Two people walk along the beach at Meadowdale Beach Park on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Beach cleanup set at Edmonds’ Meadowdale Beach Park

The event will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Organizers will provide supplies and refreshments.

Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman, left, and Teamsters Local 763 Secretary-Treasurer Chad Baker sign new collective bargaining agreements. (Provided photo)

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City of Snohomish ratifies new Teamsters union contracts

After the prior administration tried excluding a pension from new contracts, the city pledged more funding.

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Snohomish County Council considers new public safety sales tax

The 0.1% criminal justice revenue source discussion was continued to July 8. A hearing is expected to be…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen speaks during the Edmonds New Start Center opening ceremony, celebrating the new bridge housing facility along Highway 99 on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds celebrates New Start Center with ribbon cutting

Within three weeks, the center’s housing will provide support and services for those transitioning from homelessness.

From left are Maggie Adams, Mike Steele and Adam James (Provided photos)

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Incumbent seeks sixth term against two primary challengers

Mike Steele, Maggie Adams and Adam James vie for the state representative Position 2 seat in legislative District…

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Snohomish County accepting applications for $9M in conservation futures funds

The Conservation Futures Program distributes funds to preservation projects. Applications are due Sept. 18.

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Public safety sales tax heads to Stanwood August ballot

If approved, the 0.1% sales tax would generate $300,000 each year to keep pace with rising public safety…

A data center in East Wenatchee in 2024. Local government boards across the county have been grappling with how to develop data center policies. (Jovelle Tamayo/The New York Times)

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Snohomish County Council approves emergency data center moratorium

The data center development pause will last at least six months, allowing the council to establish permanent policies.

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Five county charter changes head to November ballot

The Snohomish County Charter Review Commission considered 25 proposals and deemed five worthy to go before voters.

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Arlington clarifies code does not include data centers

Due to public concern, city officials added explicit language to the land use code excluding data centers.

Sam Olsen, fire prevention technician with the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, heads down from the top of the North Mountain Fire Lookout on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, north of Darrington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Trump repeals off-road vehicle rules in national forests

ATVs and dirt bikes can now roam freely in Snohomish County’s Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, putting wildlife at…

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SnoCo Council approves study for law and justice efficiency

The county moved forward with a request for contractor proposals. One will be chosen by Oct. 1 to…

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Snohomish County burn ban in effect through end of August

Open burning in unincorporated Snohomish County and most cities is banned, except for recreation and cooking.

Sabrina Shaw stands in her students’ garden on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe. Her students nominated her National History Day Teacher of the Year. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Monroe teacher honored by students with award nomination

Sky Valley educator, Sabrina Shaw, was nominated Teacher of the Year for National History Day competition.

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Stanwood seeks applicants for new commission

The city will accept applications for the Historic Preservation Commission through June 21.

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Applicants sought for Snohomish County Boundary Review Board

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on June 30 for the unexpired term that ends Jan. 31, 2027.

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Snohomish County starts upgrades to Everett intermodal waste facility

This first phase of a multi-year process will focus on increasing the operating capacity by nearly 25%.

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…