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Forum: The facts and numbers about Mukilteo’s EMS levy measure

More than three-fourths of 911 calls are for medical emergencies. A yes vote restores the levy to 2010…

Silas Machin, 13, uses a hand saw to make a space for a fret to be placed during class on Oct. 7, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kids at play: Lake Stevens middle-schoolers craft electric guitars

Since 2012 students in Alex Moll’s afterschool club have built 100s of custom and classic guitars.

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Candidates focus on budget, youth violence, affordable housing

More than half of Lynnwood’s City Council seats are up for election, with four races appearing on the…

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Trick or Treat Down Delta is a free event that will be from 2-4 p.m. Friday at Delta Plaza, 501 Delta Ave. in Marysville, just west of Comeford Park. Over 30 stations will hand out candy.

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Marysville gets spooky with Halloween events

Treat-or-treaters of all ages are invited to Trick or Treat Down Delta. Adults are invited to the Monster…

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)

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Warriors beat Shorewood to stay alive for league title

Edmonds-Woodway quarterback George Gizzi passes for 245 yards in Friday’s dominant win.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 17

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Schwab: Peace in our time, but where can we get some of that?

If peace lasts in Mideast, give Trump his due. But where’s the goodwill for his fellow Americans?

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Court of Appeals: Moore committed to justice, fairness

I am writing with my enthusiastic support for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Karen Moore for the Court…

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Snohomish mayor: Redmon has proven record of success

As someone who has served communities for decades, I know what responsible, experienced leadership looks like. Snohomish Mayor…

The Port of Everett’s new Director of Seaport Operations Tim Ryker on Oct. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Port of Everett names new chief of seaport operations

Tim Ryker replaced longtime Chief Operating Officer Carl Wollebek, who retired.

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Candidates talk revenue, housing, environment

Three Edmonds City Council races will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot alongside a $14.5 million property tax…

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mother sues Edmonds School District after her son’s fingertip was allegedly severed

The complaint alleges the boy’s special education teacher at Cedar Way Elementary closed the door on his finger…

Helion's 6th fusion prototype, Trenta, on display on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett-based Helion receives approval to build fusion power plant

The plant is to be based in Chelan County and will power Microsoft data centers.

Edmonds-Woodway senior Jane Hanson (center) dribbles the ball upfield during the Warriors' 3-0 win against Archbishop Murphy at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 16, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer earns key win over Archbishop Murphy

Warriors avenge early-season loss with 3-0 win on Thursday, keep league title hopes alive.

Pedal-free electric bikes are considered motorcycles under Washington State law (Black Press Media file photo)

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Stanwood Police: Pedal-free e-bikes are motorcycles

Unlike electric-assisted bikes, they need to be registered and operated by a properly endorsed driver.

This photo provided by OceanGate Expeditions shows a submersible vessel named Titan used to visit the wreckage site of the Titanic. In a race against the clock on the high seas, an expanding international armada of ships and airplanes searched Tuesday, June 20, 2023, for the submersible that vanished in the North Atlantic while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP)

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NTSB: Everett-based Titan imploded partly because of faulty engineering

The National Transportation Safety Board found that design flaws and damage from earlier dives compromised the hull.

Archbishop Murphy football coach Joe Cronin addresses the team following practice at Terry Ennis Stadium on Oct. 15, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy football ready for ‘bloodbath’ Lynden grudge match

With the NWC 2A title on the line, the No. 1 Wildcats hope to send a message on…

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Editorial: Return Eck, Chen to Edmonds City Counci posts

Both have helped make difficult decisions on the city’s financial crisis and in guiding city decisions.

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Court of Appeals: Tam Bui is a principled judge

As judges, we see every day how much dedication it takes to serve the public fairly and uphold…

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City should have said something sooner about Snohomish pathway

I’d like to know why the City of Snohomish watched the homeowner build the sidewalk for three years…