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Everett City Council president Don Schwab speaks during a September budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)

Council leadership changes across the county

At the start of the year, some city councils held elections for new leaders.

Everett City Council president Don Schwab speaks during a September budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)
Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Some wary of Providence home health joint venture with for-profit company

Nursing advocates have raised questions about the deal with Compassus, a national home health care provider.

Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville district makes its decision on school closures

The board voted Wednesday to move elementary schools to a K-6 model and close two schools.

Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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At least two Snohomish County residents exposed to measles

The health department is monitoring residents who may be at risk for developing the illness.

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Everett

Man in custody after stabbing at Everett Pizza Hut parking lot

Deputies say victim was transported to a hospital after he was pistol-whipped and stabbed in the back.

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Black Forest Mushrooms owner Nethanael Engen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett small business owner struggles with health insurance rate hike

The insurer said it raised rates to keep up with rising health care costs.

Black Forest Mushrooms owner Nethanael Engen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Scan Design Furniture owner announces closure of Lynnwood store

The exact closure date will depend on how long inventory lasts during a store liquidation sale that begins on Thursday.

Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520

Jan. 6 rioters with Snohomish County ties included in Trump pardons

The five rioters were charged for their actions at the Capitol. Sentences ranged from probation to prison time.

Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520
Arlington

Troopers seeking dash cam video or witnesses to I-5 fatality collision

Arlington man, 18, declared dead at the scene after colliding with a semi near milepost 212.

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Everett to host ‘Fan Zone’ during 2026 World Cup

Current plans for the zones lack specifics, but city staff hope the tournament can turn Everett into a “soccer city.”

Attorney General Nick Brown signs his election certificate after being sworn in Wednesday at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)

Washington AG to sue over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

This story originally appeared in the Washington State Standard. Washington’s attorney general, along with three other states, sued the Trump administration Tuesday over the president’s… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2025
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Attorney General Nick Brown signs his election certificate after being sworn in Wednesday at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
Two pedestrians navigate their way down a frosted over sidewalk along Pacific Avenue on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County to remain in the deep freeze most of the week

A high pressure system is keeping Snohomish County bundled up

Two pedestrians navigate their way down a frosted over sidewalk along Pacific Avenue on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Noah Jackson helps lead those marching in song and chants during the Greater Everett Area’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

“Mission Possible”: Community gathers to honor MLK

About 300 people marched from Everett Memorial Stadium to Carl Gipson Center on Monday morning.

Noah Jackson helps lead those marching in song and chants during the Greater Everett Area’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A fully intact exoskeleton of a crab can been seen on Mukilteo Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Crabs at Mukilteo aren’t dead. They’re just molting

Washington Fish and Wildlife officials say crabs of certain size and sex tend to molt at the same time.

A fully intact exoskeleton of a crab can been seen on Mukilteo Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA’s Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

YMCA of Snohomish County receives large donation

The county’s YMCA organization will get $2 million annually for the next three years.

Alex Rice, 11, swings during a game of YMCA’s Miracle League Baseball at Monroe Rotary Field in Monroe, Washington on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program is designed to allow people with diverse abilities to play baseball. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ferry system increases ridership by a half million in 2024

Edmonds-Kingston route remains second-busiest route in the system.

Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Alex McCracken, a paramedic with Kitsap Fire & Rescue, speaks about “clearing your filter” for behavioral health calls during South County Fire’s behavioral health training on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training

South County Fire has seen a 50% increase in behavioral health calls in the past couple of years.

Alex McCracken, a paramedic with Kitsap Fire & Rescue, speaks about “clearing your filter” for behavioral health calls during South County Fire’s behavioral health training on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett homeless service faces uncertain future

Hope ‘N Wellness, which provides social services, faces a Feb. 28 deadline to move from its current location or close its doors.

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hearing for proposed Marysville development attracts crowd

Residents, lawyers and expert witnesses testified for three hours on Thursday. A decision is expected within three weeks.