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U.S. 2 reopens after three-car injury collision Monday morning

Around 9:14 a.m., law enforcement responded to a collision on U.S. 2 at Fern Bluff Road near milepost…

Veteran Tim Miller along with other members of the United States Volunteers-Joint Services Command hold a candles at a vigil outside the Snohomish County Courthouse in remembrance of deaths this year within the area’s homeless population on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vigil honors those who died while homeless

Attendees lit candles in remembrance and read off the names of those who passed away.

Stacks of food line the gymnasium in Cascade High School during its annual food drive event on Wednesday, Dec. 17 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Cascade High School continues food drive tradition

Students at the school collected over 51,000 cans of food to distribute to local families, along with $19,000…

Children from the Bideww Choir sing and dance during the grand opening of the Washington West African Center on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington West African Center to host community health fair

The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health…

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council adjusts utility billing delinquency rules

The new law, when it goes into effect, will require more time to pass before utility customers are…

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Sultan-based Amercare Products assess flood damage

Toiletries distributor for prisons had up to 6 feet of water in its warehouse.

The front of Galaxy Theatres Monroe, which is offereing free movie tickets to people displaced by the recent floods. (Provided photo)

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Monroe movie theater does what it can during flood

Galaxy Theatres Monroe is offering free movie tickets to those displaced by the extreme weather.

The Beacon Pacific Village housing complex where Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced new proposed housing investments on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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Ferguson proposes $244M boost for housing programs

Some of the money will be dedicated to flood recovery. The governor is also starting the process to…

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Man sentenced to 10 years after defrauding more than 900 homeowners

A California man was convicted of federal crimes connected to a web of boiler-room-type call centers, including one…

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Annual winter birding event hits 126th year

Bird enthusiasts of all kinds can help add to decades of data. No experience necessary.

One of the illustrated pages of the LifeWise Bible used for class on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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LifeWise sues Everett district, alleging First Amendment violations

The midday Bible education program alleged that district policies violate the organization’s rights to freedom of speech and…

People take photos and videos as the first Frontier Arlines flight arrives at Paine Field Airport under a water cannon salute on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The final Frontier: Budget carrier to pull out of Paine

The news comes as Alaska Airlines announces plans to add new flight to Portland.

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Everett man sentenced to 15 years on multiple drug, gun-related charges

On Wednesday, a U.S. District Court judge sentenced David James Michael Jensen following a conviction on eight drug…

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Community Transit, VOAWW, to host flood relief fundraiser

The nonprofit and transit agency are partnering to collect donations of clothes, christmas gifts and gift cards for…

The southeast entrance to Garfield Park on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett puts $940K toward Garfield Park upgrades

Construction on a new playground area for the north Everett park is expected to take place in 2026.

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Police: Missing teenage boy found deceased Monday in Mukilteo

Gabriel Ehrmin, 15, went missing from his Mukilteo residence on Dec. 8.

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More than 9K Snohomish County residents without power, and more wind possible

A wind advisory says gusts of 40 to 50 mph gusts are forecast Thursday for areas in Snohomish…

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Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center after announcing he purchased the current property so the center will not have to close on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South SnoCo’s only hygiene center secures support to stay open

Travel writer Rick Steves announced Wednesday he is buying the Lynnwood property and allowing the Jean Kim Foundation…

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Lake Stevens sewer rates to increase in 2026

The sewer district approved a 21% increase in November, from $99 per month to $120 per month.

Snohomish County PUD crews work to repair power lines on Wednesday, Dec. 17 along Marine Drive in Stanwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Wind storm knocks out power to thousands, closes or delays schools

Crews are working to repair downed power lines and remove trees. Flooding warnings or watches remain for several…