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Eagle Scout project connects people with deceased loved ones

Michael Powers, 15, built a wind phone in Arlington’s Country Charm Park for those who are grieving.

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Somers appoints new director for Snohomish County Health Department

Kim VanPelt, a deputy director at the Pima County Health Department in Arizona, will begin in the new…

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Monroe shooting sends one person to the hospital on Friday

Officers believe the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the assault at Skykomish River Park.

Opinion

Douthat column ignores Charlie Kirk’s bigotry

I read conservative toady Ross Douthat’s column where he slavered all over Charlie Kirk’s disgusting legacy of divisiveness,…

Opinion

Can we survive if truths rejected?

Up is never down until people claim it is. That is exactly how I feel about our politics…

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Everett women steal $2.5K of merchandise, including quinceanera dress, police say

The boutique owner’s daughter reported the four females restrained her and hit her with their car while fleeing.

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DNR transfers land to Stillaguamish Tribe for salmon restoration

The transfer includes three state land trust parcels along the Stillaguamish River totaling just under 70 acres.

Opinion

Trump is stoking political division, violence

The only one stoking political violence is Donald Trump.

Opinion

Some angels carry gas cans for out-of-gas boates

Sometimes I am an idiot. Went for a boat ride up the Snohomish River on a nice day…

Opinion

We need to watch our political speech for violence

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”:…

People get a tour of a new side channel built in Osprey Park on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish PUD cuts ribbon on new Sultan River side channel

The channel created 1,900 linear feet of stream habitat, aimed to provide juvenile salmon with habitat to rest…

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Opinion

Editorial: Using the First Amendment to protect our rights

For better government and communities we need better understanding and respect for differing opinions.

Opinion

Comment: State’s tax code needs rewrite for fair share

With deep cuts to state services, reform is needed so the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe.

Opinion

Comment: Theatrics of Congress’ shutdown brinkmanship must end

And it can end, assuring benefits and jobs, if Congress adopts a bill that keeps it on the…

Opinion

Comment: Loss of ACA tax credits puts local families at risk

If Congress fails to renew the program, premiums will increase and 80,000 in the state could lose coverage.

Opinion

Forum: Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change

Prayer and policy are not mutually exclusive; such appeals are essential to change in our communities.

Opinion

Forum: Choosing hope over mere expectations

Even in the face of repeated disappointments we need to foster hope to keep that as an option.

Students walk outside of Everett High School on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo students perform well on metrics, state data shows

At many school districts across the county, more students are meeting or exceeding grade-level standards compared to the…

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Edmonds-Woodway, Shorewood dominate to stay perfect atop Wesco South

Lake Stevens, Arlington and Glacier Peak also win in 4A routs.

Snohomish PUD Meter Deployment Technician Colton Lindstrand says hi to a friendly dog during a recent installation.(Krysta Rasmussen/Snohomish PUD)

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Snohomish PUD responds to new smart meter complaints

An Arlington resident raised concerns over the wireless connection and installation process as part of the Connect Up…