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Wildfire smoke builds over Darrington on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Darrington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Darrington, Marysville tackle wood smoke to address poor air quality

Officials have launched local programs to help. But residents may need more support.

George Beard walks into the Stanwood Library with coffee in hand on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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As winter approaches, Stanwood man remains homeless

George Beard is living in his car because he’s too sick to work. So far, connections to resources…

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

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North County EMS is underfunded and understaffed, workers say

The fire agency that serves about 45,000 people has lacked emergency medical leadership for six months.

From left to right, Rick Larsen and Cody Hart.

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‘MAGA Republican’ looks to unseat Everett’s Larsen in Congress

The candidates to represent Everett in Congress differ on hot button issues including abortion and gun control.

The Carnegie Resource Center on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What would Snohomish County sales tax hike do for public safety?

Proposition 1 would help clean streets of crime and drug use, officials say. It’s a small boost to…

From left, Julio Cortes, Annie Fitzgerald, Mary Fosse and Marnie Claywell.

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Cost of living looms large in 38th District races

Two state House incumbents are fighting to keep their seats in the district covering Everett, Tulalip and Marysville.

Kate Miller, an air monitoring specialist with the Department of Ecology, shows the inside of a PM10 air monitor installed outside of Fairmount Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish County seeks climate solutions

A new county tool shows residents with asthma disproportionately live in neighborhoods with poor air quality.

Snohomish County Fire District 4 station off of maple Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Asbestos survey before Snohomish training was inadequate, report says

However, fire officials say the risk to firefighters was lower than what they experience on emergency calls.

Director for the Snohomish County Health Department Dennis Worsham leads a short exercise during the Edge of Amazing event on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County scores ‘C-’ in annual health survey

Fewer residents are struggling than last year, but fewer are flourishing as well.

Matt Saldivar, a lead mechanic at Boeing for 5 years, smiles while picketing with other Boeing workers on strike on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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As Boeing cuts health care, WA offers options for striking workers

Health care coverage ends Monday for about 33,000 striking machinists.

Snohomish County Fire District 4 station off of maple Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nearly 150 firefighters may have been exposed to asbestos, fire agencies say

Snohomish County Fire District 4, South County Fire and Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue are investigating the potential…

The Healthcare Summit panel talks in the WSU Everett auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County’s health leaders ponder fixes for mental health crisis

At a summit Tuesday, top industry minds discussed how they are working to bridge the gap between medical…

Maggie Konstanski walks onto the Lahai Health Mobile Medical Clinic set up at The Village on Casino Road on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Free mobile clinic fills ‘huge need’ on Casino Road

Lahai Health expects to provide primary care to hundreds of uninsured patients in south Everett.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett at sunset. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Whooping cough is on the rise in Snohomish County

After reporting 41 cases this year, the local health department is calling on residents to vaccinate.

Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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After delays, food truck owners could get help from Snohomish County

County Council member Jared Mead floated the idea to Board of Health members Tuesday.

Annaberies Colmena, a patient navigator, sits behind an open enrollment flyer at Sea Mar in 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WA health insurance rates to jump over 10% for 2025

The state Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced the price jump Wednesday.

Students walk round to find their schedules and get checked in during the first day of school at Everett High on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Everett and Cascade to open free student health centers

Starting in 2025, the centers will offer primary, dental and mental health services during the school year.

on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘A true labor of love’: Helping Hands expands behavioral health clinic

The clinic provides low-barrier mental health, substance use and housing services.

Flu and COVID vaccine options available at QFC on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County gets new COVID, flu and RSV vaccines

Last season, COVID caused over 1,000 hospitalizations in the county and more than 5,000 deaths statewide.

People walk in and out of Cascade Valley Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington, Mount Vernon doctors file to unionize

Cascade and Skagit Valley hospitals are understaffed, doctors say. They want more time with their patients.