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Mukilteo School Board’s Schwab was also great with students

Thank you for the heart-warming story about Judy Schwab’s service as a school board member in the Mukiteo…

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Fix the U.S. demand for drugs instead of striking drug boats

The blame can’t be put on the people in boats in the Caribbean.

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President Trump deserves F grades in all courses

The preponderance of evidence overwhelmingly proves that Donald Trump is the runaway-winner in the grading of all president’s…

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Look north for a working program of national health care

President Trump could rescue his endangered legacy and the GOP’s bleak prospects.

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Comment: How to make Link light rail work in downtown Everett

The city and Sound Transit need to plan stations that make Link part of businesses, homes and attractions.

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Comment: Leaders, community put Marysville schools on track

The district, under state guidance, has improved its financial position and could end oversight next year.

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Forum: South Everett, North Lynnwood need better transportation options

Students, workers and elders need better sidewalks, lighting and more frequent bus routes in the region.

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Forum: Congress needs to take back its constitutional authority

The president should be limited to his duties, while Congress needs to take back Cabinet positions.

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Images from the flooding in Snohomish County.

EVERETT — Our photographers have spent this week documenting the flooding in Snohomish County. Please check out their…

Water from the Snohomish River covers Lowell Snohomish River Road and inundates properties to the west on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Federal government grants emergency aid for Washington flood response

The approval by President Donald Trump allows FEMA to step in with federal assistance

Jackson junior Jaelyn Phaysith pressures Highline's quarterback into a throwaway during the Timberwolves' 23-7 win against the Pirates at Pop Keeney Stadium on Dec. 11, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Jackson girls flag football among Wesco pioneers

In first WIAA season, the Timberwolves show progress in 23-7 win against Highline on Thursday.

Opinion

Schwab: Sid wants to thank all the little people for his award

As long as FIFA is handing out a peace prize, let’s not forget the best in curmudgeonly commentary.

Opinion

Protect kids’ health care, education from state budget cuts

As we await Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal, I hope you will join me in calling for a…

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Stanwood didn’t ask enough questions about Flock cameras

How does the leadership of the Stanwood municipality, and other leaders of communities justify their decisions to contract…

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President Trump keeps adding articles for impeachment

I read in The Herald that Donald Trump is going to redact the names of persons mentioned in…

Layla Li (left) and Tatiana Carrillo Parra celebrate their admission to Washington State University on Dec. 5 at Arlington High School during an On-the-Spot Admissions event. (Provided photo)

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Arlington seniors accepted to college ‘on-the-spot’

Eight students were admitted to Washington State University during the special admissions event.

Jsason Phipps of the City of Mount Vernon tightens straps on the flood wall along the Skagit River in downtown Mount Vernon on Thursday. The river is forecast to crest on Friday morning after several days of heavy rain pushed waterways in the region to record levels. (Grant Hindsley/The New York Times)

Northwest

Record flooding forces rescues across Western Washington

Waterways crested at record levels in several flooded small towns across western Washington overnight, swamping roads and bridges…

The Snohomish County Public Utility District’s Commission approved its 2026 budget, which includes a rate increase for all customers. (Krysta Rasmussen/Snohomish PUD)

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Snohomish County’s utility district 2026 budget includes rate increases

Water and electricity bills will go up 2.5% on average to help offset a projected $15 million deficit.

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Monroe man pleads guilty after forcing woman smuggled into U.S. to do unpaid labor

On Thursday, Rangel Ramirez-Manzano, 57, pleaded guilty to the federal felony of harboring an alien for financial gain.

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

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Everett expands Downtown Improvement District

The district, which collects rates to provide services for downtown businesses, will now include more properties along Pacific…