Edmonds College students Celestine Ottong, left, tries to catch a salmon while Kade Williams, right, watches while the class gets ready to transport the fish for release in Lake Ballinger on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds College students release salmon into Lake Ballinger

Friday’s release of about 80 coho salmon is part of a larger effort to help the salmon population…

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Mukilteo seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat

The seat was vacated after first-term council member Mike Dixon resigned last week.

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A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington.

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Judge rules in favor of Everett’s Soundview Deli owner

Last year, the court case temporarily forced the closure of the well-known convenience store near the Edgewater Bridge.

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Wind advisory issued for parts of Snohomish County

The advisory is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Gusts could reach 40 to 45 mph,…

A new home currently under construction on Rimmer’s former property in Edmonds on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Court of Appeals reopens Edmonds tree mandate case

The court previously dismissed the case, effectively ruling Edmonds no longer had to pay damages. The city has…

A view of the Granite Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Granite Falls celebrates new $34 million wastewater plant

The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday and allowed the public to tour the new facility.

Everett Gospel Mission CEO John Hull talks about the planned building expansion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Gospel Mission plans for major shelter expansion

The new shelter will double the number of available beds while including additional surge capacity for extreme weather…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace discusses options for closing budget gap

City staff presented the council with alternative revenue options Thursday, including a levy lid lift and raising vehicle…

Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edgewater Bridge connecting Everett, Mukilteo to open April 28

The announcement is good news for the 6,000 cars that drove across the bridge daily before its year-and-a-half…

North County Regional Fire Authority crews respond to an explosion at a marijuana growing facility Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (North County Regional Fire Authority)

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Explosion at Arlington marijuana growing facility injures one

Firefighters and hazardous materials teams were on scene for around four hours Thursday.

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Pursuit results in the suspect striking a vehicle, injuring 2

Everett police closed the westbound lanes of Casino Road from Evergreen Way on Wednesday night during the investigation.

Washington State Patrol responded to a four-car collision that injured nine Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Washington State Patrol)

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One man arrested after four-car collision injures nine

The collision resulted in a closure of Highway 524 near Larch Way in Lynnwood from Wednesday night to…

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a fifth-wheel trailer fire that killed two Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Woodinville, Washington. (Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)

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Two dead in Woodinville trailer fire

Wednesday evening, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a trailer fire with a column…

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The farmers market in Lake Stevens has a new manager

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce will take over after the previous director resigned in January.

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Mukilteo council member announces resignation

Mike Dixon, a first-term council member, resigned Thursday to focus on his job and family, he said.

President and Chief Technology Officer of EcoRemedy David Mooney shows two different products they are able to create from the gasification process at the Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant in April 2025 in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves contract for gasifier operations at sewage plant

The system has experienced several issues since 2023. The city is hopeful the technology will work as intended…

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett budgets $250k for annexation study, subarea plan

The two projects were included in a budget amendment the city council approved Wednesday.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Someone who was available’ — Brett Gailey reflects on his time as mayor

The former Lake Stevens leader’s resignation became official on Monday. He is in the process of moving to…

Community leaders and people involved in the Poplar Way Bridge project break ground during an event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood breaks ground on Poplar Way Bridge

The new six-lane bridge will cross I-5 and feature bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Ice-T will perform with DJ Evil E on Saturday at Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom. (Provided photo)

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Ice-T, Footloose, Water Ways and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County