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Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Impressive performances push Shorewood past Shorecrest

Snohomish blasts Marysville Getchell on Friday.

 

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace talks rates at regional wastewater forum

Officials from partnering water and sewer groups discussed upcoming projects and how customer costs will be affected.

 

Northshore candidates focus on budget, overcrowding, federal funding

Three open positions for Northshore school board saw crowded races in the primary. Now, the races are down to two candidates each.

 

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Lake Stevens signs long-awaited agreement with Everett over waterline development

The contract allows Lake Stevens to move forward with improving parts of 91st Ave. that cross over Everett’s water transmission line.

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Everett school board candidates focus on student achievement, safety

Three seats have contested races on the November ballot.

Two Swift Orange Line buses wait at the Edmonds College Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After engagement, surveys show proposed Gold Line is popular

Some, however, raised concerns over center-running bus lanes, which would speed up both buses and cars along the corridor at the cost of on-street parking.

Two Swift Orange Line buses wait at the Edmonds College Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish High School students launch Washington’s first SkillsUSA varsity letter

Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey’s local push to honor career and technical education sparks a statewide change.

Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Controversial Eastview Village development flooded Greenleaf neighborhood

Greenleaf HOA residents claim the development wasn’t following stormwater code, leading to floods that covered residents’ yards with an inch of mud.

A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
In an official White House photo, President Lyndon Johnson shakes hands with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, in Washington on Aug. 6, 1965. The Supreme Court has shown a willingness to chip away at the landmark civil rights legislation. A Louisiana case could unravel much of its remaining power. (Yoichi Okamoto/Lyndon B. Johnson Library via The New York Times) — NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. —

Comment: Ruling could effectively end landmark voting rights act

If the Supreme Court throws out Section 2 of the act, Republicans could gain up to 19 more seats.

In an official White House photo, President Lyndon Johnson shakes hands with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, in Washington on Aug. 6, 1965. The Supreme Court has shown a willingness to chip away at the landmark civil rights legislation. A Louisiana case could unravel much of its remaining power. (Yoichi Okamoto/Lyndon B. Johnson Library via The New York Times) — NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. —

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Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence well qualified

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Snohomish mayor: City blossoming with Redmon

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Monroe mayor: Cudaback right person to lead

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Monroe Mayor: Cudaback prepared for work

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Everett School Board: Tom Clarke best for Pos. 3

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October 23, 2025: No Kings Protest

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October 23, 2025: No Kings Protest
Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Granite Falls football keeps pace atop Emerald Sound 1A

The Tigers come alive in second half for 29-13 win against Cedar Park Christian on Friday.

Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: Criticism of Everett’s budget woes raises valid concerns

Two former Everett City Council members question descisions regarding the city’s financial stability.

Comment: State’s roadless forests key to water, salmon, recreation

A bid to end the federal Roadless Rule invites impacts to wildlife, recreation and more wildfires.