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Mitchell Gaff enters the courtroom for his sentencing for two first degree murders at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Life in prison for man guilty of Everett cold case murders

Mitchell Gaff will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the violent murders of Susan Vesey…

Want to bring this flavor home? Follow the recipe below and use quality Wagyu, a bold gorgonzola sauce and a perfectly toasted brioche bun to recreate this unforgettable burger in the comfort of your own kitchen. (Brooks Smothers | Tulalip Resort Casino)

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The Wagyu Gorgonzola Cheeseburger is no afterthought

Salish Sun Taqueria, Bar & Burgers, inside Tulalip Resort Casino, shares the recipe for its mouth-watering “main event”…

The Funko flagship store along Wetmore Avenue on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett-based Funko improperly collected user data on its site, lawsuit says

Filed Friday in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, the complaint alleges the company collected and shared user…

Hantavirus exposure may occur if a person breathes in contaminated dust after disturbing or cleaning rodent droppings or nests. It may also occur if someone lives or works in rodent-infested settings. (Joshua J. Cotten photo.)

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SnoCo health officials: Hantavirus risk ‘extremely low’ to general public

There are currently no known hantavirus exposures or recent cases in Snohomish County, Health Officer Dr. James Lewis…

Cars drive along 64th Street Northeast above Allen Creek on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ecology study finds bacteria in Snohomish River tied to aging septic systems

Cleanup efforts have mitigated pollution, but many sites don’t meet state standards, threatening fish and shellfish populations.

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Two Swift Orange Line buses waits at the Edmonds College Transit Center in Lynnwood.

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Officials: Higher gas prices won’t impact SnoCo transit

Transportation officials said careful planning will prevent impacts to service from the jump in fuel costs.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Here’s who filed for the 2026 primary election in Snohomish County

On Aug. 4, voters will decide the top two candidates in a variety of races, including for U.S.…

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Proposed Sound Transit plan would spare Everett Link from delays

The plan would come at the cost of the Sounder N Line commuter rail service, which would end…

Dr. James Lewis

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Snohomish County health officer tapped for state board

Dr. James Lewis will keep his current position while he serves on the Washington State Board of Health,…

Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett, Washington. Rodriguez was convicted of manslaughter for killing Evodio Garcia Martinez. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Snohomish County judge keeps door open on Monroe man’s bid for 3rd trial

A twice-convicted killer may get another day in court after one of the jurors on his trial was…

Outside of Mountlake Terrace City Hall on July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mountlake Terrace advances package to close budget gap

The proposal includes a property tax increase next year, a levy lid lift in 2029 and various general…

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett approves new land use zone for manufactured homes

The zoning change will protect seven mobile home communities across the city from being redeveloped.

Marc Van Driessche, of Beverly Park Chiropractic, who won a national award for sports chiropractor of the year, at his office on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo sports chiropractor receives national recognition

Marc Van Dreissche is the 2nd in the state to be named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by…

John Ellis sands the side of a dulcimer’s frame in preparation for a small repair in his workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington resident takes over longest running US dulcimer festival

The Kindred Gather Dulcimer Festival will include another Arlington resident, who makes dulcimers in his retirement.

Marysville

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Authorities identify woman found in Marysville yard waste bin

Police said the woman was 40 years old and known to be experiencing homelessness. Her death remains under…

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Mountlake Terrace overdose death leads to two arrests

Police arrested two people accused of selling fentanyl to a group who believed they were buying cocaine, court…

Everett Farmers Market bounty at its downtown location is seen in 2019. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

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Everett Farmers Market will return Sunday

The season begins Sunday and will continue weekly through October.

Spanish interpreter Iratxe Cardwell speaks to the Snohomish County Council before they vote on a resolution recognizing Court Interpreter Appreciation Day on Wednesday. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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SnoCo Council recognizes interpreters role in providing justice

The council passed a resolution Wednesday for Court Interpreter Interpreter Appreciation Day.

Loni Long holds a missing persons sign for her sister, Benita Long, as she stands with more than 100 people gathered for a rally to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Tulalip Tribes honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

Tribal members marched Tuesday to bring awarness to the disproportionate number of people affected by violence and human…

A rendering of the new TopGolf location filed in a permit application to the city.

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Owners: Topgolf still possibility at Everett Mall, despite permit filing

A recent permit filing that omitted the golf facility from the plans for the redeveloped mall represents “one…