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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, April 16

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Signs against the proposed sale of Hummingbird Hill Park are visible on the steps of a home neighboring the park on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds City Council may reconsider selling city parks, buildings

Council members have asked to remove proposals to sell Hummingbird Hill Park and the Frances Anderson Center.

Signs against the proposed sale of Hummingbird Hill Park are visible on the steps of a home neighboring the park on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Edmonds Police Department released a video of the assault and asked for the public’s help identifying the suspect. (Edmonds Police Department)

Police seek suspect in Edmonds road rage assault

A driver was pepper-sprayed at a red light in February; investigators ask for public’s help.

The Edmonds Police Department released a video of the assault and asked for the public’s help identifying the suspect. (Edmonds Police Department)
R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson. (Provided photo)

Former Snohomish school board, city council member dies at 81

R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson spent nearly two decades serving in public office in Snohomish.

R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson. (Provided photo)
Mary Ann Karber, 101, spins the wheel during Wheel of Forunte at Washington Oakes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lunch and Wheel of Fortune with some Everett swinging seniors

She’s 101 and he’s 76. At Washington Oakes, fun and friendship are on the menu.

Mary Ann Karber, 101, spins the wheel during Wheel of Forunte at Washington Oakes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, April 15

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Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

FEMA denies Washington state’s request for bomb cyclone disaster aid

This article first appeared in the Washington State Standard. The Trump administration on Friday denied Washington’s request for federal disaster relief to recover from last… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2025
  • Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Man arrested in connection with bikini barista assaults in Everett

Suspect, 22, booked on suspicion of burglary and sexual assault.

Policing from above: Everett launches drones as first responders

Despite civil liberty concerns, the Everett City Council approves high-speed drone pilot program on 5-1 vote.

Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)

Lawsuit against Northshore School District reaches $500,000 settlement

A family alleged a teacher repeatedly restrained and isolated their child and barred them from observing the classroom.

Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)
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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 14

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Irene Pfister, left, holds a sign reading “Justice for Jonathan” next to another protester with a sign that says “Major Crimes Needs to Investigate,” during a call to action Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Arlington. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

Arlington community rallies, a family waits for news on missing man

Family and neighbors say more can be done in the search for Jonathan Hoang. The sheriff’s office says all leads are being pursued.

Irene Pfister, left, holds a sign reading “Justice for Jonathan” next to another protester with a sign that says “Major Crimes Needs to Investigate,” during a call to action Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Arlington. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)
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DEA agents: Everett man had enough fentanyl to kill millions

Kevin Torres Velasquez to appeared in U.S. District Court on Friday to face federal charges from January arrest.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, April 13

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, April 12

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Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council to vote on budget amendment

The amendment sets aside dollars for new employees in some areas, makes spending cuts in others and allocates money for work on the city’s stadium project.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)

Facing projected $8.5M deficit, Edmonds school board weighs cuts to staff

The district proposed potential cuts in a recent community survey, including sixth grade music and middle school athletics.

An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Friday, April 11

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Olaf Strad tributary flows through a small plot of land owned by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Adopt a Stream Foundation to host April 12 volunteer event

The nonprofit invites people to walk and roll along Centennial Trail near Arlington to help salmon restoration work.

Olaf Strad tributary flows through a small plot of land owned by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

North County Fire places levy lid lift on August ballot

A new rate would cost property owners an average of $90 per year while funding new vehicles and station improvements.

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)