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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.

 

Brandon Hughes, a utility worker from Okanogan County, works on repairing a power line on Friday, Nov. 22 east of Lake Stevens, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Thousands still without power in Snohomish County after bomb cyclone

Libraries are providing access to electricity as crews from across Washington work to fix power lines.

 

Lynnwood

Woman killed at Lynnwood encampment during bomb cyclone identified

Officials identified the deceased as Deborah O’Connor, 65. She died of compressional asphyxia and blunt force injuries.

 

A closed road at the Heather Lake Trail parking lot along the Mountain Loop Highway in Snohomish County, Washington on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mountain Loop Highway closes for the winter

The scenic highway closes each year for winter. This year, it reopened June 10.

A closed road at the Heather Lake Trail parking lot along the Mountain Loop Highway in Snohomish County, Washington on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Part of a fallen tree came through an Amtrak train Tuesday night. (Photo provided by the state Department of Transportation)

Amtrak engineer nearly impaled by tree in Silvana during bomb cyclone

The train was carrying 48 passengers from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle when it hit a fallen tree on the tracks.

  • Nov 22, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Part of a fallen tree came through an Amtrak train Tuesday night. (Photo provided by the state Department of Transportation)
A hydrogen-powered motor is displayed during an event at ZeroAvia’s new Everett facility on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, near Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local lawmakers urge changes to proposed federal hydrogen energy rules

Snohomish County’s congressional delegation believes the current policy is counterproductive to clean energy goals.

A hydrogen-powered motor is displayed during an event at ZeroAvia’s new Everett facility on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, near Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Granite Falls

Mother pleads guilty in accidental shooting of baby in Granite Falls

The 11-month-old girl’s father pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month. Both parents are set to be sentenced in January.

Granite Falls
Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Crosby speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Is Lynnwood council VP allowed to also serve on PUD board? Probably.

A city ordinance prohibits council members from holding other elected seats, but a statewide doctrine may overrule it.

Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Crosby speaks during a Lynnwood City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

Water damage displaces 10 adults, 11 kids from Lynnwood apartments

A kitchen fire set off sprinklers Tuesday, causing four units to flood, authorities said.

Lynnwood
A person walks up 20th Street Southeast to look at the damage that closed the road on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County crews clean up from bomb cyclone as more wind to come

While not expected to be as fierce as Tuesday’s storm, an incoming weather system could hamper cleanup efforts.

A person walks up 20th Street Southeast to look at the damage that closed the road on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The sun sets beyond the the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library as a person returns some books on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘A brutal hit’: Everett library cuts will lead to reduced hours, staffing

The cuts come as the city plans to reduce the library’s budget by 12% in 2025.

The sun sets beyond the the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library as a person returns some books on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett

Pedestrian identified in fatal Evergreen Way crash

On the night of Nov. 14, Rose Haube, 34, was crossing Evergreen Way when a car hit her, authorities said.

Everett
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)
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)
Scott Peterson walks by a rootball as tall as the adjacent power line from a tree that fell on the roof of an apartment complex he does maintenance for on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Live updates: PUD expects ‘significant restoration’ soon in Lake Stevens

The bomb cyclone arrived as promised late Tuesday. Check back here for live updates: 5:45 p.m. Some Snohomish schools to remain closed Thursday… Continue reading

Scott Peterson walks by a rootball as tall as the adjacent power line from a tree that fell on the roof of an apartment complex he does maintenance for on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic moves along I-405 between Highway 522 and Highway 527 where WSDOT received the approval to build a second express toll lane on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 in Bothell, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Have thoughts on increased I-405 toll prices? The state wants to hear.

The state is considering raising the maximum toll rate along the busy highway from $15 to $18.

Traffic moves along I-405 between Highway 522 and Highway 527 where WSDOT received the approval to build a second express toll lane on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 in Bothell, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County Council listens to George Skiles talk about his findings in an audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Fight over 8% tax hike central to Snohomish County budget talks

The Snohomish County Council has three options on a proposed property tax increase.

Snohomish County Council listens to George Skiles talk about his findings in an audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

Woman killed after tree falls on Lynnwood encampment

The large tree came down as winds connected to a bomb cyclone ramped up in Snohomish County.

Lynnwood
Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Lake Stevens in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118

Everett man identified after fatal crash into pole in Lake Stevens

Authorities identified the deceased in the Nov. 13 crash as Earnest Ashley Jr. He was 44.

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Drivers navigate around a downed tree across Mukilteo Boulevard while crews work to clear the road on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bomb cyclone still on track to bring high winds to Snohomish County

That means 30 mph easterly winds with gusts as high as 50 mph or more starting as early as Tuesday afternoon.

Drivers navigate around a downed tree across Mukilteo Boulevard while crews work to clear the road on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

2 dead in crash involving stolen minivan in Lynnwood

The driver of a stolen minivan and a woman driving an SUV died in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on 44th Avenue W, police said.

Lynnwood