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Man dies after being struck by a train in Mukilteo

Police describe the man as a white adult. He has not yet been identified.

A flock of cormorants sun themselves on a private dock on Lake Stevens with Three Fingers in the background on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Chances of snowy Snohomish County gets slimmer

Some light snowfall may arrive on Wednesday, but it likely won’t stick. The window of opportunity for snow…

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.…

The Lynnwood City Council meets in their chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood reconsiders Flock, discusses immigration resolution

Police Chief Cole Langdon said the department is “extremely limited” in its ability to intervene during federal immigration…

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Everett Fire crews rescue four people after their raft capsizes Sunday

Sunday afternoon, the raft capsized near Jetty Island, with one person reportedly unable to get out of the…

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Snohomish County Page Program accepting student applications

Two students from each district will join the council for a week to learn about the legislative process.

Arlington Mayor Don Vanney tours the city’s Volunteers of America Western Washington food distribution center. (Provided photo)

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Arlington food center receives 32,000-pound donation

The gift will be distributed to food banks across Snohomish County, providing more than 26,000 meals.

Clothing Optional performs at the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival on Thursday, May 15 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett music festival to end after 12 years

The Everett Music Initiative is ending the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival, the nonprofit’s flagship event that was first…

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Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation

Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.

North Seattle Chinese Dancers perform a ribbon dance during the City of Mukilteo’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo celebrates Lunar New Year with food, dancing

Hundreds pack into the Rosehill Community Center to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

The new “Lift Zone” at the Granite Falls Boys and Girls Club will offer free WiFi, 3D printers, desktop computers and laptops, robotics kits and multimedia production equipment. It will also have live-streaming capabilities, host resume-building and job-search workshops, and offer academic support programs.

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New “Lift Zone” opens at the Granite Falls Boys Girls Club

Thanks to $60K contribution from Comcast, Lift Zone offers free WiFi, 3D printers, desktop computers and laptops, robotics…

Cars drive along Colby Avenue past the Everett Historic Theater on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Banff Film Festival returns to Everett on Feb. 27

The festival will showcase a variety of films centering on the outdoor community, including Banff’s 2025 Best Film…

Everett Councilmember Ben Zarlingo cuts the ribbon at the Everett Transit Mall Station grand re-opening on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett celebrates recent opening of Mall Station

The station officially opened for riders in December.

Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson speaks at a press conference outside of the new Snohomish County 911 building on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reports crime is down

Homicides reached a recent low in 2025, Sheriff Susanna Johnson reports. Auto thefts, burglaries and domestic violence are…

Ray Stephanson outside of his residence on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A former Everett mayor helped save a man. He didn’t realize he knew him.

Ray Stephanson performed CPR after Matthew Minahan had a heart attack. Minahan had cared for Stephanson’s father as…

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Three dead and two injured in collision Thursday near Gold Bar

Thursday evening, troopers responded to a three-vehicle collision that blocked U.S. 2 near milepost 31 for more than…

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Lynnwood opens applications for first-ever Youth Council

Teens ages 14 to 18 living within the Edmonds School District boundary are eligible to apply. Applications are…

Isaac Peterson, owner of the Reptile Zoo, outside of his business on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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On Monday, The Reptile Zoo is slated to close for good

While the reptiles are going out, mammals are coming in with a new zoo taking its spot.

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 Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett approves law to crack down on unpermitted food stands

The new law makes it a misdemeanor to operate food stand businesses without first getting proper city and…