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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Teacher hired despite inappropriate student relationship at Everett school

Documents show that loopholes and failed investigations allowed a former Henry M. Jackson High School teacher to skirt…

Cesar David Camacho-Amezcua, 33, at his sentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Monday, May 4, 2026 in Everett, Washington. Camacho-Amezcua was sentenced to 13 years for shooting one man in the face in December 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Men sentenced to 13 years for random shooting outside Everett homeless shelter

Defense attorneys argued Cesar David Camacho-Amezcua was in a drug-related psychosis when he shot a stranger in 2022.

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Hackers players talk at halftime during their playoff game at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday in Everett.

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11 p.m. is hockey time for Everett man, 77

While most people sleep, Lonnie Roughton and his team lace up for beer mugs and bruises.

Tyson Williams talks about his electrical work during a showcase for Regional Apprenticeship Pathways students on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County high school students showcase their construction skills

Regional Apprenticeship Pathways students displayed carpentry, welding and other skills during their spring showcase Thursday.

A rendering of the proposed stadium, known as the Outdoor Event Center. (Courtesy of City of Everett)

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Everett council approves $10.6 million in stadium spending

The money will pay for completion of the project’s design and property acquisition work at the downtown site.

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

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Everett council signs letter urging delivery of light rail project

The letter asks Sound Transit to complete light rail to downtown Everett, as approved by voters in 2016,…

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Marysville police investigate body found in yard waste bin

A woman’s body was found Wednesday evening under unknown circumstances. Marysville police classify her death as suspicious.

Jose “Jackson” Navarro Padilla, 58, stands during his arraignment at the Snohomish County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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First-degree murder charge added for suspect in Everett 7-Eleven shooting

A man accused of shooting and killing a stranger outside a convenience store in 2022 now faces a…

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Roger Sweet holds a Masters of the Universe comic he signed for a fan in December 2025.

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He-Man co-creator and Lake Stevens resident Roger Sweet dies at 91

He is survived by his wife, Marlene, who created a GoFundMe to help pay for medical costs.

Allen Gibbs, a Mill Creek resident and former Pilchuck Audubon Society Conservation Chair, speaks during a Mill Creek City Council meeting in favor of the city acquiring the Penny Creek Natural Area on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek moves forward in possible assumption of Penny Creek Natural Area

The council narrowly voted to execute an agreement with the current owner. If approved, the city would own…

A fire and propane tank explosion left a travel trailer in total ruins at a campground near Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Snohomish Regional Fire Rescue)

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Fire, propane tank explosion destroys trailer at campground near Lake Stevens

No injuries were reported from the fire that also destroyed a golf cart at Lake Connor Park on…

A person looks over the edge of the new Edgewater Bridge on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett, Mukilteo celebrate opening of Edgewater Bridge

After a year-and-a-half long closure, hundreds of residents came together to mark the completion of the new bridge…

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LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly in Everett.

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Judge issues injunction against Everett district in favor of off-campus Bible program

The temporary ruling requires Everett Public Schools to change its permission slip policy and allow LifeWise to take…

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett on Jan. 2, 2024. On Monday, Johnson announced her plans to seek reelection.

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson announces reelection campaign

As of Tuesday, her only challenger so far is her previous opponent and former sheriff, Adam Fortney.

People explore the new Pallet shelter location after a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett opens new 20-unit Pallet shelter

The shelter will temporarily house women and their children as they look for permanent housing options.

South County Fire Chair Jim Kenny leads a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire to hold public hearing on potential capital bond

Community members can provide comment May 5 on the $420 million bond that would fund several station improvements.

A sign at Everett Transit’s Mall Station advertises free shuttles to Walmart on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit’s Route 12 will remain fare-free for now

The agency is looking for a nonprofit to donate a paratransit vehicle to that will provide extra transportation…

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Pier 3 at the Port of Everett Seaport is seen in Everett.

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Port of Everett receives $11.25 million grant to modernize pier

The Port Infrastructure Development Program funding will support the full scope of the project, such as planning and…

State Rep. Robert Sutherland, who is seeking re-election in the 39th District this year, gives a thumbs-up to passing drivers as he and a few volunteers wave flags and campaign signs along the side of State Route 9 on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Controversial ex-lawmaker attempts comeback for GOP-held seat

Robert Sutherland, a conservative firebrand, is seeking a return to the state House where he served two terms.

Everett Fire Department responded to an apartment fire the morning of Monday, April 27, 2026, at 811 Madison Street in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)

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One person rescued from fire at Everett assisted living facility

Monday morning dryer fire prompts rescue from Everett Fire.