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Katie Schrum and her daughters Marlee, 11, and Mia, 4, make their way along Comeford Road through the newly opened Mother Nature’s Window Park on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mother Nature’s Window opens again after 25 years

Marysville celebrated the park with a ribbon cutting Thursday, honoring the land’s previous owner, Merton Turk.

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Court dismisses EvCC appeal of public meetings ruling

The college had argued a judge’s ruling last year to hold a vote before closing its Early Learning…

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett considering 6% utility tax increase

It would raise about $7.5 million toward the general fund at a cost of about $12 per month…

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Man killed in shooting near Silver Lake on Wednesday night

No arrests have been made after a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds, a release said.

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Marysville man sentenced to 3 years for possession of child sex abuse images

The 55-year-old man was already registered as a sex offender when he was arrested again, the Department of…

Kayakers make their way down the Sultan River after walking around the Diversion Dam on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Sultan, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Culmback Dam to create whitewater boating opportunity

SnoCo PUD will release extra water into the Sultan River Saturday. Those in proximity should use caution.

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Everett schools to replace some water outlets after lead testing

Water from some outlets in schools contained elevated levels of lead, state testing showed. Temporary measures are already…

Mountlake Terrace Mayor Steve Woodard delivers his annual State of the City address Wednesday at Mountlake Terrace City Hall. (Jenna Peterson | The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace mayor talks purpose and pride at annual address

Mayor Steve Woodard outlined city projects, efforts to close the budget gap and other city happenings over the…

A federal judge has been asked to replace political maps for Washington legislative districts that he approved in 2024. A top state election official said if it happens, it could require rescheduling the primary. (Bill Lucia /Washington State Standard)

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Federal judge asked to ditch Washington state legislative district maps

Opponents say the boundaries don’t mesh with a recent Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case. Secretary of…

The shuttered Casino Road Fred Meyer on Friday, May 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett grad students propose vacancy tax for large retailers

The tax, which the city has yet to formally consider, would be levied on larger storefronts vacant for…

Outside of Bothell High School along 92nd Avenue on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Northshore to end school resource officer program at Bothell High School

The school board voted 4-1 Monday to end the program. Starting next year, the school will have two…

Super Tortas Ganzin sits in a spot at the Street Eats Food Truck Village on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves streamlined permitting process for food trucks

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that creates clear guidelines for food truck vendors in the…

“No Beach Access” and “By Order of the Sheriff” tow-away signs installed at Hillman Place a public right-of-way near Soundview Drive Northwest in Stanwood. (K’allen Specht)

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Court dismisses push for clear access to Stanwood shoreline

A judge said discretionary decisions about shoreline management were up to Snohomish County, like it or not.

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Body found on Mt. Pugh believed to be missing Bothell hiker

A three-day search ended on Tuesday when crews recovered a body on a mountain outside of Darrington, a…

A fire on the train tracks forced the closure of Airport Way near Snohomish on May 12, 2026. (Snohomish County Fire District No. 4)

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1 hurt in large fire on abandoned train tracks in Snohomish

Firefighters from four departments shuttled in water to put out the fire near Airport Way on Tuesday morning

Explorer Middle School students navigate a tight hallway past a recent floor repair that was made due to a leak on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Aging school infrastructure impacts Snohomish County students, districts say

A leaking middle school floor, and the work needed to replace it, was indicative of the challenges of…

Funko mascots Freddy Funko roll past on a conveyor belt in the Pop! Factory of the company’s flagship store on Aug. 18, 2017. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Everett’s Funko shows signs of life after financial life support

On Thursday, the toy collectable company reported the highest gross margin in the company’s history.

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Court of Appeals denies reconsideration of Edmonds tree case

The city of Edmonds will not have to pay damages to a resident after a court found its…

The Port of Everett and Everett Marina on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New passenger ferry to connect Everett, Langley

The walk-on ferry, a pilot program for the ports of Everett and South Whidbey, will operate two days…

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Shooting of two juveniles in Mill Creek lands man 14-year prison sentence

Investigators indicated gang ties may be to blame for the shooting that left a 12-year-old seriously hurt in…