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Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center after announcing he purchased the current property so the center will not have to close on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South SnoCo’s only hygiene center secures support to stay open

Travel writer Rick Steves announced Wednesday he is buying the Lynnwood property and allowing the Jean Kim Foundation…

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Lake Stevens sewer rates to increase in 2026

The sewer district approved a 21% increase in November, from $99 per month to $120 per month.

Snohomish County PUD crews work to repair power lines on Wednesday, Dec. 17 along Marine Drive in Stanwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Wind storm knocks out power to thousands, closes or delays schools

Crews are working to repair downed power lines and remove trees. Flooding warnings or watches remain for several…

Road damage along U.S. 2 in Tumwater Canyon, in a photo shared by Washington State Department of Transportation on Dec. 16, 2025. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

Northwest

Highway 2 closure across WA’s Cascade mountains expected to last months

Parts of U.S. 2, an important road cutting across Washington’s Cascade mountains, will likely remain closed for months…

The Edmonds City Council discuss the levy during a city council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves modified mid-biennial budget

Following the city’s failed property tax levy, the changes include cuts to police staffing and park maintenance.

Ashley Evans sits in a boat while her husband Chaz McNabb pushes out into the deeper floodwater to get back to their home along Skywall Drive on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Health department issues safety guidance for flood clean-up

Residents should avoid contact with floodwater and look for structural damage, gas leaks and downed power lines.

People try to navigate their cars along a flooded road near US 2 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flood clean-up: County launches damage survey, issues safety guidance

Officials are urging residents to report damage as soon as possible to help with obtaining disaster recovery resources.

A beer is poured at Haywire Brewing Company on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish brewery to host flood relief event

Haywire Brewing will host a Seattle Seahawks watch party on Thursday to raise funds for local organizations and…

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council proposes changes to utility billing

The ordinance could allow residents more time to pay utility bills, although city staff have concerns over some…

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Man dies after driving into floodwaters

Early Tuesday morning, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle that drove past road closed signs…

Senator Marko Liias speaks at the ground breaking of the Swift Orange Line on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Transportation Committee Chairman says new jobs could be created fixing roads and bridges

Senator Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, wants to use Washington’s $15 billion of transportation funding to spur construction jobs

Everett

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Everett man sentenced to 5 years after pipe bomb explosion of a neighbor’s car

On Monday, Steven Goldstine, 55, was sentenced to 5 years for three federal felonies after detonating a pipe…

Water from the Snohomish River spills onto a road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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How we covered the record-breaking flood

A special edition of Eliza Aronson’s newsletter detailing her and photographer Olivia Vanni’s week of flood coverage.

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Everett police arrest suspect linked to dog found zipped inside suitcase

On Nov. 18, patrol officers responded to a report of a pit bull zipped into a suitcase with…

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Kayakers allegedly looted a flooded area Saturday, deputies say

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of looters crossing road closed signs in south Snohomish County.

Snohomish PUD crews repair a power line that was hit by a downed tree along Cypress Way on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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High wind warning in effect for northwest Snohomish County

Key developments:“Damaging” wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected.Residents should prepare for downed trees and widespread…

Local News

High winds leave thousands in the county without power

More than 11,000 Snohomish Public Utility District customers were experiencing outages as of Monday afternoon.

Granite Falls

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1 man dead after crash Sunday in Granite Falls

Investigators believe that a medical event may have been a contributing factor in the single-vehicle crash.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett mayor talks priorities for third term in office

Cassie Franklin will focus largely on public safety, housing and human services, and community engagement over the next…

Edmonds Food Bank Executive Director Casey Davis opens up a door to one of their fridges that is only accessible through their makeshift office space on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘We can’t survive here’: Edmonds Food Bank eyes new location

The food bank has launched a $12 million capital campaign for a larger space that would serve as…