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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.

Opinion

Where are the Tea Party objections now to Congress’ budget bills?

It’s certain that the Tea Party was ecstatic over rescinding $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, even though…

Opinion

BPA is looking for leverage at ratepayers’ expense

Thanks for sharing the enlightening history of Bonneville Power Administration missteps and stumbles by Bill Arthur and Marc…

Opinion

Northshore school board: Sanderson best for District 1 seat

Carson Sanderson has the best credentials of any candidate running for Northshore School Board, District 1. Carson is…

AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson throws to first base during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 26, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox walk off on wild pitch, win fourth straight

Everett overcomes 2-0 deficit to defeat Spokane 3-2 on Saturday.

Tony Quincy, Marylin Quincy's son, holds up a portrait honoring her during a second line parade at the 33rd annual Nubian Jam on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Forest Park in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Locals honor Black leader at Everett’s Nubian Jam

The celebration honored the late Marylin Quincy, who founded the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee. She died in…

AquaSox infielder Charlie Pagliarini (left) laughs with manager Zach Vincej after hitting his third double of the game during Everett's 7-1 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Pagliarini snaps hitless streak — but extends on-base streak

The AquaSox infielder hits three doubles in Everett’s 7-1 win against Spokane on Friday.

Opinion

Forum: Are fear of shame, pride what drive privacy obsession?

We are holding who we are — even our ailments — so closely it keeps us from health…

Opinion

Forum: Harm reduction offers better outcomes than prohibition

A committee’s proposal to provide a safe supply of drugs can limit overdoses and offer a path to…

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

Business

Edmonds commission studying parking fees and business tax proposals

Both ideas are under consideration as possible revenue solutions to address a $13M budget shortfall.

Travis Bouwman with Snohomish County PUD trims branches away from power lines along Norman Road on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County PUD activates fire safety protocols

As wildfire risks increase in Western Washington, the PUD continues to implement mitigation and preparation efforts.

Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.

Elections

Crowded race to fill open Position 3 seat

After incumbent Tom King decided not to run for reelection, five people stepped up to run in the…

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People wait in line to see a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter being exhibited in 2022 at Arlington SkyFest.

Local News

Arlington SkyFest rental waiver denied for the first time in 10 years

Arlington Airport Commission says the event is moving away from aviation.