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Edmonds-Woodway's Andreas Simonsen lays the ball in against Everett during a district basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Jackson H.S. in Mill Creek. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway boys’ balance overwhelms upstart Everett

The Warriors showed their experience in a 69-39 win to clinch a state berth and eliminate Everett on…

Sports

Lake Stevens girls wrestling wins 4A State Championship

The Vikings claim the program’s first-ever team title at Mat Classic XXXVII on Friday.

Lake Stevens' Jillian Hradec reacts after winning the 4A girls 155-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens girls wrestling wins 4A State Championship

The Vikings claim the program’s first-ever team title at Mat Classic XXXVII on Friday.

Arlington's Tre Haines claps after winning the 4A boys 165-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington’s Tre Haines secures fourth state wrestling title

The senior becomes 29th person in state history to achieve feat at Mat Classic XXXVII on Friday.

People walk adjacent to the border with Canada at the Peace Arch in Peace Arch Historical State Park, where cars behind wait to enter Canada at the border crossing Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, in Blaine, Wash. Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but America kept similar restrictions in place, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from coronavirus travel bans. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Opinion

Editorial: Find respectful policy on tariffs, trade with Canada

Washington state depends on trade with Canada. The Trump administration’s belligerence is harmful.

Opinion

Comment: More taxes on health care won’t make state more affordable

Proposals in the Legislature could increase health care costs for workers and businesses.

Megan Wolfe, the executive director of the Snohomish County’s Girls on the Run, at her office on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo nonprofit teaches running and life skills simultaneously

Girls on the Run hopes to teach students confidence and people skills while getting them to be active.

Glacier Peak junior Edison Kan positions himself in front of Lake Washington senior Hunter Phipps during the Grizzlies 60-59 loss to the Kangaroos in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Glacier Peak High School on Feb. 19, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Sports

Glacier Peak boys basketball stunned in district semis

The previously undefeated Grizzlies fall to Lake Washington in 60-59 loss at buzzer on Thursday.

Opinion

Schwab: Celebrating grift with portraits of dead presidents

Bribery isn’t corruption when its done out in the open for all to admire, emulate and praise.

Opinion

Letter: Anti-Soros editorial cartoon was antisemitic

I have always supported The Herald’s opinion and cartoon pages, even when you publish opinions with which I…

Opinion

Letter: Sheriff standards a step toward a liberal police state

If it were not for the 75 percent vote in King County, Bob Ferguson would not be the…

Local News

New Port of Everett sculpture combines past and future of the marina

The bronze-cast sculpture depicts a young girl gazing across the water, inspired by the well-known photograph snapped in…

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Police arrest man, 23, after he allegedly assaulted a man, 42, with a knife

Friday morning, police responded to a confrontation in the Pilot Travel Center’s parking lot in Arlington that resulted…

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Man convicted of manslaughter after stabbing death of his friend on a camping trip

The third trial for Alexander Vanags, of Arlington, came to a close Thursday after five weeks in Whatcom…

Lake Stevens girls basketball's Noelani Tupua shoots over Glacier Peak's Layla King during a district playoff game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Woodinville H.S. in Woodinville. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens girls basketball overcomes GP to stay alive

The Grizzlies forced nearly 30 turnovers, but Lake Stevens clamped down in a Thursday loser-out win.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz step onto one of Community Transit’s electric buses during a tour and roundtable at Community Transit’s corporate headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Community Transit shares updates during Sen. Murray roundtable

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., heard updates from the transit agency on electric buses, shuttle service and its…

Seattle Seahawks players celebrate following their Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots at Levi Stadium. (Kindell Buchanan/PA Wire/dpa/TNS)

Sports

New era incoming: Super Bowl-champion Seahawks officially for sale

Once finalized, the new ownership will impact both the business and football operations.

Snohomish senior Siena Capelli charges up the court during the Panthers' 47-36 win against Meadowdale in the District 1 3A semifinals at Snohomish High School on Feb. 18, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles/The Herald)

Sports

Snohomish girls get redemption in district semis

The Panthers defeat Meadowdale 47-36 on Wednesday after missing state last season.

Opinion

Letter: Proposed millionaires tax can address unfairness

Thank you, Gov. Bob Ferguson for the courage to follow through on proposing legislation for a millionaires tax.…

Opinion

Letter: Thanks to voters for approving Snohomish Schools levies

Thank you, Snohomish School District voters. Passing both our local school replacement levies is a success for our…