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Naval Station Everett Command Master Chief Jeffery Flemming speaks during the Snohomish County Council Memorial Day resolution ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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SnoCo honors service members with Memorial Day tribute

County officials, Mayor Cassie Franklin and Naval Station Everett leadership spoke during the ceremony.

The proposed sewer service area for Project Cascade, a warehouse and distribution-type facility, located on the city limit lines between Marysville and Arlington. (Provided photo)

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Arlington’s ‘Project Cascade’ is another Amazon facility

A release addressed public concern that the proposed project may be a data center and described it as…

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Snohomish County seeks independent property appraisal board members

The Board of Equalization hears appeals of property evaulations made by the county assesor and has three open…

Local 109-E member Nathan Howard speaks to the Snohomish County Council about a proposed vehicle license fee on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Vehicle license fee considered to close $9 million Public Works shortfall

The SnoCo Council approved Wednesday the sturcture needed to collect the new roads revenue, but said the fee…

The new Lake Stevens Sno-Isle Library building under construction along 99th Avenue Northeast on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The new Lake Stevens Library on track to open late 2026

A tour of the site Friday showed progress on the building’s community spaces inside and out.

Julie Winchell speaks at a PUD Commission Meeting due to her concerns about a data center in Arlington on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County PUD plans for potential large-load customers

The county has not seen the data center boom others have, but it’s still preparing for the future.

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The proposed sewer service area for Project Cascade, a warehouse and distribution-type facility, located on the city limit lines between Marysville and Arlington.

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Marysville and Arlington discuss interlocal agreement over ‘Project Cascade’

The proposed warehouse and distribution-type facility will be part of the Cascade Industrial Center, the industrial hub for…

Tony Gardner, a volunteer with the Point-in-Time Count, asks an individual PIT survey questions outside of the Dkj Foodmart on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Annual count shows an increase in county homelessness

However, the number of unsheltered people decreased, indicating greater shelter capacity in the county.

Kayakers make their way down the Sultan River after walking around the Diversion Dam on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Sultan, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Culmback Dam to create whitewater boating opportunity

SnoCo PUD will release extra water into the Sultan River Saturday. Those in proximity should use caution.

Katie Schrum and her daughters Marlee, 11, and Mia, 4, make their way along Comeford Road through the newly opened Mother Nature’s Window Park on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mother Nature’s Window opens again after 25 years

Marysville celebrated the park with a ribbon cutting Thursday, honoring the land’s previous owner, Merton Turk.

John Ellis sands the side of a dulcimer’s frame in preparation for a small repair in his workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington resident takes over longest running US dulcimer festival

The Kindred Gather Dulcimer Festival will include another Arlington resident, who makes dulcimers in his retirement.

Spanish interpreter Iratxe Cardwell speaks to the Snohomish County Council before they vote on a resolution recognizing Court Interpreter Appreciation Day on Wednesday. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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SnoCo Council recognizes interpreters role in providing justice

The council passed a resolution Wednesday for Court Interpreter Interpreter Appreciation Day.

Loni Long holds a missing persons sign for her sister, Benita Long, as she stands with more than 100 people gathered for a rally to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tulalip Tribes honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

Tribal members marched Tuesday to bring awarness to the disproportionate number of people affected by violence and human…

Water tumbles over the top of the Woods Creek Hydroelectric Project and down to a natural waterfall below on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Monroe, Washington. Tours this year will take place May 15-16. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County PUD to hold tours at Monroe hydropower project

Community members will see the site’s dam and powerhouse and learn how the district supports fish habitat and…

At the Grandstand, country star Lee Brice will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. (Provided photo)

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The Evergreen State Fair announces Grandstand lineup

Concerts include country star Lee Brice, rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot, pop star Amy Grant and an America 250 celebration.

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Snohomish County students immerse themselves in county government for a week

The high schoolers took a week away from class to learn about government, drafting ordinances and other council…

Tyson Williams talks about his electrical work during a showcase for Regional Apprenticeship Pathways students on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County high school students showcase their construction skills

Regional Apprenticeship Pathways students displayed carpentry, welding and other skills during their spring showcase Thursday.

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Roger Sweet holds a Masters of the Universe comic he signed for a fan in December 2025.

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He-Man co-creator and Lake Stevens resident Roger Sweet dies at 91

He is survived by his wife, Marlene, who created a GoFundMe to help pay for medical costs.

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett on Jan. 2, 2024. On Monday, Johnson announced her plans to seek reelection.

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson announces reelection campaign

As of Tuesday, her only challenger so far is her previous opponent and former sheriff, Adam Fortney.

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Snohomish County residents can now access FEMA disaster assistance

A disaster assistance center will rotate between Snohomish, Sultan and Arlington for those who want help applying.