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Ben Paul walks through QFC with Nala on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

QFC to close Mill Creek location, part a plan to close similar stores across the nation

A state layoff and closure notice says 76 employees will lose their jobs as a result of the…

Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

New interchange, ramps, set to open in Marysville

After more than a decade of planning and construction, the new ramps and roundabout connecting I-5 to Highway…

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 ‘substantial budget shortfall,’ mayor says

The city ended 2024 with a $4.2 million deficit, and financial statements show a $5.2 million gap in…

Sports

Gauging the MLB trade market ahead of July 31 deadline

Sean Murphy remains one of baseball’s best at his position. Well above-average at the plate with strong defensive…

Sports

Five Seahawks training camp stories to watch in 2025

The Seattle Seahawks had their rookies report to training camp on July 15. The veterans will join them…

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: In strong field, Sterba best for Mukilteo council post

James Sterba is a veteran Boeing engineer who offers a strong financial background.

Opinion

What are global ties of Everett AquaSox?

Major League Baseball is pursuing a global marketing plan. Everett is a tiny piece of it.

Opinion

Help Edmonds celebrate Disability Pride Month on July 22

As one of your elected officials with a neurodiverse disability, I am proud that July is Disability Pride…

A BNSF train crosses Grove St/72nd St, NE in Marysville, Washington on March 17, 2022. Marysville recently got funding for design work for an overcrossing at the intersection. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County gets funding boost for $35M rail project

A $2 million federal grant will go toward improvements to a rail yard in north Everett. The upgrades…

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Quickly contained brush fires force I-5 closure near Arlington

The fires started in the early afternoon and closed the northbound lanes of I-5 near milepost 208 until…

Local News

Former Everett bar owner sentenced to at least 109 years in prison

Christian Sayre was convicted of 16 felonies relating to sexual abuse. The sentence comes after four trials spanning…

Shay Whitcomb (10) of the Houston Astros looks to avoid Mitch Garver (18) of the Seattle Mariners tag at home plate to score off of Cam Smith's two-run RBI double during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners lose series finale

A depleted Houston Astros team avoids Seattle sweep.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Richard Heathcote / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Scheffler dominates Open, wins second major of the year

The easy joke that came to mind as Scottie Scheffler removed his cap and strode up the 18th…

Anya Miller helps run warm-up exercises before Mill Creek Little League all-star practice on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. Miller pitched a one-hit shutout against Oregon in the opening round of the Little League Northwest Region tournament in San Bernardino, California on Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Mill Creek All-Stars are two wins away from World Series

Creek will face Idaho on Wednesday for a spot in the softball regional final.

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Business

Garbage strike over for now in Lynnwood, Edmonds and Snohomish

Union leaders say strike could return if “fair” negotiations do not happen.

A stormwater diversion structure which has been given a notice for repairs along a section of the Perrinville Creek north of Stamm Overlook Park that flows into Browns Bay in Edmonds, Washington on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

Edmonds Environmental Council files fish passage complaint

The nonprofit claims the city is breaking state law with the placement of diverters in Perrinville Creek, urges…

Screenshot from a video given by a bystander to police. The Cessna plane is floating in the water near Lighthouse Park in Mulkilteo as the three occupants try to escape. Rescuers wait to help nearby. (Photo provided by Mulkiteo Police Department)

Local News

Three Cessna plane occupants crash in Puget Sound, all OK

Bystanders rushed to help after the emergency landing took place near Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo.

Richard Wong, center, the 777-X wing engineering senior manager, cheers as the first hole is drilled in the 777-8 Freighter wing spar on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Boeing starts production of first 777X Freighter

The drilling of a hole in Everett starts a new chapter at Boeing.

Colt Emerson of the Everett AquaSox takes a swing during a game at Funko Field in Everett on Sunday, July 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Sports

Emerson’s Blast Powers Everett Victory as AquaSox win series

EVERETT — Courtesy of a birthday blast from Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, the Everett AquaSox downed…

Opinion

Snohomish’s Fire District 4 EMS levy too costly, not necessary

Fire District 4 EMS levy