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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talks with Volunteers of America leadership to discuss the consequences of the federal cuts on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Federal cuts to LGBTQ+ youth hotline to hit Everett center

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, visited the call center Monday to discuss impacts of the cuts, including longer wait times and staff layoffs.

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talks with Volunteers of America leadership to discuss the consequences of the federal cuts on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, right, goes over a Chinook Marsh Project map with Snohomish County Surface Water Management’s Michael Rustay, left, and Erik Stockdale, center, at the project site on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County receives $10 million grant for floodplain management

The state Department of Ecology funding will go toward 13 projects across the county working to restore habitat and support climate resiliency.

U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, right, goes over a Chinook Marsh Project map with Snohomish County Surface Water Management’s Michael Rustay, left, and Erik Stockdale, center, at the project site on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Washington state Capitol. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

These Washington laws take effect July 1

Fee hikes for hunting and fishing licenses, workplace protections for immigrants and increased requirements for gun dealers are among the Washington state laws going into… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
The Washington state Capitol. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Everett

Everett could levy fines for non-emergency lift assists at care facilities

The ordinance intends to discourage licensed care facilities from calling 911 to perform lift assists in a non-emergency situation.

Everett
The pathway at Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park is completed Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lynnwood light rail leads to new trees in Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace replaced trees removed during construction of the Lynnwood light rail at two popular parks with funds from Sound Transit. For permitting, Sound Transit… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2025
  • By Taylor Scott Richmond Herald Writer
The pathway at Matt Hirvela Bicentennial Park is completed Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A firefighter with Sky Valley Fire sprays water on a hotspot Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, along U.S. 2 as the Bolt Creek fire continues to burn between Index and Skykomish. (Peter Mongillo / Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

Snohomish County releases draft of wildfire protection plan

Community members can submit feedback and questions online through July.

A firefighter with Sky Valley Fire sprays water on a hotspot Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, along U.S. 2 as the Bolt Creek fire continues to burn between Index and Skykomish. (Peter Mongillo / Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)
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PorchFest to return to downtown Edmonds for fourth year

From 1–6 p.m. July 13, porches and storefronts will turn into stages hosting a variety of local musicians.

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Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett council extends deadline for riverfront grocery store

A city agreement requires the land owners to bring a grocer there. Developers say more housing units need to be built to attract one to the site.

Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snow dusts the treeline near Heather Lake Trailhead in the area of a disputed logging project on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, outside Verlot, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Utah Senator pulls public lands provision from tax bill

The original proposal would have put federal land in Snohomish County up for sale.

Snow dusts the treeline near Heather Lake Trailhead in the area of a disputed logging project on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, outside Verlot, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace Library, part of the Sno-Isle Libraries, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Sno-Isle Libraries seeks applicants for two Board of Trustees vacancies

Applications are open through July 13 for two positions with terms starting in January 2026.

Mountlake Terrace Library, part of the Sno-Isle Libraries, in Mountlake Terrace, Washington on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Washington will have the nation’s third-highest state gas tax behind California and Pennsylvania.(Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Gas tax will rise in Washington on July 1

Washington’s century-old fuel tax is going up again. On Tuesday, the gasoline tax will rise by 6 cents a gallon, the first increase in nine… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
Washington will have the nation’s third-highest state gas tax behind California and Pennsylvania.(Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
A sign alerting people to “no swimming/jumping/diving” hangs off to the left of the pier on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Officials: Too many people are diving off the Mukilteo Pier

Swimming in the water near ferry traffic can cause delays and put yourself in danger, police and transportation officials say.

A sign alerting people to “no swimming/jumping/diving” hangs off to the left of the pier on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A young child holds up an American Flag during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Where and how to celebrate July Fourth this year in Snohomish County

Communities across the county are hosting 4th of July fireworks displays, parades, festivals and more on Thursday and Friday.

A young child holds up an American Flag during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Second grade teacher Paola Martinez asks her class to raise their hands when they think they know the answer to the prompt on the board during dual language class at Emerson Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WWU expands multilingual education program to Everett

Classes will start this fall at Everett Community College. The program is designed for employees in Snohomish and Skagit county school districts.

Second grade teacher Paola Martinez asks her class to raise their hands when they think they know the answer to the prompt on the board during dual language class at Emerson Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

City pushes back south Everett skate park opening to seek grant funds

The City Council amended a county agreement to allow design and construction work through 2026. The small skate park is expected to open next summer.

People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Everett police investigate fatal shooting on Evergreen Way

Two male subjects arrived at the hospital Thursday night. One later died, and the other is in critical condition.

Everett
The BEAD program was created under the federal infrastructure law that former President Joe Biden signed in 2021. It was fashioned as a way to expand high-speed internet service into rural areas and other parts of the country where it was unavailable or lacking. (Stock photo)

Feds throw Washington’s $1.2B broadband program into disarray

States spent more than two years preparing to distribute the infrastructure funding, now the Trump administration is making last-minute changes to the rules.

  • Jun 27, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
The BEAD program was created under the federal infrastructure law that former President Joe Biden signed in 2021. It was fashioned as a way to expand high-speed internet service into rural areas and other parts of the country where it was unavailable or lacking. (Stock photo)
A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council renews ‘Stay Out of Drug Areas’

The council re-approved a policy allowing a court to ban people accused or convicted of drug crimes from entering parts of the city.

A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An EV charger in Granite Falls outside of Granite Falls City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seattle judge considers reversing Trump’s EV charger funding freeze

Congress appropriated $5 billion, but the Trump administration stopped it from reaching states. Washington is leading the legal fight to access the money.

  • Jun 26, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
An EV charger in Granite Falls outside of Granite Falls City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Student Azhura Brown, 5, hugs teacher Rebecca Baggenstoss on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Community College board votes to close Early Learning Center

The center, which serves 71 children, is set to shutter on Tuesday.

Student Azhura Brown, 5, hugs teacher Rebecca Baggenstoss on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)