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Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washingtonians testify against EPA’s proposal to rescind emission regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to roll back its own authority to mandate vehicle emission standards.

Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Who are Guard in D.C. told is the enemy?

As a young armor officer in the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea, I had rules of engagement. These were the conditions under which I… Continue reading

Summer returns with a vengeance in Snohomish County

Residents should plan for unusually high daytime temperatures and mild overnight lows for at least the next five days.

Everett Police search for man who assaulted two employees

One of the employees at the business on Casino Road lost consciousness.

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Edmonds names acting city administrator

Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.

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An Everett Medical Services vehicle at Silver Lake on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)

Everett awards teen, nurses for Silver Lake rescue

The fire department recognized a teenager and three nurses after their efforts saved an 11-year-old from drowning in July.

An Everett Medical Services vehicle at Silver Lake on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)
Inside El Sid, where the cocktail bar will also serve as a coffee house during the day on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New upscale bar El Sid opens in APEX complex

Upscale bar is latest venue to open in APEX Everett.

Inside El Sid, where the cocktail bar will also serve as a coffee house during the day on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Seahawks receiver Dareke Young (83) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Dareke Young pushes veteran WR for Seahawks roster spot

Dareke Young entered this summer wondering what’s next. In his position, at this point in his career, that’s suboptimal. The big wide receiver Seattle drafted… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
  • Seahawks
Seahawks receiver Dareke Young (83) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kroger said theft a reason for Everett Fred Meyer closure. Numbers say differently.

Statistics from Everett Police Department show shoplifting cut in half from 2023 to 2024.

Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Scarlett Underland, 9, puts her chicken Spotty back into its cage during load-in day at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evergreen State Fair ready for 116th year of “magic” in Monroe

The fair will honor Snohomish County’s farming history and promises to provide 11 days of entertainment and fun.

Scarlett Underland, 9, puts her chicken Spotty back into its cage during load-in day at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox catcher Matthew Ellis smiles after almost sliding off of second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Ellis, AquaSox walk all over Spokane

The catcher produces two crucial runs, while Everett totals 13 walks in an 11-2 win.

Everett AquaSox catcher Matthew Ellis smiles after almost sliding off of second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Mariners’ GM Jerry Dipoto optimistic despite recent slump

Jerry Dipoto once tried to collect the signature of every player in the history of Major League Baseball. He came reasonably close, gathering… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2025
  • Tyler Kepner, The Athletic
  • Mariners
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox snap four-game losing streak against Spokane

Everett generates 13 walks, nine hits in an 11-2 win against the Indians on Wednesday.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: 10 ‘sticks’ U.S., allies can use to get Putin to table

Russia’s Putin has ducked cease-fire demands. Here’s how to get him to commit to a fairer give-and-take.

Comment: Success in Ukraine deal will put Trump first

Any peace agreement will serve Trump’s whims more than the needs of Ukraine and of Europe.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Aug. 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Gessen: Definition of terms needed in discussions over Ukraine

When Trump talks of ‘land swaps,’ he’s talking of Putin’s extortion for Ukrainian territory where people live.

Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote

About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and I had filled out into the downtown… Continue reading

Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service

As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior for more than 30 years, I am… Continue reading