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Forum: Continuing Dr. King’s work requires a year-round commitment

We can march and honor his legacy this weekend, but we should strive for his dream every day.

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Forum: We’ll never get to ‘Great Again’ without a humble spirit

What we should demand of our leaders — and ourselves — is humility, accountability and disciplined speech.

Kevin Stevens, a resident of Three Rivers Mobile Home Park, talks about the damage his home endured due to flooding on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A month after the floods, residents try to return to normal

Recovery resources are available, including funds to replace damaged or lost items.

Traffic moves southbound on Highway 99 underneath Highway 525 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSDOT proposes big changes to Hwy 99 in Snohomish County, Lynnwood

A detailed draft plan outlines over $600 million worth of safety upgrades that could add sidewalks, bike lanes…

Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2020. There have been multiple court case across the country involving Tesla’s Autopilot system. (Jim Wilson / The New York Times)

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Stanwood family sues Tesla over deadly Autopilot crash

The wrongful death lawsuit accuses Tesla of advertising the feature in a way that overstates its capabilities.

The Sounder commuter train at Everett Station Wednesday evening on October 9, 2019.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How Snohomish County residents can get to the Seahawks game

Fans going to the much-anticipated playoff game Saturday can avoid traffic, stress and parking costs by taking transit.

The peaks of Mount Pilchuck, left, and Liberty Mountain, right, are covered in snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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With December’s floods, are we still in a drought?

Scientists say current conditions don’t look good for the state to rid itself of drought conditions by summer.

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Schwab: Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Don

As I have always said, the facts side with Trump and his team; on the ICE fatal shooting…

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Stanwood announces new police chief

Lt. Glenn DeWitt replaced Chief Jason Toner, who was promoted to commander of the south precinct.

Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Compass Health fully opens new behavioral health facility

The Marc Healing Center, located on Broadway, will be used to stabilize people going through mental health difficulties.

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The Buzz: Have we thanked Trump even once for all he’s done?

Mr. President, please accept this gold-toned plastic ‘Best Stepdad Ever’ trophy as a token of our thanks.

Zach Meyer, who owns Gusto Wood Fired Pizza with his wife Lindsay, throws a Margherita pizza into the oven while cooking at the Lake Stevens Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Farmers market director’s frustrations lead to exit

Lake Stevens is seeking a new manager to oversee the city event starting in 2026.

Meadowdale's Chris Ramirez (right) is signaled as the winner of the 144-pound match against Shorecrest's Neta Navot in the Mavericks' 43-34 win against the Scots at Shorecrest High School on Jan. 15, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Meadowdale boys wrestling remains undefeated in dual meets

While unsatisfied with their effort, the Mavericks top Shorecrest 43-34 on Thursday.

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Snohomish County declares measles outbreak, confirms 3 new cases

Three local children were at two Mukilteo School District schools while contagious. They were exposed to a contagious…

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Another Snohomish County family sues Roblox over alleged child safety issues

Over two months after Dolman Law Group filed a complaint alleging the platform instills a false sense of…

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Stanwood man pleads guilty to fatal crash from 2022

Joseph Checkeye, 47, will be sentenced for his role in the death of Ronald Sailer, 85, on Fire…

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Community College appeals public meetings ruling

In a filing, it argued a judge erred last year in ordering the college’s board to vote before…

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Proposed state legislation could affect Snohomish County Flock cameras

SB 6002 would shorten the data retention period to 72 hours. It also places restrictions on where, why…

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No arrests made in Pokémon theft from Everett game store

The store owner said the suspect stole at least $30,000 worth of cards during the early morning break…

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Edmonds approves 0.1% sales tax for street, sidewalk improvements

The 5-2 vote brings the city’s sales tax rate to 10.7%, the highest in the state along with…