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One dead after a car versus pedestrian collision Tuesday in Monroe

The collision closed all lanes of westbound U.S. 2 at Highway 522 near milepost 14 for over three hours, with traffic backed up over four miles.

 

Kelsey Olson, the owner of the Rustic Cork Wine Bar, is introduced by Port of Everett Executive Director Lisa Lefebar on Dec. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rustic Cork Wine Bar opens its doors at the Port of Everett

It’s the first of five new restaurants opening on the waterfront, which is becoming a hotspot for diners.

 

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue and Snohomish County Fire District 4 water units use an inflatable kayak to rescue occupants of a car stuck in floodwater covering a portion of Old Snohomish Monroe Road on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Weather updates: Two rescued on Old Snohomish Monroe Road

The Snohomish River is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday night, before rising again on Wednesday and peaking at 15 feet on Thursday.

 

Inside Timothy Walsh’s Little Free Library on Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big stories live in small boxes

Little Free Libraries offer free books for all ages, if you know where to look.

Inside Timothy Walsh’s Little Free Library on Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)

Editorial: As CDC fades, others must provide vaccine advice

A CDC panel’s recommendation on the infant vaccine for hepatitis B counters long-trusted guidance.

FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘Substantial’ atmospheric river moves toward Snohomish County

Snohomish County Fire District 19 is warning residents of looming flood conditions and that sandbags would be available at Willow Jim’s Cafe in Silvanna.

Large logs flow quickly down the Snohomish River as the river reaches minor flood stage a hair over 25 feet following an overnight storm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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SnoCo gets $1.1 million for Interurban Trail, roundabout improvements

Two grants will help pay for safety improvements at a south Everett intersection and to study an I-5 crossover for Interurban Trail.

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Community Transit saw a 17% jump in ridership from 2023 to 2024. (Provided photo)

Community Transit approves two-year, $560M budget

The agency’s first biennial budget funds a number of service expansions and more safety workers.

Community Transit saw a 17% jump in ridership from 2023 to 2024. (Provided photo)
New Everett Police Chief John DeRousse stands in front of the department’s north precinct Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett police chief to retire, replacement named

After two years in the role and 27 years at the department, John DeRousse will retire at the end of the year. Deputy Chief Robert Goetz will serve in his place.

New Everett Police Chief John DeRousse stands in front of the department’s north precinct Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville

Cedarcrest Middle School delays start Monday after body found nearby

The Marysville school experienced a 3-hour delay due to police activity. All morning activities were canceled.

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A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace cancels Flock Safety contract

The City Council unanimously voted to end the contract Thursday, citing community division and privacy concerns.

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cascadia visitors mingle among the art during its 10th anniversary celebration, on Sept. 12, in Edmonds, Wash. (Jon Bauer / The Herald)

A small museum with a big impact on northwest art

Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds celebrates a decade of art and forgotten voices.

Cascadia visitors mingle among the art during its 10th anniversary celebration, on Sept. 12, in Edmonds, Wash. (Jon Bauer / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy’s Hakeim Smalls reacts to getting a stop on fourth down during the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dominant Archbishop Murphy D-line slows Tumwater attack

Banged up, determined Wildcats’ ‘dogs’ plays big role in state football title Saturday

Archbishop Murphy’s Hakeim Smalls reacts to getting a stop on fourth down during the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy aims to complete dream season with state title

The Wildcats football team faces legendary Tumwater in the Class 2A championship game Saturday.

Archbishop Murphy’s Henry Gabalis shakes a tackle to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the 2A state football semifinal game against Anacortes on Nov. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy football wins first state title since 2016

The No. 1 Wildcats take down No. 2 Tumwater 35-20 for their fourth state title on Saturday night.

Archbishop Murphy’s EJ Manning yells after winning the 2A state championship game against Tumwater at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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