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Snohomish County declares measles outbreak, confirms 3 new cases

Three local children were at two Mukilteo School District schools while contagious. They were exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina.

 

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Another Snohomish County family sues Roblox over alleged child safety issues

Over two months after Dolman Law Group filed a complaint alleging the platform instills a false sense of child safety, another family alleges the same.

 

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Stanwood man pleads guilty to fatal crash from 2022

Joseph Checkeye, 47, will be sentenced for his role in the death of Ronald Sailer, 85, on Fire Trail Road.

 

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Community College appeals public meetings ruling

In a filing, it argued a judge erred last year in ordering the college’s board to vote before closing its Early Learning Center.

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Proposed state legislation could affect Snohomish County Flock cameras

SB 6002 would shorten the data retention period to 72 hours. It also places restrictions on where, why and how police can search ALPR data.

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds approves 0.1% sales tax for street, sidewalk improvements

The 5-2 vote brings the city’s sales tax rate to 10.7%, the highest in the state along with Lynnwood.

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No arrests made in Pokémon theft from Everett game store

The store owner said the suspect stole at least $30,000 worth of cards during the early morning break in Jan. 8

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)

Northwest Avalanche Center offers free Saturday course in Everett

Learn how to find avalanche forecasts and access avalanche risks at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center.

Washington State Department of Transportation avalanche technicians assess a slide on Hwy. 20 near Liberty Bell Mountain. (WSDOT photo)
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Two Snohomish County residents face drug trafficking charges

A Marysville man, 29, attempted to exchange around 20 pounds of cocaine for meth and $155,000, police say

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Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Feds investigate Sultan School District over trans athlete policy

The district was one of 18 in the U.S. named in a press release Wednesday. Sultan’s policy is consistent with other districts in the county.

Half of a gym is used for physical education class while the other serves as a makeshift lunch station at the Sultan Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 in Sultan, Washington. Students have to walk to the gym to pick up food and then eat in their classrooms. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville shares info on 88th Street upgrades

The city will widen the arterial street to add a center turning lane, along with paths for walking and biking on both sides of the street.

Attendees look at boards showing the proposed roadway design of the 88th Street improvements during a town hall on Tuesday in Marysville. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville mayor to report ‘state of the city’

The presentation will take place at 6:30p.m. on Jan. 28. The public can ask questions at the end.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring talks during his State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

The Snohomish County solid waste voucher program has been extended

Residents affected by the December 2025 flood can now dispose of flood-damaged items through March 19.

Flooding at the Stillaguamish River on Dec. 11 in Arlington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Unresponsive puppies left at fire station after suspected fentanyl overdose

Initially, three puppies were dropped off at Gold Bar fire station. Deputies found an additional three sick puppies.

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Mountlake Terrace City Council elects new leadership

The council elected Steve Woodard as mayor and Brian Wahl as mayor pro tem Thursday. Woodard has served on the council since 2019.

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Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon (center) stands with his parents, Washington’s Korean consul general and members of the Snohomish County Council, holding the resolution recognizing Korean American Day on Jan. 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

The Snohomish County Council recognizes Korean American Day

The area’s Korean consul general spoke during the ceremony, as did Mukilteo Council member Jared Moon.

Mukilteo City Council member Jason Moon (center) stands with his parents, Washington’s Korean consul general and members of the Snohomish County Council, holding the resolution recognizing Korean American Day on Jan. 13, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)
Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity

Over 100 students marched to the Snohomish County campus to voice their support for immigrant communities.

Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Lynnwood approves public safety sales tax

The 0.1% tax is set to go into effect in April. The revenue will go toward restoring police services amid the city’s budget shortfall.

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New Snohomish mayor shake-up eliminates director position

Ken Klein’s city administrator appointment and the removal of the Public Works director were confirmed Jan. 6.

Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Behind the badge: Everett’s new police chief prioritizes community engagement

Robert Goetz has served Everett for 35 years as a member of the police department. Now he steps into his new role as chief.

Everett Chief of Police Robert Goetz in his office on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)