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Council reviews amendments to criminal justice sales tax
59+ min ago (745+ words) Published 1:30 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 By Taylor Scott Richmond Herald Writer EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council discussed possible amendments to a criminal justice sales tax it plans to vote on next month. The council is set to vote on the 0.1% sales…...
Forum: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me four times, I’m not sure what to say.
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (375+ words) Published 1:30 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 By By Mason Rutledge Herald Forum For the fourth time in its short life, the Grand Avenue Park Bridge elevator has suffered significant damage. The damaged elevator is the end of a story that began long…...
Forum: Everett needs thoughtful planning, not rushed commitments
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (66+ words) Published 1:30 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 By By Jonathan Peebles Herald Forum To the citizens of Everett, This is not about opposing growth or opportunity. It is about ensuring that major decisions are made with full transparency, realistic expectations, and respect for…...
Editorial: The Herald Editorial Board will no longer endorse candidates
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (472+ words) Published 1:30 am Saturday, July 25, 2026 The primary function of a local newspaper is to gather and report facts that allow members of the community to make informed decisions. That responsibility is most apparent in the weeks leading up to an election…...
County Executive Dave Somers declares 3% cuts to help close $56 million deficit
22+ hour, 36+ min ago (808+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026 By Taylor Scott Richmond Herald Writer EVERETT — County Executive Dave Somers announced Wednesday an overall 3% cut to help close a $56 million deficit for the 2027-28 budget period. On Wednesday, the Snohomish County Council discussed a possible 0.1% criminal…...
Cities concerned after Everett hikes utility tax, proposes rate increase
1+ day, 10+ min ago (1756+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026 By Will Geschke Herald Writer and Jenna Peterson Herald Writer The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald) EVERETT — Everett’s decision to raise utility taxes…...
Fight between teens leads to gunfire in Bothell on Thursday night
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026 By Ian Davis-Leonard Herald Writer EVERETT — A fight between teens lead to gunfire Thursday night in Bothell, police said. Officers responded around 7:15 p.m. for reports of a shooting outside a McDonald’s on 17th Avenue Southeast in the…...
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Lynnwood
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (227+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026 By Jenna Millikan Herald Writer EVERETT — Another fried chicken chain is coming to Lynnwood. Dave’s Hot Chicken is bringing its Nashville-style tenders to a location across the street from the Alderwood Mall, at 18505 Alderwood Mall Parkway,…...
No Meat Factory to close Stanwood site, more than 120 laid off
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (192+ words) Published 2:30 pm Thursday, July 23, 2026 By Jenna Millikan Herald Writer EVERETT — Canadian plant-based food manufacturer No Meat Factory will close its Stanwood plant in September, resulting in more than 120 layoffs. No Meat Factory USA Inc. notified the state’s Employment Security Department…...
WA schools chief seeks changes after teacher sexual misconduct reporting
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (838+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, July 23, 2026 By Moe K. Clark InvestigateWest Washington’s K-12 education oversight agency is proposing a series of policy changes to improve the state’s handling of teacher misconduct allegations. The changes, if adopted by the board, would update and expand…...