Jim Armstrong, a veteran and author of “Welcome Home, Sgt. Bear” and book illustrator Quinlon Merrin at the Edmonds Library on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Welcome Home, Sgt. Bear’: Local veteran writes picture book about PTSD

Jim Armstrong, along with illustrator Qinlon Merrin, aim to teach families about PTSD in veterans through the eyes…

South County Fire board member Micah Rowland speaks at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire commissioner resigns amid redistricting process

While Micah Rowland is resigning because he’s moving to Port Orchard, he also cited redistricting as a factor…

People swim in the Yost Pool during Open Fitness and Lap Swim on \May 27, 2025, in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Heat advisory issued for Snohomish County as temps expected to rise

Temperatures in some parts of Snohomish County are expected to reach 95 degrees on Wednesday, according to the…

Traffic moves along 164th Street Southwest on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County developing update to road safety plan

Officials are looking for ways to track roads with higher risks of serious crashes and develop solutions to…

Kylie Mooncakes makes their entrance during Dungeon & Drags Queens at GeekFest West on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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3rd annual GeekFest attracts thousands in Lynnwood

Attendees could play games, purchase merchandise, gather with like-minded individuals and learn from experts.

The elevator on the Grand Avenue Bridge was closed due to vandalism. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Elevator on Everett’s Grand Avenue Bridge vandalized again

It’s at least the fourth time the elevator has been damaged by vandalism. The city does not have…

Maxwell Lall (right to left), Tadesse Yeglatu, Jaswinder Bains and Tara Wickenburg, with a dozen other ATU Local 1576 members, picket on the corner of 200th Street Southwest and 46th Avenue West for fair contracts for transit workers on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Union pickets as negotiations with Community Transit continue

Members of the union representing drivers, dispatchers and other employees at the transit agency are seeking higher wages…

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Everett man killed in head-on crash in Marysville

Investigators closed Smokey Point Boulevard for about four hours Thursday afternoon following the deadly crash, a release said.

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett City Council sends 5 charter amendments to Nov. ballot

Voters will decide on changes to the city’s initiative process and qualifications for people to hold elected office.

From left, Lacey Sauvageau, Steve Ewing, Ida Keeley and Robert Sutherland. (Provided photos)

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Four candidates vie for open District 39 seat in primary

Three Republicans and one Democrat hope to fill a seat that will be vacated after Rep. Carolyn Eslick…

A person pauses to look at an art piece during the Schack Art Center’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Schack Art Center gets grant for youth impacted by justice system

The $515K grant will continue a program that provides artistic classes for young people impacted by the juvenile…

Outside of the Snohomish County Health Department along Rucker Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Health Department makes cuts to address $2M deficit

The department is eliminating 17 positions, including 11 that are vacant, to fill the deficit. Some programs may…

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Everett man sentenced for trafficking drugs in Seattle

The 56-year-old was arrested during a sprawling investigation focused on drug sales in Seattle homeless encampments and the…

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

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Everett council OKs purchase of first properties at stadium site

The city also began condemnation proceedings in court last week to acquire two additional parcels on the site.

From left: Jenne Alderks, Shelley Kolba, Cliff Moon and Jeff Lyon.

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3 candidates look to unseat incumbent in 1st Legislative District

Incumbent Shelley Kloba, a Democrat, faces Democrat Jenne Alderks, Libertarian Jeff Lyon and Republican Cliff Moon in the…

A person walks along 222nd Street Southwest next to Esperance Park on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds hears presentation on fiscal impacts of Esperance annexation

Annexing the 464-acre neighborhood could generate $70 million for Edmonds over the first 15 years, but specific costs…

A computer inside the Coker family’s home was hit by a bullet from stray gunfire on a neighboring property on Saturday, July 11, 2026 outside of Arlington, Washington. (Courtesy of Sarah Coker)

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Arlington families question deputy’s response after stray gunfire peppers homes

The sheriff’s office said the incident remains under investigation. Both families said they felt ignored.

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Marysville initiates 6-month moratorium on data centers

The city will take the time to study potential impacts on water and sewer infrastructure if data centers…

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Suspect arrested after man killed in fistfight outside Marysville restaurant

Officers found a man not breathing after responding to a fight on Tuesday night, a release said.

Ginnie Berry near her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds schools received multiple warnings before alleged sexual assault

Records show administrators left a teacher in an elementary classroom despite many concerns of inappropriate behavior with students.