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People sit on benches in the main hallway of Explorer Middle School’s new athletics building on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo School Board sends bond, levy measures to ballot

The $400 million bond would fund the replacement of Explorer Middle School and Mukilteo Elementary School, among many…

Everett

Local News

Tenant accused of murdering Everett landlord pleads not guilty

David Craft was booked into the Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder after Daniel Lytton’s body…

A model of a statue of Billy Frank Jr., the Nisqually tribal fishing rights activist, is on display in the lobby of the lieutenant governor's office in the state Capitol. (Jon Bauer / The Herald.

Opinion

Editorial: Recognizing state history’s conflicts and common ground

State officials seek consensus in siting statues of an Indian rights activist and a missionary.

Opinion

Where are cartoons lampooning Kamala Harris?

I agree with a recent letter writer, The Herald Opinion page’s cartoons about the GOP and Trump, are…

Opinion

Editorial cartoons are satire; it’s to be expected

I have read and sent letters to the editor of The Herald for years. I’m just amazed that…

Opinion

People should rely on own savings not on goverment assistance

Laudable is the social legislation that provides 26 weeks of subsidies to the unemployed who meet specific qualifications.…

Everett

Local News

One man dead in Everett pedestrian collision

The collision closed the northbound lanes of Highway 99 near milepost 51 for around four hours early Tuesday…

Deborah Rumbaugh (Provided photo)

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Marysville School District close to naming permanent superintendent

The board is expected to appoint Deborah Rumbaugh on Dec. 1 after voting to approve contract negotiations Monday.

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Snohomish County Council seeks to appoint District Court judge

Tam Bui earned a role on the state’s Court of Appeals, leaving her District Court seat open.

Snohomish County District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett speaks at the probable cause hearing on Nov. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Monroe man accused of kidnapping and threatening to kill his 2 kids

The 45-year-old suspect had his first court appearance Monday, where District Court Commissioner Jennifer Millett found probable cause…

A stormwater diversion structure which has been given a notice for repairs along a section of the Perrinville Creek north of Stamm Overlook Park that flows into Browns Bay in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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State approves Edmonds permit to do flood mitigation work on Perrinville Creek

The permit is the latest controversy in the years-long saga over Edmonds’ management of the stream.

Local News

Snohomish County Council recognizes the anti-bullying Buddy Bowl

The inclusive sports event will partner with the North Cascade Youth Football League for the first time.

Opinion

Did partisan rhetoric backfire on Snohomish city candidates?

Something interesting happened recently in the city of Snohomish mayoral and city council races. While Democrats performed well…

Opinion

Welch column unfairly targeted transgender girls

When Todd Welch was first brought on as a regular columnist for The Herald, he promised to be…

State Trooper Isaiah Oliver speaks to a BNSF worker at mile marker 31.7 as road closures and evacuations mount in response to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County adopts its first Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The document analyzes wildfire risks throughout the county and provides resources for people to engage with wildfire resiliency…

Archbishop Murphy senior Khian Mallang wraps up Olympic freshman Jordan Driskell in a tackle during the Wildcats' 45-13 win against the Trojans in the 2A State Round of 16 at Goddard Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Archbishop Murphy football pushes past Olympic into quarterfinals

The Wildcats overcome season’s first deficit, respond quickly in 45-13 win on Saturday.

Lake Stevens’ Blake Moser yells in celebration after a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens football thumps Kamiakin in State opener

The No. 2 Vikings forced five turnovers in a 55-14 rout of the No. 15 Braves on Saturday.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Glacier Peak proves it belongs, pulls away from Chiawana

Seeded 13th, the Grizzlies beat the Riverhawks 38-18 in Pasco on Saturday.

Opinion

Forum: Varied interests for ecology, civil rights can speak together

A recent trip to Portland revealed themes common to concerns for protecting salmon, wildlife and civil rights.

FILE — President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick display a chart detailing tariffs, at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Justices will hear arguments on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 over whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to unilaterally impose tariffs.(Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Opinion

Editorial: Public opinion on Trump’s tariffs may matter most

The state’s trade interests need more than a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump’s tariff power.