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Trump seeking control of museums follows Soviet playbook

President Donald Trump is waging a campaign against our Smithsonian museums, in particular the National Museum of African American History and Culture, because they tell… Continue reading

A firefighter moves hazard fuel while working on the Bear Gulch fire this summer. Many in the wildland fire community believe the leadership team managing the fire sent crews into an ambush by federal immigration agents. (Facebook/Bear Gulch Fire 2025)

Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid

Wildfire veterans believe top officials on the fire sent their crews into an ambush.

  • Sep 1, 2025
  • By Alex Brown Washington State Standard
A firefighter moves hazard fuel while working on the Bear Gulch fire this summer. Many in the wildland fire community believe the leadership team managing the fire sent crews into an ambush by federal immigration agents. (Facebook/Bear Gulch Fire 2025)

Everett lowers speed limits on two streets

Parts of Holly Drive and 16th Street are now limited to 25 miles per hour. Everett will eventually evaluate all of the city’s speed limits as part of a larger plan.

Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners avoid sweep in Cleveland

The holiday weekend skies over Cleveland couldn’t have been painted any better for baseball — clear blue, 70 degrees, with a crisp… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2025
  • Ethan Sands, cleveland.com, Tribune News Services
  • Mariners
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mariners call up Harry Ford

The former AquaSox catcher looks to see his first Major League action.

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

AquaSox end losing streak, gain confidence vs. Emeralds

Everett snaps 8-game skid with 7-5 win against Eugene to close regular season home slate.

AquaSox outfielder Jonny Farmelo watches the ball off his bat during Everett's 7-5 win against the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Aug. 31, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
FILE — Destroyed homes and cars in the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2005. In New Orleans, low-income homeowners are at risk of losing houses built by Habitat for Humanity as more storms hit the city and property insurance prices soar. (Robert Caplin/The New York Times)

Comment: Remembering lessons from failures of Katrina

Twenty years on, as changes to disaster response are considered, here’s what must be considered.

FILE — Destroyed homes and cars in the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2005. In New Orleans, low-income homeowners are at risk of losing houses built by Habitat for Humanity as more storms hit the city and property insurance prices soar. (Robert Caplin/The New York Times)

Don’t let closed stores in South Everett sit vacant

Gentrification is not only caused by making community investments that displace people who cannot afford to live here. Gentrification also happens when services are taken… Continue reading

Perspective, humor of Herald opinions appreciated

I especially appreciated three particular columns from the last two issues of the Daily Herald, beginning with Friday’s always valuable take on current events by… Continue reading

Adopt bill in Congress for Medicare’s early cancer detection

This July, I met with U.S. Rep Rick Larsen to discuss the importance of passing House Resoution 842: The Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early… Continue reading

Why encourage graffiti with a ‘free wall’

Several questions arose about the subject of a Herald article (“Everett coucil approves new civil penalties for graffit”,” The Herald, Aug. 22). Graffiti is defined… Continue reading

I-90 viewed from the Ira Springs Trail in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forrest. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Department of Ag advances plan to rescind Roadless Rule

Rescinding the 26 year-old-law would open 45 million acres of national forest to potential logging, including 336,000 acres of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie.

I-90 viewed from the Ira Springs Trail in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forrest. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
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Hunter Lundeen works on a backside 5-0 at Cavalero Hill Skate Park on 2022 in Lake Stevens.

Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to donate park to Lake Stevens

The city couldn’t maintain the park when Cavalero Hill was annexed into the city in 2009. Now it can.

Olivia Vanni / The Herald
Hunter Lundeen works on a backside 5-0 at Cavalero Hill Skate Park on 2022 in Lake Stevens.
Merrilee Moore works with glass at Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Portion of $10M grant boosts Snohomish County arts organizations

The 44 local organizations earned $8,977 on average in unrestricted funds to support fundraising and salaries.

Merrilee Moore works with glass at Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Henry M. Jackson High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mill Creek family throws $489k into Everett school board races

Board members denounced the spending. The family alleges a robotics team is too reliant on adults, but district reports have found otherwise.

Henry M. Jackson High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: Cuts by ‘Big Ugly Bill’ still loom for our communities

County officials warn that deep losses to medical care, food assistance and more will be devastating.

Comment: Reform of FEMA will help keep lights on after disaster

The Snohomish PUD backs legislation sought by Rep. Rick Larsen to strengthen FEMA’s response and aid.

Comment: State blocked a merger and lost grocery stores

Washington state meddled in a proposed merger of grocery chains that would have kept stores open.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen talk during a listening session with with community leaders and families addressing the recent spending bill U.S. Congress enacted that cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20% on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Work to replace what was taken from those in need

The state and local communities will have to ensure food security after federal SNAP and other cuts.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen talk during a listening session with with community leaders and families addressing the recent spending bill U.S. Congress enacted that cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20% on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: Criticism of Marysville’s growth plans ignored realities

Traffic is moving better and the city is complying with state mandates to provide sufficient housing.