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Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Behind the badge: Everett’s new police chief prioritizes community engagement

Robert Goetz has served Everett for 35 years as a member of the police department. Now he steps…

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Unresponsive puppies left at fire station after suspected fentanyl overdose

Initially, three puppies were dropped off at Gold Bar fire station. Deputies found an additional three sick puppies.

Lynnwood

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Lynnwood approves public safety sales tax

The 0.1% tax is set to go into effect in April. The revenue will go toward restoring police…

Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon (center) stands with his parents, Washington’s Korean consul general and members of the Snohomish County Council, holding the resolution recognizing Korean American Day on Jan. 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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The Snohomish County Council recognizes Korean American Day

The area’s Korean consul general spoke during the ceremony, as did Mukilteo Council member Jared Moon.

Steve Woodard

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Mountlake Terrace City Council elects new leadership

The council elected Steve Woodard as mayor and Brian Wahl as mayor pro tem Thursday. Woodard has served…

Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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The Snohomish County solid waste voucher program has been extended

Residents affected by the December 2025 flood can now dispose of flood-damaged items through March 19.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville mayor to report ‘state of the city’

The presentation will take place at 6:30p.m. on Jan. 28. The public can ask questions at the end.

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Rotary Club of Everett honors Students of the Month for the fall semester

Each month during the school year, the Rotary Club of Everett recognizes and celebrates outstanding high school students…

Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Snohomish County in 2026

Organizations are holding tributes, rallies and family-friendly activities to honor MLK.

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New Snohomish mayor shake-up eliminates director position

Ken Klein’s city administrator appointment and the removal of the Public Works director were confirmed Jan. 6.

Stephanie Boyle tosses Oaklen, 2, onto a padded mat before getting her sons ready for daycare on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘A full-circle moment’: A Marysville mother’s addiction journey

As featured in The Herald at the time, Stephanie Boyle left the rehab center in 2023. In February…

The Optum Everett Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In Snohomish County, new year brings changes to health insurance

A contract termination between Optum and Humana, as well as the expiration of enhanced tax credits for people…

Lynnwood

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Lynnwood man sentenced over placing spy cameras in Expedia bathrooms

This comes after Marcelo Vargas-Fernandez pleaded guilty in December to 14 counts of voyeurism and two counts of…

Inside the “piazza” of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘A stable resource’: Community leaders cut ribbon on Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

The center will serve as a social services hub for south Snohomish County, housing several nonprofits and community…

From left, newly elected Lake Stevens City Council members Brian McManus, Tosha Edwards, Nathan Packard and Sabina Araya are sworn on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens’ new city council meets for the first time

It didn’t take long for one of the new members to be at odds with Mayor Brett Gailey.

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Dwellers Drinkery co-owners and family outside of their business on Sept. 25 in Lake Stevens.

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Welcome to Dwellers Drinkery in Lake Stevens

Make yourself at home with family-friendly vibe and craft brews.

Bothell

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Suspect arrested in connection with murder of missing Bothell woman

In September, the remains of Mallory Barbour, 27, were found in Mason County. The 45-year-old Bremerton man had…

A section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail, west of the Marysville wastewater treatment plant, will be closed from Jan. 12-26. (City of Marysville)

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Section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail to close for two weeks

The closure, a third of a mile in from the Ebey Waterfront Park entrance, will be Jan. 12-26.

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Health officials: Three confirmed measles cases in SnoCo over holidays

The visitors, all in the same family from South Carolina, went to multiple locations in Everett, Marysville and…

Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Community Transit considers buying south Everett Goodwill

The transit agency is exploring buying the property, located next to the transit agency’s offices on Casino Road,…