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What’s aim of Trump and Hegseth with boat strikes in Caribbean?

What’s all the hubbub about Pete Hegseth? Now that President Trump has (or is trying to have) renamed…

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street

The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to…

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Everett Animal Shelter to host adoption event

About 20 dogs and 20 cats will be available for adoption Saturday, with adoption fees covered by a…

Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions

After months of back and forth, the city council approved updates that proponents say better protect the town’s…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds, Northshore, Everett to hold levy info sessions

Northshore School District voters see three ballot measures in the Feb. 10 election. Edmonds voters will decide on…

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Dog abandoned in Everett dumpster has new home and new name

Binny, now named Maisey, has a social media account where people can follow along with her adventures.

Monroe’s Tenny Oylear runs with the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Seahawks take over Monroe, Jackson girls flag football

The Bearcats defeat Ferndale for a $1,000 donation during promotional event on Wednesday.

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Teens accused of brutal attack on Tulalip man Monday

The man’s family says they are in disbelief after two teenagers allegedly assaulted the 63-year-old while he was…

Opinion

Welch: State lawmakers have a chance to chart a better course

Rather than being driven by ideology, the Legislature needs to set policies that focus on outcomes.

Opinion

Everett schools protecting freedoms in defending LifeWise lawsuit

The lawsuit filed by LifeWise Academy against Everett Public Schools claims “religious hostility,” but the district’s policies are…

Opinion

New era for city of Snohomish’s leadership welcomed

Thank you Everett Herald for your report on the lame duck Snohomish city council’s special meeting to appoint…

Opinion

GOP, voters should back proposal for ‘millionaire’s tax’

The recent editorial, to tax the highest income of earners over $1 million is the best I have…

A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Eastview Village critics seek appeal to overturn county’s decision

Petitioners, including two former county employees, are concerned the 144-acre project will cause unexamined consequences for unincorporated Snohomish…

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Snohomish County commuters: Get ready for more I-5 construction

Lanes will be reduced along northbound I-5 in Seattle throughout most of 2026 as WSDOT continues work on…

Director of the Office of Public Defense Jason Schwarz sits in his office at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Funding to meet public defender standards uncertain for 2027

In June, the Washington Supreme Court reduced caseload standards for public defenders by almost two-thirds. Funding is in…

Life

Sheena Easton, 9 to 5, fiber art, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Everett Vacuum owners Kelley and Samantha Ferran with their daughter Alexandra outside of their business on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

‘Everything we sell sucks!’: Everett Vacuum has been in business for more than 80 years.

The local store first opened its doors back in 1944 and continues to find a place in the…

Flying Pig owner NEED NAME and general manager Melease Small on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Flying Pig restaurant starts new life

Weekend brunch and new menu items are part of a restaurant revamp

Robinhood Drugs Pharmacy owner Dr. Sovit Bista outside of his store on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

New pharmacy to open on Everett Optum campus

The store will fill the location occupied by Bartell Drugs for decades.

Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn answers questions after his speech at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Annual Meeting and Awards events on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

A downtown Everett address now belongs to the Economic Alliance Snohomish County

The organization moved from an unincorporated area of the county to a more central address.