Artist Nakita Strangeways in front of her “A Day on the Stillaguamish River” mural along 211th Place Northeast on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A new outdoor mural in Arlington honors the Stillaguamish legacy

Artist Nakita Strangeways painted “A Day on the Stillaguamish River” with assistance from a virtual reality headset.

DanVonique Bletson-Reed, center, dances with community members during a second line parade honoring Marylin Quincy at the 32nd annual Nubian Jam on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Forest Park in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett celebration of Black culture to return Saturday

The 33rd annual Nubian Jam will feature musical performances, food and activities for children and families.

People enter and exit Haggen on Monday, July 20, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bakers’ union demands fair pay as talks break down with grocery giant

The BCTGM Local 9 created a petition urging grocery chains under Albertsons to make living wage increases.

One person was killed and five others were hurt in a two-car crash along Smokey Point Boulevard near 132nd Street in Marysville on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Courtesy of Marysville Police Department)

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Marysville police asking for more witnesses to deadly crash

Investigators want to hear from anyone who saw the crash on Smokey Point Boulevard near 132nd Street on…

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Coast Guard rescues woman from water miles off Edmonds Pier

A helicopter crew found the missing woman 2 miles from the waterfront on Friday night, a post said.

A view of downtown Everett facing north on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett proposes changes to tax break program for builders

Expanding Everett’s multifamily tax exemption program could help add as many as 100 housing units per year, city…

Jim Armstrong, a veteran and author of “Welcome Home, Sgt. Bear” and book illustrator Quinlon Merrin at the Edmonds Library on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Welcome Home, Sgt. Bear’: Local veteran writes picture book about PTSD

Jim Armstrong, along with illustrator Qinlon Merrin, aim to teach families about PTSD in veterans through the eyes…

South County Fire board member Micah Rowland speaks at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire commissioner resigns amid redistricting process

While Micah Rowland is resigning because he’s moving to Port Orchard, he also cited redistricting as a factor…

People swim in the Yost Pool during Open Fitness and Lap Swim on \May 27, 2025, in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Heat advisory issued for Snohomish County as temps expected to rise

Temperatures in some parts of Snohomish County are expected to reach 95 degrees on Wednesday, according to the…

Traffic moves along 164th Street Southwest on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County developing update to road safety plan

Officials are looking for ways to track roads with higher risks of serious crashes and develop solutions to…

Kylie Mooncakes makes their entrance during Dungeon & Drags Queens at GeekFest West on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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3rd annual GeekFest attracts thousands in Lynnwood

Attendees could play games, purchase merchandise, gather with like-minded individuals and learn from experts.

Snohomish Little League 12U All Star softball’s Maddie Locke throws a pitch during a game against Hermiston (Oregon) Little League during a Little League Regional quarterfinal game on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino, Calif. (Photo Courtesy of Little League Baseball and Softball)

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Snohomish Little League softball two wins from World Series

“Team Washington” downs Oregon 2-0 in California on Sunday to set up a Tuesday semifinal with Idaho.

The elevator on the Grand Avenue Bridge was closed due to vandalism. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Elevator on Everett’s Grand Avenue Bridge vandalized again

It’s at least the fourth time the elevator has been damaged by vandalism. The city does not have…

Participants in Snohomish County’s Adult Recovery Court applauded the sobriety of one of their cohorts during an afternoon session of drug court at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Daily Herald)

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Snohomish County therapeutic court supports treatment over jail time

The program works to reduce recidivism by treating addiction and creating long-term stability.

Maxwell Lall (right to left), Tadesse Yeglatu, Jaswinder Bains and Tara Wickenburg, with a dozen other ATU Local 1576 members, picket on the corner of 200th Street Southwest and 46th Avenue West for fair contracts for transit workers on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Union pickets as negotiations with Community Transit continue

Members of the union representing drivers, dispatchers and other employees at the transit agency are seeking higher wages…

The Dowon Kim Quartet performs on March 6, 2026 at Butter Notes Cafe in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett cafe offers a night of jazz Saturday

Butter Notes Cafe is hosting one of Jazz Night School’s performances to raise money for tuition assistance.

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Everett man killed in head-on crash in Marysville

Investigators closed Smokey Point Boulevard for about four hours Thursday afternoon following the deadly crash, a release said.

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett City Council sends 5 charter amendments to Nov. ballot

Voters will decide on changes to the city’s initiative process and qualifications for people to hold elected office.

From left, Lacey Sauvageau, Steve Ewing, Ida Keeley and Robert Sutherland. (Provided photos)

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Four candidates vie for open District 39 seat in primary

Three Republicans and one Democrat hope to fill a seat that will be vacated after Rep. Carolyn Eslick…

A person pauses to look at an art piece during the Schack Art Center’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Schack Art Center gets grant for youth impacted by justice system

The $515K grant will continue a program that provides artistic classes for young people impacted by the juvenile…