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UPDATED: One dead in a school bus collision near Marysville

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

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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…

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.

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…

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.

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Charter review commissioner claims conflict of interest

Demi Chatters is concerned about the appointment of Peter Condyles as commission coordinator because of his employer, a…

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Unveiling a new HeraldNet.com on Wednesday

Get ready for a new look for our award-winning local news, opinion and sports. Check back soon for…

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Police arrest man, 23, after he allegedly assaulted a man, 42, with a knife

Friday morning, police responded to a confrontation in the Pilot Travel Center’s parking lot in Arlington that resulted…

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New Port of Everett sculpture combines past and future of the marina

The bronze-cast sculpture depicts a young girl gazing across the water, inspired by the well-known photograph snapped in…

Amid cold, wind and rain, people fish along a pier in Edmonds while they watch a state ferry travel to Kingston on Monday, Nov. 17 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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State ferries to implement 3% credit, debit card surcharge

The legislature approved the fee last year to help cover the cost of credit and debit card fees.…

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…

A damaged section of State Route 542 between mileposts 43 and 45 east of Glacier after flooding from an atmospheric river in December 2025. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Washington flood damage totals at least $182M

Gov. Bob Ferguson is seeking $137 million in federal aid to deal with infrastructure damage.