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Here and in DC, DelBene sees more constituent engagement

SNOHOMISH — U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene fielded questions about health care, investigations of President Donald Trump’s ties to…

Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday

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Slide hazard prompts closure of Oso highway until Thursday

OSO — State transportation officials have extended the precautionary closure of Highway 530 until at least Thursday because…

Highway 530 closed until at least Monday after mudslide

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Highway 530 closed until at least Monday after mudslide

OSO — Authorities have closed Highway 530 until at least Monday while they keep watch for further movement…

For his 13th birthday, Blake Habersetzer hopes to raise $13K

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For his 13th birthday, Blake Habersetzer hopes to raise $13K

SNOHOMISH — Blake Habersetzer knows exactly what he wants for his 13th birthday later this month: $13,000.

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Mill Creek officials’ expenses catch auditors’ attention

MILL CREEK — When three city leaders from Mill Creek met with developers last year, they treated them…

Debbie Bly-Olsen stands in her flooded yard as one of two sump pumps sprays water back into the yard on Lake Serene on Feb. 1 in Lynnwood. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Lake Serene property owners to pay new fee in wake of flooding

LYNNWOOD — The Snohomish County Council imposed a new fee Wednesday on waterfront property owners at Lake Serene,…

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State of the county: Must be proactive to keep cities robust

EVERETT — Snohomish County’s top elected official told a crowd of business and political leaders Tuesday that they…

Council approves $74M renovation of courthouse

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Council approves $74M renovation of courthouse

EVERETT — An overhaul of the aging Snohomish County courthouse could get started later this year, after elected…

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Council OKs making request for Wallace Falls land transfer

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council gave the go-ahead Monday to a land transfer to preserve trails and…

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Northshore School Board director to resign, run for office

BOTHELL — Northshore School Board Director Ken Smith announced Monday that he intends to resign and campaign for…

The Pursuit NW is now home to more than 200 congregants

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The Pursuit NW is now home to more than 200 congregants

SNOHOMISH — Five potted plants on a table helped Pastor Russell Johnson teach a lesson about spreading God’s…

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Somers, Sound Transit board: Excise-tax fix is ‘complicated’

SEATTLE — Leaders from Sound Transit on Thursday acknowledged the anger they’re hearing over a steep increase in…

Some Lake Serene homeowners oppose fee to fix drainage

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Some Lake Serene homeowners oppose fee to fix drainage

EVERETT — Homeowners vented frustrations Wednesday over Snohomish County’s response to drainage problems at Lake Serene, where crews…

A handful of people come and go at the main entrance to the Snohomish County Courthouse late Monday afternoon. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Despite issues, judges warming up to courthouse renovation plan

EVERETT — Some skeptical judges signaled for the first time Monday that they’re open to supporting the idea…

Permit for Paine Field terminal awaits water runoff plan

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Permit for Paine Field terminal awaits water runoff plan

EVERETT — A company preparing to build a terminal for passenger flights at Paine Field must first address…

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Interim administrator to be named for county health district

EVERETT — The Snohomish Health District’s governing board expects to appoint a new interim administrator Monday after the…

Newest county councilman already facing a challenger

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Newest county councilman already facing a challenger

EVERETT — It’s shaping up to be a busy political season for the Snohomish County Council.

Woodinville, neighbors try to block sale of Wellington Hills

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Woodinville, neighbors try to block sale of Wellington Hills

MALTBY — Tranquil green hills surrounded by trees give no hint of the rancorous politics or the expensive…

A drawing of the Lynnwood Link Light Rail station. [1] Bike racks; [2] parking garage; [3] station entrance; [4] elevator; [5] elevated platform. (Sound Transit)

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Trump budget jeopardizes Lynnwood light rail, Swift bus

EVERETT — President Donald Trump’s “America First” budget proposal would pull up the drawbridge on federal funding for…

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Construction rules will give Maltby residents quieter nights

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council took action Wednesday to restrict operations by companies that handle construction waste…