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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)
Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

The Snohomish County solid waste voucher program has been extended

Residents affected by the December 2025 flood can now dispose of flood-damaged items through March 19.

Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Unresponsive puppies left at fire station after suspected fentanyl overdose

Initially, three puppies were dropped off at Gold Bar fire station. Deputies found an additional three sick puppies.

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Mountlake Terrace City Council elects new leadership

The council elected Steve Woodard as mayor and Brian Wahl as mayor pro tem Thursday. Woodard has served on the council since 2019.

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Institute for Tax and Economic Policy

Editorial: ‘Millionaires’ tax’ can deliver fairness, revenue

The governor’s proposal should be placed on the ballot, allowing voters a chance to rebalance tax fairness.

Institute for Tax and Economic Policy
Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon (center) stands with his parents, Washington’s Korean consul general and members of the Snohomish County Council, holding the resolution recognizing Korean American Day on Jan. 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

The Snohomish County Council recognizes Korean American Day

The area’s Korean consul general spoke during the ceremony, as did Mukilteo Council member Jared Moon.

Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon (center) stands with his parents, Washington’s Korean consul general and members of the Snohomish County Council, holding the resolution recognizing Korean American Day on Jan. 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)
Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity

Over 100 students marched to the Snohomish County campus to voice their support for immigrant communities.

Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lynnwood approves public safety sales tax

The 0.1% tax is set to go into effect in April. The revenue will go toward restoring police services amid the city’s budget shortfall.

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Tina Ruybal prepares ballots to be moved to the extraction point in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: A win for vote-by-mail, amid gathering concern

A judge preserved the state’s deadline for mailed ballots, but more challenges to voting are ahead.

Tina Ruybal prepares ballots to be moved to the extraction point in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Snohomish mayor shake-up eliminates director position

Ken Klein’s city administrator appointment and the removal of the Public Works director were confirmed Jan. 6.

Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Behind the badge: Everett’s new police chief prioritizes community engagement

Robert Goetz has served Everett for 35 years as a member of the police department. Now he steps into his new role as chief.

Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

New pharmacy at Everett clinic site will aid patients

I applaud our local pharmacist Sovit Bista for opening Robin Hood Pharmacy at the Everett Optum main campus this month. He has stepped up to… Continue reading

Support of Everett schools’ bond, levy shapes student success

As a proud parent of daughters who began their Everett Public Schools journey in first and third grade and are now a graduate and senior,… Continue reading

Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Snohomish County in 2026

Organizations are holding tributes, rallies and family-friendly activities to honor MLK.

Holley Lacy, left, leads the MLK Celebration Ensemble with Sandra Wright, center, and Maria Caycedo during the Community Celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Mike Fong will lead efforts to attract new jobs to Everett

He worked in a similar role for Snohomish County since Jan. 2025 and was director of the state Department of Commerce before that.

Mike Fong
A section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail, west of the Marysville wastewater treatment plant, will be closed from Jan. 12-26. (City of Marysville)

Section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail to close for two weeks

The closure, a third of a mile in from the Ebey Waterfront Park entrance, will be Jan. 12-26.

A section of the Ebey Waterfront Trail, west of the Marysville wastewater treatment plant, will be closed from Jan. 12-26. (City of Marysville)
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Ken Klein to be appointed Snohomish administrator

Mayor-elect Hoffman announced the appointment Wednesday, pending council confirmation in January.

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Illegal fireworks: Can we just ignore laws at our discretion?

This may come as a surprise to some readers because it wasn’t mentioned in The Herald last month, but it isn’t legal to set off… Continue reading

Much for nation to correct that once made us proud

“My country, right or wrong. If right to be kept right. If wrong to be set right.” I have always found things that we did… Continue reading