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Everett-based Fluke Corp. failed to prevent data breach, lawsuit says

The electronic test tool company allegedly notified employees of the breach just under eight months after its discovery.

Gage Clifford, 12, plays on a new turf field at the Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex on Thursday in Marysville. The city of Marysville celebrated the grand opening of the new field Wednesday, including ADA accessible bleachers, fencing and walkways. (Michael Henneke / The Herald)

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Strawberry Fields receives new forever field in Marysville

The turf field replaces a heavily used natural grass field, so events can take place year-round no matter…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds parents speak out against earlier start times for elementary schoolers

Under the schedule change, 12 of the district’s 20 elementary schools would start at 7:20 a.m. and end…

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74-year-old woman accused of firing stolen gun in Stanwood neighborhood

Deputies were called after the woman allegedly held her neighbors at gunpoint, court documents said.

Snohomish County passed an ordinance that makes it a crime for individuals to expose children and dependents to drugs classified as Schedule I, II, III, IV or V, with the exception of marijuana. (Adobe Stock)

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Snohomish County approves law protecting children from drug exposure

The ordinance covers all dangerous drugs other than marijuana. A convicted person could face up to one year…

A view of one of the potential locations of the new Aquasox stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett to ask for eminent domain authority at stadium site

An ordinance would allow the city to go to court to acquire properties at the site of the…

A dead end sign is visible at the entrance to a development along Sultan Basin Road on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Fire chiefs warn of potentially deadly results from draft road code change

Some warn county road code project they weren’t consulted on and say it would hamper evacuations during wildfires.

Laurie Olson, the CEO of the Housing Authority of Snohomish County, speaks at a groundbreaking for an affordable housing development on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Marysville, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Groundbreaking event celebrates new low-income housing

Construction for the county Housing Authority’s 124-unit project is set to start this year in Marysville.

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Arlington fires cop accused of having pictures of child sex abuse

The police officer, who’d been with the department for eight years, has been arrested twice in the last…

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Council selects Kurt Hilt to be new Lake Stevens mayor

After a three-hour special meeting, the fire captain and former city council member will sign his oath of…

Mexico fans celebrate the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 11 at Boxcar Park in Everett, Washington. Mexico went on to win the game, 2-0. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett kicks off World Cup in style

The city’s first Waterfront Watch Party unites community in Boxcar Park on Thursday.

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Feds indict sisters from Snohomish County for card theft

The women are accused of using stolen gift cards to steal more than $80,000 from a retail chain,…

A Flock camera at the corner of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Following procedural error, Edmonds unanimously cancels Flock contract

Although the mayor announced the cancelation May 26, it required a City Council vote. Edmonds is the 3rd…

South County Fire Chair Jim Kenny leads a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire advances $420 million bond to November ballot

On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners unanimously advanced the measure, which would fund new stations, replacements and seismic…

An LGBTQ+ pride flag flies outside of Edmonds City Hall on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Edmonds mayor reverses pride flag decision after public pushback

The LGBTQ+ pride flag was flying at City Hall as of 9 a.m. Wednesday. The mayor had previously…

Family and friends wrote messages of support to Todd Lund during a rally for the Snohomish County businessman at Everett High School on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)

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Community supports Snohomish County man in cancer battle

Many describe Todd Lund as an institution in Everett and Lake Stevens. On Monday, loved ones gathered to…

Students cheer on Venezia Cruz as she participates in the grad walk ceremony at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett High students take part in grad walk tradition

It was the last grad walk in the current Jackson Elementary building, set to be replaced by the…

The Center for Families at Edmonds College, home to a cooperative preschool, shown here on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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As state funding changes threaten co-op preschools, Edmonds College remains hopeful

Seven co-op preschools in the county are affiliated with the college. The state change may disqualify parent ed…

Members of the Tulalip Tribes’ board of directors and representatives from Dick’s Drive-In break ground on the new restaurant location Monday, June 8, 2026, in Tulalip, Washington. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Dicks Drive-In breaks ground on new Tulalip location

While the restaurant doesnt have an official opening date yet, Dicks Drive-In CEO said they are going as…

Alan Lytton, Stanwood’s city engineer, walks along a damaged section of the Skagit Bay Dike on Thursday, June 4, 2026, just outside Stanwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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100-year-old Stanwood dike in need of emergency repairs

Winter storms eroded a 5,000-foot stretch of the dirt and grass mound protecting the city from Puget Sound.