Opinion
Comment: Ensuring food aid nourishes people’s bodies and dignity
Food banks and programs like SNAP need to take steps to prevent social stigma from discouraging their use.
Sports
Lake Stevens football advances to state championship
The Vikings hold off Graham-Kapowsin for 44-35 win in the 4A semifinals on Saturday.
Sports
Archbishop Murphy football dominates way to title game
The Wildcats blast Anacortes 59-17 in Saturday’s Class 2A semifinal.
Opinion
Comment: Monroe peer-to-peer program builds hope behind bars
Monroe Correctional Center’s Peer Resource Program makes the most of second chances for those incarcerated.
Opinion
Comment: HIV/AIDS isn’t death sentence, but work must continue
New infections are on the decline here, but focus can’t be lost on research, testing and prevention.
Opinion
The Buzz: Where the only thing worthy of pardon are the turkeys
Pass the leftovers; including reheated pardons, incivility, accusations of sedition and architectural sins.
Opinion
Forum: Ruling won’t end effort for the rights of natural world
A voters’ initiative didn’t survive a court challenge. The state needs a Green Amendment to force change.
Local News
Providence relies on philanthropy for county’s only forensic nursing center
The Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse serves adults and children affected by sexual or physical violence.
Local News
Climate justice group Kicking Gas is expanding efforts to Snohomish County
The nonprofit aims to switch residents to electrical appliances and can help cover up to 75% of installation…
Local News
Off-campus Bible program reps threaten legal action against Everett schools
The district must change its policies by Dec. 5 to avoid litigation, LifeWise Academy said in a letter…
Local News
Volunteers of America to launch new local service helpline
VOAWW Connect will link Snohomish and Skagit counties to food, housing, behavioral health and other vital resources.
Local News
Demolition begins on the site of the future Mariner Library
Sno-Isle Libraries bought the site in 2024 for $4.5 million. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.
Opinion
Congress can restore vital aid programs
Congress shows that it can take action as it passes a bill to release the Epstein files.
Opinion
Trump’s sedition claim shows he doesn’t understand U.S. laws
Donald Trump is accusing the veterans and politicians who pointed out to military service members, ”You can refuse…
Local News
Edmonds College hosts new climate change and community resilience exhibit
Through Jan. 21, visit the school library in Lynnwood to learn about how climate change is affecting weather…
Local News
Cold weather shelters prepare to open for winter season
The county’s seven cold weather shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to be at or below 34 degrees…
Local News
Evergreen State Fair Park is hoping to spark holiday cheer
The four-day event will include holiday inflatables, rentable igloos, music, dance and fire pits.
Opinion
Editorial: Keeping the shopping fun and the money local
Small Business Saturday allows support of shops that are key to the local economy. And it’s more fun.
Local News
Suspect stole a woman’s jewelry during Friday robbery in Edmonds
Law enforcement is investigating an organized crew that uses distraction and deception to rob victims.
Local News
Winter wonderland: Everett lights up downtown with annual tree lighting
Hundreds packed the intersection of Colby Avenue and Hewitt Avenue on Friday night to ring in the holiday…