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Dealer gets 6-year sentence for deadly overdose in Arlington

Justin Shepard pleaded guilty to a felony charge of controlled substance homicide for the death of Rodney Fowler…

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Married couple suspected of promoting prostitution in Lynnwood

Officers arrested two people following a monthslong investigation into multiple illicit massage parlors, police said.

Contractors begin repairing the damaged 5,000-feet section of the 4-mile-long Skagit Bay Dike on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in west of Stanwood. (Provided photo)

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Stanwood begins emergency repairs on 100-year-old dike

January storms damaged 5,000 feet of the mound of dirt and grass that protect Stanwood from the Puget…

A person pushes a stroller along the waterfront at the Port of Everett while smoke blankets the hills in the distance on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Haze covers Snohomish County as wildfire smoke worsens air quality

Forecasters predicted that air quality in western Snohomish County will reach moderate to good levels by Thursday evening.

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Indoor farming company shutters, more than 50 laid off at Marysville site

After a business acquisition fell through, 80 Acres Farms permanently winds down.

From left, Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier and Rick Larsen.

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Three incumbents advance in Congressional primary races

In the 8th Congressional District, a race for second place remained extremely close between three Republican contenders.

From left are Maggie Adams, Mike Steele and Adam James.

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Steele, Adams maintain lead over James for District 12, Position 2 seat

Results Wednesday showed Mike Steele with 42.3% of the vote, Maggie Adams with 32.8% and Adam James with…

From left, Kathryn Lewandowsky, Sam Low and Dusty Wisniew. Candidates for District 39, Position 1.

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39th LD: Clear leaders in Pos. 1, Ewing passes Sutherland in Pos. 2

Results Wednesday showed Lewandowsky and Low heading to the general election. Keeley leads in race for Position 2.

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Top row, from left: Chris Bloomquist, Jenna Nand and Danica Noble. Bottom from, from left: Keith Scully, Lisa Rezac and Will Chen.

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Scully, Noble, Ryu, Salomon hold leads in 32nd LD

Keith Scully and Danica Noble widened their lead in the Position 1 House race after another ballot drop…

Participants in Snohomish County’s Adult Recovery Court applauded the sobriety of one of their cohorts during an afternoon session of drug court at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Daily Herald)

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Snohomish County therapeutic court supports treatment over jail time

The program works to reduce recidivism by treating addiction and creating long-term stability.

Marysville

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Deadly fight in Marysville described as “unprovoked attack,” records said

The victim reportedly didn’t fight back when he was hit by a man he’d been drinking with, court…

The Dowon Kim Quartet performs on March 6, 2026 at Butter Notes Cafe in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett cafe offers a night of jazz Saturday

Butter Notes Cafe is hosting one of Jazz Night School’s performances to raise money for tuition assistance.

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Man who drove off Edmonds ferry terminal killing 2 passengers pleads guilty

Investigators believe the man was high on drugs and fleeing police when he drove into the Puget Sound,…

Kevin Rodriguez (left) stands with his defense attorney Karim Merchant during a sentencing hearing in Snohomish County Superior Court on July 9, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)

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Man convicted of 2019 murder sentenced after judge rejects new trial bid

Kevin Rodriguez has now been sentenced twice for the stabbing a Monroe man to death in Monroe.

Evergreen Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Steady support for bonds, levies, but not new Monroe hospital

Public-service ballot measures across Snohomish County are trending toward success, but a bid for a new hospital is…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In response to gun violence, some push for police officers at Edmonds School District

Since 2022, 18 teenagers have been the victim of shootings in Lynnwood, resulting in five fatalities.

Everett

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UPDATE: 21-year-old Kenmore motorcyclist killed in 6-vehicle crash on I-5

Troopers closed three lanes of southbound I-5 for nearly four hours causing backups that stretched for miles.

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From left: Jeff Kelly, Julio Cortes and Annie Fitzgerald.

Elections

Cortes maintains lead in primary race for 38th District seat

A third party candidate held the advantage in the race for the second spot on the November ballot,…

Dillon Thomas pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm during an appearance in Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ian Davis-Leonard/ The Herald)

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Judge sentences accomplice in 2023 Arlington murder to 25 years

Dillon Thomas pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for his role in the shooting death of Austin Hoerner.

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Three Snohomish County cities cancel National Night Out Tuesday

Marysville, Mill Creek and Lake Stevens cancel their events as wildfire smoke levels continue to rise.