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Burke: Lies, damn lies and weasel words; and how to spot them

Whether it’s advertising or a certain president’s statements, the intent is to avoid the truth.

Opinion

Murphy has financial skills needed for Everett mayor

All elections are important. For Everett, the Aug. 5 primary election is critical; especially for choosing our next…

Opinion

Edmonds City Council, Pos. 3: Barnett better choice for open seat

For the vacant position on Edmonds City Council, The Herald chose to endorse Alex Newman, a new arrival…

A no trespassing sign threatens prosecution at the site of Mother Nature’s Window Park along 55th Drive NE on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. The patch of woods is overgrown, but there are plans to open the land back to the public after it is renovated. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Work begins to reopen a Marysville park for the first time in 25 years

Closed in the mid-1990s, Mother Nature’s Window is planned to open in 2026.

Elections

Three looking to fill open seat in District 4

Niko Battle, Luis Burbano and Alan Rubio are looking to earn a spot on the November ballot.

Everett

Local News

Everett police officers called heroes for pulling driver from burning car

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin called them “heroes in every sense of the word” for their actions at Saturday’s…

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell speaks during a city council meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Lynnwood faces $10.7M budget shortfall by end of 2026

The mayor is considering staff cuts to address the shortfall, which is a result of lower-than-expected revenues.

Sports

A’s snap winning streak with 3-1 loss to Mariners

Athletics pitcher JP Sears has read his name in trade rumors and confirmed the team’s front office is…

Donna Beard poses with her medals from the 2025 USA Track & Field Master's Outdoor Championships, which took place in Huntsville, Alabama from July 17-20, 2025. (Photo courtesy Chris Beard)

Sports

Donna Beard dominates at USA Track Master’s Championships

The Mukilteo resident, King’s coach wins five age 60-64 events in Alabama this month.

Annzolee Olsen with her chair, from Houseboat, and card table from a Robert Redford movie on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Hollywood’s hottest giveaway is at The Herald on Thursday

From TV hunks to silver screen queens, snag your favorites for free at the pop-up.

Opinion

Editorial for Everett mayor’s race should have cited city’s homeless figures

I was disappointed to read the misleading endorsement by the Herald Editorial Board regarding the Everett mayoral race…

Opinion

Marysville Fire District doesn’t need levy increase

Marysville Fire District wants a levy lift. The legislature tried to help taxpayers by placing a cap on…

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Opinion

Editorial: State lawmakers right to skip Gerrymandering Games

While red and blue states look to game the midterms, Washington is wisely staying out of that fray.

Doug McCormick (left to right), Dave Somers, Oscar Fuentes, Josh Brown, Clarissa Barrett and Kellie Snyder pose with Vision 2050 awards on Monday, July 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

County wins award for Little Bear Creek wetland restoration

The 17-acre site will compensate for future wetlands impacted by transportation projects.

Students participate in P.E. class in the gym that also doubles as the cafeteria at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County school districts welcome release of $6B in federal money

Washington state stands to gain $137 million from the surprise reversal from Department of Education.

Ichiro Suzuki speaks during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Cooperstown, New York. (Jim McIsaac / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Ichiro Suzuki inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame

Ichiro Suzuki could have been immortalized as a first-ballot Hall of Famer nearly a decade ago. He was…

AquaSox infielder Brandon Eike watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-4 loss to the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 27, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Errors doom AquaSox in series finale loss to Spokane

Everett squanders 2-1 lead as Indians score five runs in the eighth to win 7-4.

Marysville

Local News

Marysville police arrest 2 in connection with March fatal stabbing

Keith Stuard, 28, was arrested on July 2 and Andrew Elliott, 39, was booked into Snohomish County Jail…

The Mill Creek Little League All-Star softball team poses for a photo on Friday, July 25, 2025 in San Bernardino, California after winning the Northwest Region Tournament title and earning a trip to the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesty of Mill Creek Little League)

Sports

Mill Creek punches ticket to Little League World Series

The softball All-Stars come back to win region championship in extra innings.

AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje delivers a pitch during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox pitcher hits new milestone

Jurrangelo Cijntje throws a career-high seven innings in Everett’s 3-2 win against Spokane.