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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, June 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Lake Stevens honors council member who died in office

Marcus Tageant, 52, served on the Lake Stevens City Council for more than a decade. He died on May 26.

 

Nathan Tri, left, Natalie Lessley, center, and Chef Instructor Kevin Fogerty plate a fettuccine alfredo with saute shrimp and broccoli at the Edmonds College Cafe on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

One of the best meal deals in Snohomish County is on a Lynnwood College campus

At $14.95 for a four-course gourmet meal, and no tipping,…

 

Amit B. Singh, president of Edmonds Community College. 201008

Edmonds College and schools continue diversity programs

Educational diversity programs are alive and well in Snohomish County.

Amit B. Singh, president of Edmonds Community College. 201008
WSU Everett Cybersecurity Professor Shih-Lien (Linus) Lu talks about the different aspects of the cybersecurity board on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Eight years after Washington State Everett campus opened, the university branch is still trying to define itself

In a room on the Washington State Everett campus, students practice defusing cybersecurity threats using a miniature model city with skyscrapers, a power… Continue reading

WSU Everett Cybersecurity Professor Shih-Lien (Linus) Lu talks about the different aspects of the cybersecurity board on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, June 4

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11-year-old, teen injured in Snohomish County shooting

The 11-year-old is in critical condition, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators believe the shooting was gang related.

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Everett Music Initiative announces Music at the Marina lineup

The summer concert series will take place each Thursday, July 10 to Aug. 28 at the Port of Everett.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, June 3

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A woman flips through a book at the Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Pop some tags at Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley

$20 buys an outfit, a unicycle — or a little Macklemore magic. Sales support the food bank.

A woman flips through a book at the Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Monday, June 2

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The Everett Municipal Building on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett Municipal Building to close for two weeks

The closure is part of the building’s $36 million repair project. City staff will be accessible by phone and email during business hours.

The Everett Municipal Building on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, June 1

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May 28, 2025: Trump Budget Bill

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 31

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May 28, 2025: Trump Budget Bill
Brian Murril, who started at Liberty Elementary as a kindergartner in 1963, looks for his yearbook photograph during an open house for the public to walk through the school before its closing on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Locals say goodbye to Marysville school after 74 years

Liberty Elementary is one of two schools the Marysville School District is closing later this year to save costs.

Brian Murril, who started at Liberty Elementary as a kindergartner in 1963, looks for his yearbook photograph during an open house for the public to walk through the school before its closing on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
(City of Everett)

Everett’s possible new stadium has a possible price tag

City staff said a stadium could be built for $82 million, lower than previous estimates. Bonds and private investment would pay for most of it.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 30

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Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former engineer: Snohomish County rushed plans for Eastview development

David Irwin cited red flags from the developers. After he resigned, the county approved the development that’s now stalled with an appeal

Cars drive along Cathcart Way next to the site of the proposed Eastview Village development that borders Little Cedars Elementary on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in unincorporated Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Family of Lake Stevens man shot by police sues over mental health care delays

Lawsuit says state failed to evaluate James Blancocotto before he was shot fleeing in a patrol car.

A member of the Sheriff's office works around evidence as investigators work the scene on 20th Street SE near Route 9 after police shot and killed a man suspected in a car theft on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville schools audit shows some improvement

Even though the district still faces serious financial problems, the findings are a positive change over last year, auditors said.

People listen as the Marysville School Board votes to close an elementary and a middle school in the 2025-26 school year while reconfiguring the district’s elementary schools to a K-6 model on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)