Items are sorted for recycling inside the Waste Management Cascade Recycling Center in Woodinville, Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

WSU Snohomish to train 2026 Waste Warriors

A course starting in May will teach community stewards how to recycle properly and reduce waste.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks in January 2025 in Lake Stevens. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Brett Gailey to stay on Charter Review Commission

The resigning Lake Stevens mayor will remain a commissioner as long as he still has a Snohomish County…

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The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026.
The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Government

Everett may fund study of possible annexation

A proposed budget amendment would set aside $200,000 to study annexing land, likely in areas south of the…

Inside a newly built greenhouse using specialty film made by SunXel on Thursday at Food Bank Farm. The film filters ultraviolet and infrared rays from the sun, keeping plants cool in the summer and warm in the winter. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

Local News

County program brings new tech to flood-impacted farmers

The Snohomish County Agriculture Office partnered with a Korean startup to utilize a new specialty greenhouse film.

Everett

Local News

Everett council OKs adjustments to utility bill timelines

The new law means the city cannot shut off a utility customer’s water until at least 48 days…

Josiah Morgan, of Snohomish, holds an upside-down American flag during a “No Kings Day” rally along Broadway on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

Local News

Protesters to call for ‘No Kings’ in Everett on Saturday

The rally on the Snohomish County campus will just be one of thousands across the nation against authoritarianism.

A sheriff’s deputy lets a vehicle pass police tape as law enforcement work on 96th Street SE where an overnight home invasion resulted in one person being killed on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Fourth suspect arrested in 2022 Everett home invasion

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office arrested Xavier Chaney, 24, in connection with the killing of Irah Sok, 36.

GeekFest showrunner, Nathan Mumm, outside of the Lynnwood Event Center where the event will be held this July on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arts & Entertainment

GeekFest to be held in Lynnwood this year

After two years in Everett, the gaming convention moves to a new home starting in July.

Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst speaks during his State of City address at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Lynnwood mayor talks budget, housing, community in annual address

In his first State of the City speech, Mayor George Hurst provided updates on city initiatives and plans…

People walk through Explorer Middle School’s new gymnasium during an open house on Oct. 7 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Education

Mukilteo School District recommends second attempt at bond

District staff said they believe the $400M bond could pass in November. The school board will decide whether…

Members of the Mukilteo School District Board of Directors at a school board meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Education

Mukilteo School Board approves plan for staff cuts

The district will cut about 41 full-time equivalent positions to help save $6.2 million amid falling enrollment.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks during a ceremony for the transfer of Cavalero Hill Park on Oct. 21, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announces resignation

Gailey, who made the announcement at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, said he is leaving for family reasons.…

Everett

Local News

Everett charter review board to solicit public comment

The committee that suggests adjustments to the city’s charter wants suggestions from the public for potential changes.

Jeff Doan picks up a piece of trash along the water at the Penny Creek Natural Area on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Mill Creek advocates push for preservation of Penny Creek Natural Area

Community members have joined forces to urge the city to acquire the property and ensure public access into…

Mountlake Terrace Library, part of the Sno-Isle Libraries, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, in June 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

Sno-Isle Libraries to ask voters to restore levy in August

The ballot measure would restore the 2018 rate of $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. The levy makes…

A new Washington law allows but does not require retailers to round cash purchases up or down to the nearest 5 cents when they make change. Payments with credit or debit cards are not affected. (Stock photo)

Local News

Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problem

Rep. April Berg said she authored the legislation to address “the myriad of issues that consumers will face…

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station in August 2024 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Sno-Isle Libraries event will celebrate new light rail extension

To celebrate the complete opening of Sound Transit’s 2 Line, the library system will bring books and activities…

John Glennon, executive director of hunger prevention services for Volunteers of America Western Washington, speaks during a listening session with on Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen on Aug. 21 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

$25K matching pledge helps March Against Hunger

Volunteers of America received the promised donation from the EverTrust Foundation as part of the month-long campaign.

The Marysville Family YMCA mock trial team holds its second-place trophy after the Washington State Mock Trial Championship at the Pierce County Courthouse in Tacoma on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Provided Photo)

Local News

The Marysville YMCA mock trial team wins 2nd place

For the first time in program history, the team of high school students went to the state finals…

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly drives to the hoop during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

The Herald’s 2025-26 All-Area girls basketball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area team were chosen by the Herald sports staff based…