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Stanwood man pleads guilty to fatal crash from 2022

Joseph Checkeye, 47, will be sentenced for his role in the death of Ronald Sailer, 85, on Fire Trail Road.

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Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Community College appeals public meetings ruling

In a filing, it argued a judge erred last year in ordering the college’s board to vote before closing its Early Learning Center.

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cascade’s Caylee Krestel runs the ball against Jackson during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cascade’s Caylee Krestel runs the ball against Jackson during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Microsoft data center campus in East Wenatchee on Nov. 3. The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply. (Jovelle Tamayo / The New York Times)

Editorial: Meeting needs for data centers, fair power rates

Shared energy demand for AI and ratepayers requires an increased pace for clean energy projects.

A Microsoft data center campus in East Wenatchee on Nov. 3. The rural region is changing fast as electricians from around the country plug the tech industry’s new, giant data centers into its ample power supply. (Jovelle Tamayo / The New York Times)
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)

Proposed state legislation could affect Snohomish County Flock cameras

SB 6002 would shorten the data retention period to 72 hours. It also places restrictions on where, why and how police can search ALPR data.

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)

Comment: Are we trending toward another devastating Dust Bowl?

It’s not a certainty, but heat and drought are more frequent in the U.S., upping the odds of the disaster’s return.

Comment: What Vance doesn’t get about ‘heritage’ or Americans

Ask the Founders or many who fought for the nation, immigrants are in every sense American.

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Edmonds approves 0.1% sales tax for street, sidewalk improvements

The 5-2 vote brings the city’s sales tax rate to 10.7%, the highest in the state along with Lynnwood.

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No arrests made in Pokémon theft from Everett game store

The store owner said the suspect stole at least $30,000 worth of cards during the early morning break in Jan. 8

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)

Northwest Avalanche Center offers free Saturday course in Everett

Learn how to find avalanche forecasts and access avalanche risks at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center.

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)

State must deliver on promises for state ferry system

Washington State Ferries’ crew shortages continue to cancel crucial sailings on Mukilteo-Clinton and Port Townsend-Coupeville routes, stranding Whidbey Islanders despite $40 million for hiring and… Continue reading

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Two Snohomish County residents face drug trafficking charges

A Marysville man, 29, attempted to exchange around 20 pounds of cocaine for meth and $155,000, police say

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Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Feds investigate Sultan School District over trans athlete policy

The district was one of 18 in the U.S. named in a press release Wednesday. Sultan’s policy is consistent with other districts in the county.

Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Burke: Work as a young caddy allowed a swing at life skills

Along with learning blackjack, Yiddish and golf’s finer points, it taught the art of observation.

Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville shares info on 88th Street upgrades

The city will widen the arterial street to add a center turning lane, along with paths for walking and biking on both sides of the street.

Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Acclaimed blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ana Popovic will perform Saturday at the Historic Everett Theatre. (Giulia Ciappa)

Ana Popovic, 9 to 5, fiber art and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Acclaimed blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ana Popovic will perform Saturday at the Historic Everett Theatre. (Giulia Ciappa)
The Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball team practices at the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium on Jan. 8, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball program reaches new heights

The revitalized feeder system leads to league-best record with four freshmen starters.

The Edmonds-Woodway girls basketball team practices at the Edmonds-Woodway High School gymnasium on Jan. 8, 2026. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Comment: Trump’s credit card cap would throw weakest to sharks

Trump’s demand would cut credit access for many borrowers, leaving them to even harsher options.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville mayor to report ‘state of the city’

The presentation will take place at 6:30p.m. on Jan. 28. The public can ask questions at the end.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Robinhood Drugs Pharmacy owner Dr. Sovit Bista outside of his store on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New pharmacy to open on Everett Optum campus

The store will fill the location occupied by Bartell Drugs for decades.

Robinhood Drugs Pharmacy owner Dr. Sovit Bista outside of his store on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)