The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett council OKs purchase of first properties at stadium site

The city also began condemnation proceedings in court last week to acquire two additional parcels on the site.

Marysville

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Deadly fight in Marysville described as “unprovoked attack,” records said

The victim reportedly didn’t fight back when he was hit by a man he’d been drinking with, court…

Outside of the Snohomish County Health Department along Rucker Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Health Department makes cuts to address $2M deficit

The department is eliminating 17 positions, including 11 that are vacant, to fill the deficit. Some programs may…

A computer inside the Coker family’s home was hit by a bullet from stray gunfire on a neighboring property on Saturday, July 11, 2026 outside of Arlington, Washington. (Courtesy of Sarah Coker)

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Arlington families question deputy’s response after stray gunfire peppers homes

The sheriff’s office said the incident remains under investigation. Both families said they felt ignored.

Everett

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Everett man sentenced for trafficking drugs in Seattle

The 56-year-old was arrested during a sprawling investigation focused on drug sales in Seattle homeless encampments and the…

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

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Edmonds hears presentation on fiscal impacts of Esperance annexation

Annexing the 464-acre neighborhood could generate $70 million for Edmonds over the first 15 years, but specific costs…

Marysville

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Marysville initiates 6-month moratorium on data centers

The city will take the time to study potential impacts on water and sewer infrastructure if data centers…

Ginnie Berry near her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds schools received multiple warnings before alleged sexual assault

Records show administrators left a teacher in an elementary classroom despite many concerns of inappropriate behavior with students.

Marysville

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Suspect arrested after man killed in fistfight outside Marysville restaurant

Officers found a man not breathing after responding to a fight on Tuesday night, a release said.

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Crews work on landscaping final touches underneath the new Jordan Creek Bridge on Oct. 21, 2025. The project is expected to finish middle of November.

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Report: Snohomish County to repair, replace seven bridges in coming years

One of the largest projects will be the replacement of the Granite Falls Bridge, with construction expected to…

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is the subject of a lawsuit filed by nine former detainees. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

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Snohomish County sued again over alleged sexual abuse at Denney juvenile jails

In the latest claim, nine former detainees allege sexual abuse by staff at the Everett detention centers across…

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From left, Daniel Lucier, Hillary Moralez, Alexandrea MacIndoe and Jillian Youngblood present their work on the AI civic assembly to the Snohomish County Council on July 8 in Everett.

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Snohomish County Council recognizes civic assembly’s work on AI

The random group of county residents found broad support for 35 recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

Firefighters responded to a deadly mobile home fire on Friar Creek Road outside of Monroe on July 10, 2026. (Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

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Man and dog killed in mobile home fire outside of Monroe

Heavy smoke and fire were coming from the mobile home when firefighters responded on Friday afternoon, a release…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin along with other Boeing and Snohomish County officials cut the ribbon Friday for the North Line, where Boeing will manufacture the 737 MAX in Everett for the first time in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Boeing launches Everett’s first 737 MAX production line

The new North Line will manufacture three 737 MAX variants, helping Boeing fill a backlog of more than…

From left, Devin Hermanson, Rick Larsen, Edwin Feller and Tomas Scheel.

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Three candidates look to unseat Larsen as he seeks 14th term

Two Democrats and one Republican are running against U.S. Rep Rick Larsen in the 2nd Congressional District.

Recently installed Tesla batteries sit on Snohomish County PUD’s clean energy campus on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish PUD prepares to open first battery storage site in Arlington

Washington’s first project of its kind will store excess energy and release it at peak times to cut…

A sign for Hangar 420's Lynnwood location is pictured in 2024. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Clearview residents oppose second neighborhood pot shop

A proposed county code change could allow a second cannabis retailer on Highway 9.

Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, with his two dogs Theo and Betty at Paine Field’s new deli and marketplace named after the pair in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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What the Fork: Theo & Betty’s is a destination deli

Airport dining that’s worth the trip — even if you’re not flying.

Hayat Saviq, 4, feeds a goat at Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Ever wondered where your food comes from? This farm has the answer

Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen is designed for kids to learn about farming, food and nature.

Kevin Rodriguez (left) stands with his defense attorney Karim Merchant during a sentencing hearing in Snohomish County Superior Court on July 9, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)

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Man convicted of 2019 murder sentenced after judge rejects new trial bid

Kevin Rodriguez has now been sentenced twice for the stabbing a Monroe man to death in Monroe.