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Former Everett Herald reporter Ta’Leah Van Sistine walks with former Gov. Jay Inslee while taking notes on Feb. 6, 2024, in Marysville.

Edmonds lawmaker’s bill would pump $20 million into journalism statewide

The bipartisan bill would tax high-income tech companies as part of a workforce development tax.

 

Dave Boehnlein greets Mrs. Pigglesworth of Midgarden Farms located at Rooted Northwest on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Agriculture co-op village approved in rural Arlington

Rooted Northwest hopes to build a small village as part of a ‘trial run’ for a farm-focused neighborhood.

 

Bill Derry, president of the Pilchuck Audubon Society, at the Meadowdale Playfields on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washington environmentalists respond to Trump’s rollbacks

County and state conservation and renewable energy groups plan to continue work during the new administration.

 

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

Mother of former inmate sues Snohomish County over jail death

Sean Hanchett died in custody in December 2022, and did not receive adequate medical attention, the suit alleged.

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

Revenge of the ski bums: The story of wresting back Mount Bachelor

The quest began as a joke on a Facebook forum and soon turned serious.

  • Jan 24, 2025
  • By John Branch The New York Times
Customers enter and exit the Costco on Dec. 2, 2022, in Lake Stevens. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Costco stores could be impacted by looming truck driver strike threat

Truck drivers who deliver groceries and produce to Costco warehouses in Snohomish County and the rest of Washington said they will strike if… Continue reading

Customers enter and exit the Costco on Dec. 2, 2022, in Lake Stevens. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edgewater Bridge to receive more federal funding

Everett will have about $850,000 more for the project.

Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington

Arlington man, 19, arrested for alleged role in I-5 fatal collision

Washington State Patrol detectives said the man was racing his 18-year-old friend prior to the fatality.

Arlington
Jared Meads takes a breath after dunking in an ice bath in his back yard while his son Fallen, 5, reads off the water temperature on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Chill out: Dive into the cold plunge craze

Plungers say they get mental clarity and relief for ails in icy water in tubs, troughs and clubs.

Jared Meads takes a breath after dunking in an ice bath in his back yard while his son Fallen, 5, reads off the water temperature on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Migrants wait in line at the Paso Del Norte International Bridge for their CBP appointments in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Jan. 20, 2025. A federal judge on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to end conferring automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil, dealing the president his first setback as he attempts to upend the nation’s immigration laws and reverse decades of precedent. (Paul Ratje/The New York Times)

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in Seattle ruled on a case brought by Washington AG and three other states.

  • Jan 23, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Migrants wait in line at the Paso Del Norte International Bridge for their CBP appointments in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Jan. 20, 2025. A federal judge on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to end conferring automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil, dealing the president his first setback as he attempts to upend the nation’s immigration laws and reverse decades of precedent. (Paul Ratje/The New York Times)
Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County to mail February special election ballots

Registered voters in Arlington and Lake Stevens School Districts should receive their ballots by Jan. 29.

Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett City Council president Don Schwab speaks during a September budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)

Council leadership changes across the county

At the start of the year, some city councils held elections for new leaders.

Everett City Council president Don Schwab speaks during a September budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)
Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

Some wary of Providence home health joint venture with for-profit company

Nursing advocates have raised questions about the deal with Compassus, a national home health care provider.

Providence Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville district makes its decision on school closures

The board voted Wednesday to move elementary schools to a K-6 model and close two schools.

Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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At least two Snohomish County residents exposed to measles

The health department is monitoring residents who may be at risk for developing the illness.

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Everett

Man in custody after stabbing at Everett Pizza Hut parking lot

Deputies say victim was transported to a hospital after he was pistol-whipped and stabbed in the back.

Everett
Black Forest Mushrooms owner Nethanael Engen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett small business owner struggles with health insurance rate hike

The insurer said it raised rates to keep up with rising health care costs.

Black Forest Mushrooms owner Nethanael Engen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Scan Design Furniture owner announces closure of Lynnwood store

The exact closure date will depend on how long inventory lasts during a store liquidation sale that begins on Thursday.

Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520

Jan. 6 rioters with Snohomish County ties included in Trump pardons

The five rioters were charged for their actions at the Capitol. Sentences ranged from probation to prison time.

Daniel Scott, displaying a "Proud Boys" tattoo, in a photo from federal charging papers. (FBI) 20210520
Arlington

Troopers seeking dash cam video or witnesses to I-5 fatality collision

Arlington man, 18, declared dead at the scene after colliding with a semi near milepost 212.

Arlington