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Traffic moves northbound in a new HOV lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Washingtonians testify against EPA’s proposal to rescind emission regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to roll back its own authority to mandate vehicle emission standards.

Opinion

Schwab: Trump securing piece of Ukraine for Russia in our time

The Alaska summit didn’t even last long enough for lunch. But Trump did get election tips from Vlad.

Opinion

Who are Guard in D.C. told is the enemy?

As a young armor officer in the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea, I had rules of engagement.…

Opinion

Turn IAM union hall EV chargers back on

The secretary/treasurer of the local Machinists union shut down the free electric vehicle stations in front of the…

South County Fire headquarters in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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South County Fire commissioner says board violated public meetings act

The board privately discussed staffing changes to Mill Creek’s fire station, he said. The board chair says it…

Opinion

The Buzz: Has Trump been told of Heaven’s membership fees?

Sure, it’s exclusive, but St. Peter is eager to hear his ideas for redecorating the place.

Travis Hammond, left, and Chris McGravey navigate their way across a play structure on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Volunteers and staff build a playground for new Marysville school

The school district received a $50K grant to cover labor costs at the new Liberty Elementary.

Graffiti on the exterior of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County Cascade Unit in 2023 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council approves new civil penalties for graffiti

The new fines and restitution will be issued in addition to existing criminal penalties for graffiti violators.

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Summer returns with a vengeance in Snohomish County

Residents should plan for unusually high daytime temperatures and mild overnight lows for at least the next five…

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Snohomish County departments explain why they’re overspending

District Court, the Office of Public Defense, the Sheriff’s Office and Corrections sat in front of the county…

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Edmonds names acting city administrator

Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.

Seahawks receiver Dareke Young (83) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Dareke Young pushes veteran WR for Seahawks roster spot

Dareke Young entered this summer wondering what’s next.

Everett AquaSox catcher Matthew Ellis smiles after almost sliding off of second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Ellis, AquaSox walk all over Spokane

The catcher produces two crucial runs, while Everett totals 13 walks in an 11-2 win.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

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Mariners’ GM Jerry Dipoto optimistic despite recent slump

PHILADELPHIA — Jerry Dipoto once tried to collect the signature of every player in the history of Major…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Opinion

Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.

Opinion

Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote

About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and…

Opinion

Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service

As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior…

Outside of the Lynnwood Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The costly, controversial journey of Lynnwood’s newest jail

After one year of operation, city officials say the jail has reduced recidivism and expanded medical services available…

An Everett Medical Services vehicle at Silver Lake on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)

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Everett awards teen, nurses for Silver Lake rescue

The fire department recognized a teenager and three nurses after their efforts saved an 11-year-old from drowning in…

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Everett Police search for man who assaulted two employees

One of the employees at the business on Casino Road lost consciousness.