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…

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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…

Seattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III holds the Lombardi Trophy and other players cheer as one of their buses makes its way up 4th Avenue during their World Champions Parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘It blew my mind’: SnoCo Seahawks fans celebrate in Seattle

Snohomish County residents made up some of the hundreds of thousands of fans who flooded the streets of…

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.

People walk under the Mountlake Terrace Station light rail tracks on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sound Transit to test extra trains between Lynnwood, Seattle

Beginning Saturday, the testing is a preview of increased service that will come with the opening of the…

The state Court of Appeals in 2018 upheld the conviction of former Monroe police Sgt. Carlos Martinez, seen here during his Aug. 13, 2013 arraignment hearing, for engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor he groomed for years. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald)

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Appeals court rejects state’s appeal in Monroe sex abuse lawsuit

In 2023, a jury ruled the state must pay $3 million to the victim of a Monroe cop’s…

Outside of the Snohomish County Health Department along Rucker Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County health department urges state to maintain public health funding

The state could see a 40% cut to funds that make up 25% of the department’s budget and…

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Police arrest man in connection with internet crimes against children

On Tuesday morning, Mukilteo police served a search warrant in South Everett for a man suspected of selling…

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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…

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Tensions flare during Lake Stevens student ICE protests

High school and middle school students in Lake Stevens walked out of class on Thursday and Friday.

Charlie Laughtland, left, and Tim Brincefield, right, sort out cans of corn, pears and diced tomatoes at the Edmonds Food Bank on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds Food Bank receives $850K in federal funds for new location

The food bank launched a $12 million capital campaign for a new space in 2024. It saw a…

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Assisted living facility catches fire late Monday night

Just before Midnight, facility staff evacuated South Pointe Assisted Living in South Everett due to an attic fire.

Waterfowl arrive at the Edmonds Marsh as the sun sets on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Edmonds receives federal grant to advance marsh restoration

The $677,400 grant will go toward a public planning process and developing a design to connect the marsh…