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Information panels on display as a part of the national exhibit being showcased at Edmonds College on Nov. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds College hosts new climate change and community resilience exhibit

Through Jan. 21, visit the school library in Lynnwood to learn about how climate change is affecting weather patterns and landscapes and how communities are adapting.

Information panels on display as a part of the national exhibit being showcased at Edmonds College on Nov. 19, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
LifeWise local co-directors Darcie Hammer and Sarah Sweeny talk about what a typical classroom routine looks like on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Off-campus Bible program reps threaten legal action against Everett schools

The district must change its policies by Dec. 5 to avoid litigation, LifeWise Academy said in a letter obtained by The Daily Herald.

LifeWise local co-directors Darcie Hammer and Sarah Sweeny talk about what a typical classroom routine looks like on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An excavator moves wood into a machine to be stripped of metals and recycled during demolition at the site of a new Sno-Isle library along 128th Street on Nov. 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Demolition begins on the site of the future Mariner Library

Sno-Isle Libraries bought the site in 2024 for $4.5 million. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.

An excavator moves wood into a machine to be stripped of metals and recycled during demolition at the site of a new Sno-Isle library along 128th Street on Nov. 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Volunteers of America to launch new local service helpline

VOAWW Connect will link Snohomish and Skagit counties to food, housing, behavioral health and other vital resources.

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Nathan Packard joins the Lake Stevens City Council

He replaces Kurt Hilt, who was appointed in July after the death of Marcus Tageant.

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Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen congratulates Kaleb Wolde (left to right), Avery Postal, Takumi Tanimara and Malia Nymeyer, on winning the President’s Environmental Youth Award that recognizes outstanding K-12 youth environmental stewardship projects across the nation on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds students win President’s Environmental Youth Award for their Salish Sea documentary

Four former Hazelwood Elementary fourth and fifth-grade students helped create a documentary highlighting the Edmonds Underwater Park, a marine protected area located just off the city’s shore.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen congratulates Kaleb Wolde (left to right), Avery Postal, Takumi Tanimara and Malia Nymeyer, on winning the President’s Environmental Youth Award that recognizes outstanding K-12 youth environmental stewardship projects across the nation on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stevens Creek kindergartener Lucas Angeles Carmona, 5, left, laughs while Rogue Jones, 5, imitates a turkey’s walk on Nov. 20, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Turkey talk: What Thanksgiving means to Lake Stevens kindergarteners

Ten Stevens Creek Elementary School students share their takes on turkey, Thanksgiving and sparkling water.

Stevens Creek kindergartener Lucas Angeles Carmona, 5, left, laughs while Rogue Jones, 5, imitates a turkey’s walk on Nov. 20, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (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)

Everett seeks SnoCo judgment that Flock footage is not public record

The filing comes after a Skagit County judge ruled Flock footage is subject to records requests. That ruling is under appeal.

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)
The recent Olympic Pipeline leak spilled an undisclosed amount of jet fuel into a drainage ditch near Lowell-Snohomish River Road in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy BP)

BP’s Olympic Pipeline partially restarted after a nearly two-week shutdown

The pipeline is once again delivering fuel to Sea-Tac airport, and airlines have resumed normal operations.

The recent Olympic Pipeline leak spilled an undisclosed amount of jet fuel into a drainage ditch near Lowell-Snohomish River Road in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy BP)
Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood raises property, utility taxes amid budget shortfall

The council approved a 24% property tax increase, lower than the 53% it was allowed to enact without voter approval.

Lynnwood City Council members gather for a meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (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)

Stanwood, Sedro-Woolley appeal Flock public records decision

The appeal comes as communities throughout Snohomish County question their contracts with the automated license plate reader company.

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)
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Colleen Melody to the state Supreme Court on Nov. 24, 2025. Melody, who leads civil rights division of the state Attorney General’s Office, will assume her seat following the retirement of Justice Mary Yu at the end of the year. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat

Colleen Melody, who leads the civil rights division at the state attorney general’s office, will succeed Justice Mary Yu, who is retiring.

  • Nov 25, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Colleen Melody to the state Supreme Court on Nov. 24, 2025. Melody, who leads civil rights division of the state Attorney General’s Office, will assume her seat following the retirement of Justice Mary Yu at the end of the year. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)
Stollwerck Plumbing owner J.D. Stollwerck outside of his business along 5th Street on Nov. 5, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Happy 1 year anniversary of bridge withdrawals’

Residents of Everett and Mukilteo live life on the edge … of the Edgewater Bridge.

Stollwerck Plumbing owner J.D. Stollwerck outside of his business along 5th Street on Nov. 5, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Car crashed into Everett home, injuring two Monday

First responders transported two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Lynnwood hygiene center requires community support to remain open

The Jean Kim Foundation needs to raise $500,000 by the end of the year. The center provides showers to people experiencing homelessness.

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May Sinclaire, Dakota Stone’s mother, practices punching her body shield.

Whidbey boxer has inspiring story of her own

Though a recent Hollywood film explores the career of professional female boxer Christy Martin, many are likely unaware that South Whidbey has its own boxing… Continue reading

May Sinclaire, Dakota Stone’s mother, practices punching her body shield.
The Federal Transit Administration awarded $24 million to transit agencies in Snohomish County last week. (Photo courtesy of Community Transit.)

Snohomish County transit agencies get $24M for bus upgrades

The federal grants will pay for Community Transit and Everett Transit to replace diesel vehicles with hybrid buses.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $24 million to transit agencies in Snohomish County last week. (Photo courtesy of Community Transit.)
The state ferries Klahowya (center right) and Hyak (left center) are taking up valuable space at the Eagle Harbor maintenance yard of Washington State Ferries. Both retired ferries have been for sale for more than four years. (Photo by Tom Banse for Washington State Standard)

For sale: Two retired state ferries. Dreamers need not apply

The vessels are lingering on the market as Washington State Ferries scrutinizes potential buyers. Past purchases haven’t always ended well.

  • Nov 24, 2025
  • By Tom Banse For the Washington State Standard
The state ferries Klahowya (center right) and Hyak (left center) are taking up valuable space at the Eagle Harbor maintenance yard of Washington State Ferries. Both retired ferries have been for sale for more than four years. (Photo by Tom Banse for Washington State Standard)

Judge invalidates legal rights for Snohomish River approved by voters

Snohomish County Superior Court ruled the initiative granting the river legal rights exceeded local initiative power.

Stanwood Police Department graduates its first Community Academy class

The 22 participants received a challenge coin and heard from the Snohomish County sheriff during the ceremony.