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Clothing Optional performs at the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival on Thursday, May 15 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett music festival to end after 12 years

The Everett Music Initiative is ending the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival, the nonprofit’s flagship event that was first…

Local News

Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation

Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.

North Seattle Chinese Dancers perform a ribbon dance during the City of Mukilteo’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo celebrates Lunar New Year with food, dancing

Hundreds pack into the Rosehill Community Center to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Opinion

Comment: Federal bankers deserve an F on climate threat

In dismissing the financial threat from the climate crisis, Fed bankers set the nation up for failure.

Opinion

Ask lawmakers to reject bill to bar removal from tent encampments

Proposed Washington House Bill 2489, per media, is “the Shelters Not Penalties Act, would require local governments to…

Opinion

Heritage Foundation to blame for Trump’s return

Do you recall the day when you lost faith in our democratic system? When your pride was distorted…

The new “Lift Zone” at the Granite Falls Boys and Girls Club will offer free WiFi, 3D printers, desktop computers and laptops, robotics kits and multimedia production equipment. It will also have live-streaming capabilities, host resume-building and job-search workshops, and offer academic support programs.

Local News

New “Lift Zone” opens at the Granite Falls Boys Girls Club

Thanks to $60K contribution from Comcast, Lift Zone offers free WiFi, 3D printers, desktop computers and laptops, robotics…

Cars drive along Colby Avenue past the Everett Historic Theater on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Banff Film Festival returns to Everett on Feb. 27

The festival will showcase a variety of films centering on the outdoor community, including Banff’s 2025 Best Film…

Everett Councilmember Ben Zarlingo cuts the ribbon at the Everett Transit Mall Station grand re-opening on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett celebrates recent opening of Mall Station

The station officially opened for riders in December.

Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson speaks at a press conference outside of the new Snohomish County 911 building on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reports crime is down

Homicides reached a recent low in 2025, Sheriff Susanna Johnson reports. Auto thefts, burglaries and domestic violence are…

Opinion

The Buzz: In celebration of bunnies, from Bugs to Bad

We can’t help but see some characteristics shared between Elmer Fudd and Donald Trump.

Opinion

Restore state funding to vital childcare support program

Childcare is not optional. It is part of our infrastructure, just like housing, roads and hospitals. When childcare…

Opinion

Tell state House to adopt protections regarding crypto kiosks

Cryptocurrency kiosks — often designed to look like bank ATMs — are increasingly common in Washington stores, but…

Archbishop Murphy senior Brooke Blachly utilizes a screen from junior Ashley Fletcher (10) to drive into the lane during the Wildcats' 76-18 win against the Seahawks in the District 1 2A quarterfinals at Archbishop Murphy High School on Feb. 12, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Sports

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly reaches 2,000 points

The Wildcats senior eclipses mark in district girls basketball semifinal win Saturday.

Ray Stephanson outside of his residence on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

A former Everett mayor helped save a man. He didn’t realize he knew him.

Ray Stephanson performed CPR after Matthew Minahan had a heart attack. Minahan had cared for Stephanson’s father as…

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Opinion

Editorial: Lawmakers should outline fairness of millionaires tax

How the revenue will be used, in part to make state taxes less regressive, is key to its…

Opinion

Comment: Our response when federal disaster help is a disaster

With federal emergency aid in doubt, the state, localities and communities must team up to prepare.

Opinion

Comment: Tire dust killing salmon; state must bar chemical’s use

A chemical called 6PPD produces a toxin that kills coho. A ban by 2035 can add to efforts…

Opinion

Comment: Hospitals staying true to Congress’ drug discounts

Nonprofit hospitals aren’t abusing the 340B pricing program. The fault lies with profit-taking drugmakers.

Opinion

Forum: The long internal battle against our unrecognized bias

Growing up where segregation was the norm forced a unconscious bias that takes effort to confront.