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The South Fork Stillaguamish River flows out of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, outside Verlot, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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U.S. Forest Service lifts for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie forest public fire use restrictions

The federal agency is still encouraging vistors to check fire danger levels, but cooler weather is reducing wildifre…

Business

Everett businesses join forces to promote downtown nightlife

A group of downtown businesses will host monthly events as a way to bring more people to the…

Local News

Suspect found hiding inside a trash can outside of Mariner High School

On Sunday, deputies booked the man, 36, into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of assault.

Opinion

Mill Creek Council, Pos. 4: Golebiewski well prepared for post

I strongly support Tannis Golebiewski’s candidacy for Mill Creek City Council, Position 4. Over the years, I have…

Opinion

Hearing set for Snohomish watershed’s rights of nature

Last November Everett voters acted locally when we joined the ranks of over 50 cities and counties in…

Two troopers place a photo of slain Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd outside district headquarters about 12 hours after Gadd was struck and killed in a crash on southbound I-5 on March 2 in Marysville. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

One More Stop targets drunk driving this weekend in honor of fallen trooper

Troopers across multiple states will be patrolling from 4 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

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Snohomish County Council approves North Lake annexation agreement

Residents of the North Ridge neighborhood wanted to be removed from the urban growth area.

The Sana Biotechnology building on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Bothell loses planned biotechnology manufacturing plant

New biotechnology manufacturing jobs in Bothell are on indefinite hold.

Local News

Law enforcement in Snohomish County continues to seek balance for pursuits

After adjustments from state lawmakers, police say the practice often works as it should. Critics aren’t so sure

Life

Queensryche, Bert Kreischer, Lene Lovich and more

Music and arts coming to Snohomish County

Hangar 420 is pictured on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in unincorporated Snohomish County, Washington, less than half a mile away from the Lynnwood border. On Monday, the Lynnwood voted to lift its 10-year ban on retail cannabis. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Lynnwood nips city cannabis ban in the bud

The City Council lifted the city’s 10-year retail cannabis ban Monday, allowing up to four stores near Highway…

Boone Bisbey, 2, and Hunnika Bisbey, 39, walk along the beach and driftwood at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Local News

Coconut “bomb” forces temporary closure of Mukilteo’s Lighthouse Park

The park reopened after 9 a.m. Tuesday after bomb squad teams confirmed the device was not an explosive.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Opinion

Editorial: Marine for Mukilteo mayor; Van Duser for council

The mayor should be elected to a fourth term. A newcomer offers her perspective to the council.

Opinion

Everett Council, Dist. 2: Crowther offers needed change

In 2019, I had the honor to participate in the city’s first Districting Commission. At its heart, districting…

Opinion

For better traffic safety, address phones, electric bikes on sidewalks

Regarding a recent Herald editorial on bike and pedestrian safety (“Speed limit reductions good start on safety,” The…

Artwork is found throughout La Conner, including along its channel boardwalk. (Jon Bauer / The Herald)

Local News

Fall for La Conner: fewer crowds, full charm

A local shares why autumn is the best-kept secret in this artsy waterfront town.

Local News

New chief medical officer joins Providence Swedish North Puget Sound

Dr. Sanjiv Tewari will oversee more than 1,500 physicians and clincians in Everett, Edmonds and Mill Creek.

Business

Former barista claims Starbucks violated Everett law

The part-time worker wanted more hours, but other workers were hired instead, the lawsuit alleges.

Jackon’s Samuel Song hits the ball during a doubles match against Kamiak on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Mill Creek. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Jackson takes down Shorewood in battle of unbeatens

The Timberwolves improve to 9-0 while the Stormrays drop to 7-1 after Monday’s 6-1 meet.

Local News

Eagle Scout project connects people with deceased loved ones

Michael Powers, 15, built a wind phone in Arlington’s Country Charm Park for those who are grieving.