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Everett School Board: Student treated unfairly

I received a mailer recently from Robin Lee regarding the Everett School Board and Jackson High School’s robotics…

Lynnwood Officer Maryam McDonald demonstrating a guard get-up with Bellevue Officer Craig Hanaumi at PandaRoll JiuJitsu in Lynnwood on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Women Empowered program offers free self-defense classes for all ages

The class is hosted by the Lynnwood Police Department at PandaRoll JiuJitsu at 1 p.m. every other Saturday.

People leave notes on farmers market concept photos during an informational open house held at the Northwest Stream Center on Oct. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County presents plans for Food and Farming Center

The future center will reside in McCollum Park and provide instrumental resources for local farmers to process, package…

Opinion

The Buzz: We were hoping they were talking about Bugs Bunny

A cease-fire in Gaza. The government shutdown. OK, big deals, but what about the Super Bowl halftime show?

Everett City Council and mayoral candidates at a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Everett Station. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett candidates respond to community questions at forum

The two-hour event saw candidates answer questions on ICE, the downtown stadium and released-time religious instruction. Here are…

A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett may add new ‘Stay Out of Drug Area’ near downtown

Courts can issue orders preventing people accused or convicted of drug crimes from entering the areas, known as…

An Everett Transit bus drives along Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

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Everett mayor makes bus route free following Fred Meyer closure

Everett Transit’s Route 12 will be free for six months. A 2022 change to city law gave the…

People cross Hoyt Avenue next to the Imagine Children’s Museum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council to consider extending ‘no sit, no lie’ law

The law allowing the city to create zones that ban sitting or lying down on public property will…

People swim in the Yost Pool during Open Fitness and Lap Swim on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Providence publishes results of annual well-being survey

The survey showed record-low rates of financial security and community connection among Snohomish County residents.

Arlington’s Kaleb Bartlett-Wood throws a pass during practice on Oct. 8, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Arlington football showing progress ahead of Stilly Cup

The retooling Eagles hope to continue dominance in rivalry matchup vs. Stanwood on Friday.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Frizzell best choice for diverse, growing Lynnwood

City council member Hurst has legitimate financial concerns, but Frizzell remains a skilled leader.

Opinion

Rough ride for buses: Better ‘manhole’ covers needed

I am a senior citizen who frequently rides public transit. I am appalled at the state of the…

Opinion

Compassion still exists following tragedy

I was moved and encouraged by the Oct. 3 article in the Everett Daily Herald, “Why one man…

People walk through Explorer Middle School’s new gymnasium during an open house on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett middle school celebrates opening of new gym

The celebration came as the Mukilteo School District seeks the approval of another bond measure to finish rebuilding…

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Pop star Benson Boone comes home to Monroe High School

Boone, 23, proves you can take the star out of Monroe — but you can’t take Monroe out…

Opinion

Edmonds sewage plant isn’t working as was promised

The Herald should revisit its article from this spring on Edmonds’ Waste Water Treatment Plant (“Edmonds launches technology…

Opinion

Court of Appeals: Moore an experienced, knowledgeable judge

Our former partner, Superior Court Judge Karen Moore, is running for election to the Court of Appeals, Division…

Opinion

Hegseth fitness speech: What of commander in chief?

Is it only me or are there more viewers and readers who wonder if Defense (War) Secretary Pete…

Everly Finch, 7, looks inside an enclosure at the Reptile Zoo on Aug. 19, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo to stay open

Roadside zoo owner reverses decision to close after attendance surge.

Life

BlackHawk, Queensryche, glass art and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County