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Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus during last year's general election in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primary election

Tuesday was a good night, broadly, for political newcomers.

Opinion

Schwab: Just (ignore) the facts, ma’am. Or you’re fired.

When the numbers contradict Trump’s claims or his math, the facts are about to get pink-slipped.

Opinion

Ending EPA’s clean air rule will poison environment

On July 29, Lee Zeldin, head of Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced his intent to revoke the…

Opinion

Officials won’t stop urban sprawl, like Eastview Village

I support the community members who are appealing the approval of the Eastview Village development (“Community members file…

Opinion

Mukilteo’s speed cameras aren’t very friendly

The recent installation of speed cameras in so called “Park Zones” in Mukilteo amounts to nothing more than…

Traffic moves along Broadway in front of Compass Heath, one of the buildings that would fall under the no sit, not lie ordnance extension on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Paving work in north Everett will close Broadway overnight

The nighttime closures are expected to begin August 18. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall.

Cassie Smith, inventory manager, stocks shelves with vinyl figures in 2020 at the Funko store on Wetmore Avenue in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Local News

Everett-based Funko reports $41M loss in the 2nd quarter

The pop culture collectables company reported the news during an earnings call on Thursday.

A Boeing 737 Max 10 prepares to take off in Seattle on June 18, 2021. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Chona Kasinger.

Business

When Boeing expects to start production of 737 MAX 10 plane in Everett

Boeing CEO says latest timeline depends on expected FAA certification of the plane in 2026.

Local News

Everett community fair offers families a chance for free school supplies

Mariner Fest, in its fourth year, will also include food and activities at Saturday’s event.

Sports

Mariners avert disaster, beat White Sox 8-6

Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez go deep in the win.

Sports

AquaSox allow five homers in an 8-1 loss to Tri-City

Brandon Eike doubled twice for the Frogs as Everett doubled five times.

Sports

Taylor Roe takes third in 10K at the USATF Championship

The Lake Stevens graduate has a chance to make the U.S. team at next month’s world championships.

Opinion

Protest violations of liberty for all

In all my years of loving this country I wholeheartedly embrace our diverse population, including the many immigrants…

Graffiti covers the northern side of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County Cascade Unit in 2023 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett proposes new civil penalties for graffiti violations

A new ordinance would make taggers pay fines and restitution toward cleaning illegal graffiti, on top of existing…

Inside one of the classrooms at the new Marysville Family YMCA Early Learning Center on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

YMCA of Snohomish County opens new early learning center in Marysville

A ribbon-cutting Tuesday celebrated the $4 million remodel and expansion, opening in September.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

Local News

State commission approves rate hike for ferry trips

Ticket prices are set to rise about 6% over the next two years.

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team gathers for a photo prior to the Little League World Series opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Greenville, N.C. (Photo courtesy of Jamie Miller)

Sports

Mill Creek’s Little League World Series run comes to an end.

The Northwest region champions fall in extra innings to Florida.

Everett AquaSox pitcher Nick Payero throws against Tri-City on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Sports

Nick Payero strikes out nine in AquaSox win

EVERETT — Courtesy of a strong start from Nick Payero and a first-inning scoring burst, the Everett AquaSox…

Eugenio Suarez of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Eugenio Suarez homer highlights Mariners win over White Sox

SEATTLE — Chicago White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. hit his 100th career home run, but the milestone…

Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76), who is expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener, practices on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Seahawks rookie camp stars to headline preseason opener

Seattle will face former coach Pete Carroll Thursday.