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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)

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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)

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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.

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Snohomish County reports first pediatric flu death of the season

The death of a school-age teenager last week was also the first pediatric flu death in the state.

Tiffany will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Historic Everett Theatre. (File photo)

Life

Tiffany, Flight Patterns, a Sherlock Holmes mystery and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Gordon Mawson, 5, left and Lenora Mawson, 7, right, look for ocean creatures during the Starlight Beach Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 near the Olympic Beach Visitor Station in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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WSU SnoCo to host nighttime tidepooling event in Edmonds

Participants will explore the shore of Olympic Beach for marine life, including anemones, crabs and sea stars.

A person walks their dog at the Centennial Trail Rhododendron Trailhead in Lake Stevens, Washington, near Lake Cassidy, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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New accessible trail to be built off Centennial Trail

The loop trail through the forest will sit north of Lake Cassidy between Highway 9 and 123rd Ave…

Laurie Hardie and Tammie Enders holds a sign with photographs of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a vigil held outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett vigil remembers those killed by federal agents

Protesters said they gathered to show solidarity with residents of Minneapolis after two fatal shootings and a rapid…

A car idles at a stop light at the intersection of 196th Street and Poplar Way where the City of Lynnwood will be building a bridge over I-5 to connect Poplar Way to Alderwood Mall Boulevard on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves construction contract for Poplar Way Bridge

The $58 million bridge, largely paid for by state and federal grants, will be the sixth in the…

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Darrington schools evacuated for around 2 hours after bomb threat Tuesday

The Darrington School District received a call from an automated voice making a bomb threat. Around 2:30 p.m.,…

The livery on a Boeing plane. (Christopher Pike / Bloomberg)

Local News

Boeing begins hiring for new 737 variant production line at Everett factory

The 737 MAX 10 still needs to be certificated by the FAA.

People read newspapers from the library selection at the Everett Public Library on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Continue discussion on local journalism support

State lawmakers should reconsider legislation that can aid newspapers and other news sources.