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Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. All public and private schools in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties must close for six weeks. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Edmonds School District may revert to old sexual harassment policy

The discussion comes after state guidance for schools to comply with new federal Title IX regulations.

Students make their way after school at Edmonds-Woodway High School on March 12, 2020. All public and private schools in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties must close for six weeks. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Snohomish County first responders help free driver from under cement truck

Multiple fire districts and a towing company worked together to lift the truck and rescue the driver.

Everett police arrest suspect in connection with Wednesday fire

The man was booked into Snohomish County Jail for investigation of arson and burglary.

Arlington

Man steals Snohomish County deputy’s vehicle, captured moments later

Deputies say the suspect from a hit-and-run earlier Wednesday crashed into the home of a relative before attempting to escape.

Arlington
The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds School District faces estimated $8.5 million deficit

The shortfall is lower than previous years, but the effects are “cumulative,” Superintendent Rebecca Miner said.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Northshore School District bus driver Stewart O’Leary pictured next to his buses shattered drivers side windshield on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Put me in, coach’: Bus driver back at work after struck by metal bar

Stewart O’Leary, a Northshore employee, has received national attention for his composure during a frightening bus trip.

Northshore School District bus driver Stewart O’Leary pictured next to his buses shattered drivers side windshield on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

Lynnwood police: 1 suspect in custody, 1 at large after attempted carjacking

Beverly Elementary School went into a precautionary lockdown Thursday afternoon. Numerous officers continue to search for the second suspect.

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

Lynnwood picks top eight candidates to replace former council VP

The City Council will make its final decision Feb. 20 after interview process.

Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Crosby speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ticket and ORCA card kiosks at the Lynnwood Light Rail station on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Beginning March 1, Community Transit to reduce some fares

Riders eligible for reduced fares will pay $1 for a single ORCA card tap and $36 for a monthly pass.

Ticket and ORCA card kiosks at the Lynnwood Light Rail station on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A pedestrian is struck and killed by vehicle Wednesday in Everett

The pedestrian was a man in his 60s. The collision happened at 5:30 a.m. on Broadway.

Judge sentences man for role in human smuggling ring

Jesus Ortiz-Plata was arrested in Everett in May 2024. A U.S. District Court judge sentenced him to 15 months in prison.

Bill Wood, right, Donnie Griffin, center right, and Steve Hatzenbeler, left, listen and talk with South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman, center left, during an Edmonds Civic Roundtable event to discuss the RFA annexation on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds community discusses annexation into the regional fire authority

About 100 residents attended the Edmonds Civic Roundtable discussion in preparation for the April special election.

Bill Wood, right, Donnie Griffin, center right, and Steve Hatzenbeler, left, listen and talk with South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman, center left, during an Edmonds Civic Roundtable event to discuss the RFA annexation on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)

Lake Stevens sewer district trial delayed until April

The dispute began in 2021 and centers around when the city can take over the district.

Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)

Modern DNA tech comes through again for Everett police in 1989 murder case

Recent advances in forensic genealogy led to the suspect’s arrest in Clark County, Nevada.

Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Two bills could ease child care costs for families and boost provider wages

HB 1350 and SB 5500 would make subsidy reimbursement rates more consistent with the cost of living.

Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Northshore School District Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his last day will be June 30.

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 30.

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

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)
Booberry Matcha

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.

Booberry Matcha
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)

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 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)