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National Weather Service issues red flag warning for slopes of Cascades

High temperatures, low humidity and winds are combining for critical fire weather conditions, either “imminent or occurring now.”

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Lynnwood child, 4, accidentally shoots mother, father arrested

The child retrieved a loaded firearm from his father, who was asleep at the time, South County deputies…

Sports

Portland Fire unveil name, branding as WNBA’s 15th team

A flame is being reignited for Portland’s new WNBA franchise.

Sports

Cal Raleigh wins 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh called his shot years ago. In a childhood video spreading like social-media wildfire, Big Dumper was…

Elections

Position 1 candidates prioritize public safety, differ on tax increases

Derica Escamilla is looking to retain her seat against challengers Dio Boucsieguez and Brandon Kimmel.

Opinion

State should have given ferry contract to shipyard here

The state of Washington’s decision to award its newest ferry construction contract to a Florida-based shipyard is not…

Opinion

Some Democrats did question Biden’s fitness to run

Recently, a letter to the editor said that Democrats would not say they witnessed Joe Biden’s decline. That…

Local News

South County Fire plans push-in ceremony for newest fire engine

Anybody who attends will have the opportunity to help push the engine into the station.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Perkins, in strong field, best for Marysville council

The fifth-grade teacher hopes to improve outreach and participation with neighborhood meetings.

Britney Barber, owner of Everett Improv. Barber performs a shows based on cuttings from The Everett Herald. Photographed in Everett, Washington on May 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Local News

August 9 will be the last comedy show at Everett Improv

Everett improv club closing after six years in business.

on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Mini heat wave moving into Snohomish County

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, warning of temperatures climbing to mid-80s or low 90s…

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning championship point against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Gentlemen's Singles Final on day 14 of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London. (Julian Finney / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Sinner conquers Alcaraz for his first Wimbledon title

WIMBLEDON, England — The vision of Jannik Sinner covered in sweat and red dust, bleary-eyed and emotionless, will…

Sports

Mariners select LSU pitcher with No. 3 pick in MLB draft

College baseball’s best pitcher is coming to the Emerald City.

Jorge Polanco (7), right, of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his ninth inning home run with J.P. Crawford (3) while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Detroit. (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners sweep Tigers on way to All-Star break

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers still have the best record in baseball, but they’ll enter the All-Star break…

Sports

Late Mystics surge dooms Storm as stars struggle

Seattle dropped to 13-9 after shooting 36.2% from the field.

State Attorney General Nick Brown's office posted a release announcing $720 million in nationwide settlements with eight drugmakers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. The state could receive more than $16 million, the release said. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)

Local News

Snohomish County to receive portion of latest $16M opioid settlement

While the amount of money is still unknown, funding plans are already in place to help with drug…

Opinion

Everett mayoral candidate had a role in budget problems

A mayoral candidate in Everett is being dishonest, blaming his opponent for problems he shares personal responsibility in…

Opinion

Social Security email was a false and partisan use of agency

I was appalled to get a spam email from the Social Security Administration full of partisan (and false)…

Opinion

Thanks for help with driver’s license renewal

I am writing to say that I was able to obtain my driver’s license on time; of which…

FILE — The sun sets over power lines in rural Ward County, Texas on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Republicans plan to terminate billions of dollars in clean energy tax credits. Experts say that will mean more greenhouse gas emissions and more dangerous heat. (Paul Ratje/The New York Times)

Opinion

Commentary: Bill will deliver dirtier energy at a higher price

Cuts to clean energy policy in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will stifle our energy transition and cost us…