Local news for Skagit County, Washington.https://skagittribune.com/https://skagittribune.com/article/jackson-s-samuel-song-wins-district-boys-tennis-title-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/jackson-s-samuel-song-wins-district-boys-tennis-title-heraldnet-com/Song beat Glacier Peak's Marcus Xu in straight sets at the 4A district tournament, while Wesco 3A South and North crowned their own champions on Wednesday.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/broken-promises/https://skagittribune.com/article/broken-promises/State officials say Impact Public Schools improperly received about $790,000 for enrolling four-year-olds in kindergarten, and a lawmaker wants fraud and performance audits after a KUOW investigation.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/man-who-drove-off-edmonds-ferry-terminal-killing-2-passengers-pleads-guilty-hera/https://skagittribune.com/article/man-who-drove-off-edmonds-ferry-terminal-killing-2-passengers-pleads-guilty-hera/William Russell-Leonard, 30, admitted to four felonies in the June 2025 crash in which a stolen Mini Cooper he was driving went off the Edmonds ferry dock; sentencing is set for Aug. 11.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/schack-art-center-gets-grant-for-youth-impacted-by-justice-system-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/schack-art-center-gets-grant-for-youth-impacted-by-justice-system-heraldnet-com/A Seattle philanthropy's grant of more than $500,000 will keep the Schack Art Center's 30-year-old Art Alternatives program running after federal funding was set to expire in September.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/man-suspected-of-murder-robbery-in-deadly-marysville-hit-and-run-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/man-suspected-of-murder-robbery-in-deadly-marysville-hit-and-run-heraldnet-com/Police say a 55-year-old suspect deliberately ran over a 43-year-old man outside a Marysville apartment complex and took his backpack, according to court documents.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/wa-child-welfare-deaths-drop-significantly-after-record-year/https://skagittribune.com/article/wa-child-welfare-deaths-drop-significantly-after-record-year/State officials say seven children died or were critically injured in the first quarter of 2026, down from 22 a year earlier, as opioid overdoses decline and treatment expands.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/medical-examiner-identifies-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-on-sunday/https://skagittribune.com/article/medical-examiner-identifies-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-on-sunday/The King County Medical Examiner's Office identified the University of Washington student found stabbed in a Nordheim Court laundry room, as a suspect remains in custody and the campus trans community plans a healing gathering.Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/2026-polestar4-combines-electric-suv-and-coupe-like-attributes-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/2026-polestar4-combines-electric-suv-and-coupe-like-attributes-heraldnet-com/The Swedish-designed electric crossover, now built in South Korea, arrives in the US with 544 horsepower, a range near 300 miles and a base price of $57,990.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-choose-notre-dame-rb-jaradian-price-round-1-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-choose-notre-dame-rb-jaradian-price-round-1-heraldnet-com/Seattle stayed put at No. 32 rather than trading down, filling its need at running back after Kenneth Walker's departure to Kansas City.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/vote-for-the-herald-s-prep-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-22-28-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/vote-for-the-herald-s-prep-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-22-28-heraldnet-com/Readers can vote through midnight Sunday on six basketball players nominated for the Feb. 22-28 honor, after a wrestling champion won the previous week's poll.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/washington-state-patrol-marks-the-2nd-anniversary-of-the-death-of-christopher-ga/https://skagittribune.com/article/washington-state-patrol-marks-the-2nd-anniversary-of-the-death-of-christopher-ga/The Washington State Patrol marked the second anniversary of the trooper's death by recounting the honors, awards and enforcement campaign created in his name.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/glacier-peak-pulls-away-from-jackson-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/glacier-peak-pulls-away-from-jackson-heraldnet-com/The Grizzlies used a strong finish to defeat Jackson 55-49 in a Friday night league game, part of a busy two-day slate of Snohomish County high school girls basketball.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/monroe-clinches-share-of-league-title-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/monroe-clinches-share-of-league-title-heraldnet-com/The Bearcats beat Marysville Getchell 73-42 on Friday to secure at least a share of the league crown, while Edmonds-Woodway and Tulalip Heritage also posted notable results.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/marysville-getchell-and-snohomish-boys-wrestling-earn-wins-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/marysville-getchell-and-snohomish-boys-wrestling-earn-wins-heraldnet-com/Marysville Getchell beat Everett 45-29 and Snohomish beat Monroe 57-19 in Wednesday's Wesco boys wrestling matches, part of a busy prep night that also included girls wrestling and flag football.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/snohomish-boys-knock-off-monroe-for-key-league-win-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/snohomish-boys-knock-off-monroe-for-key-league-win-heraldnet-com/The Panthers handed defending District 1 champion Monroe its first league loss, leaving three teams level atop the North standings.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/lake-murphy-ranked-no-1-in-final-ap-poll-entering-playoffs-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/lake-murphy-ranked-no-1-in-final-ap-poll-entering-playoffs-heraldnet-com/Lake Stevens in Class 4A and Archbishop Murphy in Class 2A earned No. 1 rankings in the last Associated Press high school football poll of the regular season, as first-round playoff games are set for this weekend.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/fall-for-la-conner-fewer-crowds-full-charm-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/fall-for-la-conner-fewer-crowds-full-charm-heraldnet-com/Locals say fall is the best time to visit the historic Skagit County waterfront town, with farm stands, museums, art events and easy parking.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/m-s-julio-rodr-guez-rediscoveres-joy-in-being-an-mlb-star-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/m-s-julio-rodr-guez-rediscoveres-joy-in-being-an-mlb-star-heraldnet-com/After two years spent trying to escape the weight of his rookie-year promise and a $200 million contract, the Seattle center fielder says he has learned to play with joy while his team closes in on first place in the AL West.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/late-mystics-surge-dooms-storm-as-stars-struggle-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/late-mystics-surge-dooms-storm-as-stars-struggle-heraldnet-com/Washington outscored Seattle 27-14 in the final period to erase an eight-point deficit, as several Storm stars shot poorly against a physical defense.Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/federal-cuts-to-lgbtq-youth-hotline-to-hit-everett-center-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/federal-cuts-to-lgbtq-youth-hotline-to-hit-everett-center-heraldnet-com/Volunteers of America Western Washington says about 55 employees could lose their jobs after federal officials announced the end of funding for a specialized 988 line for LGBTQ+ young people.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/prep-roundup-for-wednesday-jan-22-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/prep-roundup-for-wednesday-jan-22-heraldnet-com/Several Snohomish County girls teams posted lopsided league wins on Wednesday, Jan. 22, while Tulalip Heritage's boys stayed unbeaten and Lakewood won on the mat and the court.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/how-one-village-became-the-christmas-capital-of-washington-state-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/how-one-village-became-the-christmas-capital-of-washington-state-heraldnet-com/A Cascade Mountains community that lost its mines, sawmill and railroad bet on a Bavarian makeover and now draws about three million visitors a year.Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/wesco-announces-all-league-football-defense-and-special-teams-honors-heraldnet-c/https://skagittribune.com/article/wesco-announces-all-league-football-defense-and-special-teams-honors-heraldnet-c/The league released its first- and second-team defensive and special teams selections for 4A and the 3A/2A North and South divisions, with Lake Stevens linebacker Keagan Howard among the headliners.Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-mike-macdonald-leads-another-defensive-revival-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-mike-macdonald-leads-another-defensive-revival-heraldnet-com/Seattle's trade for Ernest Jones has sharply improved its run defense, echoing the way Mike Macdonald's 2022 Ravens turned around after acquiring Roquan Smith.Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-make-a-long-list-of-mistakes-in-loss-buffalo-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-make-a-long-list-of-mistakes-in-loss-buffalo-heraldnet-com/Seattle committed turnovers, botched snaps and 13 penalties in a defeat at Lumen Field that dropped the team to 4-4.Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/is-this-sultan-octagon-the-ugliest-house-in-america-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/is-this-sultan-octagon-the-ugliest-house-in-america-heraldnet-com/A sprawling octagonal home in Sultan, Washington, appeared on an episode of the HGTV contest, though it failed to advance to the finals.Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/lynnwood-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-marysville-trooper-heraldnet/https://skagittribune.com/article/lynnwood-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-marysville-trooper-heraldnet/Raul Benitez Santana, 32, denied charges of vehicular homicide in the March 2 death of trooper Chris Gadd, whose patrol car was struck while parked on the shoulder near Marysville.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/rick-steves-on-the-cultural-kaleidoscope-of-tangier-in-morocco-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/rick-steves-on-the-cultural-kaleidoscope-of-tangier-in-morocco-heraldnet-com/In his weekly column, Edmonds-based guidebook author Rick Steves describes Tangier, Morocco, as a city whose main attractions are the everyday scenes in its streets.Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/energy-bills-to-rise-5-8-next-month-in-snohomish-county-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/energy-bills-to-rise-5-8-next-month-in-snohomish-county-heraldnet-com/The utility's board approved the hike to offset rising costs and an expensive January cold snap, with the typical household paying about $6 more per month.Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/prep-roundup-for-saturday-march-16-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/prep-roundup-for-saturday-march-16-heraldnet-com/Arlington's boys and girls both won the Chuck Randall Invitational on March 16, while Kamiak softball swept a doubleheader and Wesco 3A/2A boys soccer produced several decisive results.Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/no-oscar-for-mountlake-terrace-s-lily-gladstone-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/no-oscar-for-mountlake-terrace-s-lily-gladstone-heraldnet-com/Christopher Nolan's atomic-bomb drama swept the Academy Awards, while Snohomish County's Lily Gladstone missed out on becoming the first Native American Oscar winner.Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/oh-croak-the-groundfrog-forecast-is-six-more-weeks-of-winter-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/oh-croak-the-groundfrog-forecast-is-six-more-weeks-of-winter-heraldnet-com/A small, drizzly gathering in Snohomish learned on Saturday that winter will last another six weeks, as organizers announced the festival will change hands.Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/marysville-community-food-bank-marks-50-years-of-service-during-time-of-unpreced/https://skagittribune.com/article/marysville-community-food-bank-marks-50-years-of-service-during-time-of-unpreced/As the holidays approach, the Marysville Community Food Bank is asking residents to donate or volunteer amid a steady monthly rise in people seeking help.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/united-way-of-snohomish-county-embarks-on-transformative-partnerships-for-commun/https://skagittribune.com/article/united-way-of-snohomish-county-embarks-on-transformative-partnerships-for-commun/The nonprofit says its partnerships with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the Best Dental Help are bringing books and no-cost dental care to local children.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/fire-breaks-out-in-underground-pipes-at-brightwater-treatment-plant-heraldnet-co/https://skagittribune.com/article/fire-breaks-out-in-underground-pipes-at-brightwater-treatment-plant-heraldnet-co/A fire sparked by workers fusing plastic piping at the Woodinville wastewater plant sent smoke billowing from pipes running 60 feet underground, but plant operations were not affected.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-activate-jordyn-brooks-off-pup-list-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/seahawks-activate-jordyn-brooks-off-pup-list-heraldnet-com/Seattle activated Brooks less than eight months after he tore his right ACL, though coach Pete Carroll says his availability for the Sept. 10 opener against the Rams is still undecided.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/aquasox-surge-into-1st-place-behind-stellar-pitching-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/aquasox-surge-into-1st-place-behind-stellar-pitching-heraldnet-com/A pitching staff that had struggled for much of the season allowed just 15 runs in five games against Eugene, lifting Everett half a game ahead of Vancouver in the second-half standings.Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/mariners-place-starter-ray-on-15-day-il-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/mariners-place-starter-ray-on-15-day-il-heraldnet-com/Seattle's left-hander will be shut down for two weeks after an MRI revealed a grade one flexor strain, one day after a loss to Cleveland.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/vote-for-the-herald-s-prep-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-13-19-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/vote-for-the-herald-s-prep-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-13-19-heraldnet-com/Wrestling state champions, a record-setting guard, a state-bound basketball team and a standout swimmer make up the nominees for the Feb. 13-19 voting.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/christmas-cactus-named-gary-is-40-year-veteran-of-mountlake-terrace-police-heral/https://skagittribune.com/article/christmas-cactus-named-gary-is-40-year-veteran-of-mountlake-terrace-police-heral/A flowering Christmas cactus that has greeted visitors to the Mountlake Terrace police lobby since the early 1980s is looked after by an evidence technician who says it is due for a trim.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/reeling-seahawks-have-to-regroup-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/reeling-seahawks-have-to-regroup-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-heraldnet-com/Seattle's fourth defeat in five games, a 21-13 loss to San Francisco, cost the team receiver Tyler Lockett and left its playoff hopes in jeopardy with three games remaining.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/career-prosecutor-v-seattle-ex-cop-in-race-for-county-s-top-attorney-heraldnet-c/https://skagittribune.com/article/career-prosecutor-v-seattle-ex-cop-in-race-for-county-s-top-attorney-heraldnet-c/With incumbent Adam Cornell not seeking a second term, Democrat Jason Cummings and Republican Brett Rogers are competing in an open race with sharply different pitches on crime and public safety.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/mariners-edge-angels-in-game-1-of-doubleheader-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/mariners-edge-angels-in-game-1-of-doubleheader-heraldnet-com/Ty France's third-inning blast and six effective innings from rookie George Kirby gave Seattle a 2-1 win over Los Angeles in Game 1 on Saturday.Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/mariners-stun-red-sox-on-moore-s-walk-off-single-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/mariners-stun-red-sox-on-moore-s-walk-off-single-heraldnet-com/Dylan Moore's single in the bottom of the ninth completed a Seattle comeback after Boston took a late lead on a homer by Seattle native Bobby Dalbec.Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/cascade-softball-earns-key-win-continues-breakthrough-season-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/cascade-softball-earns-key-win-continues-breakthrough-season-heraldnet-com/Cascade's five-run sixth inning, sparked by Abigail Surowiec's two-run homer, produced a 6-2 win over Shorewood and a seventh straight victory for a program that is enjoying a turnaround season.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/walk-off-win-highlights-tough-series-for-aquasox-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/walk-off-win-highlights-tough-series-for-aquasox-heraldnet-com/Everett snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Tri-City on Friday, but still dropped the series 2-4 and sits last in the Northwest League.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/man-charged-in-crash-that-killed-duvall-woman-near-monroe-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/man-charged-in-crash-that-killed-duvall-woman-near-monroe-heraldnet-com/Prosecutors say Roman Berkovich, 35, was driving 98 mph in a 35 mph zone when his BMW left the road near Monroe, killing 20-year-old Sophie Theriault.Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/police-agencies-here-lag-in-diversity-and-want-to-change-that-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/police-agencies-here-lag-in-diversity-and-want-to-change-that-heraldnet-com/Records from nearly every police agency in the county show officers and staff are disproportionately white, and departments say they are working to recruit a more representative workforce.Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/everett-swears-in-first-city-council-with-women-in-majority-heraldnet-com/https://skagittribune.com/article/everett-swears-in-first-city-council-with-women-in-majority-heraldnet-com/Five newly sworn-in members, elected from the city's first geographic districts, join two at-large councilmembers to give the Everett City Council a 5-2 female majority for the first time in nearly 129 years.Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paigehttps://skagittribune.com/article/life-changing-program-expanding-offering-services-instead-of-arrest-heraldnet-co/https://skagittribune.com/article/life-changing-program-expanding-offering-services-instead-of-arrest-heraldnet-co/The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, which connects people to case managers rather than jail, has gained new state and federal money and may reach beyond Everett and Lynnwood.Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMTJennifer Paige