People exit the Goodwill on Hoyt Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Goodwill to close north Everett store mid-August

The closure stems from efforts to consolidate Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington’s store portfolio.

From left: Sid Logan, Bruce King and Janet St. Clair. (Provided photos)

Elections

PUD candidates talk about rates, data centers and renewable energy

Janet St. Clair, Bruce King and incumbent Sid Logan seek a spot on the November ballot for the…

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Edmonds seeks applicants for fiscal sustainability task force

Applications are open through 5 p.m. Aug. 17. The group will focus on developing budget recommendations for city…

Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman, left, and Teamsters Local 763 Secretary-Treasurer Chad Baker sign new collective bargaining agreements. (Provided photo)

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City of Snohomish ratifies new Teamsters union contracts

After the prior administration tried excluding a pension from new contracts, the city pledged more funding.

A 100-year-old home on Glenwood Avenue was damaged in a suspected arson after a hedge in the front yard caught fire on July 17, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard/The Daily Herald)

Local News

Suspected firework leaves Everett family’s 100-year-old home badly damaged

The homeowner believes someone threw a firework from of a passing car, sparking the devastating fire.

Marysville

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Marysville’s child drug exposure law takes effect Tuesday

The law penalizes individuals who either knowingly or negligently expose children to certain dangerous substances.

A boater cruises around Possession Sound as smoke blocks out the Cascades and shrouds downtown Everett in the distance on Friday, August 25, 2023, near Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A boater cruises around Possession Sound as smoke blocks out the Cascades and shrouds downtown Everett in the distance on Friday, August 25, 2023, near Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Forecasts: Wildfire smoke will likely worsen SnoCo air quality this week

Smoke is expected cause air quality to degrade, beginning Monday night or Tuesday morning, and will likely linger…

Cole Mauch places a stack of sorted ballots into a container in the Snohomish County Election Center on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Elections

Primary election day is here for Snohomish County

Voters will decide on a number of funding measures and choose which candidates for state and federal seats…

Firefighters responded to a large RV fire that spread to a nearby structure in east Snohomish County on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District No. 5)

Local News

RV fire leaves one person dead in east Snohomish County

Firefighters from three agencies responded to the large RV fire on Friday night, a social media post said.

People gather to watch the start of demolition of Jackson Elementary School along Federal Avenue on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Crowd gathers to watch demolition of Everett school

Jackson Elementary is being torn down after nearly 80 years of use. Teachers and staff are looking forward…

Local News

Everett approves changes to housing tax break program

The changes lowered the threshold of units needed for developers to qualify for tax breaks and expanded the…

Dottie Medalia, left, gives pointers to Aspire skater Rosie Price during class at Angel of the Winds Arena Community Ice Rink on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett skating club clashes with ice rink management

The club says dispute stems from inconsistent ice times and contract terms. Management at the rink says it’s…

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)

Local News

Providence Everett pharmacists unionize, seeking safe staffing levels

The group of more than 70 clinical pharmacists voted to join the The Pharmacy Guild - IAM Healthcare…

Pedestrians cross the street in front of Edmonds City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds launches pre-approved design program for ADUs

The city hopes to streamline the permitting process for detached accessory dwelling units amid a growing number of…

Forrest Baum, the head of the Snohomish County Transportation Coalition’s new e-bike library program, poses for a photo while riding a rental e-bike on Tuesday, June 28, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett nonprofit to launch e-bike lending program in Snohomish County

Ten service providers and community organizations will each get three e-bikes on hand to lend to clients when…

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A 2023 artist rendering shows what the 26-acre Mukilteo waterfront could look like in the future.

Local News

Mukilteo looking for developers to build on waterfront

The city is looking for a developer to take on a long-term lease as part of Mukilteo’s plans…

Stanwood Camano News, the Skagit Valley Herald and the Anacortes American went on strike July 24-29 for higher wages and AI protections. (Provided photo)

Local News

Stanwood and Skagit reporters strike for higher wages

The reporters want their wage scale to start at $20 an hour and for clear, strike AI protections.

Local News

WWU to offer guaranteed admission to Edmonds College students

Students who complete a transfer associate degree with at least a 2.5 GPA will be eligible for guaranteed…

Children on bicycles make their way through the 14,000-square-foot asphalt pump track at Jensen Park on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Arlington celebrates new bike track at Jensen Park

After fundraising five years, led by the city’s Rotary Club, bikers filled the track following Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting.

Lynnwood

Local News

Update: Lynnwood woman killed in crash with semi-truck on Highway 99

Troopers initially said the crash was a hit-and-run, but now say the driver didn’t know they hit someone.