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Prep girls soccer roundup for Saturday, Sept. 6

Mia Rhienheimer’s long goal wins it for Terrace.

Prep roundup for Friday, Sept. 5

GP boys tennis dominates for first win.

Tribal ceremony spoke to Snake River’s sacred role

On Aug. 16, I participated in a flotilla on the Snake River that was part of an ongoing effort led by the Nez Perce Tribe… Continue reading

Smear of school board candidate isn’t what we need

This month I received in the mail two vicious, negative ads attacking Anna Marie Jackson Laurence, who is running for the Everett School Board, Position… Continue reading

Now Trump is coming after former supporters

“FBI agents searched the home of John Bolton, a former advisor to President Trump, who later became a critic” (New York Times, Saturday, Aug.) It… Continue reading

Trump administration’s powers are unjust

I do not consent, per the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, to be governed by the current lawless administration. “Governments are… Continue reading

How are Trump’s policies working for his supporters?

Why support Donald Trump (unless, of course, you’re quite rich)? Why not support him? Well, because a majority of Americans believe his big bill (now… Continue reading

Fleet Reserve Everett open house set for Sept. 28

The Fleet Reserve Everett will host an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 28. We have secured a pallet of Operation Gratitude care… Continue reading

Lake Stevens’ Dylan Phinney yells with hist teammates after beating Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens defeats reigning champ Sumner on last-second touchdown

Blake Moser connects with Seth Price to secure instant-classic, 31-28 win.

Lake Stevens’ Dylan Phinney yells with hist teammates after beating Sumner on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Harrison Edell speaks at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood.

Lynnwood’s PAWS animal organization has a new CEO

Harrison Edell was appointed to lead the nonprofit after the board approved new strategic objectives.

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Harrison Edell speaks at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood.
The boardwalk at Scriber Lake Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Outdoor author Ken Wilcox rounds up fall hiking recommendations

From Lynnwood’s renovated Scriber Lake boardwalk to the summit of Mt. Pilchuck, there are hikes galore to admire the fall scenery.

The boardwalk at Scriber Lake Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

Snohomish County Elections awarded for “outstanding service”

The National Association of Election Officials recognized the department’s 2024 “Elections Explained” initiative.

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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

Comment: Governors should opt-in to school choice scholarships

The federal program allows tax-deductible donations for scholarships at private and public schools.

An image taken from a website attack advertisement targeting Everett school board member Anna Marie Jackson Laurence. (laurenceletusdown.com)

Editorial: Attack ads an undeserved slander of school official

Ads against an Everett school board candidate are a false and unfair attack on a public servant.

An image taken from a website attack advertisement targeting Everett school board member Anna Marie Jackson Laurence. (laurenceletusdown.com)

Hazen: Nothing like a little knee surgery to keep one humble

Lesson No. 1: Recovery means a surrender of body autonomy; and learning how to accept the help of others.

Roberts: Pullback on clean energy will cost on climate, power bills

The war against renewable energy will be reflected in more carbon emissions and higher electricity bills.

Fake Edmonds police detective arrested in Bremerton on Friday

Man allegedly arrived at an active police scene in police gear and a Ford Explorer with activated police lights, police say

The Buzz: If you’ve wondered what the Founders would say, ask AI

An AI John Adams seems only to be missing a MAGA hat. Should we ask him about the week’s events?

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett approves first project labor agreement with union groups

The agreement governing construction of a stormwater facility includes goals for more apprenticeship labor and prioritizes local hires.

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
View of Liberty Bell Mountain from Washington Pass overlook where the North Cascades Highway descends into the Methow Valley. (Sue Misao)

Take the North Cascades Scenic Highway and do the Cascade Loop

This two-day road trip offers mountain, valley and orchard views of Western and Eastern Washington.

  • Sep 5, 2025
  • By Janice Podsada Herald Writer
View of Liberty Bell Mountain from Washington Pass overlook where the North Cascades Highway descends into the Methow Valley. (Sue Misao)