The Everett Daily Herald

On February 11, 1901, The Everett Daily Herald launched its inaugural daily newspaper, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition that continues into the 21st century. This daily publication has consistently delivered news without interruption, maintaining a commitment to high ethical standards while providing important local, state, national, and international updates to a dynamic community. Over the years, The Herald has become the go-to newspaper for countless families, businesses, and organizations in the region.

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Snohomish County residents rushing to become REAL ID compliant

2 days ago | heraldnet.com | Randy Diamond

LYNNWOOD — Time is running out for travelers to become REAL ID compliant. By May 7, all travelers must be REAL-ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. In 2005, Congress approved the REAL ID Act, which enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation to establish minimum security standards for all driver’s licenses and identification cards. It was supposed to go into effect in 2008 but has been repeatedly delayed.
Everett off-campus Bible program draws mixed reaction from parents

5 days ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke |Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the red bus comes back to Emerson Elementary. It’s decorated with branding for LifeWise Academy, an optional Bible education program that pulls students out of public school during the day for classes. The program is legally permitted under a little-known 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows for off-site religious instruction during the school day.
Voting underway in Edmonds RFA special election

5 days ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — Voting is underway in a contentious Edmonds special election to decide whether the city will annex into South County Fire. As of Friday afternoon, 22% of Edmonds voters had mailed in their ballots. Ballots must be postmarked by April 22 to be counted. In December 2024, the Edmonds City Council voted to put annexation on the ballot.
DelBene talks possible Medicaid cuts at Monroe roundtable

6 days ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

MONROE — Amid concerns over potential Medicaid cuts, Congress member Suzan DelBene of Medina hosted a roundtable in Monroe on Thursday, discussing the impacts cuts may have in Snohomish County and nationwide. A budget resolution passed by the House of Representatives on April 10 called on the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $880 billion from its budget. That committee oversees $25 trillion in spending, most of which goes to Medicare and Medicaid.
PDC issues warning, dismisses complaint against Edmonds officials

6 days ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission dismissed a complaint with a warning to Edmonds city officials over the alleged use of public funds to advocate for an upcoming ballot measure. The commission’s decision comes less than a week before voting ends for Proposition 1. By April 22, voters will have decided whether the city will annex into South County Fire for fire and emergency medical services. On Feb.
Everett council approves budget amendment for staffing, stadium funding

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — Everett City Council approved a budget amendment on Wednesday, allocating funds for some additional employees and work on its multipurpose stadium project. Most of the funds tied to the amendment are reappropriations, allowing the city to use unspent funds from 2024 . The budget amendment approves an increase of just under $200,000 in general government spending. It also budgets for an increase in non-general government spending by about $2.3 million.
Family searches for answers in 1982 Gold Bar cold case murder

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Aspen Anderson

EVERETT — As children and adults, Tom Stepp and Delanya Savage searched for their father in prison registries, libraries and phone books — dialing strangers, sending postcards, hoping for any kind of reply. They never got one. Not until much later did they learn why. David DeDesrochers, who often went by David “Stepp,” was murdered in 1982. His body was found in a wooded area near Gold Bar, riddled with bullets, dumped near an abandoned mine.
Larsen talks federal funding for Snohomish County transit projects

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

LYNNWOOD — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, stepped from the platform at Mountlake Terrace Transit Center onto the light rail train bound for Lynnwood City Center on Wednesday afternoon. This wouldn’t have been possible eight months ago — or without more than $1 billion in federal funding. Now that the light rail extension from Northgate to Lynnwood is complete, Sound Transit is looking forward to another extension to Everett.
Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, April 16

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Aaron Coe

Prep softball roundup for Wednesday, April 16:(Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email [email protected]. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.Wesco 4AGlacier Peak 12, Arlington 2 (6)SNOHOMISH — The Grizzlies put 21 runners on base with 12 hits, seven walks and two players being hit by pitches. Sammie Christensen and Briannica Titus hit home runs for the GP. Kinsey Marchand and Camryn Zodrow each had a hit and an RBI for Arlington.
Prep roundup for Wednesday, April 16

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Aaron Coe

Prep roundup for Wednesday, April 16:(Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email [email protected]. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.GIRLS TENNISWesco 3A/2A SouthShorecrest 6, Archbishop Murphy 1At Kellogg M.S.Singles-Blanca Prieto-Blanco (A) def. Zoe Greenzweig 4-6, 4-6. Lily Haessler (S) def. Thea Seckinger 6-0, 6-2. Ally Miner (S) def. Jackie Fairbanks 6-0, 6-0. Sophie Schmitz (S) def. Marta Taroni 6-2, 6-0. Doubles-Mia Halset-Walker Temme (S) def.