools while contagious. They were exposed to a contagious…

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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Proposed state legislation could affect Snohomish County Flock cameras

SB 6002 would shorten the data retention period to 72 hours. It also places restrictions on where, why…

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Edmonds approves 0.1% sales tax for street, sidewalk improvements

The 5-2 vote brings the city’s sales tax rate to 10.7%, the highest in the state along with…

Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Feds investigate Sultan School District over trans athlete policy

The district was one of 18 in the U.S. named in a press release Wednesday. Sultan’s policy is…

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Lynnwood approves public safety sales tax

The 0.1% tax is set to go into effect in April. The revenue will go toward restoring police…

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Mountlake Terrace City Council elects new leadership

The council elected Steve Woodard as mayor and Brian Wahl as mayor pro tem Thursday. Woodard has served…