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Monroe police arrest suspect on suspicion of homicide

Friday evening, a multi-agency manhunt occurred for a 33-year-old man in connection with a shooting at a Monroe…

Traffic moves along Edmonds Way past a gas station sign advertising gas prices above five dollars a gallon on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County drivers are spending over $5 per gallon

Amid international conflict, prices to fill your tank are rising.

Jordyn Vaughn, the first openly transgender firefighter with South County Fire, at McCollum Park on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire welcomes its first openly transgender firefighter

Jordyn Vaughn, 26, grew up in Snohomish and finished his probationary period with the department in February.

The Snohomish Riverfront Trail was closed Friday due to flooding along the Snohomish River on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Flooding from prolonged atmospheric river expected in Monroe, Snohomish

The Snohomish River is expected to reach major flood stage by Friday night, continuing into Saturday morning, in…

The Alderwood Water and Wastewater District building on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Alderwood water district owes Lynnwood $360K in missed tax payments

The total covers five out of 15 years of delinquent utility tax payments that date back to when…

Police vehicles are visible along 7th Avenue Southwest between Emerson Elementary School and St. Mary Magdalen School where and officer involved shooting occurred on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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UPDATE: Man dies after he was shot by police Friday morning in Everett

7th Avenue Southeast from 84th Street Southeast to 88th Street Southeast was closed most of the day. 2…

A person walks through a tulip garden at RoozenGaarde in April 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Life

Flower power! Color erupts early in Skagit Valley

Daffodils are out and first tulips are rising as the spring festival gets underway this weekend.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255-apartment complex for seniors 55+, at 17309 40th Ave. in January 2020 in Arlington. Washington attorney general Nick Brown named the owners of the Cedar Pointe complex as one of five defendants in a complaint alleging they engaged in unfair and deceptive practices. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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State reaches settlement with Snohomish County apartment owners

The companies did not admit fault as part of a $7 million settlement that will go toward building…

A view of Colby Avenue in downtown Everett in October 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett to consider increased utility tax rate

The city currently charges a 6% fee for utility services. The new tax could increase that to 12%.

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‘It sounded like a shotgun’: Heavy water damages Everett business

Approximately 65,000 pounds of water caused one of the ceiling beams to crack at Northwest Barricade & Signs.…

A woman pauses to look our over the Snohomish River along First Street on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flood warnings issued for Snohomish, Skykomish rivers

Flooding is likely to occur near Snohomish, Monroe and Gold Bar starting Wednesday afternoon, according to the National…

An Everett Fire Department engine rests against a pile of wrecked vehicles after being abandoned by a suspect who stole it and caused significant damage while driving through North Everett in July 2025 in Everett. (Provided photo)
An Everett Fire Department engine rests against a pile of wrecked vehicles after being abandoned by a suspect who stole it and caused significant damage while driving through North Everett in July 2025 in Everett. (Provided photo)

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Alleged fire engine thief identified by Everett police

Police used DNA evidence left at the scene to identify the suspect already in a King County Jail.

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Barb Sleeper and Vanessa Miewald cut the ribbon at the new Mays Pond Playground celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Childhood dream playground becomes reality in Bothell

After years of fundraising and persistence, Vanessa Miewald’s Mays Pond Playground celebrated an upgrade.

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Marysville students compete in conservation challenge

The winning teams earned the right to represent the region in the world KidWind and Solar Challenge.

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney waves signs with supporters along Highway 9 on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elections

Adam Fortney announces plans to run for Snohomish County sheriff again

The former sheriff said his campaign will focus on transparency and updating public safety leadership.

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County Council passes Nehring’s tax transparency policy

The measure requires increased public notice, on top of existing practices, whenever a tax increase is considered.

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest in October 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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ICE arrests in Snohomish County are rising, UW data shows

Immigration arrests are nearing historic levels across the Pacific Northwest, University of Washington researchers have found.

Snohomish County Firefighters Pipes and Drums march into Shawn O’Donnell’s during the pub’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with food, music

The holiday celebrating Irish culture saw dozens gather at Shawn O’Donnell’s for musical performances, beer and food.

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Coupeville High School principal placed on leave

The superintendent of Coupeville schools placed a principal on leave pending an investigation.

Photo by David Welton.

Life

A snow white interlude

Clinton resident David Welton captured snow falling just a week before the first day of spring.