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Auditor dismisses challenge against former Everett candidate’s registration

The finding doesn’t affect a judge’s ruling blocking Niko Battle from appearing on the November ballot.

The Seattle Children’s North Clinic at 1815 13th St. in Everett, near Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in 2018. (Seattle Children’s)

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Seattle Children’s layoffs include Everett employees amid federal cuts

The company will lay off 154 employees this fall across five locations. It’s unclear how many positions in…

Opinion

Everett School Board, Pos. 3: Laurence has served Everett students

As a former elected Everett School Board member, I would like to share some observations on the candidacy…

Opinion

Schwab: Weaponization of an atrocity invites atrocity

Past leaders sought to unite Americans in times of tumult; Trump is using tragedy to further his aims.

Opinion

Everett School Board, Pos. 1: As teacher, Langley knows students’ needs

Respect Public Schools-Washington urges support for Shaina Langley for the District 1 Position on Everett Public School District’s…

Everett NewsGuild members cheer as a passing car honks in support of their strike on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Unionized Herald staff ratify first contract with company

The ratification brings an end to two years of negotations between the newspaper and the union.

The Everett City Council listens as Casino Road residents share their concerns about possible displacement and rent increases on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett presents options to close 2026 budget gap

The city could use one-time COVID relief funds as a significant balancing measure to prevent a $7.9 million…

Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Compass Health to open new Everett health care center

The $71.5 million facility, 7 years in the making, is set to provide both voluntary and involuntary behavioral…

Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council rebukes Kroger for plans to close Fred Meyer store

In the resolution approved by 6-1 vote, the Everett City Council referred to store closure as “corporate neglect.”

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office K-9 vehicle along U.S. 2 where a man was shot on Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

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Suspect arrested in King County after person shot near Sultan along US 2

The assault investigation closed down east and westbound lanes of U.S. 2 Wednesday afternoon.

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Opinion

Editorial: Everett school board incumbents warrant support

Roman Rewolinski, Jen Hirman and Anna Marie Jackson Laurence have shown their value to the district.

Opinion

Keep current members on Snohomish City Council

The city of Snohomish has an important election coming up in November of this year with four of…

Opinion

Seniors should be excused from ST3 car tab tax

I live in south Everett and I walk every day through my neighborhood and beyond, and I heard…

Opinion

Political leaders should decry all violence

At this moment, in our country, in our world, who do we want to lead?

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Stanwood jail costs expected to exceed budget by end of 2025

As of September, the Stanwood police has spent $53,078 of its $59,482 annual jail budget.

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Business

AG sues owner of bikini barista stands in Snohomish County

Lawsuit alleges Jonathan Tagle subjected workers to sexual harassment, retaliation and wage theft.

Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sports

Lake Stevens No. 1 in media and coaches football polls

Glacier Peak falls out of AP rankings despite win.

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A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half

After months of debate over lodging tax funds, the council voted 4-3 to award the popular aviation event…

Stephanie Lam, with AmeriCorps, does framing at the Twin Creeks Village construction site. (Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County)

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Habitat for Humanity annual fundraiser slated for Sept. 27

The organization will serve dinner and hold a silent auction from which it hopes to raise $150,000.

Alex Waggoner is handcuffed after being sentenced to 19 years for the murder of Abdulkadir Shariif Gedi on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds man sentenced to more than 19 years for death of rideshare driver

Judge Richard Okrent sentenced Alex Waggoner, 23, Wednesday after a jury earlier found him guilty of murder in…