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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.

The aftermath of a vandalism incident to the Irwin family's "skeleton army" display outside their Everett, Washington home. (Paul Irwin)

Local News

Despite vandalism spree, Everett light display owners vow to press on

Four attacks since September have taken a toll on Everett family’s Halloween and Christmas cheer.

Students, teachers, parents and first responders mill about during a pancake breakfast at Lowell Elementary School in 2023 in Everett. If approved, a proposed bond would pay for a complete replacement of Lowell Elementary as well as several other projects across the district. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Everett school board sends bond, levy measures to Feb. ballot

The $400 million bond would pay for a new school and building upgrades, while the levy would pay…

Marysville Pilchuck High School mural artists Monie Ordonia, left, and Doug Salinas, right, in front of their mural on the high school campus on Oct. 14, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Tulalip artists unveil mural at Marysville Pilchuck High School

Monie Ordonia hopes her depictions of Mount Pilchuck and Pilchuck Julia bring blessings and community.

Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County to mail November general election ballots

Voters should start receiving ballots at the end of the week. USPS encourages voters to mail ballots at…

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Return Ryan, Matsumoto Wright to MLT council

The veteran council members have been key to careful growth and development for city residents.

Opinion

Welch: Over-budget, delayed, Sound Transit needs major reforms

Its board should be elected directly to allow more accountability for costs and project timelines.

Opinion

Everett School Board: Jackson has integrity, fairness

I have known Anna Marie Jackson Laurence since childhood. She has integrity, follow-through and is always fair besides…

Opinion

Monroe Mayor: Cudaback has right intent and view of job

This house is supporting Patsy Cudaback for Monroe Mayor.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation on the development plan for the Lynnwood Event Center during a city council meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Lynnwood City Council approves development of ‘The District’

The initial vision calls for a downtown hub offering a mix of retail, events, restaurants and residential options.

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown, seen here during a January interview, is sparring with members of Congress over the state’s immigration policy (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington state Standard)

Northwest

Washington AG pushing new law to protect workers from immigration raids

The proposal would require businesses to tell employees if ICE is coming to inspect company records in search…

Local News

Edmonds appoints new public works director

Andy Rheaume currently serves as public works director for the city of Anacortes. His first day will be…

A house fire that began Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, caused extensive damage to the garage in Mukilteo, Washington. (Mukilteo Firefighters IAFF Local #3482)

Local News

Mukilteo house fire took 24 firefighters to extinguish on Monday

The cause of the fire is under investigation and is believed to be unintentional.

Mark Nermo accepts the Distinguished Alumni Award at the 10th annual Leadership Snohomish County fundraising breakfast on Oct. 14, 2025 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. (Provided photo)

Local News

Early morning award ceremony honors county leaders

Leadership Snohomish County celebrates Leadership Day with annual fundraising breakfast.

Local News

Mayor candidates focus on budget, public safety, housing

As Christine Frizzell seeks a second term, she faces City Council member George Hurst in the November election.

Grandpa Buzz smiles while he crosses the street and greets people along the way as he walks to Cascade View Elementary on Sept. 30, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

‘Everybody wants a Grandpa Buzz’

Buzz Upton, 88, drives 40 minutes from Stanwood to spread joy and walk kids to school in Snohomish.

Opinion

Everett Mayor: Murphy best fit to lead city

The election for Everett Mayor is vital to moving forward as a community. As elected leaders who represent…

Opinion

Court of Appeals: Tam Bui best choice for judge

I just read the voters pamphlet for the general election on Nov. 4, specifically the Court of Appeals…

Sebastian Sanchez, left, instructor Hannah Dreesbach, center, and Kash Willis, right, learn how to identify trees near Darrington Elementary School in Darrington, Washington on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Environmental and outdoor education lessons are woven throughout the in-school and after-school activities in this small community, thanks to the Glacier Peak Institute. The non-profit arose from community concerns in the wake of the Oso landslide disaster. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

Glacier Peak Institute will host a fundraiser in Everett on Thursday

The institute engages rural youth with science, technology, recreation, engineering, art, mathematics and skill-building programs.

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Edgewater Bridge construction may impact parking on Everett street

As construction crews bring in large concrete beams necessary for construction, trucks could impact parking and slow traffic…