U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, left, speaks with Habitat for Humanity Snohomish County executive director Steven Li on Thursday, April 2 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Habitat for Humanity to build affordable cottages in Lynnwood

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, visited the organization Thursday to hear about the new plans for Willow Path Cottages.

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Edmonds no longer responsible for damages in tree mandate case

An appellate panel dismissed the case as moot earlier this month, more than two years after a judge…

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Man shot and killed by Snohomish County deputies on Wednesday in Lynnwood

Deputies, responding to a disturbance near Martha Lake Park, encountered the male reportedly armed with a handgun.

The Port Gardner Storage Facility’s 50 by 50 by 30 feet deep cement tanks on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett approves $113 million for pipeline project

The pipelines will bring water into the Port Garder Storage Facility for treatment during heavy rainfall.

Carolyn Eslick hugs a couple of supporters during a midterm election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Papa’s Mexican Grill in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elections

‘Had to be my last year’: Sultan lawmaker will not seek reelection

Republican Carolyn Eslick hopes to devote more time to work that supports families and improves behavioral health services.

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Mukilteo students launch spring food drive

Students are collecting donations to fill pantries at local high schools for those in need.

State Senator Mark Liias speaks at a press conference about electricity modernized transportation outside of Everett Station on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo officials call on Congress to fund clean transportation

Local leaders are hoping electric vehicles and public transportation will be on the forefront of Congress’ mind as…

Clark Park gazebo on January 2024 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett to recreate Clark Park gazebo in new location

The newly built gazebo is expected to be located in Harborview Park along West Mukilteo Boulevard. Construction could…

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Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras

But the new law’s once-chief supporter now has some misgivings about the new regulations for automated license plate…

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South County firefighters rescue woman from house fire

Monday morning, South County Fire responded to a house fire near Lake Stickney, where they found a woman…

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station in December 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit long-range plan approved

The plan includes a goal of significantly increasing transit service over the next 20 years, pending a future…

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New bike track to be built in Arlington

Construction of the 14,000-square-foot track will begin in June, thanks to the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts.

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Edmonds seeks applicants for planning board vacancy

Applications to serve as an alternate on the board are due by May 1. The member’s term would…

Photos and memorabilia lie in the bottom floor of the Everett Museum of History’s new location on Friday, April 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett history museum hopes to open by 2028

The museum still needs to secure more funding to open the new downtown location, in the works for…

Raedle Alburn, the development and education director at Schack Art Center, stands in the Schack’s main gallery Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Alburn is one of six recipients of the Washington Art Education Association awards. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Schack Art Center names art educator as new executive director

Raedle Alburn, currently the director of development and education at the art center, will lead the nonprofit after…

Cars drive north along Colby Avenue parallel to a bike lane on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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15 years in, Everett keeps working on bike safety plan

The city expects to update the plan to incorporate both cycling and pedestrian infrastructure by 2027.

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Deputies: Suspect in Everett stabbing said he was ‘sent by Jesus’

Two people were left in critical but stable condition Monday after a 20-year-old man forced his way into…

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington man convicted of murder for a second time.

On April 8, a jury found Mark Downey, 58, guilty of the 2024 killing of a woman near…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks during the town hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘Build the spine’: SnoCo leaders say Everett light rail is a priority

At a town hall, Cassie Franklin and Dave Somers said building light rail from Everett to Tacoma is…

Lynnwood

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Lynnwood bar shooting victim died Wednesday

Meco’s O’Neal, 38, died after five days in the hospital surrounded by his children and loved ones, a…