Bob Hammond, an employee at Red Pepper Pizzeria & Pasta, locks up after checking on the extent of flood damage inside on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Disaster loan center opens in Sultan

The center offers assistance to those impacted by the December flood and seeking low-interest relief.

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Barb Sleeper and Vanessa Miewald cut the ribbon at the new Mays Pond Playground celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Childhood dream playground becomes reality in Bothell

After years of fundraising and persistence, Vanessa Miewald’s Mays Pond Playground celebrated an upgrade.

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Marysville students compete in conservation challenge

The winning teams earned the right to represent the region in the world KidWind and Solar Challenge.

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney waves signs with supporters along Highway 9 on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Adam Fortney announces plans to run for Snohomish County sheriff again

The former sheriff said his campaign will focus on transparency and updating public safety leadership.

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County Council passes Nehring’s tax transparency policy

The measure requires increased public notice, on top of existing practices, whenever a tax increase is considered.

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Another Marysville field to get synthetic turf

The city is converting the second of three soccer fields at the Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex.

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Council members Nate Nehring and Jared Mead speak to students in the Jackson Board Room on the county campus for Civic Education Day, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Everett, Washington.

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150 high school students attend Civic Education Day in Everett

Students met with elected officials and Snohomish County staff, who discussed how county government operates.

Snohomish residents look at initial designs for a new Snohomish civic campus on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Snohomish seeks more affordable alternative to $55 million civic campus plans

A new plan would likely put public works in an off-site building and leave the police station unchanged.

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Snohomish County NAACP calls for Charter Commission ethics review

Director Janice Greene said the commission coordinator should not work for a paid lobbying firm.

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Arlington to plant trees for early Arbor Day celebration

All are invited to help expand the city’s urban forest at Saturday’s volunteer service opportunity.

Inside the retail area at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County game stores offer more than just games

The owners of Around the Table Game Pub and Zulu’s Board Game Cafe in Bothell talk games, food…

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Snohomish County to receive $500K urban forest, salmon recovery grant

The state grant will fund data collection on urban trees to inform future salmon recovery projects.

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Lake Stevens museum construction is underway

The Lake Stevens Historical Society called for donations to help fund future exhibits.

A truck dumps sheet rock onto the floor at Airport Road Recycling & Transfer Station on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett transfer station closes for $2.25 million upgrade

The tipping floor, where 25-ton trucks dump waste daily, will be repaired with more durable material.

Meagan Scheeprs, left, reaches out to catch a stuffed animal thrown by Rachelle Keiser at one of their booths at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Evergreen State Fair vendor applications are open

Food and commercial vendors, artisans and nonprofits are invited, especially those offering something unique.

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Stanwood dancers prepare for world championships

Rachel Long and Madison Welte were selected to represent Team USA in a tap dance competition in Prague.

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Addison Tubbs washes her cow Skor during load-in before the start of the Evergreen State Fair in August 2024 in Monroe.

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Evergreen State Fair receives capital improvement grant

The state awarded $89,225 to help with the park’s list of 2026 repair and replacement projects.

Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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State grant exceeds expectations, funds more public defenders

Starting this year, caseloads need to be reduced by 10%. More attorneys are needed to cover the difference.

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Nehring: ‘Current tax increase communication is not enough’

County Council member Nate Nehring announces proposal to increase public notification requirements when the council considers ordinances that…

Built in 1934, Granite Falls Bridge 102 across South Fork Stillaguamish River still stands today just east of Granite Falls. (Granite Falls Historical Society)

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Public Works accepting proposals for Granite Falls Bridge donation

For almost a century, it has served as a vital river crossing. Soon, it will be replaced and…