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Snohomish County passed an ordinance that makes it a crime for individuals to expose children and dependents to drugs classified as Schedule I, II, III, IV or V, with the exception of marijuana. (Adobe Stock)

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Snohomish County approves law protecting children from drug exposure

The ordinance covers all dangerous drugs other than marijuana. A convicted person could face up to one year…

Laurie Olson, the CEO of the Housing Authority of Snohomish County, speaks at a groundbreaking for an affordable housing development on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Marysville, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Groundbreaking event celebrates new low-income housing

Construction for the county Housing Authority’s 124-unit project is set to start this year in Marysville.

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Council selects Kurt Hilt to be new Lake Stevens mayor

After a three-hour special meeting, the fire captain and former city council member will sign his oath of…

Alan Lytton, Stanwood’s city engineer, walks along a damaged section of the Skagit Bay Dike on Thursday, June 4, 2026, just outside Stanwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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100-year-old Stanwood dike in need of emergency repairs

Winter storms eroded a 5,000-foot stretch of the dirt and grass mound protecting the city from Puget Sound.

Smoke shrouds the hilltops as the Bolt Creek Fire burns through thick forest in September 2022 on U.S. Highway 2 near Index. Areas around the fire had little to no visibility for firefighting crews to work with. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County requests public feedback on climate plan draft

The plan will help prepare Snohomish County for increasingly frequent and severe climate events.

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Four candidates to interview for Lake Stevens mayor

The City Council will appoint a new city leader in front of the public Wednesday after the previous…

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Somers speaks on recent successes and future financial troubles

The county executive’s annual update hosted 200 attendees at Boeing’s Future of Flight on Tuesday.

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Firefighters perform a rescue during the Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s annual Water Rescue Academy on the Skykomish River Thursday afternoon in Index in 2022.

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Summer swimming is dangerous after winter flooding

The record-breaking December floods caused Snohomish County rivers to change. Be prepared before cooling off.

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Monroe city administrator ends 30-year public service career

Deborah Knight retired Sunday after serving as administrator for 20 years in Sultan, Stanwood and Monroe.

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Dec. 11 in Snohomish. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Federal deadline for flood relief funds looms

Those impacted by the December floods who seek FEMA money must submit their applications by June 10.

People walk across Deception Pass Bridge as a whale watcher boat passes underneath on Monday, March 2, 2026 in Anacortes, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Deception Pass: Whidbey Island ‘Wow’

Rugged cliffs, sand dunes and elephant seals — this day trip has it all.

Building Bridges Project founders Jared Mead and Nate Nehring introduce the Building Bridges Summit discussion panel, which includes state and local politicians, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Washington State University Everett. (Provided photo)

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Community leaders work to build bridges in a divided era

The Building Bridges Summit brought together electeds at the local and federal levels to promote civil discourse.

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Monroe schools to provide free summer lunches to kids

The Summer Food Service Program will take place Monday through Friday, starting June 6, at Frank Wagner Elementary.

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Snohomish County Council recognizes Immigrant Heritage Month

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council recognized June as Immigrant Heritage Month with a resolution passed on Tuesday.

Liesa Postema, center, with her parents John and Marijke Postema, owners of Flower World on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flower World and Snohomish County continue legal struggle over permits

The Maltby nursery claims overreach by county officials. In response, county says Flower World is guilty of multiple…

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Darrington schools hope the 2nd time is the charm for levy

Officials warn that a 2nd levy failure could result in the loss of athletics and staff cuts

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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…