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Less kink, more useful news on Herald pages, please

As long-time subscribers to The Herald, we were seriously disappointed to see one of the main front page stories in a recent edition about “The… Continue reading

Local agencies shouldn’t cooperate with ICE actions

I get angry when I see video clips of heavily armed masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tackling one of our people who happen to… Continue reading

Schwab: Oil’s well won’t end well with Venezuela adventure

It wasn’t over drugs. Or democracy. As long as Maduro’s cronies hand over the oil, Trump’s satisfied.

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Health officials: Three confirmed measles cases in SnoCo over holidays

The visitors, all in the same family from South Carolina, went to multiple locations in Everett, Marysville and Mukilteo from Dec. 27-30.

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Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Community Transit considers buying south Everett Goodwill

The transit agency is exploring buying the property, located next to the transit agency’s offices on Casino Road, to support expanded operations.

Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Dog abandoned in Everett dumpster has new home and new name

Binny, now named Maisey, has a social media account where people can follow along with her adventures.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gov. Ferguson launches sustainable jet fuel research center at Paine Field

The center aims to make Snohomish County a global hub for the development of green aviation fuel.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
In a nearly empty maternity wing, Chief Administrative Officer Renée Jensen talks about how it has been almost nine years since east-county mothers could give birth at EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EvergreenHealth Monroe to open primary, urgent care in Snohomish

The new location — expected to open by the end of the year — will include X-ray exams, lab draw services and mammography.

In a nearly empty maternity wing, Chief Administrative Officer Renée Jensen talks about how it has been almost nine years since east-county mothers could give birth at EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Monroe’s Tenny Oylear runs with the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seahawks take over Monroe, Jackson girls flag football

The Bearcats defeat Ferndale for a $1,000 donation during promotional event on Wednesday.

Monroe’s Tenny Oylear runs with the ball during the game against Ferndale on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville to host open house on 88th Street construction

The construction project, set to be built in phases, will include sidewalks and a bicycle-pedestrian path, according to the city.

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One dead in a two-car collision near Monroe Wednesday evening

The driver, 18, died after he lost control while attempting to pass and was struck by another vehicle on Highway 203.

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Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn answers questions after his speech at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Annual Meeting and Awards events on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A downtown Everett address now belongs to the Economic Alliance Snohomish County

The organization moved from an unincorporated area of the county to a more central address.

Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn answers questions after his speech at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Annual Meeting and Awards events on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flying Pig owner NEED NAME and general manager Melease Small on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Flying Pig restaurant starts new life

Weekend brunch and new menu items are part of a restaurant revamp

Flying Pig owner NEED NAME and general manager Melease Small on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Vacuum owners Kelley and Samantha Ferran with their daughter Alexandra outside of their business on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Everything we sell sucks!’: Everett Vacuum has been in business for more than 80 years.

The local store first opened its doors back in 1944 and continues to find a place in the age of online shopping.

Everett Vacuum owners Kelley and Samantha Ferran with their daughter Alexandra outside of their business on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Edmonds adopts Critical Areas Ordinance with new aquifer area restrictions

After months of back and forth, the city council approved updates that proponents say better protect the town’s drinking water.

Bob Danson, the general manager of the Olympic View Water and Sewer District, speaks to the Edmonds City Council in favor of an updated critical areas ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett Animal Shelter to host adoption event

About 20 dogs and 20 cats will be available for adoption Saturday, with adoption fees covered by a nonprofit.

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street

The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to create the zones.

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Editorial: Lawmakers shouldn’t futz with partisan redistricting

A new proposal to allow state lawmakers to gerrymander congressional districts should be rejected.

Washington state's Congressional Districts adopted in 2021. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)

Health care company’s data breach now a ‘privacy event’?

Last fall, I received a letter from a large health care company informing me that they had a “Privacy Event,” which may have involved my… Continue reading

Stricken salmon need Snake River dams breached

The December 2025 floods in Washington state heavily damaged the fish habitat here in the Northwest region. It is probable that most chinook, pink salmon… Continue reading