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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz step onto one of Community Transit’s electric buses during a tour and roundtable at Community Transit’s corporate headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Community Transit shares updates during Sen. Murray roundtable

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., heard updates from the transit agency on electric buses, shuttle service and its…

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Man convicted of manslaughter after stabbing death of his friend on a camping trip

The third trial for Alexander Vanags, of Arlington, came to a close Thursday after five weeks in Whatcom…

A semi truck drives across Bridge 102 located just east of Granite Falls on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County Council votes to donate historic Granite Falls Bridge

The Council voted unanimously to preserve its significance once a replacement bridge is complete.

An Orca card on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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ORCA readers will soon accept tap to pay

Riders can use digital payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay to pay fares, along with debit and…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin talks about the 2025 budget with the city council before voting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In letter, community groups ask Everett to take action on ICE

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin said she would issue a directive next week to address the concerns raised by…

Megan Wolfe, the executive director of the Snohomish County’s Girls on the Run, at her office on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo nonprofit teaches running and life skills simultaneously

Girls on the Run hopes to teach students confidence and people skills while getting them to be active.

Gage Wolfe, left, a senior at Arlington High School and Logan Gardner, right, a senior at Marysville Pilchuck High School work with their team to construct wooden framed walls, copper plumbing, electrical circuits and a brick facade on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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High schoolers construct, compete and get career-ready

In Marysville, career technical education students showed off all they’d learned at the SkillsUSA Teamworks Competition.

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds issues moratorium on development in Deer Creek aquifer

The ordinance passed unanimously Tuesday, giving the city time to complete a study on PFAS in the area.

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Getchell High School students protest ICE during their walkout demonstration on Wednesday in Marysville.

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Marysville students peacefully protest ICE

Around 150 Getchell High School students walked out of school to line 67th Avenue Northeast as cars drove…

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Snohomish County voters continue to approve most school levies, bonds

The Monroe School District operations levy, which was failing after initial results, was passing Thursday with 50.4% of…

People fish from the pier, hold hands on the beach and steer a swamped canoe in the water as the sun sets on another day at Kayak Point on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Stanwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Kayak Point Park construction to resume

Improvements began in 2023, with phase one completed in 2024. Phase two will begin on Feb. 17.

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

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Everett mayor issues directive outlining ICE response

Among other actions, it prevents immigration agents from entering non-public city property without a warrant and directs Everett…

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett temporarily pauses Flock camera network

The city will deactivate its 68 cameras after a Snohomish County judge ruled that the footage is considered…

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No injuries in second school bus collision this week

On Wednesday morning, fire and police crews responded to a collision involving a school bus carrying 28 students…

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Roadway reopened following school bus collision on I-5 near Marysville

Troopers responded to a serious injury collision on Tuesday morning involving a vehicle and a school bus. There…

Judge Joseph Wilson rules that Flock footage is subject to public records requests during hearing for the City of Everett vs. Jose Rodriguez at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County judge rules Flock camera footage is public record

The ruling comes as state lawmakers debate a bill that would exempt automated license plate reader footage from…

The Sundem family outside of their Grocery Outlet Bargain Market store on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Grocery Outlet: Aisles of surprise, sauce and sweet deals

Regulars swap tips, hoard favorites and brace for heartbreak when the stash runs dry.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen gives his State of the City address on Thursday, March 20 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds invites community to State of the City Address on March 16

Mayor Mike Rosen will discuss the city’s accomplishments over the past year, current projects and his vision for…

Sold signs hang on the corners of multiple newly constructed homes along Poplar Way on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo housing costs down slightly, but remain high

Adjusting for inflation, rents and home prices decreased between 2024 and 2025, data shows. But many workers still…

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City of Everett to host free disaster preparedness training

The multi-week course will begin on March 3.