Freyr Buck reacts to a piece of pottery in the hands of Hannah Greengrass found while digging in their roped off section of the dig site at Japanese Gulch on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds College students return to Japanese Gulch to uncover local history

Objects like medicine bottles, toothbrushes and children’s toys help tell the story of Japanese immigrants in the early…

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 approves $1.9 million loan, property purchase for stadium

The city has now approved the purchase of five of the 17 parcels it would need to build…

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds extends temporary 20% utility tax through 2028

The council voted 5-2 to extend the increase for an additional 18 months, hoping to create more clarity…

A specialized technical rescue team from Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue helped free a parachuter stuck in a tree on Tuesday, July 29, 2026 near Woodinville, Washington. (Courtesy of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)

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Firefighters rescue parachutist stuck in tree near Woodinville

A local arborist helped firefighters reach the parachutist who was stuck 150 feet up in a tree on…

Inside the Edmonds New Start Center on Monday, June 29, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. Funds from the county's Affordable Housing and Behavioral Health Facilities Fund helped support its construction. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nehring attempts to fund an involuntary treatment facility

The council member’s latest attempt would divert affordable housing funds to build a county-owned facility.

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Balloons glow during Snohomish’s Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow event on Saturday July 25, 2026. Many of the 4,400 tickets were purchased in the 48 hours leading up to the event, leaving organizers no time to adjust.

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Balloon Glow turns away ticket holders due to overcrowding

Parking ran out, traffic backed up and attendance numbers grew to over 4,000 at the Snohomish event Saturday.

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen speaks during a roundtable with local fertility doctors and advocates to discuss the importance of expanding access to IVF and the Right to IVF Act on Monday, July 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Larsen discusses IVF access with local fertility doctors, advocates

The roundtable in Everett focused on a bill that would create a legal right to IVF and expand…

Meet Coco, Andrea Brown’s dismembered woman in a bikini, a strange sentimental item she has held on to since she received it as a gift in 1996. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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I own a dismembered woman in a bathing suit named Coco

We all have that one strange possession we just can’t bring ourselves to toss. What’s yours?

A volunteer for Let’s Go Washington unloads boxes of petitions for Initiative 645 that were turned in to the secretary of state’s office on July 2, 2026. The measure seeks to repeal Washngton’s new income tax on high earners. Differences on how to describe the fiscal effects of the measure passing has sparked legal fights that could reach the state Supreme Court. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)

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‘Government edit’? Two lawsuits challenge state’s description of WA income tax measure

At issue are 15 words that will appear on ballots describing the financial consequences of overturning the tax.

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New details: Snohomish man accused of threatening to shoot firefighters

Deputies used an armored vehicle to arrest the man before firefighters could put out the fire on Monday…

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Animal services asks for public’s help after dog shot near Snohomish

The dog was found dead with a gunshot wound on July 16. Now investigators are looking for the…

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is pictured Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Snohomish County claims state is liable for juvenile justice lawsuits

Snohomish County is facing dozens of civil complaints worth millions of dollars in relation to abuse at juvenile…

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The Centennial Trail South Extension will stretch from Snohomish to Woodinville in King County. Planning will last through 2027 and construction will occur in stages for more than 10 years.

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Snohomish County begins Centennial Trail South planning

The 12-mile extension will stretch from Snohomish to Woodinville in King County. Planning will last through 2027.

The church inside Tomar’s Convento de Cristo, designed at the height of Portugal’s sea power, is covered with elaborate motifs. (Rick Steves)

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Rick Steves: Tranquil Tomar — A break from Portugal’s tourist tumult

With a rich culture, friendly people, affordable prices, and a salty setting on the edge of Europe, Portugal…

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Bicyclist killed in crash near Arlington on Saturday night

The deadly crash remains under investigation, but speed, drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors, the…

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Fire District 19 fined $86,000 by State Labor and Industries for unsafe rope rescue

The district is appealing the citations and sees the entire event as a win-win, Chief Keith Strotz said.

Musicians perform during the 33rd annual Nubian Jam on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett’s Nubian Jam celebrates Black history, culture

The 33rd annual event brought together musicians, vendors and local historians for the celebration in Forest Park.

Third-annual Dragon Boat Festival, featuring a dragon boat race, cultural performances and a documentary screening, will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Edmonds Waterfront Center at 220 Railroad Ave. in Edmonds.

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3rd annual Dragon Boat Festival coming to Edmonds

The festival, hosted by the Asian Service Center, will feature a dragon boat race, cultural performances and a…

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Council reviews amendments to criminal justice sales tax

Three amendments were considered to the 0.1% tax the Snohomish County Council plans to vote on next month.

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Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Lynnwood

The restaurant and its Nashville-style tenders will be located near Alderwood Mall.