Elections
Adam Fortney announces plans to run for Snohomish County sheriff again
The former sheriff said his campaign will focus on transparency and updating public safety leadership.
Local News
County Council passes Nehring’s tax transparency policy
The measure requires increased public notice, on top of existing practices, whenever a tax increase is considered.
Local News
ICE arrests in Snohomish County are rising, UW data shows
Immigration arrests are nearing historic levels across the Pacific Northwest, University of Washington researchers have found.
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Snohomish County celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with food, music
The holiday celebrating Irish culture saw dozens gather at Shawn O’Donnell’s for musical performances, beer and food.
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Coupeville High School principal placed on leave
The superintendent of Coupeville schools placed a principal on leave pending an investigation.
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Stanwood man sentenced to more than three years for fatal crash from 2022
In January, the 48-year-old man pleaded guilty to two charges in connection with driving over double the speed…
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Edmonds mayor talks budget, collaboration, service in annual address
Mayor Mike Rosen said his 2026 priorities include fiscal sustainability, disaster preparedness and working with nearby cities.
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Another Marysville field to get synthetic turf
The city is converting the second of three soccer fields at the Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex.
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Community Transit announces regular service changes
Some bus routes will see more more trips, while others will see less frequent arrivals. The changes go…
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1 dead and another injured in collision Friday near Darrington
The head-on collision blocked Highway 530 at milepost 40 for around five hours.
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150 high school students attend Civic Education Day in Everett
Students met with elected officials and Snohomish County staff, who discussed how county government operates.
Life
Cluck yeah! Why we love rotisserie chicken
Hot, juicy and cheap, the bird feeds families, fuels performers and sparks joy.
Local News
Everett’s Drone as First Responder program underway
The police department’s Flock Aerodome drones allow officers to get eyes on a scene in under three minutes.
Breaking News
UPDATE: Man charged in second cold case murder from Everett
Mitchell Gaff, already facing charges in the 1984 death of Judy Weaver, was charged Friday in the 1980…
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Daily Herald’s opinion editor to leave newspaper
Jon Bauer, the opinion editor for over a decade, will join Cascadia Daily News in Bellingham.
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WA legislative session ends with budgets passed and a dash of drama
Democrats’ income tax bill dominated much of the 60 days. A host of unsolved issues is left lingering…
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Snohomish seeks more affordable alternative to $55 million civic campus plans
A new plan would likely put public works in an off-site building and leave the police station unchanged.
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Sentencing delayed for woman who murdered Whidbey man
A sentencing hearing for a woman who killed a Whidbey man five years ago has been rescheduled —…
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Meeting set on 80-acre annexation plan
The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres in the near future.
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Backseat drivers have strong opinions about speed limits
Many Whidbey Island residents claimed that speed limit changes were made “without notice.”