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

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Everett budgets $250k for annexation study, subarea plan

The two projects were included in a budget amendment the city council approved Wednesday.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Someone who was available’ — Brett Gailey reflects on his time as mayor

The former Lake Stevens leader’s resignation became official on Monday. He is in the process of moving to…

Community leaders and people involved in the Poplar Way Bridge project break ground during an event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood breaks ground on Poplar Way Bridge

The new six-lane bridge will cross I-5 and feature bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

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Yakima cherries from Cazares Farms at the Everett Farmers Market in 2023.

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SnoCo program helps seniors obtain free fresh produce

The program is accepting applications from low-income seniors for an $80 farmers market benefit card.

From left: Logan Kremian, Shundiin Nielsen and Stephen Sibley in the Cascade High School yearbook classroom on March 23, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘Doing this for others’: SnoCo student journalists learn important skills

In yearbook classes and student newspapers across the county, kids and teens learn about more than just reporting.

Attendees of the Snohomish County Prayer Breakfast sing on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Snohomish County celebrates Easter, Passover

Two major religious holidays coincided this week for Christian and Jewish locals.

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Mountlake Terrace cuts the ribbon on Veterans Memorial Park improvements

Officials expect the park to be open to the public later this spring with new paved trails and…

The Port Gardner Storage Facility’s 50 by 50 by 30 feet deep cement tanks on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett approves $113 million for pipeline project

The pipelines will bring water into the Port Garder Storage Facility for treatment during heavy rainfall.

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Edmonds no longer responsible for damages in tree mandate case

An appellate panel dismissed the case as moot earlier this month, more than two years after a judge…

Everett

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Suspect in Pierce County cold case found in Everett care facility

More than 30 years after Janice Randle was found dead in her home, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies…

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, left, speaks with Habitat for Humanity Snohomish County executive director Steven Li on Thursday, April 2 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Habitat for Humanity to build affordable cottages in Lynnwood

Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, visited the organization Thursday to hear about the new plans for Willow Path Cottages.

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Snohomish PUD earns safety award for 2nd year in a row

The district received the award for its high number of incident-free records and its overall safety programs.

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Mukilteo turned in financial statements to auditors 7 months late

The city attributed the delay to significant turnover in its finance department. It is working to get back…

Lynnwood

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Man shot and killed by Snohomish County deputies on Wednesday in Lynnwood

Deputies, responding to a disturbance near Martha Lake Park, encountered the male reportedly armed with a handgun.

Steve Ewing

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Former Lake Stevens council member to run for 39th District seat

Steve Ewing announced his decision Tuesday to run for the seat vacated by Sultan lawmaker Carolyn Eslick.

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Mukilteo students launch spring food drive

Students are collecting donations to fill pantries at local high schools for those in need.

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Stanwood to reactivate Flock Safety cameras in light of new law

The city paused its network in May due to public records concerns. On Monday, a bill was signed…

Chancellor for Washington State University’s Everett campus Paul Pitre speaks at a celebration for the new cougar statue on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSU Everett chancellor leaves job, replacement named

Paul Pitre, chancellor at the Everett campus since 2016, left the role to return to a faculty position.

Marysville

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Marysville shelter steps up to house 10 residents displaced from fire

The cold weather shelter provided beds after a kitchen fire at a home for adults with developmental disabilities.

Kari Bray is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Kari Bray: Leadership is a collaborative process

Bray is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.