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Comment: Workforce training is building futures, saving money

But recent success in Snohomish County and elsewhere could be threatened by federal budget cuts.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 25

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Editorial: A recap of Herald Editorial Board endorsements

By The Herald Editorial Board Voters, open up your ballots and voters guides and help guide good local government. Along with the recommendations below, voters… Continue reading

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Forum: Criticism of Everett School District, board unfounded

Political attack ads have misrepresented facts and unfairly criticized members of the school board.

French: Trump has dragged our discourse down to his level

We’re trapped in a dynamic that is tempting many millions of Americans to indulge their worst impulses.

The Everett AquaSox set an attendance record during the 2025 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox break attendance record during 2025 season

AquaSox break attendance record during 2025 season

The Everett AquaSox set an attendance record during the 2025 season. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

Edmonds school board candidates differ on budget, resource officers

Recent appointee Thomas Garrard is facing first-time candidate Jason Moore for the Position 4 seat.

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Summer renovations complete for two Arlington schools

Roofs, siding, windows and ramps were replaced at Presidents Elementary and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.

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Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett mayor: No layoffs needed to balance 2026 budget

Cassie Franklin’s proposed budget reduces city grants, pauses pension contributions and uses COVID relief funds to close a $7.9 million general fund gap.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Homage CEO Jay Kang helps cut the ribbon outside of Homage’s new location on Oct. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Homage Senior Services unveils Everett location along with new CEO

CEO Jay Kang says the move supports the nonprofit’s goals of enhancing, extending and expanding their services.

Homage CEO Jay Kang helps cut the ribbon outside of Homage’s new location on Oct. 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: A parched Texas is giving away water to oil and AI

Water supplies, already low, are seeing increasing thirst from oil refining and huge data centers for AI.

Douthat: Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ provides a text for the Trump era

Taylor hasn’t gone to the Trump side, but her embrace of marriage raises questions for a shifting culture.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 24

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Everett Mayor: Franklin moving city in right direction

and who has invested time, energy, and resources into making our city… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Retain three current members

During my 12 years as an Everett School Board director, I came to understand the critical role that teamwork and mutual respect play in creating… Continue reading

Schwab: 7 million American demonstrators can’t be wrong

Last Saturday wasn’t a ‘Hate America’ rally of Hamas supporters and criminals. Just concerned citizens.

Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace football caps historic regular season

The undefeated Hawks clinch their first league title with 45-7 win vs. Edmonds-Woodway on Thursday.

Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Freshmen lead Bearcats past Snohomish

Monroe pulls into tie atop league on Thursday after handing Snohomish its first Wesco North loss.

Archbishop Murphy stays perfect on Thursday

Prep volleyball roundup for Thursday, Oct. 23: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco 3A/2A… Continue reading

Kamiak picks up trio of wins on Thursday

Prep roundup for Thursday, Oct. 23: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Wesco South Lynnwood… Continue reading