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Mountlake Terrace High School senior Owen Smith plays a soprano saxophone during a band workshop with trombonist Francisco Torres on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace High School jazz band prepares for national stage

Trombonist Francisco Torres led a workshop Monday ahead of a festival showcasing the top 20 jazz bands in…

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Getchell freshman brings Rubik’s speedcubing to Marysville

Marlo Petrola created the event to bring the competitive puzzle-solving community to the area.

Carolyn Eslick hugs a couple of supporters during a midterm election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Papa’s Mexican Grill in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elections

‘Had to be my last year’: Sultan lawmaker will not seek reelection

Republican Carolyn Eslick hopes to devote more time to work that supports families and improves behavioral health services.

Local News

Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras

But the new law’s once-chief supporter now has some misgivings about the new regulations for automated license plate…

Justin “Rook” McIntyre holds open the club house door for Makena Caldwell, 4, during a club gathering on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

This Everett Easter Bunny rides a Harley

No Name Riders motorcycle club brings a week-late egg hunt — and chrome — to Legion Park on…

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South County firefighters rescue woman from house fire

Monday morning, South County Fire responded to a house fire near Lake Stickney, where they found a woman…

State Senator Mark Liias speaks at a press conference about electricity modernized transportation outside of Everett Station on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo officials call on Congress to fund clean transportation

Local leaders are hoping electric vehicles and public transportation will be on the forefront of Congress’ mind as…

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New bike track to be built in Arlington

Construction of the 14,000-square-foot track will begin in June, thanks to the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts.

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station in December 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit long-range plan approved

The plan includes a goal of significantly increasing transit service over the next 20 years, pending a future…

Clark Park gazebo on January 2024 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett to recreate Clark Park gazebo in new location

The newly built gazebo is expected to be located in Harborview Park along West Mukilteo Boulevard. Construction could…

Protesters gather on Broadway during a “No Kings Day” rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Everett. Washington. (Michael Henneke / The Herald)

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“No Kings” rally attracts thousands in Everett and Snohomish County

Snohomish County residents joined an estimated 8M people across the US and globally to demonstrate against President Donald…

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193 acres of Stanwood farmland to be protected from development

A conservation non-profit worked with the land owner to keep the land farmable for generations to come.

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A Sound Transit express bus on Friday at Everett Station in Everett.

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Sound Transit approves overnight buses between Everett, Seattle

The route, expected to run between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., will likely take until 2027 to open.

David Irwin, left to right, Robert Endsley and Peter Landry, former Snohomish County Planning and Development Services engineers, stand along 228th Street across from the 228th Street development site on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Former Snohomish County engineers describe dysfunctional development approach

Internal documents and engineers said the planning department fostered a culture of favoritism, discrimination and disorder.

Caroline O’Niell in her home on Thursday, March 26 in Tulalip, Washington. She said her contractor, Core Contractors LLC, didn’t complete thousands of dollars worth of repair work. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County contractor shutters, leaving dozens of unpaid customers

Lynnwood-based Core Contractors LLC allegedly owes about $1.6 million to homeowners and subcontractors across at least five counties.

Items are sorted for recycling inside the Waste Management Cascade Recycling Center in Woodinville, Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

WSU Snohomish to train 2026 Waste Warriors

A course starting in May will teach community stewards how to recycle properly and reduce waste.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks in January 2025 in Lake Stevens. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Brett Gailey to stay on Charter Review Commission

The resigning Lake Stevens mayor will remain a commissioner as long as he still has a Snohomish County…

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The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026.
The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Government

Everett may fund study of possible annexation

A proposed budget amendment would set aside $200,000 to study annexing land, likely in areas south of the…

Inside a newly built greenhouse using specialty film made by SunXel on Thursday at Food Bank Farm. The film filters ultraviolet and infrared rays from the sun, keeping plants cool in the summer and warm in the winter. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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County program brings new tech to flood-impacted farmers

The Snohomish County Agriculture Office partnered with a Korean startup to utilize a new specialty greenhouse film.

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Everett council OKs adjustments to utility bill timelines

The new law means the city cannot shut off a utility customer’s water until at least 48 days…