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Youth Traffic Court raise their hands to take an oath before the start of the session at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Youth Traffic Court: Justice for students, by students

Snohomish County’s first Youth Traffic Court hearing provides teen drivers with an alternative to appearing in adult court…

Local News

Ballots for special election are due Feb. 10

Voters can use ballot drop boxes or visit a post office for a manual postmark to ensure their…

A train sits on the tracks that intersects with 156th Street Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County projects get funding from federal bill

The federal spending bill approved Tuesday brings in millions for infrastructure projects across the county.

Local News

One man was injured in a single-vehicle crash Monday night

Just after 10 p.m. Monday, South County Fire crews arrived at the scene in Lynnwood to find the…

New England Patriots Efton Chism III, a Monroe High School graduate, reacts during a game against the New York Jets on Dec. 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of David Silverman / New England Patriots)

Sports

Fan turned foe: Former Monroe star readies for Super Bowl

Efton Chism III describes his rookie Patriots season as ‘surreal.’

A sheriff’s deputy lets a vehicle pass police tape as law enforcement work on 96th Street SE where an overnight home invasion resulted in one person being killed on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Leader of home invasion crew admits to killing young Everett mother in 2022

Christopher Johnson, 24, admitted to being involved in a series of violent crimes, including his role in the…

Opinion

Comment: Chaos is Minneapolis is all about the midterms

Expect an increasing military presence on U.S. streets before the election. And after, if Trump loses.

Opinion

Fatal shootings by ICE not actions of legitimate police

Tyrants use masked agents aka secret police to kidnap, deport, disappear and kill people they don’t like, even…

Opinion

America, love it and restore it

This is not the America I knew asa West Point grad and officer in the 82nd Airborne. The…

Leslie Wall in the Everett Animal Shelter on Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett Animal Shelter gets $75k in grants, donations

The funds will help pay for fostering and behavioral interventions for nearly 200 dogs, among other needs.

An Everett Fire Department engine rests against a pile of wrecked vehicles after being abandoned by a suspect who stole it and caused significant damage while driving through North Everett late Friday night, July 18, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Provided photo)

Local News

Police: No arrests made in connection with stolen fire engine

In July, Everett police responded to reports of a stolen fire engine that struck 14 parked vehicles before…

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No arrests made in connection with Friday night hit-and-run in Lake Stickney

First responders transported a motorcyclist to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Edmonds Food Bank launches fundraiser ahead of Super Bowl

The food bank is looking for $12, $120 or $1,2000 donations to reach its goal of $12,000 by…

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett Transit releases draft of long-range plan

The document outlines a potential 25% increase in bus service through 2045 if voters approve future 0.3% sales…

Opinion

Snohomish High student urges voters’ support for district levies

I urge all Snohomish School District residents to vote yes on the upcoming school replacement levies.

Opinion

Is there property tax help for seniors? Yes.

As a senior citizen living in Everett, it is very difficult to vote yes on propositions when you…

Opinion

Support Congress’ Fix Our Forests Act to protect forests, wildlife

It’s a no-brainer: Healthier forests mean healthier and more abundant wildlife populations. When forests are clogged with closed…

Opinion

Trump wrong on NATO participation in Afghanistan

Donald Trump’s recent statement to Fox News that “they (NATO troops in Afghanistan) stayed a little back, a…

Opinion

Humility in government needs some practice closer to home

Thanks to The Herald for publishing Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts’ piece on the vanishing virtue of humility. (“Forum:…

Robotic hand playing hopscotch on a keyboard. Artifical intelligence, text generators, ai and job issues concept. Vector illustration.

Opinion

Editorial: Help the county write rules for AI’s robots

A civic assembly of 40 volunteers will be asked to draft policy for AI use in county government.