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Cassie Franklin, left, and Scott Murphy. (Provided photos)

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Everett mayor candidates focus on public safety, budget, housing

Incumbent Cassie Franklin will face off against former city council member Scott Murphy in the upcoming general election.

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Snohomish Conservation District will host the eighth annual Orca Recovery Day

Help out planting native species in Ovenell Park in Stanwood on Saturday.

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Join Green Snohomish on a walking fall tree tour

On Saturday, learn about the city’s heritage trees on a 2-mile walking tour.

A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Sound Transit may add overnight bus service between Everett, Seattle

The regional transit agency is seeking feedback on the proposed service changes, set to go into effect in…

Washington transportation officials say a lack of funding means dollars intended for preservation and maintenance are the ones diverted to deal with emergency situations. Before (left) and after (right) photos of the mudslide and cleanup on State Route 20 following an Aug. 11 mudslide. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

Northwest

‘Early stages of critical failure’: Outlook grim for road upkeep

Billions more dollars are needed for preserving highways and bridges, WSDOT says. The agency’s leader didn’t request more…

Stanwood’s Silas Turpin celebrates scoring a touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 10, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens, Archbishop Murphy still tops in football polls

Stanwood and Mountlake Terrace pick up votes in media and coaches rankings.

The aftermath of a vandalism incident to the Irwin family's "skeleton army" display outside their Everett, Washington home. (Paul Irwin)

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Despite vandalism spree, Everett light display owners vow to press on

Four attacks since September have taken a toll on Everett family’s Halloween and Christmas cheer.

Students, teachers, parents and first responders mill about during a pancake breakfast at Lowell Elementary School in 2023 in Everett. If approved, a proposed bond would pay for a complete replacement of Lowell Elementary as well as several other projects across the district. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett school board sends bond, levy measures to Feb. ballot

The $400 million bond would pay for a new school and building upgrades, while the levy would pay…

Marysville Pilchuck High School mural artists Monie Ordonia, left, and Doug Salinas, right, in front of their mural on the high school campus on Oct. 14, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Tulalip artists unveil mural at Marysville Pilchuck High School

Monie Ordonia hopes her depictions of Mount Pilchuck and Pilchuck Julia bring blessings and community.

Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County to mail November general election ballots

Voters should start receiving ballots at the end of the week. USPS encourages voters to mail ballots at…

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Return Ryan, Matsumoto Wright to MLT council

The veteran council members have been key to careful growth and development for city residents.

Opinion

Welch: Over-budget, delayed, Sound Transit needs major reforms

Its board should be elected directly to allow more accountability for costs and project timelines.

Opinion

Everett School Board: Jackson has integrity, fairness

I have known Anna Marie Jackson Laurence since childhood. She has integrity, follow-through and is always fair besides…

Opinion

Monroe Mayor: Cudaback has right intent and view of job

This house is supporting Patsy Cudaback for Monroe Mayor.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation on the development plan for the Lynnwood Event Center during a city council meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood City Council approves development of ‘The District’

The initial vision calls for a downtown hub offering a mix of retail, events, restaurants and residential options.

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown, seen here during a January interview, is sparring with members of Congress over the state’s immigration policy (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington state Standard)

Northwest

Washington AG pushing new law to protect workers from immigration raids

The proposal would require businesses to tell employees if ICE is coming to inspect company records in search…

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Edmonds appoints new public works director

Andy Rheaume currently serves as public works director for the city of Anacortes. His first day will be…

A house fire that began Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, caused extensive damage to the garage in Mukilteo, Washington. (Mukilteo Firefighters IAFF Local #3482)

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Mukilteo house fire took 24 firefighters to extinguish on Monday

The cause of the fire is under investigation and is believed to be unintentional.

Mark Nermo accepts the Distinguished Alumni Award at the 10th annual Leadership Snohomish County fundraising breakfast on Oct. 14, 2025 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. (Provided photo)

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Early morning award ceremony honors county leaders

Leadership Snohomish County celebrates Leadership Day with annual fundraising breakfast.

Local News

Mayor candidates focus on budget, public safety, housing

As Christine Frizzell seeks a second term, she faces City Council member George Hurst in the November election.