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Jack Sievers, a senior defensive end and tight end at Archbishop Murphy High School, is The Herald’s 2025 All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

The Herald’s 2025 Football Defensive Player of the Year: Jack Sievers

The Archbishop Murphy defensive end led the Wildcats football team to a perfect season.

Opinion

Burke: Vanity, thy name is Trump; in gold capital letters

Is Trump plastering his name on every surface, perhaps afraid we won’t remember him after he’s gone?

Opinion

Governor’s proposed budget cuts would hit community health centers

While I understand the difficult choices Gov. Bob Ferguson faces in balancing the state budget, I am deeply…

Opinion

Thanks for gorgeous piece of writing on Marysville Opera House

Regarding a recent article about the Marysville Opera House (“Now showing: The 114-year-old Marysville Opera House reclaims the…

Opinion

Speak up for restoration of ACA health coverage subsidies

In a move that surprised no one, the U.S. Senate recently voted down an extension of the Affordable…

Anthony Parra carries a tree over his shoulder at Pilchuck Secret Valley Tree Farm on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Need to get rid of your tree, Snohomish County? Here’s how.

As the holiday season comes to an end, here are some ways you can properly dispose of your…

Lynnwood

Local News

Lynnwood to host collection event for Styrofoam, e-waste

Those with Styrofoam or e-waste to dispose of can bring it to the city’s operations and maintenance center…

Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

New state laws and taxes take effect on Thursday

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars, and unemployment benefits for workers on strike are some of…

Lake Stevens' Kyle Hoglund celebrates the action on the court against Mount Si at Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek on Nov. 12, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens’ Hoglund named state 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year

After dramatic championship win, the Vikings coach earns state recognition.

A selection of leather whips available at Lovers Lair on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

What’s behind the tinted windows at Everett’s ‘#1 Kink Store’

From beginner toys to full-on bondage, Lovers Lair opens the door to a world most people never see.

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at Nightingale's View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Skilled nursing care must remain state budget priority

The governor’s spending plan would claw back Medicaid reimbursements that pay skilled-nursing care staff.

Opinion

Everett Schools bond, levy support career, STEM pathways

Everett Public Schools does many things well, including a 96 percent graduation rate. One area that deserves more…

Opinion

Let your friends hear from you at the holidays

The one thing that I most look forward to each holiday season is hearing from old friends, even…

A selection of gold coins at The Coin Market on Nov. 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Lynnwood coin shop doesn’t believe new taxes on gold will pan out

Beginning Thursday, gold transactions will no longer be exempt from state and local sales taxes.

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Local News

Snohomish City Council takes final action before new administration

The lame duck council called a special meeting two days before Christmas to appoint a new member to…

Local News

One dead, one injured in two-alarm Lynnwood apartment fire Sunday night

The fire impacted eight units and left 12 people, including children, displaced.

Local News

One dead, one injured in two-alarm Lynnwood apartment fire Sunday night

The Lynnwood fire impacted eight units and left 20 people, including 10 children, displaced.

The newly rebuilt section of Index-Galena Road is pictured on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)

Local News

Part of rural Index-Galena road closed due to flood damage

County officials say it’s unknown when the section of road, which closes seasonally due to winter weather, will…

Lake Stevens Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. (Lake Stevens Sewer District)

Local News

Many Snohomish County residents will see tax increases in 2026

Several tax and utility rate increases local governments passed this year will begin in early 2026.

Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Local News

Everett Boeing factory tour offers a birds-eye view of jet-making

Our business reporter, who happens to be an airplane buff, offers his take on the popular tour.