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Snohomish County departments explain why they’re overspending

District Court, the Office of Public Defense, the Sheriff’s Office and Corrections sat in front of the county…

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Local News

Edmonds names acting city administrator

Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.

Seahawks receiver Dareke Young (83) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Dareke Young pushes veteran WR for Seahawks roster spot

Dareke Young entered this summer wondering what’s next.

Everett AquaSox catcher Matthew Ellis smiles after almost sliding off of second base during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Ellis, AquaSox walk all over Spokane

The catcher produces two crucial runs, while Everett totals 13 walks in an 11-2 win.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

Mariners’ GM Jerry Dipoto optimistic despite recent slump

PHILADELPHIA — Jerry Dipoto once tried to collect the signature of every player in the history of Major…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Opinion

Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.

Opinion

Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote

About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and…

Opinion

Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service

As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior…

Outside of the Lynnwood Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

The costly, controversial journey of Lynnwood’s newest jail

After one year of operation, city officials say the jail has reduced recidivism and expanded medical services available…

An Everett Medical Services vehicle at Silver Lake on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)

Local News

Everett awards teen, nurses for Silver Lake rescue

The fire department recognized a teenager and three nurses after their efforts saved an 11-year-old from drowning in…

Local News

Everett Police search for man who assaulted two employees

One of the employees at the business on Casino Road lost consciousness.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete and Everett AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo talks as they run in from the outfield between innings during the game against the Spokane Indians on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox snap four-game losing streak against Spokane

Everett generates 13 walks, nine hits in an 11-2 win against the Indians on Wednesday.

Scarlett Underland, 9, puts her chicken Spotty back into its cage during load-in day at the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Evergreen State Fair ready for 116th year of “magic” in Monroe

The fair will honor Snohomish County’s farming history and promises to provide 11 days of entertainment and fun.

Everett

Local News

Everett school board OKs 2025-26 budget

The $441 million general fund budget brings about 18 additional full-time equivalent educator positions to the district.

Sports

Brewer: The Big Ten and SEC fight over fixing the sport they broke

Nothing builds anticipation for a new college football season like carping about future playoff restructuring. Here we go…

Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs as Seattle receiver Cooper Kupp (10) looks to block in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp focuses on little things

How exacting is Cooper Kupp?

Everett AquaSox infielder Felnin Celesten warms up before the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

After a little waiting, Felnin Celesten pops in AquaSox debut

The ninth-ranked M’s prospect starts game-tying rally with first hit, home run in High-A.

Bryce Miller of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Jason Mowry / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Phillies knock around Bryce Miller in return to M’s rotation

PHILADELPHIA — Making his first Major League start since June 6, Mariners’ pitcher Bryce Miller made his first…

A large flock of ducks fly above the recently restored wetland area of Smith Island along Union Slough on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Port of Everett, EarthCorps host event at Union Slough

On Saturday, volunteers can help remove invasive species and learn more about the 24-acre restoration site in the…

Business

Delays, empty storefronts frustrate residents at Everett riverfront

At the newly built neighborhood, residents have waited years for a park and commercial businesses to open.