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Shorewood’s Niki Genadiev takes a penalty kick during the 3A state semifinal game against Ingraham on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Genadiev nets hat trick, Shorewood advances to title game

Niki Genadiev scored all of No. 1 Shorewood’s goals in a 3-1 state semis win over No. 12 Ingraham.

 

Brian Murril, who started at Liberty Elementary as a kindergartner in 1963, looks for his yearbook photograph during an open house for the public to walk through the school before its closing on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Locals say goodbye to Marysville school after 74 years

Liberty Elementary is one of two schools the Marysville School District is closing later this year to save costs.

 

The Buzz: On the menu: tacos, tainted lettuce, free-range ostrich

While Trump was enjoying TACO Tuesday, RFK Jr. had his eye on a wobble of bird flu-stricken ostriches.

 

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray speaks at a round table discussion with multiple Snohomish County agencies about the Trump administrator restricting homelessness assistance funding on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sen. Murray hears from county homelessness assistance providers

In early May, Snohomish County sued the Trump administration for putting unlawful conditions on $16.7M in grant funding.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray speaks at a round table discussion with multiple Snohomish County agencies about the Trump administrator restricting homelessness assistance funding on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett’s possible new stadium has a possible price tag

City staff said a stadium could be built for $82 million, lower than previous estimates. Bonds and private investment would pay for most of it.

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Ellis Johnson, 16, left, and brother Garrett Johnson, 13, take a breather after trying to find enough water to skim board on without sinking into the sand during opening day of Jetty Island on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Epic ways to spice up your summer

Your ultimate guide to adventure, fun and reader-approved favorites!

  • May 30, 2025
  • By Janice Podsada and Andrea Brown Special to the Herald
Ellis Johnson, 16, left, and brother Garrett Johnson, 13, take a breather after trying to find enough water to skim board on without sinking into the sand during opening day of Jetty Island on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives against the Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (Al Bello / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Jalen Brunson gives Knicks new life against the Pacers

Jalen Brunson was being picked on defensively by the Indiana Pacers and picked apart by pundits for his ball-dominant game as the… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2025
  • Michael Lee, The Washington Post
  • basketball
The New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives against the Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (Al Bello / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Everett's Colt Emerson (1) celebrates with Lazaro Montes after the infielder's sacrifice fly lifted the AquaSox to a win in the 10th inning at Funko Field on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Colt Emerson Walks Off Spokane in 10

The Everett AquaSox overcome a 5-run deficit, win in extra innings.

Everett's Colt Emerson (1) celebrates with Lazaro Montes after the infielder's sacrifice fly lifted the AquaSox to a win in the 10th inning at Funko Field on Thursday, May 29, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips reach terms with second-round draft choice

Owen Murray, the 31st overall pick, signs a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)

DNR removes derelict barge from Spencer Island

The removal was done in partnership with state Fish and Wildlife within a broader habitat restoration project.

GOP budget bill will hurt children, seniors, others

I’m outraged that the House has passed their reconciliation bill that deepens poverty and punishes struggling Americans. By slashing SNAP, Medicaid, and the Child Tax… Continue reading

If you need a permit to purchase a gun, how about for voting?

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1163 into law requiring, among other things, purchasing a permit, passing a class and demonstrating a minimum level of… Continue reading

Schwab: We’re witnesses to a new China syndrome

What’s melting down now, with America’s retreat from the world, is our standing and economic influence.

Trump agenda: Walls, dome and ‘Fortress America’

I’ve been looking at what this administration has been trying to accomplish with its policies and actions. I think the end game is a Fortress… Continue reading

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former engineer: Snohomish County rushed plans for Eastview development

David Irwin cited red flags from the developers. After he resigned, the county approved the development that’s now stalled with an appeal

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jennifer Humelo, right, hugs Art Cass outside of Full Life Care Snohomish County on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘I’ll lose everything’: Snohomish County’s only adult day health center to close

Full Life Care in Everett, which supports adults with disabilities, will shut its doors July 19 due to state funding challenges.

Jennifer Humelo, right, hugs Art Cass outside of Full Life Care Snohomish County on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Family of Lake Stevens man shot by police sues over mental health care delays

Lawsuit says state failed to evaluate James Blancocotto before he was shot fleeing in a patrol car.

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville schools audit shows some improvement

Even though the district still faces serious financial problems, the findings are a positive change over last year, auditors said.

People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) loses control of the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Thunder, after the Wolves had already lost control of the game. (Jeff Wheeler / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Thunder storm into NBA Finals

The polite reaction to what unfolded Wednesday night in America’s heartland would be to salute the Oklahoma City Thunder for reaching the… Continue reading

  • May 29, 2025
  • Ben Golliver, The Washington Post
  • basketball
The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) loses control of the ball in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Thunder, after the Wolves had already lost control of the game. (Jeff Wheeler / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)
Sarah and Cole Rinehardt, owners of In The Shadow Brewing, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

In The Shadow Brewing: From backyard brews to downtown cheers

Everything seems to have fallen into place at the new taproom location in downtown Arlington

Sarah and Cole Rinehardt, owners of In The Shadow Brewing, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)