Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

State grant exceeds expectations, funds more public defenders

Starting this year, caseloads need to be reduced by 10%. More attorneys are needed to cover the difference.

Students walk outside of Everett High School in September 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Education

Everett Public Schools sees more students taking AP classes

Participation in the advanced classes, along with test scores, have risen over the past five years, according to…

A car drives along 76th Avenue West past the City of Lynnwood’s water reclamation facility on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Edmonds neighbors push back against Lynnwood sewage plant upgrades

The project, located in an Edmonds residential neighborhood, has some residents concerned about transparency and adverse environmental impacts.

Everett

Crime & Justice

Everett could add penalty for exposing children to drugs

Police say the new ordinance could close a gap in state law, which prohibits exposing children to methamphetamine…

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Local News

Nehring: ‘Current tax increase communication is not enough’

County Council member Nate Nehring announces proposal to increase public notification requirements when the council considers ordinances that…

The entrance to the new Tapped Public House at the Port of Everett on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tapped Public House joins Restaurant Row’s ranks at the Port of Everett

The restaurant and taphouse offers family friendly dining as part of the port’s culinary expansion of the city’s…

Whiskey River, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, performs at the Tulalip Resort and Casino on Sept. 21, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Life

Tribute bands take center stage

From ABBA to ZZ Top, weekend rock stars give fans a low‑cost trip down memory lane.

Lynnwood

Local News

Lynnwood to host State of the City event on March 26

Mayor George Hurst will give an address, and city staff will provide information about resources and upcoming events.

Everett Fire Captain D.J. Neyens, who is battling Multiple Myeloma, plans to participate in the Firefighter Stairclimb on March 8, 2026 to support Blood Cancer United. (Photo courtesy of D.J. Neyens)

Local News

For Everett fire captain, Firefighter Stairclimb is personal

D.J. Neyens refuses to let blood cancer keep him away from Sunday’s Firefighter Stairclimb.

Mike Fong, the City of Everett’s new senior executive director for economic development and opportunity, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett’s new deputy mayor wants ‘organized urgency’ amid coming change

Mike Fong, who brings a litany of experience to the role, is hoping to seize on regional growth…

Everett Fire Department responded to an apartment fire that displaced 41 people on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)

Local News

UPDATED: A two alarm Everett apartment fire displaces 41 people Monday

Everett fire crews responded to reports of the apartment fire just before 4:30 a.m. Among the 41 displaced,…

Lynnwood

Local News

UPDATE: Man, 72, dies after a March 2 altercation with roommate, 75

Aid personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive man in Lynnwood. The victim died from his injuries…

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Local News

Diver dies following distress call Saturday morning

Mukilteo fire crews attempted life-saving care, but the diver was pronounced dead at the scene.

A plane crashed into a hangar Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Harvey Airfield in Snohomish, Washington. (Snohomish County Fire District No. 4)

Local News

Plane crashes into hanger on Saturday at Harvey Airfield

The two occupants of the plane were uninjured. A second aircraft was damaged inside the hangar.

Built in 1934, Granite Falls Bridge 102 across South Fork Stillaguamish River still stands today just east of Granite Falls. (Granite Falls Historical Society)

Local News

Public Works accepting proposals for Granite Falls Bridge donation

For almost a century, it has served as a vital river crossing. Soon, it will be replaced and…

Two troopers place a photo of slain Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd outside district headquarters about 12 hours after Gadd was struck and killed in a crash on southbound I-5 on March 2 in Marysville. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Washington State Patrol marks the 2nd anniversary of the death of Christopher Gadd

The 27-year-old was struck by a motorist while on patrol near Marysville. Two years later, the Washington State…

An Arlington restaurant inundated by flood water on Dec. 11, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens in Snohomish

The Small Business Administration is providing low-interest loans to those impacted by the December floods.

Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas speaks with the Herald at the San Jose Convention Center on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Local News

Everett-born Seahawks player to speak at State of the City

Abe Lucas, an offensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring just a few weeks ago, will open…

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Local News

County to host transition resource fair in Lynnwood

The free event offers information for individuals ages 12 and older with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks at the District 2 neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, February 24 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett hosts first districtwide neighborhood meeting

About 60 District 2 residents gathered Tuesday to hear updates on city projects and budget discussions.