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Snohomish County Conservation District proposes rate increase

The district proposed raising its current rates of $10 per parcel to $20 per parcel to expand programs…

Opinion

Welch: Ignoring primary ballot saps your voice in government

Low turnout in the county’s Aug. 5 primary should concern those who want responsive local government.

Downtown Edmonds is a dining destination, boasting fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired sandwiches, artisan bread and more. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

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Edmonds approves public safety sales tax

The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.

Everett AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini fields the ball during the game against the Spokane Indians on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox collapse in ninth after home run barrage against Spokane

Everett hits three homers in four at-bats to tie game in eighth before losing 10-7.

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Snohomish County comedian to host Maltby Food Bank comedy show benefit

Maltby’s Deborah Tahara is hosting a show, headlined by Taylor Clark from Everett, to help end food insecurity.

Everett comedian Taylor Clark performs stand-up in 2023 at The Triple Door in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mike Bryk)

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Snohomish County comedian to host Maltby Food Bank comedy show benefit

Maltby’s Deborah Tahara is hosting a show, headlined by Taylor Clark from Everett, to help end food insecurity.

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Snohomish County man sentenced for sex crimes involving minors

The sentencing comes after Bennett S. Park pleaded guilty to the crimes as part of a plea deal…

The Washington Wizards' John Wall smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Wizards won, 102-93. (David Santiago / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)

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Former NBA No. 1 pick John Wall retires

John Wall, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and five-time NBA All-Star as point…

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (18) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Arlington. (ElĂ­as Valverde II / The Dallas Morning News / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners give up four homers in 12-7 loss to Phillies

The Seattle Mariners couldn’t contain the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense in the first game of their series on Monday…

Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe plays against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aug. 15 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

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Seahawks draft class shows potential in preseason games

RENTON — The Seattle Seahawks selected 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and 10 of them have…

Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kroger said theft a reason for Everett Fred Meyer closure. Numbers say differently.

Statistics from Everett Police Department show shoplifting cut in half from 2023 to 2024.

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More frequent service coming for Community Transit buses

As part of a regular update to its service hours, the agency will boost the frequencies of its…

Arrowthegreat pulls away from the competition in the stretch to win Sunday's Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs)

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Arrowthegreat takes over down the stretch at Longacres Mile

AUBURN – The door opened wide for Arrowthegreat, and he charged through it Sunday to win the Longacres…

Seattle Storm Hall-of-Famer Sue Bird speaks while her statue is unveiled on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 outside of Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Sue Bird becomes first WNBA player to receive a statue

The Seattle Storm Hall-of-Famer won four WNBA titles in 21 years, all with Seattle.

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Men stab each other when weed splinters relationship in Everett

Two men were transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. One is in custody.

Mark Vientos (27) of the New York Mets celebrates his three-run home run with Jeff McNeil (1) and Francisco Alvarez in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners during the MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners lose Little League Classic, series to New York Mets

The Mets used small ball to build an early lead before turning the power on in the fifth…

Victor Robles of the Seattle Mariners waits for a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

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Mariners’ Robles throws bat at pitcher in minor league game

Mariners right fielder Victor Robles was ejected from a rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday after he…

Opinion

Assign blame where it’s due: Trump

Ignore media and political messaging on how they think you are doing. Instead focus on the effect, how…

More than $1 million is available for housing-related programs in Snohomish County, and the Human Services Department is seeking applications. (File photo)

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Applicants sought for housing programs in Snohomish County

EVERETT — More than $1 million is available for housing-related programs in Snohomish County, and the Human Services…

The newly rebuilt section of Index-Galena Road is pictured on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)

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Snohomish County honored nationally for Index-Galena road repair

The county Public Works department coordinated with multiple entities to repair a stretch of road near Index washed…