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Lake Stevens signs its side of an agreement with Everett over waterline development

Everett will consider the contract on Nov. 5, which will allow development along its water transmission line that…

Local News

Northshore candidates focus on budget, overcrowding, federal funding

Three open positions for Northshore school board saw crowded races in the primary. Now, the races are down…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Mountlake Terrace talks rates at regional wastewater forum

Officials from partnering water and sewer groups discussed upcoming projects and how customer costs will be affected.

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Impressive performances push Shorewood past Shorecrest

Snohomish blasts Marysville Getchell on Friday.

Opinion

Schwab: 7 million American demonstrators can’t be wrong

Last Saturday wasn’t a ‘Hate America’ rally of Hamas supporters and criminals. Just concerned citizens.

Opinion

Everett Mayor: Franklin moving city in right direction

As someone who has lived and worked in Everett for many years — and who has invested time,…

Opinion

Everett School Board: Retain three current members

During my 12 years as an Everett School Board director, I came to understand the critical role that…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett mayor: No layoffs needed to balance 2026 budget

Cassie Franklin’s proposed budget reduces city grants, pauses pension contributions and uses COVID relief funds to close a…

Local News

Edmonds school board candidates differ on budget, resource officers

Recent appointee Thomas Garrard is facing first-time candidate Jason Moore for the Position 4 seat.

Mountlake Terrace’s Owen Boswell runs the ball up the field into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Oct. 23, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Mountlake Terrace football caps historic regular season

The undefeated Hawks clinch their first league title with 45-7 win vs. Edmonds-Woodway on Thursday.

A view of Colby Avenue in downtown Everett on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett adds ‘Stay Out of Drug Area’ along Colby Avenue

Courts can now ban people accused or convicted of drug crimes from entering the area, located just south…

Local News

Trailer thief suspect arrested after deputies foil escape into the Stilly

Snohomish County deputies pursued the pair who attempted to steal a parked trailer Thursday morning to the Beaver…

County Council member Nate Nehring cuts the ribbon with Executive Operations Officer Josh Dugan, celebrating on Oct. 21, 2025 with the crew that worked on the new Jordan Creek Bridge. (Provided photo)

Local News

Snohomish County celebrates new Jordan Creek Bridge

The old bridge was “not designed for modern traffic.” Now there’s room for all vehicles, walkers and bikers.

Robert Blessing is lead out of the courtroom in handcuffs after pleading guilty to three felony sex crime counts at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Oct. 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Former owner of Arlington horse ranch pleads guilty to 3 sex crimes against children

In 2023, multiple victims accused Robert Blessing, 38, of abuse. He is expected to be sentenced in the…

South County Fire headquarters in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

South County Fire’s proposed budget adds 30 firefighters, six administrative staff.

The board of commissioners opened public comment on the 2026 budget Tuesday and will take action Nov. 18.

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Opinion

Editorial: Elect Allison, Golebiewski to Mill Creek council

Allison merits a second term for Position 3. Golebiewski should be elected to Position 4’s open seat.

Opinion

Everett Mayor: Franklin lives values of our city

Everett deserves a leader who brings people together, listens to all voices, and delivers real results. That’s why…

Opinion

Edmonds City Council: Newman has skills, fresh outlook

I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Alex Newman for Edmonds City Council, Position 3. At this critical juncture…

Opinion

Edmonds Prop. 1 levy: Is levy measure tipping point?

Is this Edmond’s Proposition 1, the levy lid lift the tipping point? Recently, the city’s finance director reported…

Judi Ramsey, owner of Artisans, inside her business on Sept. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Artisans PNW allows public to buy works of 100 artists

Combo coffee, art gallery, bookshop aims to build business in Everett.