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Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett mayor issues directive outlining ICE response

Among other actions, it prevents immigration agents from entering non-public city property without a warrant and directs Everett…

Judge Joseph Wilson rules that Flock footage is subject to public records requests during hearing for the City of Everett vs. Jose Rodriguez at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County judge rules Flock camera footage is public record

The ruling comes as state lawmakers debate a bill that would exempt automated license plate reader footage from…

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Minor earthquake hits south Snohomish County

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake, which struck before 6 a.m. Tuesday, is just about the smallest quake people can…

Payton Pavon-Garrido, 23, left, and Laura Castaneda, 28, right, push the ballots into the ballot drop box next to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Oppose efforts to deny eligible voters their right

The SAVE Act in Congress and a lawsuit against states intend to disenfranchise eligible voters.

Opinion

Letter: Regulation could limit supply of rental homes

With efforts to limit ownership of single-family homes now drawing attention at the state and national level, it’s…

Opinion

Letter: Student protests offer lessons in nonviolence

Thanks to The Herald for impartially reporting the latest interactions between student demonstrators and the opposition (“Tensions flare…

Local News

UPDATED: One dead in a school bus collision near Marysville

Troopers responded to a serious injury collision on Tuesday morning involving a vehicle and a school bus. There…

Quinn Van Order speaks to the Lynnwood City Council in opposition of the current Flock cameras before the council votes on their current contract with Flock on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood becomes one of the 1st in the state to terminate Flock contract

The City Council unanimously voted to end the agreement Monday in response to privacy concerns from the community.

A semi truck drives across Bridge 102 located just east of Granite Falls on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County Council votes to donate historic Granite Falls Bridge

The Council voted unanimously to preserve its significance once a replacement bridge is complete.

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Unveiling a new HeraldNet.com on Wednesday

Get ready for a new look for our award-winning local news, opinion and sports. Check back soon for…

Snohomish's Malia Ottow gains control of her opponent's leg during the 3A girls 120-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Snohomish’s Malia Ottow repeats at Mat Classic XXXVII

The junior is among three area Class 3A girls state wrestling champions.

Opinion

Letter: ‘Loony Left’ relies on Nazi-like tactics

The word “Nazi” has been bandied about by the Looney Left for for 10 years or more to…

Opinion

Letter: State pays more federal taxes than it receives in benefits

Washington state’s persistent budget shortfalls are worsened by a rarely discussed reality: We are a leading donor state…

Edmonds-Woodway's Carmelo Larocca reacts after winning the 3A boys 190-pound semifinal match to advance to the championship at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Carmelo Larocca, Odin Schwabenbauer win state wrestling titles

The Edmonds-Woodway senior, Snohomish junior lead area individuals in Boys 3A on Friday.

Snohomish junior Lizzie Allyn brings the ball up the court in the Panthers' 58-22 win against Edmonds-Woodway in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Sports

Snohomish girls basketball cruises to District 1 3A title

The Panthers suffocate Edmonds-Woodway in 58-22 win on Saturday for second title in three years.

Shorewood junior Thomas Moles (right) applies pressure to Snohomish junior Grant Smith at half court during the Stormrays' 51-36 win against the Panthers in the District 1 3A Championship at Jackson High School on Feb. 21, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Sports

Shorewood boys basketball captures District 1 3A title

The Stormrays’ defense, hot shooting leads to 51-36 win against Snohomish on Saturday.

Opinion

The Buzz: E.T., phone home and check your messages from Trump

President Trump says he’ll release files on aliens while Colbert weighs a campaign management career.

Opinion

Everett City Council posts should be full-time jobs

Everett has grown into a regional city with regional responsibilities. Our City Council oversees complex land-use decisions, a…

Opinion

Letter: Trump using office for personal profit

Where does the buck stop?

Meadowdale's Lexi Zardis goes for a layup against Shorecrest during a district basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Sports

Meadowdale girls down Shorecrest for state spot

The Mavericks hit tough shots all game to outpace the Scots at districts on Saturday.