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We’re making America ‘gilded’ again, with all that age’s corruption

The GOP’s goal has been to Make America Great Again. But when was America great before? If you…

Taylor Scott Richmond
From left, County Council members Nate Nehring, Strom Peterson and Megan Dunn stand with Ella Estes and Reese Estes, their dog Cooper and council members Jared Mead and Sam Low after September 2025 was recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Ella and Reese both hold signed copies of the resolution.

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Child cancer survivor speaks on value of awareness

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as recognized by the Snohomish County Council.

Eisley Lewis, 9, demonstrates a basic stitch with her lavender sewing machine on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Everett fourth grader stitches summer boredom into business

Rice bags, tote bags and entrepreneurial grit made Eisley Lewis, 9, proud of herself and $400.

The 140 seat Merc Playhouse, once home of the Twisp Mercantile, hosts theater, music, lectures and other productions throughout the year in Twisp. (Sue Misao)

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Twisp with a twist: Road-tripping to the Methow Valley

Welcome to Twisp, the mountain town that puts “fun, funky and friendly” on the map.

Water drips from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 after it received a water salute while becoming the first scheduled 737 arrival Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Paine Field Airport in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Business

Alaska Airlines travelers will need to choose an option to earn frequent flier points

Earning Alaska Airlines points will now involve strategy.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III arrives at practice at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2025. (Nick O'Malley / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Former Monroe star Efton Chism III earns spot in NFL

A standout career at Eastern Washington leads to chance with the Patriots.

Glacier Peak, elevation 10,541 feet, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest in 2019 in Snohomish County. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

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Hot and dry weather sparks red flag, extended burn ban

National Weather Service issues red flag warning and elevated fire watch days after county fire marshal extends ban…

Vehicles pack the line for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry as they wait to board on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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How the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route will get an electric upgrade

The state will electrify the Clinton terminal as the route is set to receive the state’s first new…

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One dead in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Saturday

First responders pronounced the 67-year-old driver deceased at the scene

Opinion

Local government use of AI will separate officials from public

I read that our local government officials have begun using artificial intelligence (AI) to communicate with their constituents…

Opinion

Trump seeking control of museums follows Soviet playbook

President Donald Trump is waging a campaign against our Smithsonian museums, in particular the National Museum of African…

Marysville

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Marysville seeks comment on its low-income funding

The city council invites the public to review its use of federal money and speak at a hearing…

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sports

Mariners call up Harry Ford

The former AquaSox catcher looks to see his first Major League action.

Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners avoid sweep in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The holiday weekend skies over Cleveland couldn’t have been painted any better for baseball —…

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Everett lowers speed limits on two streets

Parts of Holly Drive and 16th Street are now limited to 25 miles per hour. Everett will eventually…

A firefighter moves hazard fuel while working on the Bear Gulch fire this summer. Many in the wildland fire community believe the leadership team managing the fire sent crews into an ambush by federal immigration agents. (Facebook/Bear Gulch Fire 2025)

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Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid

Wildfire veterans believe top officials on the fire sent their crews into an ambush.

Kayak Point Regional County Park in Stanwood, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Local music groups slated to perform in Stanwood festival

The first Kayak Point Arts Festival will include Everett-based groups RNNRS and No Recess.

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Bill Tsoukalas, former CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, celebrates his retirement with guests on July 22 at the Everett Golf & Country Club.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County CEO retires after 37 years

The organization celebrated Bill Tsoukalas and named the new Edmonds clubhouse in his honor.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Sports

AquaSox end losing streak, gain confidence vs. Emeralds

Everett snaps 8-game skid with 7-5 win against Eugene to close regular season home slate.

Opinion

Adopt bill in Congress for Medicare’s early cancer detection

This July, I met with U.S. Rep Rick Larsen to discuss the importance of passing House Resoution 842:…