Site Logo

Local News

County faces tough questions about plans expanding urban growth

BOTHELL — Growing pains in one of the fastest-developing parts of the state have left the Snohomish County…

For 50 years, he’s been there for his Rotary Club

Local News

For 50 years, he’s been there for his Rotary Club

LAKE STEVENS — For a half century, nothing has kept Loren Hole from his Rotary Club meetings.

Local News

Despite support, Everett housing tenants face uncertainty

EVERETT — The Everett Housing Authority is preparing to start a two-year process of moving 244 households from…

Despite critics, Nate Nehring racking up endorsements

Local News

Despite critics, Nate Nehring racking up endorsements

MARYSVILLE — As Nate Nehring’s political opponents have assailed his youth and brief work history, the appointed Snohomish…

Local News

Values of low-end homes in Snohomish County jump the most

EVERETT — People who own the least expensive homes could wince the most when they open the yearly…

Local News

Snohomish County to pay fired forensic pathologist $150,000

EVERETT — Snohomish County agreed to pay $150,000 Wednesday to settle a legal dispute with a former associate…

Two challenging Low for Snohomish County Council seat

Local News

Two challenging Low for Snohomish County Council seat

EVERETT — Sam Low is eager to prove he’s listened to constituents with an open mind since he…

Wearing an AquaSox jersey and hat, New Life Church Lead Pastor Jim Romack prays along with members of the church during a song played by the church’s band at the One Day event held at Everett Memorial Stadium Ballfield on Sunday. (Doug Ramsay / for The Herald)

Local News

Everett’s New Life Church members spend One Day doing good deeds

EVERETT — The people make the church, not the building.

Institute of Flight and Seattle museum explore a closer tie

Local News

Institute of Flight and Seattle museum explore a closer tie

EVERETT — Snohomish County is interested in forming a partnership with the Museum of Flight in Seattle to…

Emily Chilson and her daughters Noelle Chilson, 6, and Zoe Chilson 4, enjoy the sunshine during a celebration of 125 years since the founding of the First Baptist Church of Everett on Sunday, May 21. Members enjoyed a BBQ and other festivities to commemorate the occasion. (Daniella Beccaria / For the Herald)

Local News

Everett First Baptist Church celebrates 125th anniversary

EVERETT — A church planted by a streetcar ministry during Everett’s infancy continues to thrive 125 years later.

Appointed county councilman’s youth, connections criticized

Local News

Appointed county councilman’s youth, connections criticized

MARYSVILLE — Nate Nehring’s youth and political ties were objects of curiosity when he was appointed in January…

Alaska flights in about a year: Ground broken at Paine Field

Local News

Alaska flights in about a year: Ground broken at Paine Field

EVERETT — The chance to use Paine Field to fly away on business or vacation suddenly felt much…

Sustainable Bothell community compromises with developers

Local News

Sustainable Bothell community compromises with developers

BOTHELL — At Songaia, they pride themselves on living lightly on the land. So when a national homebuilder…

Local News

Stormwater merger plan has clean-water advocates concerned

EVERETT — Snohomish County risks sacrificing water quality along the Stillaguamish River and neglecting drainage problems in other…

Local News

County Executive Somers to head Puget Sound Regional Council

EVERETT — Snohomish County’s top elected leader now has some extra regional clout.

Local News

Neighbors worried about development next to former Everett dump

EVERETT — Two groups of homeowners are asking the Snohomish County hearing examiner to take a closer look…

Local News

State sued over timber sale near Wallace Falls State Park

EVERETT — Environmental groups are suing to stop a company from logging a forest next to Wallace Falls…

Dick Todd put up a sign trying to slow down traffic along 99th Ave SE in Lake Stevens where it borders his eight acres, but officials took it down. Now he has it wedged between some trees back off the city’s right-of-way. Todd is very concerned about the high density housing going up to accommodate growth in the previously rural area. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Local News

Explosive growth encircles once-idyllic Lake Stevens

LAKE STEVENS — When Dick Todd moved to his home more than 30 years ago, the neighborhood southwest…

Local News

Trump budget slashes $1.1B needed for Lynnwood light rail

LYNNWOOD — Getting light rail to Lynnwood again appears in doubt after President Donald Trump gave further signals…

Josh Dugan, formerly with the Navy, but now a manager in the Snohomish County planning department, proposed a change in state law that helps military veterans transition to county jobs following their Navy career and saving considerable stress and financial difficulty in the process. Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed the changes into law. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Local News

Retired Navy officer worked to change law to help vets

EVERETT — Before Josh Dugan retired from a career in the Navy to work for Snohomish County, he…