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Everett

Bail set at $2M for Everett man accused of second-degree murder

The suspect made his first appearance in court Wednesday in connection with a December fatal shooting in South Everett.

 

Everett firefighters rescue employee with arm trapped in a baler

The man was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett with multiple injuries to his lower arm

 

US 2 reopens near Monroe after closure for three-vehicle crash

A hazmat team was called in to clean up a chemical spill from a box truck involved in the collision.

  • Feb 26, 2025

 

Christopher Bragg outside of the Everett YMCA on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dude, where’s your pants? These guys wear shorts in winter

Here’s the long story short on bare-legged men. “Are you cold or are you just hardy?”

Christopher Bragg outside of the Everett YMCA on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Kittens abandoned under Highway 2, witnesses sought

Four newborn kittens were found abandoned in a garbage bag under the westbound side of the U.S. 2 trestle on Friday. Around 11:20… Continue reading

Everett
Arlington

Marysville man, 68, dies in head-on collision on Highway 9.

The Washington State Patrol closed Highway 9 for several hours to investigate the crash.

Arlington
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Lake Stevens man killed in fatal head-on crash near Arlington

Both directions of Highway 530 were closed for several hours early Tuesday while the WSP investigated the collision.

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Final Lynnwood City Council candidate withdraws from consideration

Rebecca Thornton was set to take her oath of office at Monday’s council meeting.

Overnight storm in Snohomish County left 16,000 without power

Gusts at Paine Field peaked at 52 miles per hour. Utility crews are expected to restore power in most areas by the end of the day.

Witnesses sought in Arlington fatal hit-and-run

Authorities are seeking anybody who witnessed or has information about a hit-and-run collision that killed a 44-year-old California man early Saturday morning in… Continue reading

Marysville

Fatal crash near Marysville kills Snohomish man

Detectives are investigating the possibility that a road rage incident led to the fatality.

Marysville
Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett homeless service facing closure finds possible new home

Our Lady of Hope Church is set to host Hope ‘N Wellness beginning in April. The move would prevent the service’s closure.

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls

Woodinville man struck and killed in hit-and-run Monday on Highway 92

Washington State Patrol troopers closed a section of the road for a time during the investigation.

Granite Falls
The new Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. David Burgess speaks during a meeting announcing his hiring to the position on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville alternative high school opens online program

Legacy High School’s new program, Legacy Online, began in mid-January and is set to expand. It introduced remote options for certain classes.

The new Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. David Burgess speaks during a meeting announcing his hiring to the position on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
LGBTQ+ advocate and outdoors influencer Mikah Meyer during his rafting trip in Desolation Canyon, Utah. (Photo provided by Mikah Meyer)

Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Everett

The Historic Everett Theatre will host programs Friday and Saturday.

LGBTQ+ advocate and outdoors influencer Mikah Meyer during his rafting trip in Desolation Canyon, Utah. (Photo provided by Mikah Meyer)
Travis Industries new holographic electric fireplace on display on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

From Monroe to Miami: The fire revolution

Mukilteo’s Travis Industries is a national leader in fireplace manufacturing.

  • Feb 24, 2025
  • By Janice Podsada and Andrea Brown Special to The Herald
Travis Industries new holographic electric fireplace on display on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood-Camano interim superintendent Ryan Ovenell and school
Board members Al Schreiber, and Miranda Evans, left to right,  listen to a presentation during a school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Records show Stanwood-Camano school board plagued by ideological strife

Hundreds of emails reviewed by the Daily Herald show a school board divided by politics and in constant disarray.

Stanwood-Camano interim superintendent Ryan Ovenell and school
Board members Al Schreiber, and Miranda Evans, left to right,  listen to a presentation during a school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A touchless pay-to-park sign at the Port of Everett on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett raises parking rates

Parking at the Port of Everett became more expensive after the port raised rates for the first time since ending free parking beyond… Continue reading

A touchless pay-to-park sign at the Port of Everett on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds to host State of City address in March

Mayor Mike Rosen will speak at 8:30 a.m. March 20 at the Edmonds Theater.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Afternoon traffic moves along the U.S. 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett is planning for lots of growth. Here’s how.

The city’s comprehensive plan update needs to prepare for 65,000 more residents, 84,300 new jobs and 36,500 new housing units by 2044.

Afternoon traffic moves along the U.S. 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)