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Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett, Washington. Rodriguez was convicted of manslaughter for killing Evodio Garcia Martinez. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Monroe homicide case faces additional delays on the eve of trial

More than two years after Kevin Rodriguez’s manslaughter conviction was tossed due to improper jury instruction, the retrial…

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Driver in serious injury collision arrested Tuesday

Tuesday morning, Monroe police responded to a collision that temporarily blocked the intersection of 179th Avenue Southeast and…

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Lake Stevens garage catches fire with hundreds of batteries inside

Tuesday evening, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue crews responded to the fire that reportedly began while the homeowner…

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Edmonds names new assistant police chief

Josh McClure has served as an Edmonds police commander since 2023. His career with the department dates back…

Rachel McGee, Tony Gardner and Jobe Momodou ask individuals questions for the Point-in-Time Count survey on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Point-in-Time count takes snapshot of Snohomish County’s homeless people

The annual count helps local groups that serve those without housing and guides federal and state funding.

A Snohomish County no trespassing sign hangs on a fence surrounding the Days Inn on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Council approves New Start Centers’ contracts

The Salvation Army and YWCA will operate the new emergency housing in Everett and Edmonds.

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Adopt A Stream Foundation hosts free screening of “FISH WARS”

The film covers Indigenous peoples’ fight for respected sovereign rights during the 1960s and 70s.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville’s public looks for ICE answers from their mayor

Mayor Jon Nehring’s State of the City speech was followed by several questions about federal actions.

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Health department confirms three additional measles cases amid outbreak

There are now six confirmed measles cases in Snohomish County. Officials are urging residents to check their vaccination…

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Snohomish County reports first pediatric flu death of the season

The death of a school-age teenager last week was also the first pediatric flu death in the state.

Gordon Mawson, 5, left and Lenora Mawson, 7, right, look for ocean creatures during the Starlight Beach Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 near the Olympic Beach Visitor Station in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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WSU SnoCo to host nighttime tidepooling event in Edmonds

Participants will explore the shore of Olympic Beach for marine life, including anemones, crabs and sea stars.

A person walks their dog at the Centennial Trail Rhododendron Trailhead in Lake Stevens, Washington, near Lake Cassidy, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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New accessible trail to be built off Centennial Trail

The loop trail through the forest will sit north of Lake Cassidy between Highway 9 and 123rd Ave…

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Cashless Amazon Go convenience store closes on Sunday in Mill Creek

The Mill Creek location is one of 16 to be shut down by Amazon.

Laurie Hardie and Tammie Enders holds a sign with photographs of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a vigil held outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett vigil remembers those killed by federal agents

Protesters said they gathered to show solidarity with residents of Minneapolis after two fatal shootings and a rapid…

A car idles at a stop light at the intersection of 196th Street and Poplar Way where the City of Lynnwood will be building a bridge over I-5 to connect Poplar Way to Alderwood Mall Boulevard on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves construction contract for Poplar Way Bridge

The $58 million bridge, largely paid for by state and federal grants, will be the sixth in the…

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Darrington schools evacuated for around 2 hours after bomb threat Tuesday

The Darrington School District received a call from an automated voice making a bomb threat. Around 2:30 p.m.,…

The livery on a Boeing plane. (Christopher Pike / Bloomberg)

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Boeing begins hiring for new 737 variant production line at Everett factory

The 737 MAX 10 still needs to be certificated by the FAA.

Brandon Tepley does a signature Butch pose while holding a vintage Butch head outside of his job at Mukilteo Elementary where he is dean of students on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The secret life of Butch T. Cougar, WSU mascot

Mukilteo school dean Brandon Tepley and other mascots talk about life inside — and after — the WSU…

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Lynnwood City Council appoints new member

Chelsea Wright is the chair of the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion commission. She will be sworn in…

Naval Station Everett is seen across the water from a press conference at the Port of Everett Seaport on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Naval Station Everett training may be noisy, Navy warns

As a result of a planned training exercise at the Naval base, residents may see increased vehicle activity…