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Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)

Lawsuit against Northshore School District reaches $500,000 settlement

A family alleged a teacher repeatedly restrained and isolated their child and barred them from observing the classroom.

Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)
Irene Pfister, left, holds a sign reading “Justice for Jonathan” next to another protester with a sign that says “Major Crimes Needs to Investigate,” during a call to action Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Arlington. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

Arlington community rallies, a family waits for news on missing man

Family and neighbors say more can be done in the search for Jonathan Hoang. The sheriff’s office says all leads are being pursued.

Irene Pfister, left, holds a sign reading “Justice for Jonathan” next to another protester with a sign that says “Major Crimes Needs to Investigate,” during a call to action Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Arlington. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)
Everett

DEA agents: Everett man had enough fentanyl to kill millions

Kevin Torres Velasquez to appeared in U.S. District Court on Friday to face federal charges from January arrest.

Everett
Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council to vote on budget amendment

The amendment sets aside dollars for new employees in some areas, makes spending cuts in others and allocates money for work on the city’s stadium project.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)

Facing projected $8.5M deficit, Edmonds school board weighs cuts to staff

The district proposed potential cuts in a recent community survey, including sixth grade music and middle school athletics.

An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)
Olaf Strad tributary flows through a small plot of land owned by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Adopt a Stream Foundation to host April 12 volunteer event

The nonprofit invites people to walk and roll along Centennial Trail near Arlington to help salmon restoration work.

Olaf Strad tributary flows through a small plot of land owned by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

North County Fire places levy lid lift on August ballot

A new rate would cost property owners an average of $90 per year while funding new vehicles and station improvements.

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

Bikini baristas sexually assaulted at two Everett coffee stands, police say

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect they believe to be responsible for both incidents.

Everett

Everett man, linked to Dec. 31 pipe bomb, appears in federal court

Police say Steven Goldstine, 54, targeted neighbors with racial slurs and detonated a pipe bomb in their car.

Everett

Jury awards $3.25M in dog bite verdict against Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace dog was euthanized after 2022 incident involving fellow officer.

Lynnwood

Lynnwood invites public to Community Open House

The May 6 event at Lynnwood Civic Campus will feature city department resources, refreshments and prizes.

Lynnwood
Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Health Department unveils new mobile health van

The health department hopes to use the van as a way to bring vaccinations and STD screenings to rural and underserved areas.

Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett releases complete draft of comprehensive plan update

The plan lays out goals and policies that will prepare the city for growth over the next 20 years. Residents can submit comments on the draft until May 12.

People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A person walks along a trail at Harborview Park with a snow covered Mt. Baker in the background on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Drought advisory issued for Snohomish County and six other counties

The state Department of Ecology also declared a drought emergency for three eastern WA counties.

A person walks along a trail at Harborview Park with a snow covered Mt. Baker in the background on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic moves north and south along the southbound side of the Highway 529 after the northbound lanes were closed due to a tunnel on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Highway 529 NB to close for paving Friday night through Monday morning

The work will allow WSDOT contractor crews to pave a section of road, weather permitting.

Traffic moves north and south along the southbound side of the Highway 529 after the northbound lanes were closed due to a tunnel on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
2025 Emerging Leader winner Samantha Love becomes emotional after receiving her award on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Samantha Love named 2025 Emerging Leader for Snohomish County

It was the 10th year that The Herald Business Journal highlights the best and brightest of Snohomish County.

2025 Emerging Leader winner Samantha Love becomes emotional after receiving her award on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Providence Behavioral Health Urgent Care employees chat after a short training presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Providence Swedish opens two new facilities in Everett, Edmonds

The facilities will provide more access to intensive outpatient programs, the medical groups announced.

Providence Behavioral Health Urgent Care employees chat after a short training presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds mayor talks fiscal emergency at Q&A

Mayor Mike Rosen took questions about the upcoming RFA annexation vote and the state of the city’s budget crisis.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The lumpia sub at Lasa Sandwiches & Pearls is stuffed with hearty meatballs doused in sweet chili sauce, crunchy shards of egg roll wrappers, then topped with cilantro and pickled papaya, pepper and carrot. Wednesday, June 2, 2022. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald).

Savor the flavor during Lynnwood’s Best Bites Dining Month

City partners with local eateries to hold its first dining month

The lumpia sub at Lasa Sandwiches & Pearls is stuffed with hearty meatballs doused in sweet chili sauce, crunchy shards of egg roll wrappers, then topped with cilantro and pickled papaya, pepper and carrot. Wednesday, June 2, 2022. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald).
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1 person dead after head-on collision on Highway 9 in Lake Stevens

Highway 9 reopened Tuesday afternoon after a hourslong closure between 20th Street Southeast and Market Place.

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