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Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett mayor to deliver State of the City speech March 5

The event is hosted by the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce.

Monroe’s Isaiah Kiehl reacts during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Monroe boys basketball wins Snohomish rematch

The Bearcats defeat the Panthers 67-58 to take lead in Wesco North on Wednesday.

Monroe’s Betzy Garcia celebrates scoring a touchdown against Everett during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: School levies, bonds invest in future of students

Several school districts seek the support of voters for levies and bonds in the Feb. 10 election.

Opinion

Everett schoola bond, levy ensure quality education

My children attended Jackson Elementary, Evergreen Middle School and Everett High. Back in the day, I was a…

Opinion

Everett High students’ walk-out wasn’t a civics lesson

The Everett High School students are protesting once again (“Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity,”…

Opinion

Vote yes for Everett Public Schools bond and levy

Leading up to Feb. 10 voters have the opportunity to approve a bond and levy to support Everett…

Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett, Washington. Rodriguez was convicted of manslaughter for killing Evodio Garcia Martinez. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Local News

Monroe homicide case faces additional delays on the eve of trial

More than two years after Kevin Rodriguez’s manslaughter conviction was tossed due to improper jury instruction, the retrial…

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Driver in serious injury collision arrested Tuesday

Tuesday morning, Monroe police responded to a collision that temporarily blocked the intersection of 179th Avenue Southeast and…

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Lake Stevens garage catches fire with hundreds of batteries inside

Tuesday evening, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue crews responded to the fire that reportedly began while the homeowner…

Local News

Edmonds names new assistant police chief

Josh McClure has served as an Edmonds police commander since 2023. His career with the department dates back…

Rachel McGee, Tony Gardner and Jobe Momodou ask individuals questions for the Point-in-Time Count survey on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Point-in-Time count takes snapshot of Snohomish County’s homeless people

The annual count helps local groups that serve those without housing and guides federal and state funding.

A Snohomish County no trespassing sign hangs on a fence surrounding the Days Inn on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County Council approves New Start Centers’ contracts

The Salvation Army and YWCA will operate the new emergency housing in Everett and Edmonds.

Local News

Adopt A Stream Foundation hosts free screening of “FISH WARS”

The film covers Indigenous peoples’ fight for respected sovereign rights during the 1960s and 70s.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville’s public looks for ICE answers from their mayor

Mayor Jon Nehring’s State of the City speech was followed by several questions about federal actions.

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Health department confirms three additional measles cases amid outbreak

There are now six confirmed measles cases in Snohomish County. Officials are urging residents to check their vaccination…

Horseshoe ringers after being thrown at a Winetrout Winter Classic tournament at Woodland Park in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Slager)

Sports

Making Their Pitch

Horseshoe pitchers gather for winter tournaments, as the century-old sport is on the brink.

Opinion

Burke: Recalling heroes of battles past, as the threat rises

Those who defended freedom made the sacrifices required. Are we prepared to protect our democracy?

Opinion

Portrayal of federal agents as Nazis offensive

Two things were contrasted in the Everett Herald recently. One was Homeland Security investigations and Border Patrol agents…

Opinion

Shootings by federal agents must end

This must end! No more innocent lives taken at the will of ill-trained, trigger-happy Immigrations and Customs Enforcement…

Opinion

How well trained are federal agents?

I am deeply concerned at what is happening in Minneapolis. That could be Any Town, USA.