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Jen Vick, left, and her father Marc Vick, right, one of the co-owners of Vick’s Burger Shack stand in front of their business on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Sultan rallies around owners after fire destroys Vick’s Burger Shack

The Aug. 8 blaze caused nearly $100K in damage at the popular Sultan restaurant and left seven people…

People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council approves $360,000 for new ‘skate dot’

Funding for the new skate infrastructure in south Everett’s Lions Park is partially covered by a county grant.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood holds special budget meeting during summer recess

Council members discussed the city’s $10.7 million shortfall. Next month, the council will hear proposals for department-specific cuts.

The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez slid safely into second on a double in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins as Edouard Julien tries to tag during a July 26, 2023 game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. (Richard Tsong-Taatari, Star Tribune, Tribune News Services)

Sports

Orioles walk-off double stuns M’s, snaps winning streak

The Mariners rallied late, but Baltimore’s first walk-off ended Seattle’s eight-game winning streak.

Local News

Family, community members maintain hope for return of Jonathan Hoang

Family members say recent footage shows Hoang in Kirkland. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said it’s unable to…

Everett AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi makes a catch during the game against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox fall to Hops’ late rally 5-4

Although their offense collected five extra-base hits, the Everett AquaSox narrowly lost to the Hillsboro Hops 5-4 at…

Excavator dug channels cover the surface of the Zis A Ba site on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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ICYMI: Stillaguamish Tribe merges both worlds to save salmon near Stanwood

The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians partners with natural resource groups to resurrect the Stillaguamish River delta.

Opinion

Burke: We’re not ready for the ‘Big One’; here’s where to start

You don’t have to go full-on prepper. Start by putting aside supplies and reading up on sources.

Opinion

Loss of Meaningful Day program heralds threat to valued services

The Herald’s Aug. 12th coverage of the loss of the Meaningful Day program underscores a troubling pattern: services…

Opinion

Thanks for environmental, climate coverage

I wanted to thank the Everett Herald’s continued climate and environmental journalism. In an age when the federal…

Opinion

Unhappy with increasing city, school taxes in Edmonds

I am a long-time resident of Edmonds, since 1970. I own a home in city limits so I…

Opinion

Where are shelters for D.C.’s homeless, Mr. President?

Trump can find 1.5 billion dollars to build a golf course but he hasn’t the humanity to build…

The Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg (11) scores a run, beating the tag from Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Evans, who threw a wild pitch in the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (Mitchell Layton / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners drop game, series to Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The Seattle Mariners’ ninth-inning rally attempt fell short on Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the…

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike rises for a jumper over Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon during a game on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Sports

Third-quarter barrage nets sixth straight Storm loss

Seattle fell to 16-17 as head coach Noelle Quinn admits “time is running out.”

Snohomish County Council listens to George Skiles talk about his findings in an audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Council grapples with worse-than-expected budget woes

Lower than expected sales tax revenue, along with overspending from some county departments, could lead to a $20M…

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during practice on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Rod Mar / Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Klint Kubiak completes install of new Seahawks offense.

Seattle’s players now focus on honing on the new scheme’s details.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete gets a hit during the game against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox score five late runs to knock off Hops

Hillsboro, Ore. — The Everett AquaSox scored five runs in the final two innings to overcome a four-run…

Former Archbishop Murphy track star Sarah (Schireman) Linse will be honored at the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Banquet on Sept. 24 at Angel of the Winds Arena. (Photo courtesy of the Snohomish County Sports Commission)

Sports

SnoCo Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction set for next month

The Snohomish County Sports Commission will host a banquet at Angel of the Winds Arena on Sept. 24.

Local News

Fatal Everett crash kills Marysville man, injures two others Tuesday

The collision caused the engine block to separate from the vehicle and ignite a small fire

Josh Naylor (22) of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits an RBI groundout against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Luke Hales / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Jim Moore: Josh Naylor proves he’s most important new Mariner

Geno Suarez arrived with much more fanfare, returning to Seattle with all of his home runs, bringing back…