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Washington Wolfpack quarterback Joe Hess throws a pass during the Arena Football One team's practice at Snohomish Sports Dome on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Everett’s Arena Football One team opens Sunday

The Washington Wolfpack, playing in the rebranded AF1, has high expectations.

Washington Wolfpack quarterback Joe Hess throws a pass during the Arena Football One team's practice at Snohomish Sports Dome on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Snohomish fire district seeks levy increase to expand staffing

The proposed levy would fund two additional firefighters per shift, the first staffing increase since 2009.

Prep roundup for Thursday, March 13

Kamiak, Everett girls tennis each pick up opening wins.

Prep softball roundup for Thursday, March 13

Edmonds-Woodway, Archbishop Murphy, and Stanwood all earn run-rule wins.

Prep boys soccer roundup for Thursday, March 13

Alex Plumis’ brace lifted Edmonds-Woodway over Jackson for first season win.

Lake Stevens’ Manny McLaurin delivers a pitch during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep baseball roundup for Thursday, March 13

Lake Stevens pitched a combined perfect game en route to 16-0 win in opener.

Lake Stevens’ Manny McLaurin delivers a pitch during a playoff loss to Bothell on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Change to teacher retirment fund will save millions

The State of Washington now has the chance to save money and right a wrong at the same time. Our retired teachers are part of… Continue reading

Comment: Recession isn’t a certainty, but it would fit pattern

All but one GOP president had to deal with recessions. Trump seems keen to create conditions for one.

Editorial cartoons for Friday, March 14, Pi Day

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

Mandatory reporting of child abuse by clergy is just

\Thank you for your excellent coverage of Senate Bill 5375 (“Hold clergy to duty to report child abuse,” The Herald, March 5). For far too… Continue reading

Schwab: Drugs or narcissism, Trump, Musk outcome no different

Callous firings. Weird insults. Rejection of empathy. Flip-flopping on decisions. This isn’t normal.

Stand and say enough of Trump’s chaos

As the first 100 days of this president unfold, will the small majority of Republican voters who gave Donald Trump victory see the threat to… Continue reading

Stephens: None of this is likely to end well for democracy

Off-again, on-again tariffs. Insulting allies. Turning our backs on NATO and Ukraine. What will it accomplish?

Monroe freshman pitcher Addelyn Bryant releases a pitch to Glacier Peak's Emma Hirshorn in the bottom of the seventh inning of Monroe softball's 3-0 win in Monroe, Washington on March 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Pair of freshmen lift new-look Monroe softball to opening day win

Bryant tosses complete-game shutout, Jeske has 2 RBI in 3-0 win against Glacier Peak.

Monroe freshman pitcher Addelyn Bryant releases a pitch to Glacier Peak's Emma Hirshorn in the bottom of the seventh inning of Monroe softball's 3-0 win in Monroe, Washington on March 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).
Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Transit hopes to sell nine electric buses

The buses, built by a now-bankrupt company, had reliability issues for years. The agency’s 10 other electric buses don’t have those problems.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Camano Island Fire & Rescue chooses new chief

Jason Allen, who has worked at the district since 1999, will replace outgoing Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan.

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase drops back during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sunday’s AF1 Washington Wolfpack game to be televised

The Everett-based Arena Football One team readies for Sunday’s season opener.

Quarterback Jacob Ta’ase drops back during the Washington Wolfpack’s inaugural home opener against Billings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, a Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates a touchdown reception in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Tammy Ljungblad / Tribune News Services)

Restocking WRs, Seahawks agree to deal with veteran

Well-traveled Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins Seattle after departures of Metcalf, Lockett.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates a touchdown reception in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Tammy Ljungblad / Tribune News Services)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) looks to get around New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) as the play starts coming his way during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 15, 2024. (Tom Fox / Tribune News Services)

Seahawks add DeMarcus Lawrence to defensive front

Former Cowboy signs 3-year deal to play for Mike Macdonald.

  • Mar 13, 2025
  • Gregg Bell, The News Tribune
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) looks to get around New Orleans Saints fullback Adam Prentice (46) as the play starts coming his way during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 15, 2024. (Tom Fox / Tribune News Services)
Mountlake Terrace’s Amaya Johnson barely beats the throw home in extras, scoring what would become the game-winning run against Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, March 12

Terrace softball beats Ingraham 29-1 to earn Washington state’s highest score of the night.

Mountlake Terrace’s Amaya Johnson barely beats the throw home in extras, scoring what would become the game-winning run against Cascade during the Class 3A District 1 softball tournament Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)