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Josiah Morgan, of Snohomish, holds an upside-down American flag during a “No Kings Day” rally along Broadway on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Protesters to call for ‘No Kings’ in Everett on Saturday

The rally on the Snohomish County campus will just be one of thousands across the nation against authoritarianism.

A sheriff’s deputy lets a vehicle pass police tape as law enforcement work on 96th Street SE where an overnight home invasion resulted in one person being killed on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Fourth suspect arrested in 2022 Everett home invasion

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office arrested Xavier Chaney, 24, in connection with the killing of Irah Sok, 36.

GeekFest showrunner, Nathan Mumm, outside of the Lynnwood Event Center where the event will be held this July on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arts & Entertainment

GeekFest to be held in Lynnwood this year

After two years in Everett, the gaming convention moves to a new home starting in July.

Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst speaks during his State of City address at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood mayor talks budget, housing, community in annual address

In his first State of the City speech, Mayor George Hurst provided updates on city initiatives and plans…

People walk through Explorer Middle School’s new gymnasium during an open house on Oct. 7 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Education

Mukilteo School District recommends second attempt at bond

District staff said they believe the $400M bond could pass in November. The school board will decide whether…

Members of the Mukilteo School District Board of Directors at a school board meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Education

Mukilteo School Board approves plan for staff cuts

The district will cut about 41 full-time equivalent positions to help save $6.2 million amid falling enrollment.

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey speaks during a ceremony for the transfer of Cavalero Hill Park on Oct. 21, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announces resignation

Gailey, who made the announcement at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, said he is leaving for family reasons.…

Everett

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Everett charter review board to solicit public comment

The committee that suggests adjustments to the city’s charter wants suggestions from the public for potential changes.

Jeff Doan picks up a piece of trash along the water at the Penny Creek Natural Area on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mill Creek advocates push for preservation of Penny Creek Natural Area

Community members have joined forces to urge the city to acquire the property and ensure public access into…

Mountlake Terrace Library, part of the Sno-Isle Libraries, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, in June 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Sno-Isle Libraries to ask voters to restore levy in August

The ballot measure would restore the 2018 rate of $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. The levy makes…

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station in August 2024 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sno-Isle Libraries event will celebrate new light rail extension

To celebrate the complete opening of Sound Transit’s 2 Line, the library system will bring books and activities…

John Glennon, executive director of hunger prevention services for Volunteers of America Western Washington, speaks during a listening session with on Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen on Aug. 21 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

$25K matching pledge helps March Against Hunger

Volunteers of America received the promised donation from the EverTrust Foundation as part of the month-long campaign.

The Marysville Family YMCA mock trial team holds its second-place trophy after the Washington State Mock Trial Championship at the Pierce County Courthouse in Tacoma on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Provided Photo)

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The Marysville YMCA mock trial team wins 2nd place

For the first time in program history, the team of high school students went to the state finals…

Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Blachly drives to the hoop during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

The Herald’s 2025-26 All-Area girls basketball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area team were chosen by the Herald sports staff based…

CPR dummies lie on the floor during Stanwood High School’s EKG Youth Heart Screening event on Oct. 1 in Stanwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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CPR dummies lie on the floor during a Nick of Time heart screening event on Oct. 1 in Stanwood. The nonprofit is hosting another event at Cascade High School next week.

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Cascade High School to host heart screening for youth

A nonprofit will provide screenings, avalable to anybody age 12-24, to look for heart abnormalities in an effort…

The Port Gardner Storage Facility’s additional overflow tanks on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett considers funding for large pipeline project

The $113 million project would build new water and sewer infrastructure along Marine View Drive to support the…

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Dowon Kim plays the piano on March 6 at Butter Notes Cafe in Everett.

Business

Craving coffee and community? Butter Notes Cafe offers a space for creatives

The Everett cafe offers jam sessions for musicians every other Sunday, jazz shows, community events and, of course,…

Monroe’s Isaiah Kiehl reacts during the game against Snohomish on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

High School Sports

The Herald’s 2025-26 All-Area boys basketball team

Editor’s note: The Player of the Year and All-Area team were chosen by the Herald sports staff based…

Waqas Nazir, president of the Bait-ul-Ehsan mosque, speaks during Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, March 20 in Monroe, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Friday marked the annual Eid al-Fitr holiday, when Muslims gather to pray and eat at the end of…

Bob Hammond, an employee at Red Pepper Pizzeria & Pasta, locks up after checking on the extent of flood damage inside on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Disaster loan center opens in Sultan

The center offers assistance to those impacted by the December flood and seeking low-interest relief.