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Santa to ride a fire engine in Arlington and Stanwood

The North County Regional Fire Authority’s Santa Run kicks off Dec. 5 to benefit local food banks.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III shows his My Cause My Cleats choice he'll wear on Monday Night Football to support the Monroe-based Big Heart Big Smile Foundation. (Eric J. Adler / New England Patriots)

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Former Monroe star supports local foundation with NFL cleats

The memory of a 6-year-old life cut short inspires Efton Chism III’s Monday Night football footwear.

Lake Stevens’ Jayvian Ferrell runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 4A state football quarterfinal game against Moses Lake on Nov. 22, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens football set for fireworks in semifinal

The No. 2 Vikings will take on No. 6 Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday as both offenses hit their stride.

Opinion

Comment: Thank – and help – the farmers who provide our feast

Even as we celebrate abundance, farmers are struggling with the economic burdens of taxes and more.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen congratulates Kaleb Wolde (left to right), Avery Postal, Takumi Tanimara and Malia Nymeyer, on winning the President’s Environmental Youth Award that recognizes outstanding K-12 youth environmental stewardship projects across the nation on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds students win President’s Environmental Youth Award for their Salish Sea documentary

Four former Hazelwood Elementary fourth and fifth-grade students helped create a documentary highlighting the Edmonds Underwater Park, a…

Nathan Packard

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Nathan Packard joins the Lake Stevens City Council

He replaces Kurt Hilt, who was appointed in July after the death of Marcus Tageant.

Stevens Creek kindergartener Lucas Angeles Carmona, 5, left, laughs while Rogue Jones, 5, imitates a turkey’s walk on Nov. 20, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Turkey talk: What Thanksgiving means to Lake Stevens kindergarteners

Ten Stevens Creek Elementary School students share their takes on turkey, Thanksgiving and sparkling water.

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett seeks SnoCo judgment that Flock footage is not public record

The filing comes after a Skagit County judge ruled Flock footage is subject to records requests. That ruling…

Opinion

Comment: Housing inequality is only going to get worse for now

More homes are being built, but market demand is for homes selling for $750,000 and higher.

Life

Goddesses, 9 to 5, Music for the Imagination, and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Archbishop Murphy’s Evan Ruiz relays a play call while the team runs through plays during practice on Nov. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Archbishop Murphy football gears up for Anacortes in state semifinal

The Wildcats channel competition, motivation leading up to Saturday’s clash against defending champs.

Opinion

Honks of approval on I-5 for No Kings protest

No Kings protests

Stollwerck Plumbing owner J.D. Stollwerck outside of his business along 5th Street on Nov. 5, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Happy 1 year anniversary of bridge withdrawals’

Residents of Everett and Mukilteo live life on the edge … of the Edgewater Bridge.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood raises property, utility taxes amid budget shortfall

The council approved a 24% property tax increase, lower than the 53% it was allowed to enact without…

The recent Olympic Pipeline leak spilled an undisclosed amount of jet fuel into a drainage ditch near Lowell-Snohomish River Road in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy BP)

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BP’s Olympic Pipeline partially restarted after a nearly two-week shutdown

The pipeline is once again delivering fuel to Sea-Tac airport, and airlines have resumed normal operations.

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Car crashed into Everett home, injuring two Monday

First responders transported two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Lynnwood

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Lynnwood hygiene center requires community support to remain open

The Jean Kim Foundation needs to raise $500,000 by the end of the year. The center provides showers…

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Stanwood, Sedro-Woolley appeal Flock public records decision

The appeal comes as communities throughout Snohomish County question their contracts with the automated license plate reader company.

Lake Stevens volleyball huddles together after securing a 3-0 win against Mount Si in the District 1/2 4A semifinals at Lake Stevens High School on Nov. 13, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens volleyball wins first state title in dramatic fashion

The Vikings overcome a 2-0 deficit to take down defending champion Curtis 3-2 on Saturday.

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UW student from Mukilteo receives Rhodes Scholarship

Shubham Bansal, who grew up in Mukilteo, is the first UW student to receive the prestigous scholarship since…