A new home currently under construction on Rimmer’s former property in Edmonds on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Court of Appeals reopens Edmonds tree mandate case

The court previously dismissed the case, effectively ruling Edmonds no longer had to pay damages. The city has…

A view of the Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Granite Falls celebrates new $34 million wastewater plant

The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday and allowed the public to tour the new facility.

Everett Gospel Mission CEO John Hull talks about the planned building expansion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Gospel Mission plans for major shelter expansion

The new shelter will double the number of available beds while including additional surge capacity for extreme weather…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace discusses options for closing budget gap

City staff presented the council with alternative revenue options Thursday, including a levy lid lift and raising vehicle…

Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edgewater Bridge connecting Everett, Mukilteo to open April 28

The announcement is good news for the 6,000 cars that drove across the bridge daily before its year-and-a-half…

North County Regional Fire Authority crews respond to an explosion at a marijuana growing facility Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (North County Regional Fire Authority)

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Explosion at Arlington marijuana growing facility injures one

Firefighters and hazardous materials teams were on scene for around four hours Thursday.

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Pursuit results in the suspect striking a vehicle, injuring 2

Everett police closed the westbound lanes of Casino Road from Evergreen Way on Wednesday night during the investigation.

Washington State Patrol responded to a four-car collision that injured nine Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Washington State Patrol)

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One man arrested after four-car collision injures nine

The collision resulted in a closure of Highway 524 near Larch Way in Lynnwood from Wednesday night to…

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a fifth-wheel trailer fire that killed two Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Woodinville, Washington. (Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)

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Two dead in Woodinville trailer fire

Wednesday evening, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a trailer fire with a column…

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The farmers market in Lake Stevens has a new manager

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce will take over after the previous director resigned in January.

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Mukilteo council member announces resignation

Mike Dixon, a first-term council member, resigned Thursday to focus on his job and family, he said.

President and Chief Technology Officer of EcoRemedy David Mooney shows two different products they are able to create from the gasification process at the Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant in April 2025 in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves contract for gasifier operations at sewage plant

The system has experienced several issues since 2023. The city is hopeful the technology will work as intended…

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

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Everett budgets $250k for annexation study, subarea plan

The two projects were included in a budget amendment the city council approved Wednesday.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Someone who was available’ — Brett Gailey reflects on his time as mayor

The former Lake Stevens leader’s resignation became official on Monday. He is in the process of moving to…

Community leaders and people involved in the Poplar Way Bridge project break ground during an event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood breaks ground on Poplar Way Bridge

The new six-lane bridge will cross I-5 and feature bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Ice-T will perform with DJ Evil E on Saturday at Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom. (Provided photo)

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Ice-T, Footloose, Water Ways and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

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Yakima cherries from Cazares Farms at the Everett Farmers Market in 2023.

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SnoCo program helps seniors obtain free fresh produce

The program is accepting applications from low-income seniors for an $80 farmers market benefit card.

Rena Hone, 4, gets vaccinated at the Public Health Clinic on Sept. 22, 2025, by medical assistant Heather Rodriguez. (Provided photo)

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Snohomish County health officials declare end of measles outbreak

The county’s last measles case was Feb. 17. Officials are urging residents to check their vaccination status ahead…

Snohomish County PUD will hosts its fourth annual Energy Block Party once again at its headquarters 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 in downtown Everett. There will be safety high-voltage demonstrations, a touch-a-truck event, giveaways, food trucks, info on jobs at the PUD, a show for children on the value of hydropower, a station with our mascots, a parachute drop fundraiser for our Community Energy Fund and more. (Krysta Rasmussen)

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PUD: The value of public power

At the Snohomish County PUD, we take a great deal of pride in being a publicly owned utility…

From left: Logan Kremian, Shundiin Nielsen and Stephen Sibley in the Cascade High School yearbook classroom on March 23, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘Doing this for others’: SnoCo student journalists learn important skills

In yearbook classes and student newspapers across the county, kids and teens learn about more than just reporting.