People walk along the waterfront in front of South Fork Bakery at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

The Port of Everett charts upcoming development in annual report

At the 2026 Port Report, the Port of Everett higlighted past accomplishments, planned for the future and celebrated…

Top row, from left: Suzan DelBene, Bryce Nickel and Mary Silva. Bottom row, from left: Hunter Gordon, James Etzkorn, Catherine Hildebrand.

Elections

Seven candidates seek District 1 Congressional seat

The congressional district that encompasses areas including Snohomish and Lake Stevens has a crowded ballot for the August…

Alan Lytton, Stanwood’s city engineer, walks along a damaged section of the Skagit Bay Dike on June 4 just outside Stanwood. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Stanwood to receive $1.7M in county funds for dike repairs

The County Council OK’d a deal Wednesday to fund emergency repairs to the storm-damaged Skagit Bay Dike.

Local News

Snohomish County Elections mails ballots for Aug. 4 primary.

Election officials mailed the ballots Tuesday. Voters can return their ballots to a drop box by 8 p.m.…

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Crews work on landscaping final touches underneath the new Jordan Creek Bridge on Oct. 21, 2025. The project is expected to finish middle of November.

Local News

Report: Snohomish County to repair, replace seven bridges in coming years

One of the largest projects will be the replacement of the Granite Falls Bridge, with construction expected to…

From left, Kathryn Lewandowsky, Sam Low and Dusty Wisniew

Local News

3 candidates face off for Position 1 District 39 primary

Republican incumbent Sam Low will take on Republican Dusty Wisniew and Democrat Kathryn Lewandowsky.

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Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine’s garden.

Life

Mukilteo mayor’s garden on display at this year’s garden tour

The once-every-two-years Mukilteo Garden and Quilt Tour will include six residential gardens and 100 unique quilts.

An Interurban Trail study will evaluate a potential pedestrian and bicycle overpass of I-5 and a potential trail connection through the Snohomish Public Utility District corridor. (Provided photo)

Local News

Snohomish County Public Works launches Interurban Trail improvements study

The study will explore potential new walking, biking and rolling opportunities for the trail near Lynnwood.

Dylan Picard (right) testifies in his own defense during a second-degree murder trial in Snohomish County Superior Court on July 9, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard/ The Daily Herald)

Local News

Man found guilty in shooting death of prison guard helping deer cross road

The 25-year-old claimed self-defense, but a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder on Monday.

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is the subject of a lawsuit filed by nine former detainees. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County sued again over alleged sexual abuse at Denney juvenile jails

In the latest claim, nine former detainees allege sexual abuse by staff at the Everett detention centers across…

Firefighters responded to a deadly mobile home fire on Friar Creek Road outside of Monroe on July 10, 2026. (Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

Local News

Man and dog killed in mobile home fire outside of Monroe

Heavy smoke and fire were coming from the mobile home when firefighters responded on Friday afternoon, a release…

The Bavarian town of Füssen has a rich history and evocative corners beyond its cobbled core. (Cameron Hewitt)

Life

Rick Steves: Cobbles and castles in the Bavarian Alps

Like those of so many travelers, my mental images of Germany — cute villages, dirndls and lederhosen, and…

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From left, Daniel Lucier, Hillary Moralez, Alexandrea MacIndoe and Jillian Youngblood present their work on the AI civic assembly to the Snohomish County Council on July 8 in Everett.

Local News

Snohomish County Council recognizes civic assembly’s work on AI

The random group of county residents found broad support for 35 recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

From left, Devin Hermanson, Rick Larsen, Edwin Feller and Tomas Scheel.

Local News

Three candidates look to unseat Larsen as he seeks 14th term

Two Democrats and one Republican are running against U.S. Rep Rick Larsen in the 2nd Congressional District.

Hayat Saviq, 4, feeds a goat at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Ever wondered where your food comes from? This farm has the answer

Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen is designed for kids to learn about farming, food and nature.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin along with other Boeing and Snohomish County officials cut the ribbon Friday for the North Line, where Boeing will manufacture the 737 MAX in Everett for the first time in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Boeing launches Everett’s first 737 MAX production line

The new North Line will manufacture three 737 MAX variants, helping Boeing fill a backlog of more than…

A sign for Hangar 420's Lynnwood location is pictured in 2024. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Clearview residents oppose second neighborhood pot shop

A proposed county code change could allow a second cannabis retailer on Highway 9.

Recently installed Tesla batteries sit on Snohomish County PUD’s clean energy campus on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish PUD prepares to open first battery storage site in Arlington

Washington’s first project of its kind will store excess energy and release it at peak times to cut…

A Link train leaves Roosevelt Station on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Light rail trains shut down between Northgate, Cap Hill stations

The outage was caused by a power issue, Sound Transit wrote. Shuttle buses are running to carry commuters…

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Local News

Feds charge man suspected of shooting USPS worker in Everett

Federal prosecutors have taken over the case of an Amazon driver who allegedly shot a letter carrier last…