Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers speaks to the crowd during an opening ceremony at the new PAE2 Amazon Fulfillment Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Somers defends Snohomish County property tax hike amid criticism

The county executive issued a statement aiming to dispel incorrect information about his proposed property tax increase.

Stanwood man charged in crash that killed genealogical society head

Thousands still without power in Snohomish County after bomb cyclone

Mountain Loop Highway closes for the winter

Woman killed at Lynnwood encampment during bomb cyclone identified

Local lawmakers urge changes to proposed federal hydrogen energy rules

Sports
Players and coaches for the eighth-seeded Lake Stevens High School girls soccer team celebrate their 1-0 victory against second-seeded Woodinville in the Class 4A state title game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This marked the first state title in program history for the Vikings. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
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Lake Stevens girls soccer claims first state title

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People cross Hoyt Avenue next to the Imagine Children’s Museum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett adds ‘no sit, no lie’ zone around children’s museum

It’s the fourth buffer zone added since last year where it’s illegal to sit or lie down.

 

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Sports
Players and coaches for the eighth-seeded Lake Stevens High School girls soccer team celebrate their 1-0 victory against second-seeded Woodinville in the Class 4A state title game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. This marked the first state title in program history for the Vikings. (Taras McCurdie / The Herald)
Sports

Lake Stevens girls soccer claims first state title

Noelani Tupua’s goal, Tessa Anastasi’s saves propel Vikings over Woodinville.

 

Seahawks linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (55) and Leonard Williams (99) celebrate after a play during Seattle’s 16-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field on Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
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Seahawks smother Cardinals, take NFC West lead

Seattle defense sacks Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray 5 times in 16-6 win.

 

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Nick’s Jr.’s peanut butter bacon burger glistens in the light on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the restaurant in Everett, Washington. The burger consists of a seasoned patty with melty Skippy Super Chunk peanut butter, two bacon slices, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.(Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Snohomish County’s top three must-try burger joints

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FILE — Bill Nye, the science educator, in New York, March 5, 2015. Nye filed a $37 million lawsuit against Disney and its subsidiaries on Aug. 25, 2017, alleging that he was deprived of extensive profits from his show “Bill Nye, the Science Guy,” which ran on PBS from 1993 to 1998. (Jake Naughton/The New York Times)
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A majority kept the Climate Commitment Act because of its investments, with some help from Bill Nye.

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A closing sign hangs above the entrance of the Big Lots at Evergreen and Madison on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Big Lots announces it will shutter Everett and Lynnwood stores

The Marysville store will remain open for now. The retailer reported declining sales in the first quarter of the year.

 

George Montemor poses for a photo in front of his office in Lynnwood, Washington on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Despite high mortgage rates, Snohomish County home market still competitive

Snohomish County homes priced from $550K to $850K are pulling in multiple offers and selling quickly.

 

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Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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‘It almost killed me’: Bomb cyclone wreaks havoc in Snohomish County

Two people died. Trees crushed homes. And 135,000 locals lost power.

 

Participants in the Guinness World Record Beard Chain Attempt lineup to get their beards clipped together to be measured at Pacific Rim Park on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Country’s longest beards descend on Everett in pursuit of record

The grizzled group of 40 didn’t reach the mark they wanted Friday, but they had a good time anyway.

 

A person pauses to look at an art piece during the Schack Art Center’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Schack Art Center celebrates golden anniversary in Everett

For the next month, the Schack Art Center will honor its 50 years of impacts on the local arts scene.

 

Isabel Barrett, 7, picks apples with her family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. Swans Trail Farms’ Harvest Festival, which highlights the apple varieties grown on the farm, runs through Oct. 31. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Harvest Festival now open in Snohomish

The festival at Swans Trail Farms is packed to the brim with family-fun activities. It’s open through Oct. 31.

 

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Snohomish County Superior Courthouse in Everett, Washington on February 8, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

WA court system outage means firearm sales on hold

Buyers must wait until the Washington State Patrol can access databases for background checks.

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council champions dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Ferguson, WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-elect Nick Brown are readying their legal teams.

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The award-winning and locally owned Magnolia Hotel is perfectly located for those wanting to enjoy downtown Victoria. Courtesy The Magnolia Hotel

City lights, cosy nights: ​​A weekend escape to downtown Victoria

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Mountains in the Spokane area are eying opening day as they start piling up snow.

Let it snow: Spokane-area ski hills ready for winter

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Twede’s Cafe is pictured at the corner of Bendigo Boulevard and North Bend Way on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in North Bend, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Relive ‘Twin Peaks’ with cherry pie and damn fine coffee at Twede’s Cafe

The North Bend cafe, known as Double R Diner on the campy cult-classic, serves up nostalgia and a damn good breakfast.

 

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