Opinion
Invest in police academies to cut vacancies
Recently, The Herald published an article on the county’s overspending in the Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections…
Opinion
Nation had a good 250-year run
Q: After 250 years of enduring foreign invasions, civil war, world wars, epidemics, economic upheaval, and social unrest,…
Local News
Stillaguamish Tribe warns rat poison is killing eagles
Commonly used rat poisoning is showing up in dead eagles, concerning wildlife biologists of the effects of the…
Local News
Body of BASE jumper recovered by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office after three-day search of Mt. Baring.
On Aug. 19, deputies responded to an unresponsive man who BASE jumped from the 6,127-foot summit.
Local News
One person dead after fall of more than 200 feet on Thursday in Index
Sky Valley Fire responded to the fall at the Index Town Wall.
Opinion
The Buzz: We’d change our logo, too, but first we’d have to get one
The president has outlawed burning the U.S. flag, and that goes especially for you hot-headed Danes.
Local News
Everett apartment fire displaces 11 residents on Thursday
First responders are investigating the cause of the fire.
Local News
The Reptile Zoo, Monroe’s roadside zoo, slated to close
The Reptile Zoo has been a unique Snohomish County tourist attraction for nearly 30 years.
Local News
Judge grants Everett intervention in Battle residency case
Filings also show officials were unable to serve council candidate Niko Battle with court documents at his listed…
Local News
Judge grants Everett intervention in Battle residency case
Filings also show officials were unable to serve council candidate Niko Battle with court documents at his listed…
Sports
Little shines, AquaSox stumble late against Emeralds
AquaSox pitcher Christian Little allowed one run in five innings in his High-A debut.
Local News
Fryelands Boulevard reopens in Monroe after police crash investigation
Police are investigating a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
Local News
Plan ahead and leave early if traveling this Labor Day weekend
The Pacific Northwest is the No. 1 spot this holiday. So plan ahead or get caught in the…
Opinion
Editorial: Keep a mindful eye on government use of AI chatbots
A public media report on government use of chatbots, including by Everett, calls for sound guidelines.
Opinion
Snohomish City Council: Flynn’s service warrants reelection
The role of local government is not to tell us how to live. Snohomish City Council’s job is…
Opinion
Herald’s good journalism needs fair pay
I am a long-time Herald subscriber and reader. The Herald is a valuable local journalism resource, and it…
Opinion
Can U.S. still lead the world?
Has it occurred to you that on Jan. 20, the United States had the opportunity to lead the…
Local News
Deputies find two dead inside Woodinville home on Wednesday
Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide.
Local News
Deputies find two dead inside Woodinville home on Wednesday
The manner and cause of the deaths is under investigation.
Local News
Marysville School District budget unanimously approved
After school closures and state oversight, the school board voted one week before the start of classes.