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Cascade’s Caylee Krestel runs the ball against Jackson during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Cascade, Everett flag football pick up key Wesco wins

The Bruins swept their two-game slate while the Seagulls went 1-1 on Wednesday.

Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Feds investigate Sultan School District over trans athlete policy

The district was one of 18 in the U.S. named in a press release Wednesday. Sultan’s policy is…

The Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball team practices at the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium on Jan. 8, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball program reaches new heights

The revitalized feeder system leads to league-best record with four freshmen starters.

Opinion

Burke: Work as a young caddy allowed a swing at life skills

Along with learning blackjack, Yiddish and golf’s finer points, it taught the art of observation.

Opinion

Comment: Trump’s credit card cap would throw weakest to sharks

Trump’s demand would cut credit access for many borrowers, leaving them to even harsher options.

Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Marysville shares info on 88th Street upgrades

The city will widen the arterial street to add a center turning lane, along with paths for walking…

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Two Snohomish County residents face drug trafficking charges

A Marysville man, 29, attempted to exchange around 20 pounds of cocaine for meth and $155,000, police say

Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity

Over 100 students marched to the Snohomish County campus to voice their support for immigrant communities.

Tina Ruybal prepares ballots to be moved to the extraction point in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: A win for vote-by-mail, amid gathering concern

A judge preserved the state’s deadline for mailed ballots, but more challenges to voting are ahead.

Opinion

Support of Everett schools’ bond, levy shapes student success

As a proud parent of daughters who began their Everett Public Schools journey in first and third grade…

Opinion

New pharmacy at Everett clinic site will aid patients

I applaud our local pharmacist Sovit Bista for opening Robin Hood Pharmacy at the Everett Optum main campus…

Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Behind the badge: Everett’s new police chief prioritizes community engagement

Robert Goetz has served Everett for 35 years as a member of the police department. Now he steps…

Local News

Unresponsive puppies left at fire station after suspected fentanyl overdose

Initially, three puppies were dropped off at Gold Bar fire station. Deputies found an additional three sick puppies.

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Lynnwood approves public safety sales tax

The 0.1% tax is set to go into effect in April. The revenue will go toward restoring police…

Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon (center) stands with his parents, Washington’s Korean consul general and members of the Snohomish County Council, holding the resolution recognizing Korean American Day on Jan. 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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The Snohomish County Council recognizes Korean American Day

The area’s Korean consul general spoke during the ceremony, as did Mukilteo Council member Jared Moon.

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Local News

Mountlake Terrace City Council elects new leadership

The council elected Steve Woodard as mayor and Brian Wahl as mayor pro tem Thursday. Woodard has served…

Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

The Snohomish County solid waste voucher program has been extended

Residents affected by the December 2025 flood can now dispose of flood-damaged items through March 19.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Marysville mayor to report ‘state of the city’

The presentation will take place at 6:30p.m. on Jan. 28. The public can ask questions at the end.

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Business

Mike Fong will lead efforts to attract new jobs to Everett

He worked in a similar role for Snohomish County since Jan. 2025 and was director of the state…

Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Snohomish County in 2026

Organizations are holding tributes, rallies and family-friendly activities to honor MLK.