File photo. Josh Hauser, Langley’s bookstore owner, becomes Mayor Josh DeFax for two days every year.

Life

Round up the usual suspects, Murder Mystery Weekend is near

The Langley Murder Mystery Weekend is taking place Feb. 21-22 for its 41st year.

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Opinion

Life and death dilemma faces the nation

The great mystery of birth and death remains central to our existence.

Business

Making our online community our own

Fitch Pitney created South Whidbey Online, a social purpose corporation.

Team USA skater Ilia Malinin signals to the crowd after his free skate on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy. (Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

Winter Olympics have not gone to plan for USA so far

Injuries and Olympic pressure cost Team USA medals in multiple events across the first 10 days.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (left), Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III (center) and head coach Mike Macdonald celebrate with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks hire 49ers assistant at offensive coordinator

The reigning champs hire 49ers tight-ends coach Brian Fleury as QB coach Andrew Janocko leaves for Las Vegas.

Opinion

Comment: Trump’s election manuevers about more than ego-boosting

The president likely has designs on manipulating the midterms by casting doubt on results.

Opinion

Comment: Federal bankers deserve an F on climate threat

In dismissing the financial threat from the climate crisis, Fed bankers set the nation up for failure.

Opinion

Comment: The federal agency brain drain will have dire effects

More than 10,000 workers with STEM doctorates are gone. Who will solve crises and innovate for America?

Opinion

Ask lawmakers to reject bill to bar removal from tent encampments

Proposed Washington House Bill 2489, per media, is “the Shelters Not Penalties Act, would require local governments to…

Opinion

Heritage Foundation to blame for Trump’s return

Do you recall the day when you lost faith in our democratic system? When your pride was distorted…

The Tulalip Resort Casino. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Best Of

Feeling lucky? Snohomish County’s top 3 casinos are in

Where locals go to play, celebrate and win big

A horse near transmission lines in Houston, Sept. 20, 2023. Texas has grown to be the second-largest solar power producer in the country. (Annie Mulligan / The New York Times)

Opinion

Comment: Two energy roads, different futures for world’s climate

The paths for fossil fuels and renewables are set, with countries choosing diverging road maps.

Opinion

The Buzz: In celebration of bunnies, from Bugs to Bad

We can’t help but see some characteristics shared between Elmer Fudd and Donald Trump.

Opinion

Comment: Revolutionary War fought by ordinary men and women

Early battles, such as at Moore’s Creek Bridge, and won by volunteer loyalists inspired others to join the…

Opinion

Restore state funding to vital childcare support program

Childcare is not optional. It is part of our infrastructure, just like housing, roads and hospitals. When childcare…

Opinion

Tell state House to adopt protections regarding crypto kiosks

Cryptocurrency kiosks — often designed to look like bank ATMs — are increasingly common in Washington stores, but…

A person pauses to look at an art piece during the Schack Art Center’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Best Of

The best art galleries in Snohomish County are here

These local galleries inspire, showcase creativity, and bring our community together through art.

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Opinion

Editorial: Lawmakers should outline fairness of millionaires tax

How the revenue will be used, in part to make state taxes less regressive, is key to its…

Opinion

Comment: Our response when federal disaster help is a disaster

With federal emergency aid in doubt, the state, localities and communities must team up to prepare.

Opinion

Comment: Tire dust killing salmon; state must bar chemical’s use

A chemical called 6PPD produces a toxin that kills coho. A ban by 2035 can add to efforts…