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Forum: As go our forests, so goes our environmental future

The Trump administration’s move to end the Roadless Rule jeopardizes ancient forests and risks collapse.

The Boeing Aerospace Adventure flight simulators at the Boeing Future of Flight on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Boeing expands hours for Future of Flight and factory tour

Aerospace giant hopes to draw more tourists with move from five to seven days a week.

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Mill Creek second graders win contest to name city snow plow

Students at Penny Creek Elementary School secured a resounding victory with the name ‘Glacier Guardian.’

Fire department vehicles park next to the Snohomish County Campus after buildings on the campus were evacuated on Friday. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Snohomish County buildings reopened after suspicious substance deemed not a threat

Two evacuated administrative buildings were cleared early Saturday after officials determined the substance was not a biotoxin or…

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)

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Providence Everett to end hospitalist contract with Optum after 20 years

The medical groups hope to retain the 65 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants through a new, lower-cost…

A truck drives west along Casino Road past a new speed camera set up near Horizon Elementary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Crashes, speeding down near Everett traffic cameras

Data shared by the city showed that crashes have declined near its red light cameras and speeds have…

Seahawks fans Daniel Abad (left) and Donald Kracht arrive at San Jose International Airport on their way to Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Abad)

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Local Seahawks fans take over Bay Area

Leaving behind spouses, jobs and lots of cash, enthusiasts flock to the Super Bowl.

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Snohomish County Council approves plan to remove Design Review Board

The ordinance passed unanimously in hopes of streamlining the process for new developers.

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Parent support collaborative worries money will run out

If funding runs out, Homeward House won’t be able to support parents facing drug use disorders and poverty.

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Schwab: When you’re the president, they let you do anything

While Trump grifts for billions in his first year, Stephen Miller rethinks the non-rights of laborers.

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Bill for cardiac response plans at schools can save lives of children

Recently, I visited Olympia to testify in front of the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education…

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Thanks to City of Snohomish for fixing Pine Avenue quickly

I would like to commend the new Snohomish Mayor, Aaron Hoffman, along with Ken Klein, our new city…

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Countries using ‘peace’ to spin real intentions

Thank you for your story on the so-called “Roman” talk of peace (“Comment: When talk of peace is…

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Woman was shot multiple times attempting to help her daughter on Friday in Snohomish

Around 6:30 a.m., law enforcement arrested a 19-year-old male on suspicion of various assault charges and kidnapping.

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Edmonds considers pausing development in Deer Creek aquifer

The discussion came after the council voted last month to prohibit stormwater wells in the area to protect…

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Everett shelter animals up for adoption at ‘Puppy Bowl’ event

A Seattle watch party for the Puppy Bowl will feature local dogs from the nearby shelter.

Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Community Transit to pay $25.4M for Everett Goodwill property

The south Everett Goodwill outlet will remain open for three more years per a proposed lease agreement.

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The Buzz: ‘Smile, Darn Ya, Smile’ when addressing the president

Reporters must remember to grin when asking President Trump about Epstein’s sexual assault victims.

Rayna Peacher, a senior at Lakewood High School, yells as she crosses 27th Avenue Northeast during a student walkout and protest on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 in Lakewood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lakewood student walkout ends after man makes alleged threats

The Marysville Police Department said it will forward the case to the prosecutor’s office, which will determine if…

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County agriculture board opens two new positions

The board seeks a member to represent the forestry industry and another to represent agribusiness.