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Cars headed north on Highway 9 line up south of the light at 30th Street on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSDOT to begin work on $145M Highway 9 widening

Initial pile driving work is expected to begin next week. Be prepared for lots of noise, the department…

Henry M. Jackson High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Investigation: Claims of wrongdoing at Mill Creek robotics team unproven

A recently completed report found that claims of adults on the team preventing students from participating and fostering…

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Latest ballot drop updates election races from across Snohomish County

Results will continue to be updated as more ballots are counted.

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County gives $300k for food assistance amid SNAP delay

The money will go toward resource centers and food banks as nonprofits have been seeing a surge in…

A view of downtown Everett’s No Sit Ordinance boundary facing southeast on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council approves extension of ‘no sit, no lie’ law

The law allowing the city to create buffer zones, areas that ban sitting or lying down on public…

Vehicles pack the line for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry as they wait to board on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry will close midday for nine days next year

The closures are needed in January and February to make repairs to a part of the Mukilteo ferry…

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor

Cassie Franklin’s lead over challenger Scott Murphy extended to more than 2,000 votes on Friday. She will serve…

Tam Bui, left, and Karen Moore.

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Bui wins race for Court of Appeals position

Bui earned 52.7% of the vote while Moore earned 47.0%, results Monday showed.

Sam Hem, left, and Erica Weir

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Weir, Rhyne, Schwab, Burbano win Everett council seats

Don Schwab and Paula Rhyne will retain their seats on the council. Political newcomers Luis Burbano and Erica…

Joe Marine, left, and Steve Schmalz.

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Marine retains Mukilteo mayoral seat

Joe Marine will serve a fourth term in office. Bob Champion and James Sterba will serve on the…

Shaina Langley, left, and Roman Rewolinski.

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Two incumbents, one challenger, win in Everett school board races

Shaina Langley defeated Roman Rewolinski in a narrow race for a seat on the school board. Two other…

Nora Xue, 24, fills out her ballot at the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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It’s Election Day in Snohomish County. Here’s what to know.

Ballots must be dropped off in a drop box or postmarked by 8 p.m. The Daily Herald will…

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Everett approves $2.5M land purchase for new police evidence room

The police department, which currently leases a downtown basement for the facility, plans to move the space into…

A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Remember to turn in your ballots, SnoCo officials say

Returning a ballot in a drop box or getting a hand-stamped postmark before 8 p.m. Tuesday will ensure…

Everett High School Principal Kelly Shepherd opens up the new Student Health Clinic at the school on Oct. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett High School celebrates new free, on-site clinic

Students can now access primary care, dental care and behavioral health services at both Everett High School and…

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘On the edge of a cliff’: SnoCo food banks grapple with increased need

Local food banks are seeing increased demand amidst uncertainty over federal funding for food assistance.

Carolyn Carlson, left, and James Sterba

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Mukilteo council candidates looking to manage growth, budget

Two positions for City Council feature contested races on the November ballot.

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Community Transit proposes $560M biennial budget

The agency’s first biennial budget would pay for increased service levels, new employees and upgrades to infrastructure.

Tam Bui, left, and Karen Moore.

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Court of Appeals candidates highlight legal experience

Snohomish County judges Tam Bui and Karen Moore are seeking a judicial seat on the Court of Appeals.

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Everett school board candidates focus on student achievement, safety

Three seats have contested races on the November ballot.