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Longtime school board member faces two primary challengers

Sehaj Dhaliwal and JoAnn Tolentino are looking to unseat Sandy Hayes, who has served on the board since…

Local News

Early morning 2-alarm fire damages Edmonds residence

More than 40 firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the fire that began around 4 a.m. Friday.

Local News

Everett fire chief shares details of ‘senseless’ fire truck theft

The statement came after an individual stole a 35,000 pound fire engine on July 18, damaging at least…

Opinion

The Buzz: All aboard the Crazy Train for a faux news week

Someone’s going off the rails, trying to distract attention away from the Epstein files.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: A recap of The Herald’s primary endorsements

Primary elections, setting the November ballot, are no time for voters to sit on the sidelines.

Sports

Storm demolishes short-handed Sky on the road

Seattle bounced back from a blowout loss on Tuesday with a ___ win on Thursday night.

AquaSox pitcher Evan Truitt pitches during Everett's 3-2 win against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 24, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Evan Truitt’s first shutout marks latest AquaSox pitching triumph

The 22-year-old righty strikes out five in six innings to lift Everett to 3-2 win against Spokane.

Ashton Izzi pitches for the Everett AquaSox against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on July 22, 2025. The Seattle Mariners traded Izzi alongside former AquaSox pitcher Brandyn Garcia to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for first baseman Josh Naylor on July 24, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox pitcher included in Mariners’ trade package for Josh Naylor

Seattle sends righty Ashton Izzi and former AquaSox pitcher Brandyn Garcia to Arizona.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete gets a hit during the game against the Spokane Indians on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Tai Peete’s three-run blast powers AquaSox past Spokane

Everett hangs on in a rare noon game to secure 3-2 victory against the Indians.

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Sprinkler system limits fire spread at Quil Ceda Creek Casino

The fire occured in a server room Thursday afternoon, and the cause is still under investigation. There were…

Bothell

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Brush fire contained Thursday outside of Bothell

The 3-acre fire shrunk to 1.5 acres Thursday morning, with firefighters still at the scene.

Mill Creek Little League softball Coach Courtney Brown talks to his players during practice on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Mill Creek All-Stars advance to regional championship game

Team Washington will play for a trip to the Little League World Series on Friday.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Newman for Edmonds; Paige for Mountlake Terrace

Both lead strong fields of candidates for the city councils of each south county city.

Opinion

Everett Council, District 1: Weir behind success of downtown effort

For the last seven years, I have served with Erica Weir on the Downtown Everett Association board. Together…

Opinion

Conservative opinion on state climate act appreciated

Todd Welch’s column about Washington’s cap-and-invest climate change amelioration program was factual and well argued (“State carbon auctions’…

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Local News

Snohomish man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Lake Stevens

Five vehicles were involved in Wednesday’s crash on Highway 92. Two others were taken to the hospital.

A digital render of the Food and Farming Center in its planned location in McCollum Park. (Image provided by Snohomish County Planning and Development Services)

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Snohomish County Council pass Food and Farming Center regulations

Fundraising will take place through 2026. Phase one of construction is scheduled to begin in 2027.

The orca Tahlequah and her new calf, designated J57. (Katie Jones / Center for Whale Research) 20200905

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Whidbey Island local Florian Graner showcases new orca film

The award-winning wildlife filmmaker will host a Q&A session at Clyde Theater on Saturday.

Bothell

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Deputies: Motorcyclist, 19, dies after crashing into fence near Bothell

Detectives believe the rider lost control when navigating a turn Thursday morning.

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Crews complete demolition of Edgewater Bridge

City engineers say work is still on pace to open the vital connection between Everett and Mukilteo in…