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Ari Smith, 14, cheers in agreement with one of the speakers during Snohomish County Indivisible’s senator office rally at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The best photos of 2025 in Snohomish County

From the banks of the Snohomish River to the turf of Husky Stadium, here are the favorite images captured last year by the Herald’s staff photographer.

Ari Smith, 14, cheers in agreement with one of the speakers during Snohomish County Indivisible’s senator office rally at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett Boeing factory tour offers a birds-eye view of jet-making

Our business reporter, who happens to be an airplane buff, offers his take on the popular tour.

Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Prosecutors charge Lynnwood man in connection with drug trafficking

King County deputies believe the 26-year-old man is linked to a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug network.

A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)

Everett’s Soundview Deli could reopen following judicial order

The deli has been closed for weeks amid a prolonged legal dispute.

A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)
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Video: Fire crews extinguish vehicle fire on I-5 Friday morning

Upon arrival, South County Fire found the engine compartment of a Jeep Liberty was fully engulfed in flames. No injuries reported.

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Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers shake hands after cutting the ribbon during the unveiling of the health departments Health on Wheels Van, a mobile public health unit, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Health Department releases 5-year plan

The document outlines goals to increase vaccination rates and monitor potential water pollutants near the Tulalip Reservation.

Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers shake hands after cutting the ribbon during the unveiling of the health departments Health on Wheels Van, a mobile public health unit, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Outside of the Marysville Opera House on Sept. 16, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Now showing: The 114-year-old Marysville Opera House reclaims the spotlight.

Under the city’s direction, the theater offers music, art and bingo.

  • Dec 25, 2025
  • By Janice Podsada Special to The Daily Herald
Outside of the Marysville Opera House on Sept. 16, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Christmas Eve wind advisory canceled for Snohomish County

Western parts of Snohomish County were previously projected to see wind gusts up to 50 mph on Wednesday afternoon, but the storm’s strength quickly weakened.

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Snohomish County cities to get $3.3M for roadway upgrades

Everett, Mill Creek and Mukilteo will receive federal grant funding to improve active transportation safety.

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The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Secretary of the Navy sinks plan for new frigates at Naval Station Everett

Plans to house the 12 Constellation class vessels appeared to still be on track as late as October 2024.

The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Two Swift Orange Line buses wait at the Edmonds College Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County transit rides will be free on New Year’s Eve

Everett Transit, Community Transit and Sound Transit will provide fare-free rides on Dec. 31.

Two Swift Orange Line buses wait at the Edmonds College Transit Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Police arrest ‘Romanian nationals’ allegedly linked to statewide robbery spree

The suspects, allegedly linked to a transnational criminal organization, targeted elderly victims in parking lots.

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Cars move northbound and southbound along I-5 through Everett on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSDOT: More important than ever to plan ahead for holiday traveling

Everything you need to know when traveling over Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Cars move northbound and southbound along I-5 through Everett on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kitburi works on some final touches of his ice sculpture on Sept. 17, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cool Artist thinks outside the block

Champion ice carver Chan Kitburi freezes the moment.

  • Dec 23, 2025
  • By Sara Bruestle Special to The Daily Herald
  • Sound & Summit
Kitburi works on some final touches of his ice sculpture on Sept. 17, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edgewater Bridge opening beset by another delay

The bridge is now expected to open in April 2026 due to a number of weather events, equipment breakdowns and state inspection delays, according to the city.

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An excavator moves a large bag at the site of a fuel spill on a farm on Nov. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lawmakers seek answers about BP’s Olympic Pipeline leak in Snohomish County

Following November’s leak, lawmakers sent 11 questions to the oil giant, asking for answers by Jan. 8.

An excavator moves a large bag at the site of a fuel spill on a farm on Nov. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett opens rebuilt, relocated Mall Station

The city moved the station about 500 feet as TopGolf plans to open a facility where the transit center was previously located.

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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U.S. 2 reopens after three-car injury collision Monday morning

Around 9:14 a.m., law enforcement responded to a collision on U.S. 2 at Fern Bluff Road near milepost 20 that blocked the road for around three hours.

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Snohomish County Council passes 3,000-acre rezoning plan

The area south of Everett is expected to grow from over 500,000 people to almost 750,000 by 2044.

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Veteran Tim Miller along with other members of the United States Volunteers-Joint Services Command hold a candles at a vigil outside the Snohomish County Courthouse in remembrance of deaths this year within the area’s homeless population on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vigil honors those who died while homeless

Attendees lit candles in remembrance and read off the names of those who passed away.

Veteran Tim Miller along with other members of the United States Volunteers-Joint Services Command hold a candles at a vigil outside the Snohomish County Courthouse in remembrance of deaths this year within the area’s homeless population on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)