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Schwab: Peace in our time, but where can we get some of that?

If peace lasts in Mideast, give Trump his due. But where’s the goodwill for his fellow Americans?

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Court of Appeals: Moore committed to justice, fairness

I am writing with my enthusiastic support for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Karen Moore for the Court…

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Snohomish mayor: Redmon has proven record of success

As someone who has served communities for decades, I know what responsible, experienced leadership looks like. Snohomish Mayor…

The Port of Everett’s new Director of Seaport Operations Tim Ryker on Oct. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Port of Everett names new chief of seaport operations

Tim Ryker replaced longtime Chief Operating Officer Carl Wollebek, who retired.

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Candidates talk revenue, housing, environment

Three Edmonds City Council races will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot alongside a $14.5 million property tax…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mother sues Edmonds School District after her son’s fingertip was allegedly severed

The complaint alleges the boy’s special education teacher at Cedar Way Elementary closed the door on his finger…

Helion's 6th fusion prototype, Trenta, on display on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett-based Helion receives approval to build fusion power plant

The plant is to be based in Chelan County and will power Microsoft data centers.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Jane Hanson (center) dribbles the ball upfield during the Warriors' 3-0 win against Archbishop Murphy at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 16, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer earns key win over Archbishop Murphy

Warriors avenge early-season loss with 3-0 win on Thursday, keep league title hopes alive.

Pedal-free electric bikes are considered motorcycles under Washington State law (Black Press Media file photo)

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Stanwood Police: Pedal-free e-bikes are motorcycles

Unlike electric-assisted bikes, they need to be registered and operated by a properly endorsed driver.

This photo provided by OceanGate Expeditions shows a submersible vessel named Titan used to visit the wreckage site of the Titanic. In a race against the clock on the high seas, an expanding international armada of ships and airplanes searched Tuesday, June 20, 2023, for the submersible that vanished in the North Atlantic while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP)

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NTSB: Everett-based Titan imploded partly because of faulty engineering

The National Transportation Safety Board found that design flaws and damage from earlier dives compromised the hull.

Archbishop Murphy football coach Joe Cronin addresses the team following practice at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Archbishop Murphy football ready for ‘bloodbath’ Lynden grudge match

With the NWC 2A title on the line, the No. 1 Wildcats hope to send a message on…

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

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Editorial: Return Eck, Chen to Edmonds City Counci posts

Both have helped make difficult decisions on the city’s financial crisis and in guiding city decisions.

Opinion

Court of Appeals: Tam Bui is a principled judge

As judges, we see every day how much dedication it takes to serve the public fairly and uphold…

Opinion

City should have said something sooner about Snohomish pathway

I’d like to know why the City of Snohomish watched the homeowner build the sidewalk for three years…

Cassie Franklin, left, and Scott Murphy. (Provided photos)

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Everett mayor candidates focus on public safety, budget, housing

Incumbent Cassie Franklin will face off against former city council member Scott Murphy in the upcoming general election.

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Snohomish Conservation District will host the eighth annual Orca Recovery Day

Help out planting native species in Ovenell Park in Stanwood on Saturday.

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Join Green Snohomish on a walking fall tree tour

On Saturday, learn about the city’s heritage trees on a 2-mile walking tour.

A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Sound Transit may add overnight bus service between Everett, Seattle

The regional transit agency is seeking feedback on the proposed service changes, set to go into effect in…

Washington transportation officials say a lack of funding means dollars intended for preservation and maintenance are the ones diverted to deal with emergency situations. Before (left) and after (right) photos of the mudslide and cleanup on State Route 20 following an Aug. 11 mudslide. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

Northwest

‘Early stages of critical failure’: Outlook grim for road upkeep

Billions more dollars are needed for preserving highways and bridges, WSDOT says. The agency’s leader didn’t request more…

Stanwood’s Silas Turpin celebrates scoring a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens, Archbishop Murphy still tops in football polls

Stanwood and Mountlake Terrace pick up votes in media and coaches rankings.