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Puget Sound Bird Fest to return to Edmonds

The 22nd annual festival will feature guided bird walks, presentations, a birding cruise and more.

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett council signs letter urging delivery of light rail project

The letter asks Sound Transit to complete light rail to downtown Everett, as approved by voters in 2016,…

Mark Lamb, the attorney for four eastern Washington sheriffs, speaks in Thurston County Superior Court against a new law setting heightened eligibility standards for sheriffs as several county sheriffs observe on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law

Four eastern Washington sheriffs brought the emergency challenge to the law, raising constitutional concerns.

A rendering of the proposed stadium, known as the Outdoor Event Center. (Courtesy of City of Everett)

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Everett council approves $10.6 million in stadium spending

The money will pay for completion of the project’s design and property acquisition work at the downtown site.

A fire and propane tank explosion left a travel trailer in total ruins at a campground near Lake Stevens on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Snohomish Regional Fire Rescue)

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Fire, propane tank explosion destroys trailer at campground near Lake Stevens

No injuries were reported from the fire that also destroyed a golf cart at Lake Connor Park on…

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Roger Sweet holds a Masters of the Universe comic he signed for a fan in December 2025.

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He-Man co-creator and Lake Stevens resident Roger Sweet dies at 91

He is survived by his wife, Marlene, who created a GoFundMe to help pay for medical costs.

Allen Gibbs, a Mill Creek resident and former Pilchuck Audubon Society Conservation Chair, speaks during a Mill Creek City Council meeting in favor of the city acquiring the Penny Creek Natural Area on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek moves forward in possible assumption of Penny Creek Natural Area

The council narrowly voted to execute an agreement with the current owner. If approved, the city would own…

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A Community Transit bus drives underneath the Lynnwood Light Rail station in Lynnwood.

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Sound Transit to introduce free parking permits for carpoolers

After an application, some carpoolers can get reserved weekday parking spot at Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace stations beginning…

Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont fires the puck up the ice during Everett’s 4-1 win against the Penticton Vees in Game 1 of the WHL Western Conference Finals at Angel of the Winds Arena on April 23, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Silvertips sweep Penticton to reach WHL Finals

Everett completes third-period comeback for 4-2 win in Game 4 on Tuesday.

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LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly in Everett.

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Judge issues injunction against Everett district in favor of off-campus Bible program

The temporary ruling requires Everett Public Schools to change its permission slip policy and allow LifeWise to take…

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett on Jan. 2, 2024. On Monday, Johnson announced her plans to seek reelection.

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson announces reelection campaign

As of Tuesday, her only challenger so far is her previous opponent and former sheriff, Adam Fortney.

A person looks over the edge of the new Edgewater Bridge on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett, Mukilteo celebrate opening of Edgewater Bridge

After a year-and-a-half long closure, hundreds of residents came together to mark the completion of the new bridge…

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Snohomish County residents can now access FEMA disaster assistance

A disaster assistance center will rotate between Snohomish, Sultan and Arlington for those who want help applying.

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Everett honors creatives with Wendt, Mayor’s Arts awards

Everett City Council member Judy Tuohy received the Wendt Award of Excellence.

People gather to pay their respects to those that have lost their lives on the job during a Workers Memorial Day Observance on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Elected officials, labor groups honor Workers Memorial Day

The event commemerated the 108 workers in Washington that died on the job last year, including six from…

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FEMA approves $21 million flood mitigation funding for Washington and Oregon

Snohomish County will receive nearly $300,000 to support a risk study of flood infrastructure to prevent future impacts.

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council sends EMS levy lift to August ballot

The levy would restore increase funding available to the city’s emergency medical services fund, which pays for about…

Snohomish resident Anne Masterson speaks to the City Council about the Pride parade in front of a packed house on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Snohomish City Council authorizes Pride parade contract

Before the vote, the public spoke for nearly 90 minutes. Mayor Aaron Hoffman will sign the contract once…

South County Fire responded to a fire at a townhome complex Tuesday, April 21, 2026, where they discovered flames around 30 feet high from the backside of one building in Lynnwood, Washington. (South County Fire)

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Witnesses: Cigarette responsible for Lynnwood townhome fire that displaced 13

On Tuesday, South County Fire responded to a rapidly spreading fire at a two-story townhome complex.

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1 man dead after fiery collision at Mountlake Terrace transit station

Early Tuesday morning, troopers responded to reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames.