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A rendering of possible configuration for a new multi-purpose stadium in downtown Everett. (DLR Group)

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Everett council resolution lays out priorities for proposed stadium

The resolution directs city staff to, among other things, protect the rights of future workers if they push…

Opinion

The Buzz: Keeping our head above an atmospheric river of news

Trump hosts at the Kennedy Center and gets his own ballsy trophy, and Marco Rubio goes after ‘woke’…

LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Parents back Everett district after LifeWise lawsuit threat

Dozens gathered at a board meeting Tuesday to voice their concerns over the Bible education program that pulls…

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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Flood resources: Where to find emergency shelter, sandbags

As the county remains under flood warnings due to record-breaking river flows, cities are offering resources for those…

Opinion

Selection of teams for NCAA football playoffs indefensible

The continuing saga and explanation that the College Football Playoff Selection Committee has offered after they selected the…

Opinion

If state needs money it can collect license tab fees

Lately there have been multiple articles written in the newspaper about the shortfall of the state budget and…

Opinion

Don’t sue state for U.S. 2 fatal crash; sue the driver at fault

Regarding the $50 million lawsuit filed against the state for the death of a driver on U.S. 2…

A “danger” sign hangs on the fence surrounding the recently burned Wiggums Hollow playground on Nov 19 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett approves $500K repair of Wiggums Hollow Park

The north Everett park’s playground was destroyed in an October fire.

Lynnwood

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Lynnwood to close City Hall lobby next week

Residents who need to visit City Hall should contact city staff ahead of time to schedule an appointment.

Bob Hammond wades through the water covering Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Live Updates: Boating home on Skywall Drive

Key developments:Snohomish Regional Fire Rescue: 26 people rescued since Wednesday evening.Rescue swimmers help evacuate Snohomish residents and pets.Skykomish…

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EvergreenHealth Monroe appoints new chief medical and quality officer

Dr. Scott Stuart has worked as a hospitalist at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland since 2005.

Local News

Community Transit to host ‘Stuff-a-Bus’ donation event

Working with Volunteers of America Western Washington, the donation drive will take place in Monroe Friday and Saturday.

Opinion

Welch: State’s business climate stifling; lawmakers aren’t helping

Now 45th for business in a recent 50-state survey, new tax proposals could make things even worse.

Lynnwood

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Lynnwood City Council seeks applicants to fill vacancy

Council member George Hurst will begin his mayoral term Jan. 1, leaving Position 6 vacant. Applications are due…

Life

The Olson Bros Band, 9 to 5, Northwest Perspectives, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Everett

Local News

Everett Transit, VOAWW, to partner for annual donation drive

The yearly “Stuff a Bus” tradition brings together unionized transit workers and local volunteers to collect toys and…

Diane Grossenbacher, an office manger at Lynndale Elementary School, rallys outside of the Edmonds School District building before a meeting to push for the district for a contract on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Edmonds office professionals reach three months with no contract

The district hasn’t agreed to the union’s top demands, including more office secretary time and a wage increase…

Inside one of the classrooms at Liberty Elementary on May 29 in Marysville. The Marysville School District closed schools, moved from a K-5 to a K-6 education model, cut staffing and limited non-essential spending to improve its financial situation. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

State eases Marysville schools oversight

A letter from Superintendent Chris Rykdal says the district’s financial situation has ‘dramatically improved.’

A barge sinks below water near Port Gardner Bay on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Barge with excavator, tugboat go under in Snohomish River Wednesday

Crews are working to recover the vessels and their contents. There were no injuries.

Binny, a pit bull rescued from a dumpster, goes on a field trip with Officer Kargopoltseva, who rescued her in November in Everett. (Everett Police Department)

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PETA offering $6,000 reward for information on dog found zipped inside suitcase

On Nov. 18, a bystander found the pit bull zipped into a suitcase with a rope around her…