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Snohomish Council, Pos. 4: Merrill kept promise to clean up lake

He was in the dentist’s office, and the first words out of the hygienist’s mouth were, “What are…

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Construction to close parking spots at Lynnwood Link station

Fifty-seven parking spots out of the nearly 1,700 on-site will be closed for about two months.

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Stanwood pauses Flock cameras amid public records lawsuits

A public records request for Flock camera footage has raised questions about what data is exempt under state…

Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSDOT delays opening of Marysville interchange, ramps

Supply chain issues caused the agency to push back opening date. The full interchange and off ramps are…

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Burke: The familiar adjectives of Lawrence of Arabia

The title character’s admonition to Sherif Ali — silly, greedy, barbarous and cruel — seems apt right now.

North Middle School Principal Tyler Ream and teacher Jenny Overstreet look through historic photographs of North Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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North Middle School to celebrate 100 years in Everett

On Saturday, the school will display memorabilia from years past and showcase the recently renovated building.

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Judge rules Everett council candidate cannot appear on Nov. ballot

Alan Rubio and Luis Burbano will be on the November ballot in the District 4 race. Niko Battle,…

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Michael Olson during his interview with the Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors on Sept. 2.

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Stanwood-Camano school board fills vacancy left by controversial member

Michael Olson hopes to help bring stability after Betsy Foster resigned in June.

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Everett mayor’s race: Franklin has delivered for city

As a resident of downtown Everett, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Cassie Franklin’s re-election…

Opinion

Which path for America: Bedford Falls or Pottersville?

Ken Burns, in a conversation with commentator Nicole Wallace, drew a powerful parallel between America’s past and present,…

A truck passes by the shoe tree along Machias Road on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Murder on Machias Road? Not quite.

The Shoe Tree may look rough, but this oddball icon still has plenty of sole.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood adopts ordinance to clarify residency requirements

Council members must provide an affidavit each year declaring they live in Lynnwood and have active voter registration.

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Security guard pleads not guilty of impersonating Edmonds detective

In his first court appearance Monday, a judge set bail at $50,000 for Michael Scaletta-Teates.

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Dispute between man and 2 women in Arlington ended in accidental stabbing

One man in custody for unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault.

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Man arrested after police pursuit in stolen vehicle on Friday

The suspect was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of 18 charges.

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A road rage incident escalated when bystander displayed firearm outside Arlington School District office

Presidents Elementary School activated a precautionary lock-out following the incident.

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Edmonds police: Man assaulted two massage employees

Initial investigation showed Sunday’s attack appeared to be targeted, police say. He was booked on suspicion of attempted…

AquaSox infielder Carter Dorighi prepares to swing during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

Championship Preview: AquaSox face red-hot Eugene

Everett aims to win its first championship since 2010 in the best-of-five series.

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Kristof: A genocide that no one disputes, nor moves to end

Ethnic cleansing in Sudan has killed at least 400,000. No one seems motivated to end it.

Community Transit’s 209 bus departs from the Lake Stevens Transit Center at 4th St NE and Highway 9 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Community Transit wants feedback on Gold Line options

The agency is looking for riders to share thoughts on possible station locations and the use of center-running…