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Snohomish County Council passes 3,000-acre rezoning plan

The area south of Everett is expected to grow from over 500,000 people to almost 750,000 by 2044.

Veteran Tim Miller along with other members of the United States Volunteers-Joint Services Command hold a candles at a vigil outside the Snohomish County Courthouse in remembrance of deaths this year within the area’s homeless population on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vigil honors those who died while homeless

Attendees lit candles in remembrance and read off the names of those who passed away.

The front of Galaxy Theatres Monroe, which is offereing free movie tickets to people displaced by the recent floods. (Provided photo)

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Monroe movie theater does what it can during flood

Galaxy Theatres Monroe is offering free movie tickets to those displaced by the extreme weather.

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Annual winter birding event hits 126th year

Bird enthusiasts of all kinds can help add to decades of data. No experience necessary.

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Stanwood calls for artists for new public piece

The artwork will be installed in Depot Park as part of the city’s downtown revitalization project.

Layla Li (left) and Tatiana Carrillo Parra celebrate their admission to Washington State University on Dec. 5 at Arlington High School during an On-the-Spot Admissions event. (Provided photo)

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Arlington seniors accepted to college ‘on-the-spot’

Eight students were admitted to Washington State University during the special admissions event.

The Snohomish County Public Utility District’s Commission approved its 2026 budget, which includes a rate increase for all customers. (Krysta Rasmussen/Snohomish PUD)

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Snohomish County’s utility district 2026 budget includes rate increases

Water and electricity bills will go up 2.5% on average to help offset a projected $15 million deficit.

Inside one of the classrooms at Liberty Elementary on May 29 in Marysville. The Marysville School District closed schools, moved from a K-5 to a K-6 education model, cut staffing and limited non-essential spending to improve its financial situation. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State eases Marysville schools oversight

A letter from Superintendent Chris Rykdal says the district’s financial situation has ‘dramatically improved.’

Pedestrians try to navigate the snow and slush covering the roads and sidewalks along 100th Avenue West on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Public Works provides winter weather reminders

Snow and ice could be right around the corner, which means snowplows, closed roads and possible emergencies.

Light Up Your Holidays will take place 4-7 p.m. Saturday in Stanwood, 8727 271st St. NW. (Photo by Lisa J. Bruce Photography)

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Stanwood is lighting up the holidays

The city’s annual tree lighting event is scheduled for Saturday, with food, reindeer, music and Santa.

Ian Meyer listens to speakers during a World AIDS Day event at the AIDS Memorial on the Snohomish County Campus on Dec. 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County walks for World AIDS Day

Holding candles, officials and residents traveled from the health department to the newly made AIDS memorial.

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Rumbaugh sworn in as Marysville superintendent

She served as interim superintendent since March. Her permanent contract is through June 2028.

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Marysville seeks candidates for two open positions

EVERETT — The Marysville Parks Board and Planning Commission is seeking volunteers to fill two open positions, a…

Thanks to the ADA, curb ramps have gentler slopes and road crossings that beep or click. (Herald file)

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Public Works committee seeks five new members

Applicants must live in Snohomish County and have a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Volunteers of America to launch new local service helpline

VOAWW Connect will link Snohomish and Skagit counties to food, housing, behavioral health and other vital resources.

Decorations from the Evergreen State Fair Park holiday event in 2024. (Provided photo)

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Evergreen State Fair Park is hoping to spark holiday cheer

The four-day event will include holiday inflatables, rentable igloos, music, dance and fire pits.

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Santa to ride a fire engine in Arlington and Stanwood

The North County Regional Fire Authority’s Santa Run kicks off Dec. 5 to benefit local food banks.

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Nathan Packard joins the Lake Stevens City Council

He replaces Kurt Hilt, who was appointed in July after the death of Marcus Tageant.

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Stanwood Police Department graduates its first Community Academy class

The 22 participants received a challenge coin and heard from the Snohomish County sheriff during the ceremony.

Visitors walk while looking at lights at the Tulalip Lights and Ice event on Saturday in Tulalip. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Tulalip unveils the largest holiday lights display in Washington

The Tulalip Lights & Ice event started Saturday with holiday music, food, ice skating and 9.7 million lights.