Best of Snohomish County
The Coastal Community Bank branch in Woodinville. (Contributed photo)

Top banks serving Snohomish County with excellence

A closer look at three financial institutions known for trust, service, and stability.

  • 9 months ago

 

Jeanne Hoek hangs clothing on racks at the Assistance League of Everett’s Thrift Store on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Finding value beyond the price tag

Explore three thrift stores that support local causes and conscious shopping.

  • 9 months ago

 

An autumn-themed display at Wagner Jewelers in Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Shine bright with Snohomish County’s top jewelry finds

Three dazzling shops where elegance, craft, and sparkle come together.

  • 9 months ago

 

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Wrap up something wonderful

Discover the top 3 gift shops in Snohomish County for charm, creativity, and feel-good finds.

  • 9 months ago

 

Northwest
The log-in page of Instagram’s website. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)

Push for youth social media safeguards revived in WA Legislature

A proposal would prohibit addictive feeds and push notifications at certain times for minors. Opponents believe it’s unconstitutional.

  • 17 hours ago

 

State lawmakers are considering bills requiring AI detection tools and disclosures to address deepfakes and to establish new safeguards for children using the technology. (Stock photo)

How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

Reining in chatbots, protecting kids from harmful content, and requiring disclosure of AI-generated material are among the ideas under discussion in Olympia.

  • 5 days ago

 

Photography
Ari Smith, 14, cheers in agreement with one of the speakers during Snohomish County Indivisible’s senator office rally at the Snohomish County Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The best photos of 2025 in Snohomish County

From the banks of the Snohomish River to the turf of Husky Stadium, here are the favorite images captured last year by the Herald’s staff photographer.

 

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Images from the flooding in Snohomish County.

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A blue dasher dragonfly perches on a dried blade of grass on the waters edge of Lake Ballinger with a white water lily blossoming in the background on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Summer serenity

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The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Pier on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

End of the day in Edmonds

The sun begins to set as people walk along the Edmonds Fishing Continue reading...

 

West Coast Travel
Cars move northbound and southbound along I-5 through Everett on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSDOT: More important than ever to plan ahead for holiday traveling

Everything you need to know when traveling over Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

 

Visitors walk while looking at lights at the Tulalip Lights and Ice event on Saturday in Tulalip. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Tulalip unveils the largest holiday lights display in Washington

The Tulalip Lights & Ice event started Saturday with holiday music, food, ice skating and 9.7 million lights.

 

Hikers on Hurricane Ridge trail in Olympic National Park,  AdobeStock

Port Angeles tour company to welcome more hikers with new location

Tour company plans to open ‘heart and soul of the operation’

  • 3 months ago

 

Artwork is found throughout La Conner, including along its channelside boardwalk. Jon Bauer photo

Fall for La Conner, Washington: fewer crowds, full charm

A local shares why autumn is the best-kept secret in this artsy waterfront town.

  • 4 months ago

 

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