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Letter: Lower limit for DUI unnecessary

If you did not read Todd Welch’s recent column, read it (“To limit DUI wrecks, focus on what…

A damaged section of State Route 542 between mileposts 43 and 45 east of Glacier after flooding from an atmospheric river in December 2025. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Washington flood damage totals at least $182M

Gov. Bob Ferguson is seeking $137 million in federal aid to deal with infrastructure damage.

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Fentanyl exposure scare disrupts trial at Snohomish County Courthouse

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office traced the source of the opioid to an evidence envelope used in a courtroom.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin talks about the 2025 budget with the city council before voting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In letter, community groups ask Everett to take action on ICE

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin said she would issue a directive next week to address the concerns raised by…

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Truck catches fire while driver pumps gas Thursday morning

South County Fire extinguished the fire around 10 minutes after receiving the call.

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One woman injured in vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Everett

First responders transported a woman in her early 30s to the hospital after she was struck by a…

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Man dies after being struck by a train in Mukilteo

Police describe the man as a white adult. He has not yet been identified.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Janie Hanson (1 in white) tries to position herself in front of Stanwood sophomore Addy Schuh in the Warriors' 55-47 win against the Spartans in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway girls mount comeback vs. Stanwood in district semis

The Warriors clinch first state berth since 2019 in 55-47 win against defending champs on Wednesday.

A flock of cormorants sun themselves on a private dock on Lake Stevens with Three Fingers in the background on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Chances of snowy Snohomish County gets slimmer

Some light snowfall may arrive on Wednesday, but it likely won’t stick. The window of opportunity for snow…

Shorewood senior Nathan Abraha blocks Edmonds-Woodway senior Dre Simonsen's attempt under the rim during the Stormrays' 42-40 win against the Warriors in the District 1 3A semifinals at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Feb. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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Shorewood boys upset top-seeded Edmonds-Woodway in district semis

The Stormrays earn second straight state berth with 42-40 win on Tuesday.

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Snohomish boys squeak past Monroe in district semis

The Panthers punch first ticket to state tournament since 2012 with 57-54 win on Tuesday.

Snohomish junior Grady Rohrich lunges towards the rim to put up a layup during the Panthers' 57-54 win against Monroe in the District 1 3A semifinals at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Feb. 17, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

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Snohomish boys squeak past Monroe in district semis

The Panthers punch first ticket to state tournament since 2012 with 57-54 win on Tuesday.

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Welch: Millionaires tax is pie-crust promise; easily broken

By Democrats’ own admission, they can’t be trusted to tax only millionaires with new income tax.

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Comment: We honor civil rights heroes only when time allows comfort

The demands of MLK and others made them unpopular in their day. Their challenge to us remains.

Amid cold, wind and rain, people fish along a pier in Edmonds while they watch a state ferry travel to Kingston on Monday, Nov. 17 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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State ferries to implement 3% credit, debit card surcharge

The legislature approved the fee last year to help cover the cost of credit and debit card fees.…

The Lynnwood City Council meets in their chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood reconsiders Flock, discusses immigration resolution

Police Chief Cole Langdon said the department is “extremely limited” in its ability to intervene during federal immigration…

30,000 coho salmon await release at the Hatchery and Environmental Education Center at Halls Lake in Lynnwood on April 5, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Editorial: Set deadline for chemical in tires that’s killing coho

A ban set for 2035 allows ample time to find a viable replacement for 6PPD, which kills salmon…

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Everett Fire crews rescue four people after their raft capsizes Sunday

Sunday afternoon, the raft capsized near Jetty Island, with one person reportedly unable to get out of the…

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Snohomish County Page Program accepting student applications

Two students from each district will join the council for a week to learn about the legislative process.

Arlington Mayor Don Vanney tours the city’s Volunteers of America Western Washington food distribution center. (Provided photo)

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Arlington food center receives 32,000-pound donation

The gift will be distributed to food banks across Snohomish County, providing more than 26,000 meals.