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Three companies reach settlement to resolve allegations of illegal pandemic loans

Two companies had too many employees, and one was engaged in cannabis sales, which is illegal under federal…

Penny Clark, owner of Travel Time of Everett Inc., at her home office on Nov. 21, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington-based travel agency has been in business for 36 years

In the age of instant Internet travel booking, Penny Clark runs a thriving business from her home office…

Robert Blessing is escorted into the courtroom at the Snohomish County Courthouse in handcuffs for his sentencing hearing for three counts of felony sex crimes on Dec. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Former Arlington horse ranch owner sentenced to over 15 years in prison

On Oct. 23, Robert Blessing, 38, pleaded guilty to three counts of felony child sex crimes, one for…

Ian Meyer listens to speakers during a World AIDS Day event at the AIDS Memorial on the Snohomish County Campus on Dec. 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County walks for World AIDS Day

Holding candles, officials and residents traveled from the health department to the newly made AIDS memorial.

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Rumbaugh sworn in as Marysville superintendent

She served as interim superintendent since March. Her permanent contract is through June 2028.

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Marysville’s State Ave. to close for Saturday parade

The busy road will be closed between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the city.…

Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 and Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on U.S. 2 on Feb. 21, 2024, in Snohomish. (Snohomish County Fire District #4)

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Family of Monroe woman killed in U.S. 2 crash sues WSDOT for $50 million

The wrongful death lawsuit filed in Snohomish County Superior Court on Nov. 24 alleges the agency’s negligence led…

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Mohammed Asif, an Indian national, conspired with others to bill Medicare for COVID-19 and other respiratory tests that hadn’t been ordered or performed, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.

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Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $1 million health care fraud scheme

Mohammed Asif, 35, owned an Everett-based testing laboratory and billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that patients never received.

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2 Snohomish County men charged with internet-related child sexual abuse

Over the past two months, three men were charged in federal court after defendants allegedly used the internet…

Judy Tuohy, the executive director of the Schack Art Center, in 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Director of Everett’s Schack Art Center announces retirement

Judy Tuohy, also a city council member, will step down from the executive director role next year after…

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Human trafficking probe nets arrest of Calif. man, rescue of 17-year-old girl

The investigation by multiple agencies culminated with the arrest of a California man in Snohomish County.

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Marysville seeks candidates for two open positions

EVERETT — The Marysville Parks Board and Planning Commission is seeking volunteers to fill two open positions, a…

Thanks to the ADA, curb ramps have gentler slopes and road crossings that beep or click. (Herald file)

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Public Works committee seeks five new members

Applicants must live in Snohomish County and have a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Mountlake Terrace to host 42nd annual Christmas tree lighting

The Friday night event near City Hall will include local choir performances, hot cocoa and a special visit…

An excavator moves a large bag at the site of a fuel spill on a farm on Nov. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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BP’s Olympic Pipeline fully restarts after 2-week shutdown

The oil giant has recovered 2,300 gallons of oil so far at the site of the leak east…

Aleen Alshamman carries her basket as she picks out school clothes with the help of Operation School Bell volunteers on Sept. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Feeling generous? Your help is needed here, elsewhere

Giving Tuesday invites your financial support and volunteer hours for worthy charities and nonprofits.

Opinion

Nothing seditious about Democratic veterans’ video

Oh, honestly! A group of Democratic veterans pointed out that our military can and should refuse to obey…

Opinion

Citizens group finds common ground on rules for immigration enforcement

A group of local citizens gathered on a recent Sunday at the Lynnwood Library to discuss the topic…

Opinion

Where’s outrage of state’s tax-happy ‘kings”?

After attending a “No Kings” rally in Snohomish, a letter writer shared her observation of a child holding…