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Shaina Langley, left, and Roman Rewolinski.

Two incumbents, one challenger, win in Everett school board races

Shaina Langley defeated Roman Rewolinski in a narrow race for a seat on the school board. Two other incumbents up for election won with wider margins.

Shaina Langley, left, and Roman Rewolinski.

Edmonds council results: Chen, Eck, Barnett elected

Chris Eck will retain her seat with 63.3% of the vote. Erika Barnett beat Alex Newman with 52.1% of the vote.

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor

Cassie Franklin’s lead over challenger Scott Murphy extended to more than 2,000 votes on Friday. She will serve a third term in office.

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Jenita Vogt opens ballots with acceptable signatures to be scanned in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County updates election results

The next update will be Friday at 5 p.m.

Jenita Vogt opens ballots with acceptable signatures to be scanned in the Snohomish County Election Center on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sam Hem, left, and Erica Weir

Weir, Rhyne, Schwab, Burbano win Everett council seats

Don Schwab and Paula Rhyne will retain their seats on the council. Political newcomers Luis Burbano and Erica Weir will join them in January.

Sam Hem, left, and Erica Weir
Maygen Hetherington, executive director of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, laughs during an interview in her office on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish City Council member Hetherington resigns

The council will interview candidates and appoint someone to assume the seat Jan. 1.

Maygen Hetherington, executive director of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, laughs during an interview in her office on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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One dead and another injured in Snohomish fatal crash Sunday

Troopers say drugs and alcohol were involved in the Snohomish collision.

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Snohomish County family sues Roblox over child safety claims

The complaint filed Thursday alleges platforms like Roblox and Discord instill a false sense of child safety when, in reality, they make minors accessible to pedophiles.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) walks to a news conference with fellow Republicans outside the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

Comment: Why Congress, the ‘first branch,’ plays second fiddle

Congress’ abdication of its power, allowing an ‘imperial presidency,’ is a disservice to democracy.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) walks to a news conference with fellow Republicans outside the Capitol in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

Federal budget cuts require us to help neighbors

We, as a community, have an opportunity now. We know, that the president, is going to expend great effort to reduce the budgetary deficit, which… Continue reading

Honor veterans for their dedication on Nov. 11

Nov. 11 is a very special day in America. It is the day we celebrate our wonderful veterans! I want to take this opportunity to… Continue reading

How will CT’s Gold Line cope with traffic?

In theory Community Transit’s Gold Line sounds great, an express way for travelers using the bus system to have a speedier option to get to… Continue reading

‘At any cost’: Snohomish bargaining to replace union pensions

The city wishes to exclude the retirement trust workers have been contributing to since 2023.

Comment: Businesses’ banking tool falling prey to data brokers

Open banking is a key tool for businesses, but one part of the system needs better oversight.

Comment: Like a monster movie, state income tax rises from grave

Citing a financial crisis, Democrats again seek an income tax, despite a long history of defeats.

Eco-nomics: Rather than World Series, a world serious on climate

The climate game is in late innings, but nature bats last and has heavy hitters in renewable energy.

Canceled flights on a flight boards at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Major airports appeared to be working largely as normal on Friday morning as a wave of flight cancellations hit the U.S. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

Editorial: With deal or trust, Congress must restart government

With the shutdown’s pain growing with each day, both parties must find a path to reopen government.

Canceled flights on a flight boards at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Major airports appeared to be working largely as normal on Friday morning as a wave of flight cancellations hit the U.S. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

Forum: Quarry operation on Highway 530 threat to Stilly River

County Council member Nate Nehring needs to make his position clear on the project and its impacts.

Forum: Unhoused need our compassion; ‘no sit, no lie’ is one avenue

The ordinance, as used in Everett, can move people out of harm’s way and toward services and safety.

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Proposition 1 has failed in Edmonds. What’s next?

The result could lead to significant cuts to city services. City officials will meet Nov. 14 to review potential budget adjustments.

Roger Bel Air teaches a beginners pickleball clinic at the Frances Anderson Center on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)