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Herald endorsements: Editorial board’s opinions valued

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Sale of waterfront park in Mukilteo needs more discussion

Mukilteo park

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Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence well qualified

Everett School Board

Granite Falls’ Drake Smith runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Cedar Park Christian on Oct. 24, 2025 in Kirkland, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Granite Falls football keeps pace atop Emerald Sound 1A

The Tigers come alive in second half for 29-13 win against Cedar Park Christian on Friday.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

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Editorial: A recap of Herald Editorial Board endorsements

By The Herald Editorial Board

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Forum: Criticism of Everett School District, board unfounded

Political attack ads have misrepresented facts and unfairly criticized members of the school board.

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Comment: Criticism of Everett’s budget woes raises valid concerns

Two former Everett City Council members question descisions regarding the city’s financial stability.

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Comment: State’s roadless forests key to water, salmon, recreation

A bid to end the federal Roadless Rule invites impacts to wildlife, recreation and more wildfires.

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Comment: Workforce training is building futures, saving money

But recent success in Snohomish County and elsewhere could be threatened by federal budget cuts.

A view of the Eastview development looking south along 79th Avenue where mud and water runoff flowed due to rain on Oct. 16, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Controversial Eastview Village development flooded Greenleaf neighborhood

Greenleaf HOA residents claim the development wasn’t following stormwater code, leading to floods that covered residents’ yards with…

Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish High School students launch Washington’s first SkillsUSA varsity letter

Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey’s local push to honor career and technical education sparks a statewide change.

Local News

Everett school board candidates focus on student achievement, safety

Three seats have contested races on the November ballot.

Two Swift Orange Line buses wait at the Edmonds College Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After engagement, surveys show proposed Gold Line is popular

Some, however, raised concerns over center-running bus lanes, which would speed up both buses and cars along the…

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Lake Stevens signs its side of an agreement with Everett over waterline development

Everett will consider the contract on Nov. 5, which will allow development along its water transmission line that…

Local News

Northshore candidates focus on budget, overcrowding, federal funding

Three open positions for Northshore school board saw crowded races in the primary. Now, the races are down…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace talks rates at regional wastewater forum

Officials from partnering water and sewer groups discussed upcoming projects and how customer costs will be affected.

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)

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Impressive performances push Shorewood past Shorecrest

Snohomish blasts Marysville Getchell on Friday.

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Schwab: 7 million American demonstrators can’t be wrong

Last Saturday wasn’t a ‘Hate America’ rally of Hamas supporters and criminals. Just concerned citizens.

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Everett Mayor: Franklin moving city in right direction

As someone who has lived and worked in Everett for many years — and who has invested time,…

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Everett School Board: Retain three current members

During my 12 years as an Everett School Board director, I came to understand the critical role that…