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Schwab: Weaponization of an atrocity invites atrocity

Past leaders sought to unite Americans in times of tumult; Trump is using tragedy to further his aims.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office K-9 vehicle along U.S. 2 where a man was shot on Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)

Suspect arrested in King County after person shot near Sultan along US 2

The assault investigation closed down east and westbound lanes of U.S. 2 Wednesday afternoon.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office K-9 vehicle along U.S. 2 where a man was shot on Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025, in Sultan, Washington. (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council rebukes Kroger for plans to close Fred Meyer store

In the resolution approved by 6-1 vote, the Everett City Council referred to store closure as “corporate neglect.”

Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Compass Health to open new Everett health care center

The $71.5 million facility, 7 years in the making, is set to provide both voluntary and involuntary behavioral health treatment by the end of 2025.

Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Public hearing on North Lake annexation extended

The Snohomish North Lake annexation public hearing started as scheduled on Wednesday, but it won’t end until one week later. On Wednesday Sept.… Continue reading

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Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens No. 1 in media and coaches football polls

Glacier Peak falls out of AP rankings despite win.

Lake Stevens’ Seth Price celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial: Everett school board incumbents warrant support

Roman Rewolinski, Jen Hirman and Anna Marie Jackson Laurence have shown their value to the district.

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Keep current members on Snohomish City Council

The city of Snohomish has an important election coming up in November of this year with four of seven council seats up as well as… Continue reading

Political leaders should decry all violence

At this moment, in our country, in our world, who do we want to lead? Do we want leaders who decry political violence? Who stand… Continue reading

Seniors should be excused from ST3 car tab tax

I live in south Everett and I walk every day through my neighborhood and beyond, and I heard that a lot of people are driving… Continue reading

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Stanwood jail costs expected to exceed budget by end of 2025

As of September, the Stanwood police has spent $53,078 of its $59,482 annual jail budget.

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Stephanie Lam, with AmeriCorps, does framing at the Twin Creeks Village construction site. (Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County)

Habitat for Humanity annual fundraiser slated for Sept. 27

The organization will serve dinner and hold a silent auction from which it hopes to raise $150,000.

Stephanie Lam, with AmeriCorps, does framing at the Twin Creeks Village construction site. (Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County)
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A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half

After months of debate over lodging tax funds, the council voted 4-3 to award the popular aviation event $20,000.

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Alex Waggoner is handcuffed after being sentenced to 19 years for the murder of Abdulkadir Shariif Gedi on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds man sentenced to more than 19 years for death of rideshare driver

Judge Richard Okrent sentenced Alex Waggoner, 23, Wednesday after a jury earlier found him guilty of murder in the 2nd degree.

Alex Waggoner is handcuffed after being sentenced to 19 years for the murder of Abdulkadir Shariif Gedi on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of North Creek High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bothell principal steps away after Charlie Kirk post, investigation underway

About 50 North Creek High School students participated in a demonstration Tuesday in support of Principal Eric McDowell.

Outside of North Creek High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Welch: State’s climate act hides cost to gas and its spending

The CCA is at least partly to blame for the highest gas price in the U.S. Is it delivering cleaner air?

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood Crisis Care Center finds provider

Sea Mar Community Health Centers will operate the facility, set to open in 2026. Last year, a provider withdrew due to statewide funding challenges.

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett police arrest driver suspected of fatal pedestrian collision

Police believe suspect is connected to July 27 collision where a pedestrian was allegedly dragged for over 10 blocks.

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The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation by Finance Director Michelle Meyer during a city council meeting on on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood council reviews cuts, layoffs amid budget deficit

On Sept. 10, the city sent layoff notices to nine employees. The mayor directed each city department to cut 10% of its budget.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation by Finance Director Michelle Meyer during a city council meeting on on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mukilteo approves code change to streamline school upgrades

The new law removes requirements for small school upgrades to go through lengthy hearing examiner reviews.

Kamiak High School is pictured Friday, July 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)