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Traffic moves southbound on Highway 99 underneath Highway 525 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSDOT proposes big changes to Hwy 99 in Snohomish County, Lynnwood

A detailed draft plan outlines over $600 million worth of safety upgrades that could add sidewalks, bike lanes…

Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2020. There have been multiple court case across the country involving Tesla’s Autopilot system. (Jim Wilson / The New York Times)

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Stanwood family sues Tesla over deadly Autopilot crash

The wrongful death lawsuit accuses Tesla of advertising the feature in a way that overstates its capabilities.

The Sounder commuter train at Everett Station Wednesday evening on October 9, 2019.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How Snohomish County residents can get to the Seahawks game

Fans going to the much-anticipated playoff game Saturday can avoid traffic, stress and parking costs by taking transit.

Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Compass Health fully opens new behavioral health facility

The Marc Healing Center, located on Broadway, will be used to stabilize people going through mental health difficulties.

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Community College appeals public meetings ruling

In a filing, it argued a judge erred last year in ordering the college’s board to vote before…

Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Marysville shares info on 88th Street upgrades

The city will widen the arterial street to add a center turning lane, along with paths for walking…

Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity

Over 100 students marched to the Snohomish County campus to voice their support for immigrant communities.

The Optum Everett Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In Snohomish County, new year brings changes to health insurance

A contract termination between Optum and Humana, as well as the expiration of enhanced tax credits for people…

Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Community Transit considers buying south Everett Goodwill

The transit agency is exploring buying the property, located next to the transit agency’s offices on Casino Road,…

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Marysville to host open house on 88th Street construction

The construction project, set to be built in phases, will include sidewalks and a bicycle-pedestrian path, according to…

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street

The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to…

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Everett Animal Shelter to host adoption event

About 20 dogs and 20 cats will be available for adoption Saturday, with adoption fees covered by a…

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Snohomish County commuters: Get ready for more I-5 construction

Lanes will be reduced along northbound I-5 in Seattle throughout most of 2026 as WSDOT continues work on…

Debris shows the highest level the Snohomish River has reached on a flood level marker located along the base of the Todo Mexico building on First Street on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo offers programs to assist in flood mitigation and recovery

EVERETT — Property owners in Snohomish County living in places affected by frequent flooding may qualify for certain…

People wear burger-themed shoes for the grand opening to the Everett location of Dick’s Drive-In on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The top 10 most-read Herald stories of the year

Readers gravitated to articles about local businesses, crime, and human interest throughout 2025.

Anthony Parra carries a tree over his shoulder at Pilchuck Secret Valley Tree Farm on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Need to get rid of your tree, Snohomish County? Here’s how.

As the holiday season comes to an end, here are some ways you can properly dispose of your…

The newly rebuilt section of Index-Galena Road is pictured on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)

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Part of rural Index-Galena road closed due to flood damage

County officials say it’s unknown when the section of road, which closes seasonally due to winter weather, will…

A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)

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Everett’s Soundview Deli could reopen following judicial order

The deli has been closed for weeks amid a prolonged legal dispute.

Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers shake hands after cutting the ribbon during the unveiling of the health departments Health on Wheels Van, a mobile public health unit, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Health Department releases 5-year plan

The document outlines goals to increase vaccination rates and monitor potential water pollutants near the Tulalip Reservation.

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Snohomish County cities to get $3.3M for roadway upgrades

Everett, Mill Creek and Mukilteo will receive federal grant funding to improve active transportation safety.