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A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What route should new Smokey Point bus route take through Marysville?

By 2029, the Gold Line will connect Everett Station to Smokey Point. Community Transit wants your input on the exact path.

A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Miners Complex tops 500 acres in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Nine lightning-caused fires force trail closures and warnings 21 miles east of Darrington. No homes are threatened.

Guests enjoy the sunset and wind Friday afternoon at Cama Beach Historical State Park on Camano Island on October 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

State commission weighs permanent closure of Cama Beach cabins

The Washington State Parks Commission said the park’s native history, sea level rise and septic issues will figure in its decision.

Guests enjoy the sunset and wind Friday afternoon at Cama Beach Historical State Park on Camano Island on October 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains on Wednesday. (Provided by the National Weather Service)

Red flag warning issued for eastern Snohomish County through Wednesday

The National Weather Service says critical fire conditions are either imminent or occurring now.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains on Wednesday. (Provided by the National Weather Service)
An Everett Transit Route 6 bus arrives at the 13th Street stop near the Port of Everett on Aug. 1, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett Transit can carry you to Music at the Marina this summer

The transit service is offering free shuttles from Everett Station to the port for the summer concert series.

An Everett Transit Route 6 bus arrives at the 13th Street stop near the Port of Everett on Aug. 1, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Firefighters and EMTs with Sky Valley Fire tour Eagle Falls while on an observational trip on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)

Beautiful but deadly: Drownings common at Eagle Falls, other local waters

Locals and firefighters are sounding the alarm as Eagle Falls and the Granite Falls Fish Ladder have claimed five lives this year.

Firefighters and EMTs with Sky Valley Fire tour Eagle Falls while on an observational trip on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, near Index, Washington. (Jordan Hansen / The Herald)
A Ziply Fiber truck is parked outside Darrington Fire District Station 38 during a press conference and groundbreaking for the SR 530 Broadband Project on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, outside Darrington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Broadband coming to these rural Snohomish County locales

The county and Ziply Fiber are again partnering to provide high-speed internet, this time to Verlot and Index.

A Ziply Fiber truck is parked outside Darrington Fire District Station 38 during a press conference and groundbreaking for the SR 530 Broadband Project on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, outside Darrington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Marysville hires new city administrator

Jennifer Pearson Stapleton will follow longtime city admin Gloria Hirashima, who is stepping down after 14 years on the job.

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Lake 22 trail will close Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and will remain closed through Oct. 10, 2024, for maintenance. This will give crews time to repair damage from flooding in December. (Provided by U.S. Forest Service)

One of Snohomish County’s most popular trails to close for 3 months

The Lake 22 trail will be closed from Wednesday to Oct. 10 due to flooding damage.

Lake 22 trail will close Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and will remain closed through Oct. 10, 2024, for maintenance. This will give crews time to repair damage from flooding in December. (Provided by U.S. Forest Service)

Two-vehicle crash in Marysville kills motorcyclist Friday evening

Detectives closed the intersection for about four hours to investigate what happened.

Crash near Stanwood kills man, suspect in custody

Deputies investigating Friday’s crash as apparent hit-and-run.

Members of the crowd wave flags during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Nice weather draws huge crowds for Everett’s Fourth of July parade

Thousands flocked to downtown Everett, lining up along Colby for the growing parade with 100 entrants.

Members of the crowd wave flags during Everett’s Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County engineer of Little Bear Creek project wins state award

For more than 30 years, Doug McCormick has engineered roads and projects for county public works. One recent project received accolades.

A firefighting helicopter carries a bucket of water from a nearby river to the Bolt Creek Fire on Sept. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Western Washington braces for ‘above normal’ wildfire season

A hot, dry forecast spurred warnings ahead of the Fourth of July. “We’re just on standby, hoping our citizens can keep it cool,” a Granite Falls firefighter said.

A firefighting helicopter carries a bucket of water from a nearby river to the Bolt Creek Fire on Sept. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People walk underneath Sound Transit’s Link Lynnwood City Center Station currently under construction on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood Link construction to close I-5 lanes as light rail nears

The Lynnwood area will get squeezed from Monday to Wednesday, related to the impending Link extension.

People walk underneath Sound Transit’s Link Lynnwood City Center Station currently under construction on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive through the interchange near 88th street on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Tulalip I-5 project gets $5M federal boost

Upgrades at Fourth Street and 88th Street NE are part of a tribal project expected to cost over $60 million.

Cars drive through the interchange near 88th street on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Lane closures coming to I-5 in Everett this weekend

Prepare to have one less lane Saturday and Sunday mornings as you drive through Everett.

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Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson speaks during a press conference and groundbreaking for the SR 530 Broadband Project on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Darrington Fire District Station 38 outside Darrington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Notoriously slow internet gets a boost on Highway 530 corridor

A $17 million federal grant is helping improve connectivity between Arlington and Darrington, especially at community hubs.

Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Lois Langer Thompson speaks during a press conference and groundbreaking for the SR 530 Broadband Project on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Darrington Fire District Station 38 outside Darrington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People walk along Olympic Avenue past Lifeway Cafe and Olympic Theater that currently hosts Lifeway Church on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington churches waged covert ‘battle’ against Pride event, records show

Sermons, emails and interviews reveal how an LGBTQ+ nonprofit became the target of a covert campaign by local evangelical leaders.

People walk along Olympic Avenue past Lifeway Cafe and Olympic Theater that currently hosts Lifeway Church on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Roundabout construction may slow traffic around Monroe

A state project to put a roundabout on Highway 203 will close a heavily used intersection for days starting Friday.

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