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Comment: From opposite ends of crime, a plea for justice reform

A survivor of crime and an incarceree support a bill to forge better outcomes for both communities.

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Comment: Misnamed Fix Our Forest Act would worsen wildfire risk

The U.S. Senate bill doesn’t fund proven strategies and looks to increase harvest in protective forests.

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Comment: City governments should stay out of the grocery market

Rather than run its own grocery stores, government should get out of the way of private companies.

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Forum: Grading students needs shift from testing to achievement

Standardized tests are alienating students and teachers. Focus education on participation and goals.

d’Elaine Herard Johnson poses for a portrait next to hundreds of her paintings in her Edmonds home on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition

d’Elaine Herard Johnson, 93, continues to paint full-time. She plans to donate her 1,200 paintings and estate to…

Lily Lamoureux stacks Weebly Funko toys in preparation for Funko Friday at Funko Field in Everett on July 12, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett-based Funko: ‘Serious doubt’ it can continue without new owner or funding

The company made the statements during required filings to the SEC. Even so, its new CEO outlined his…

Providence Swedish is the largest health care system in western Washington, with eight hospitals and 244 clinics in the Puget Sound area. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Providence to continue gender-affirming care for now, despite US bishop ban

Providence is working to understand the impacts of changes approved Wednesday to Catholic health care systems, a spokesperson…

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SnoCo resident contracts E. coli linked to recalled raw milk cheese

The Snohomish County Health Department is advising locals not to eat recalled Twin Sisters Creamery cheeses purchased before…

Lake Stevens' Jayden Hollenbeck (18), Blake Moser (6) and Seth Price (4) celebrate a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

State playoff preview: Experts make their predictions

Our trio takes a crack at picking the winners for this week’s gridiron games.

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What if a president abused executive powers?

I hear by the news that Learning Resources Inc. v Trump has been argued recently before the Supreme…

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Schwab: Democratic Party was caught between caving and caring

Those who ended the shutdown ended the challenge but restored vital benefits, because Democrats care.

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A state income tax is fair and can fund our needs

The constant tug-of-war between raising taxes and cutting spending is maddening.

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Thanks to Mukilteo voters for their support of EMS levy

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for their support of the Emergency…

Customers walk in and out of the Sno-Isle Food Co-op on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Landlord sues Sno-Isle Food Co-op, alleging building damage

The Everett Public Market’s owner alleged that refrigeration equipment used by the store, located in a separate storage…

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Monroe Covenant Church rejoices 120 years

While the name and building have changed, the location has not. The celebration occurs Saturday and Sunday.

The Everett City Council on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett law adds additional consequences for domestic violence

The new ordinance makes it a crime to expose children to domestic violence, adding a penalty on top…

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Man charged with string of robberies and attempted robberies

The 32-year-old allegedly robbed or attempted to rob three tribal casinos, including one in Snohomish County, and a…

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Marysville police conduct 80 traffic stops in 6 hours

Marysville police performed a targeted traffic enforcement emphasis Monday along State Avenue in honor of an officer’s stepson,…

A male Anna’s hummingbird chirps as it perches in a thorny bush Wednesday, March 30, 2022, along the water at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington. Anna’s hummingbirds, which measure around 4 inches long and weigh only a few grams, are the most common of four local species and the only hummingbird to remain year-round in the Pacific Northwest. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Adopt A Stream hosts hummingbird ecology class

Western Washington University instructor Greg Green will lead a class on hummingbirds on Saturday at the Northwest Stream…

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The Buzz: Shutdown? What shutdown? We’ got 20,000 emails to read.

Trump was tired of talking about affordability, until emails from a former friend were released.