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Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Election Day is here. What you need to know in Snohomish County.

Local voters will decide on federal, state and local races, including a county tax measure and representation in Olympia.

 

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Report reveals cause of Everett man’s death in Snohomish County Jail

Terry Crusha was booked into the jail on May 17. He died three days later, part of a string of deaths there.

 

Boeing workers file into Angel of the Winds Arena to vote on the latest contract proposal from the company on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing Machinists prepare to go back to work after strike ends

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

 

Arlington

9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties

At one point Monday afternoon, over 20,000 had lost power. Winds were expected to subside.

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Snohomish County Elections employees check signatures on ballots on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

5 things to watch in Washington heading into Election Day

Keep your eyes on statewide initiatives, the race for public lands commissioner and two contentious congressional races.

Snohomish County Elections employees check signatures on ballots on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County Elections employees Frank Monkman, left, and Tina Ruybal, right, place sorted ballots in a green container on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County’s guide to the 2024 election

Here is everything you need to know before Election Day.

Snohomish County Elections employees Frank Monkman, left, and Tina Ruybal, right, place sorted ballots in a green container on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Victorian home sits on Whidbey Island. (Alyse Young for The Washington Post)

Whidbey couple thought they found their dream home — then came the bats

The couple had no recourse after unknowingly buying a home infested with thousands of bats.

The Victorian home sits on Whidbey Island. (Alyse Young for The Washington Post)
An aerial view of Camp Casey. The YMCA of Snohomish County has bought the property from Seattle Pacific University. (Photo provided by Seattle Pacific University via Whidbey News-Times)

Whidbey’s Camp Casey, campground and conference center, sold to YMCA

Seattle Pacific University owned the site for decades. The nonprofit plans to bring new programs to the site.

An aerial view of Camp Casey. The YMCA of Snohomish County has bought the property from Seattle Pacific University. (Photo provided by Seattle Pacific University via Whidbey News-Times)
From left to right, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman. (Photos provided by the U.S. Navy)

Remains of Whidbey Island pilots to return this week

Lt. Cmdr Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman died in a crash on Oct. 15.

From left to right, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman. (Photos provided by the U.S. Navy)
A Link light rail train moves northbound toward the Shoreline South station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood light rail is super popular — but there’s a problem

Things could change when the agency rolls out a trial program to charge people $2 a day to park.

A Link light rail train moves northbound toward the Shoreline South station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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.

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)
Bothell

Man, 28, dies after crashing into tree off I-405 in Bothell

Clayton McAuliffe was driving north near milepost 28 when he left the road and crashed into a tree, authorities said.

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Arlington

1 dead in ATV crash near Arlington

Early Friday morning, an ATV rolled over and ejected one of its passengers, police said.

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The Everett Herald’s newest environmental issues reporter Eliza Aronson. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Herald welcomes new environment reporter

Eliza Aronson joined the Everett newsroom this week.

The Everett Herald’s newest environmental issues reporter Eliza Aronson. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Wildfire smoke builds over Darrington on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Darrington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Darrington, Marysville tackle wood smoke to address poor air quality

Officials have launched local programs to help. But residents may need more support.

Wildfire smoke builds over Darrington on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Darrington, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

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.

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)
Matt Saldivar, a lead mechanic at Boeing for 5 years, smiles while picketing with other Boeing workers on strike on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing: Strike vote will have no effect on planned layoffs

The company said notices to 17,000 workers will be delivered this month, with their last day set for Jan. 17.

Matt Saldivar, a lead mechanic at Boeing for 5 years, smiles while picketing with other Boeing workers on strike on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Washington state Capitol building in February. (Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard)

Voters are about to remake WA Legislature. Here are 7 races to watch.

Democrats hope to grow their majorities in the state House and Senate. The path may be through a local race.

The Washington state Capitol building in February. (Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard)
Authorities rescued a woman in her 70s from Lake Stevens on Friday morning. (Photo provided by Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)

Police rescue woman from submerged car in Lake Stevens

When authorities found the woman, she had no pulse. But paramedics were able to regain a pulse and she was taken to the hospital.

Authorities rescued a woman in her 70s from Lake Stevens on Friday morning. (Photo provided by Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue)
Arlington

Arlington man, 20, dies in one-car crash on I-5

Just after midnight Friday, Riley Maggard reportedly lost control of his car near 172nd Street NE.

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