Christian Chavez (left) and Jose Beteran with their lawyers during a hearing in Snohomish County Superior Court on June 4, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)

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Judge allows evidence of gang rivalry in Lynnwood double murder trial

Two men with alleged gang ties are accused of killing two teens in a drive-by shooting in 2022,…

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SnoCo Council approves study for law and justice efficiency

The county moved forward with a request for contractor proposals. One will be chosen by Oct. 1 to…

Nestor Hernandez Melgar (right) stand with his public defenders after being found guilty on all charges, including first-degree murder for the death of Lindsay Geary, during a trial in Snohomish County Superior Court on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)

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Jury convicts man in Everett murder staged as suicide

The suspect called police saying his girlfriend had hanged herself, court records said. Now he’s been found guilty…

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Snohomish County burn ban in effect through end of August

Open burning in unincorporated Snohomish County and most cities is banned, except for recreation and cooking.

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Detectives looking for suspects in Lynnwood shooting

A 23-year-old man was seriously hurt after being shot multiple times on Saturday night, the sheriff’s office said.

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In a country of superlatives, Gullfoss waterfall is a top sight on Iceland’s Golden Circle route.

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Rick Steves: Iceland in 24 hours

Iceland may be cold and remote, but in recent years, this island nation, long considered too out-of-the-way for…

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One of the best ways to see the University of Cambridge is by punting on the River Cam.

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Rick Steves: Oxford vs. Cambridge — England’s rival college towns

Cambridge and Oxford have been in a centuries-long competition as England’s top two universities — but I’ve always…

Sabrina Shaw stands in her students’ garden on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe. Her students nominated her National History Day Teacher of the Year. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Monroe teacher honored by students with award nomination

Sky Valley educator, Sabrina Shaw, was nominated Teacher of the Year for National History Day competition.

Skyler MacKay speaks to a crowd during a Scouts ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Lynnwood Eagle Scout celebrates earning every merit badge

Less than 1% of scouts nationwide receive every badge. Skyler MacKay earned 142 out of the 141 Scouting…

A proposed design for Polaris at Lynnwood, a 294-unit apartment and commercial space located at 20800 44th Ave W in Lynnwood, Washington. (City of Lynnwood)

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Developer proposes 294-unit apartment building near Lynnwood light rail

Taking over a Park & Ride and Tesla charging station, the project will help the city meet its…

Visitors walk into the Everett Pride block party early in the afternoon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett Pride draws hundreds to city’s downtown

People flocked to downtown Everett to visit the vendors and watch performances from musicians and drag artists during…

Vehicles travel on California Street between Broadway and Maple Street on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Everett, Washington. The Everett City Council allocated about $1.5 million toward the design of new bicycle lanes that are set to be installed along California Street east of the city’s downtown. (Michael Henneke / The Herald)

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Everett council funds design of California Street bike lanes

The new bike lanes will serve as an east-west connection between Broadway and the Highway 2 trestle.

Edmonds School Board members and students from Oak Heights Elementary pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Salish Middle School on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds School District breaks ground on new middle school

Salish Middle School is set to open in the fall of 2028. It will be the district’s fifth…

Dillon Thomas pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm during an appearance in Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ian Davis-Leonard/ The Herald)

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Accomplice accepts plea deal in murder of Arlington man

Dillon Thomas pleaded guilty to two felony charges on Thursday for his role in the deadly 2023 shooting.

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Stanwood seeks applicants for new commission

The city will accept applications for the Historic Preservation Commission through June 21.

Erie Darby Wheeler sings “Life Every Voice and Sing” during a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds, Lynnwood community members celebrate Juneteenth

Hundreds gathered at two events Friday to celebrate the federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in…

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Edmonds College notifies AG’s office after ICE agents arrest student

According to the college, the agents did not provide identification or a warrant, violating campus policy.

Firefighters responded to a fire inside a commercial warehouse along Chestnut Street in Everett, Washington, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Courtesy of the Everett Fire Department)

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2-alarm Everett warehouse fire sends two, including firefighter, to the hospital

Fire crews needed more than an hour to put out the flames on Wednesday afternoon in north Everett,…

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People explore the Everett Pride Block Party in June 2025 in Everett.

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Everett Pride to return with events Saturday, Sunday

A block party is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday featuring musical performances and vendors in the…

The new 12-foot Bigfoot carved wooden statue in front of Squatchy’s gift shop on Highway 20 near Deception Pass State Park in Oak Harbor. (David Welton / For The Herald)

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Brake for Bigfoot beefcake on Highway 20 near Deception Pass

A 12-foot cedar Sasquatch, souvenirs and a robot cotton-candy machine create a Bigfoot experience.