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Everett Housing Authority is asking for city approval for it’s proposed development of 16 acres of land currently occupied by the vacant Baker Heights public housing development on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett shares info on draft five-year housing affordability plan

The draft plan lists options the city could take to improve housing availability, ranging from streamlining permits to…

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Public invited to food and farm center open houses

Two sessions will share information and allow for feedback on the upcoming McCollum Park center.

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Man arrested for sexual assault after reporting his daughter missing Monday

The Lake Stevens man, 38, was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of child molestation and rape.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Retain Marysville School Board’s current members

Simpson, Tomas and Hereth should be kept on to aid the path toward stability and better schools.

Opinion

Our democracy needs its own four-way test

The Rotary Club has what it calls a Four-Way Test to assess the moral strength of any proposed…

Local News

Garfield Elementary playground sees colorful improvements

More than 90 volunteers helped paint new graphics and murals. Other updates include four square courts and a…

Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at an abandoned structure and neighboring vehicle near the Bothell Everett Highway and 173rd Street Southeast. (South County Fire)

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Fire engulfs abandoned structure and vehicle in Mill Creek

Crews responded within five minutes to the fire on Monday.

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Law enforcement warns of scam using Snohomish County Jail inmates

Scammers will call friends and family of inmates with fraudulent bail requests.

Opinion

Why is Supreme Court allowing attack on First Amendment?

I am terrified! When Donald Trump rode down the escalator to announce his run for president, I said…

Opinion

Congress must repeal cuts to SNAP, tax credit, Medicaid

New poverty data reveals that anti-poverty programs are working, but also offers a troubling glimpse of what’s ahead.

Opinion

Clear warnings of failures of medical research

Current medical research is far from being the so-called gold standard of the world. Those in the medical…

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Lake Stevens ranked 10th safest city in Washington said 2025 survey

Two other Snohomish County cities listed in SafeWise’s 2025 ranking based on FBI crime data.

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Snohomish County projects receive portion of $67 million in grants

The money will fund a boardwalk along Union Slough, improved field lighting and conserve an eagle breeding habitat…

Everett

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1 dead in a single motorcycle crash on Sunday in Everett

The investigation briefly closed the 3100 block of eastbound Highway 526.

Cynthia Jones, with the Sno-Isle Sierra Club, at the Meadowdale Playfields on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sno-Isle Sierra Club chapter to host public lands Zoom call

Join the call on Tuesday evening to learn more about proposed policy, current projects and efforts to protect…

Everett

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Everett man pleads guilty to a pipe bomb explosion of a neighbor’s car

Steven Goldstine, 54, will be sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Dec. 15.

A woman crosses 5th Avenue South with an umbrella as it rains on Sept. 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The end of September brings wind and rain to Snohomish County

With likely showers throughout the week, the National Weather Service predicts almost an inch of rain for the…

Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall lunges towards a loose puck in the crease during Everett's 3-2 overtime loss to the Portland Winterhawks at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Sept. 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Silvertips let lead slip in revenge game against Portland

Everett laments missed opportunities after blowing a 2-0 lead en route to a 3-2 overtime loss.

Opinion

Kroger’s closure of Fred Meyer motivated by greed

What good will come from verbal scolding? (“Everett council rebukes Kroger for plans to close Fred Meyer store,”…

Opinion

Downtown Everett stadium: Regular frogs reject new pad

I’ve been a frog for a long time, over 60 million years, and way back in frog history…