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Vote yes on Everett Schools bond; delaying projects will cost more later

The Everett Public Schools bond has a strong values case and should also be evaluated on its merits…

Opinion

Climate crisis is affecting availability of water resources

All over the West, water has become a difficult issue, and a recent Herald article discusses just one…

Local News

Edmonds police arrest suspect after a 6-month-long narcotics investigation

Wednesday morning, officers served a search warrant at an apartment that received ongoing community complaints about criminal activity.

Edmonds-Woodway’s William Alseth makes a jump shot over the top of Shorewood’s Thomas Moles during the game on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Edmonds-Woodway boys clinch second straight Wesco South title

The Warriors hold off Shorewood in 55-48 win on Wednesday, break tie atop standings.

Everett

Local News

Man arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer in Everett

The suspect, who claimed to be a security officer and an off-duty Duvall police officer, stopped a motorist…

Judith “Judy” Weaver (provided photo)

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Suspect in 1984 killing of Judy Weaver arraigned Tuesday

Mitchell Gaff, 68, pleaded not guilty to amended information charging him with two murder counts.

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is pictured Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Second lawsuit filed against Denney Juvenile Justice Center in Everett

The complaint alleges a detention officer experienced retaliation for reporting sexual harassment involving minor detainees.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald, middle, speaks before accepting the George Halas Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 31-27, in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images/TNS)

Sports

Mike Macdonald’s defensive evolution sparks Super Bowl run

The Seahawks coach’s system employs flexibility to create impact on all fronts.

A person walks along 222nd Street Southwest next to Esperance Park on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Esperance annexation talks ramp up in Edmonds

City officials and community members are weighing the effects of annexing the 0.7-square-mile unincorporated area.

Water tumbles over the top of the Woods Creek Hydroelectric Project and down to a natural waterfall below on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish PUD seeks local artists for public mural

The $10,000 project will celebrate the environment and sustainable energy at the Woods Creek center.

Opinion

Welch: To limit DUI wrecks focus on what happens after arrest

Lowering the blood-alcohol limit to .05 targets the wrong drivers and doesn’t address lax follow-up.

Opinion

Bill would hold data centers accountable for energy, water use

I try to hold our electric and water use in check because costs matter. While many of us…

Opinion

ICE agents masking identity is an ominous sign

Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement wear masks for the same reason the Ku Klux Klan wears hoods.

Life

Artemidorus, Flight Patterns, a Sherlock Holmes mystery and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Kentucky Fried Chicken along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Few vacant retail spaces in Snohomish County

A lack of new construction and limited supply are cited as key reasons.

The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Edmonds passes resolution affirming support for immigrants

Residents who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting commended the resolution but called on the council to take concrete action…

Abraham Lucas, an Everett native, will start at right tackle for the Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks’ Abraham Lucas is livin’ the dream

The Everett native’s childhood wish of playing for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl comes true.

Whiskey Prime Steakhouse’s 18-ounce Chairman steak with garlic confit, 12-year aged balsamic vinegar and bourbon-soaked oak at the Angel of the Winds Casino Resort on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

This casino offers an off-the-menu, dry-aged delicacy

Whiskey Prime, the steakhouse inside Angel of the Winds Casino Resort in Arlington, can’t keep up with customer…

Vincent Nattress, the owner of Orchard Kitchen, at his adjacent farm on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Island County chef takes a break from the kitchen to write

Chef Vincent Nattress has closed Orchard Kitchen while he works on two books.

A chocochurro ice cream taco offered as a part of the taco omakase chef tasting at Bar Dojo on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Bar Dojo helped build the Edmonds restaurant scene

It first opened in late 2012 when the restaurant scene in Edmonds was underdeveloped.