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Snohomish County receives $1.6 million in grants from the state to improve park accessibility

WA state awarded three grants to replace an ageing dock, improve waterfront access and build more inclusive play…

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Four people and a dog evacuated from boat fire at Everett Marina

The 32-foot boat with 300 gallons of fuel caught fire Friday.

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Kirkland police arrest Everett man in connection to 22 burglaries.

The 40-year-old suspect allegedly broke into businesses across four counties.

Two Swift Orange Line buses waits at the Edmonds College Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Community Transit shares more details on upcoming Gold Line

The agency still needs to decide on a final route and whether to implement bus lanes. It plans…

Opinion

The Buzz: America Held Hostage by Epstein Files: Day 184

America’s news cycle has been held captive by the Epstein files for a good half year. Today’s updates:

Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) high-fives cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington on July 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Nick Emmanwori thrills at Day 8 of Seahawks training camp

Another day, another Nick Emmanwori Special.

The Mill Creek All-Star softball team takes a tour of the field at the West Region Little League Complex in San Bernardino, California on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Mill Creek will play in the Little League World Series Aug. 3-10 in Greenville, N.C. (Photo courtesy of Merisa Gahan)

Sports

Mill Creek opens Little League World Series Sunday

The softball All-Stars take on Florida on Sunday in North Carolina.

A sheriff’s deputy lets a vehicle pass police tape as law enforcement work on 96th Street SE where an overnight home invasion resulted in one person being killed on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Third person arrested in 2022 Everett home invasion

A federal grand jury previously indicted Kevin Thissel and Christopher Johnson in connection with the death of Irah…

Sports

Mariners land All-Star 3B Eugenio Suarez in big swing

Everett’s Hunter Cranton was a part of the Mariners’ deal for a reunion with the star slugger.

Sports

Late AquaSox rally comes up short, Eugene ties series

The Everett AquaSox (50-48) couldn’t recover from six scoreless innings to open Wednesday’s contest with the Eugene Emeralds…

Kimberly Beard competes in the women's 17-18 hammer throw at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics hosted at Savannah State University from July 17-20, 2025. (Photo courtesy Donna Beard)

Sports

Local athletes compete at USA Track Junior Olympics

King’s Beard, Kamiak’s Warme win events in Savannah during meet from July 21-27.

AquaSox pitcher Nico Tellache delivers a pitch during Everett's 7-4 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 27, 2025, where he tossed five scoreless innings and a career-high eight strikeouts. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox pitcher ‘climbing mountain’ closer to home

After three years in Mexico, Oregon’s Nico Tellache chases major league dreams in Everett.

Opinion

Everett council, Dist. 4: Battle prioritizes public safety

Everett City Council is an all-white body that governs a city with a two-thirds non-white population. This is…

Opinion

Everett mayoral race: Murphy best on public safety

As someone who served alongside Scott Murphy on the Everett City Council for nine years, I’ve seen firsthand…

Opinion

Trump should come clean about Epstein relationship

Is Donald Trump finally meeting his personal Waterloo? Trump is desperately trying to silence the talk about his…

Elections

Five candidates make up field for Position 2 seat

Of those seeking the position, some have run for local office multiple times, others are political newcomers.

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Everett police investigate ‘complicated’ pedestrian fatality

Police impounded a vehicle believed to be connected with the collision Sunday in south Everett. No charges have…

Regional Director Nicole Smith-Mathews talks about the new mobile opioid treatment clinic on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Snohomish County mobile opioid care unit showcased

The clinic, based in Gold Bar, will provide treatment to rural areas where options are limited.

Hugo, 6, walks through one of the entrance gates of the new Clark Park Off Leash Dog Area as owner Erica Weir follows behind on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett opens new dog playground in Clark Park

The off-leash area opened after years of planning and the controversial removal of a historic gazebo.

Outside of the Madrona School on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Olympic View Water and Sewer District sues Edmonds School District

EDMONDS — The Olympic View Water and Sewer District filed a citizen suit against the Edmonds School District…