The Everett Daily Herald

Many of us know the federal lands that define our region: North Cascades National Park, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, and the Wild Sky Wilderness. They provide recreation, wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, and economic benefits. But some of the most important federal lands are less visible. “Roadless” areas are places within national forests where roads have never been built and natural landscapes remain largely intact.

EVERETT — The Bearcats had seen this movie before. Once up 27-7 over last year’s Jackson High School football team at halftime of a non-league game, head coach Scott Darrow’s Monroe watched as the Timberwolves chipped away at the lead to win that game 28-27, handing the Bearcats their final loss in a 1-9 campaign. So when Jackson (0-1) started to claw at an eerily similar halftime advantage of 26-6 this time around, Darrow was justifiably on edge.

I want to tell a story intended to honor a man whose kindness, strong character, amazing intellect, and passion for doing good changed our lives. I have a son with Down Syndrome. No one knew what challenges lay ahead when he was born.

LYNNWOOD — In a city of 40,000, youth gun violence feels like an oversized issue for the residents of Lynnwood. Shootings in the swelling Seattle suburb have earned national headlines, like the death of Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, who was killed by a stray bullet fired by a teen as she walked through the Alderwood Mall in 2024. Others remain unsolved, with victims who’ve gone unnamed, like a 14-year-old murdered on New Year’s Eve that same year.

EVERETT — Snohomish County Council will listen to public comment at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and consider a revision to the county’s road access code that multiple local fire chiefs and emergency management experts say could lead to deadly consequences during disaster evacuations.

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LAKE STEVENS — As Blake Moser burst up the field, Jayden Hollenbeck tried to find a defender to block. Lake Stevens football held a 25-20 lead over visiting Graham-Kapowsin midway through the fourth quarter on Friday, and Moser’s legs kept churning as he picked up a conversion on 4th-and-3. Before Hollenbeck could turn his attention for a block upfield, he saw the ball pop out as Moser got hit from behind. A turnover wouldn’t be death blow, but it would give Graham-Kapowsin an opening.

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) FRIDAY Northwest 2B/1B Darrington 48, Neah Bay 26 DARRINGTON — Grady Stuvland of Darrington ran all over the Red Devils, posting 254 yards and three touchdowns. He also intercepted a Neah Bay pass. Joseph Pizano added a pick, while Carter Snell, Creed Wright and Sawyer Green each ran for a TD.

It’s not time to thaw out the turkey, but it’s Apple Cup week. The Washington Huskies host the Washington State Cougars in the earliest game between the two in-state rivals since they began playing each other in 1900. WSU is rebuilding under new head coach Kirby Moore, while UW enters its third campaign under head coach Jedd Fisch.

TULALIP — If a new second bidder wins the Seattle SuperSonics, it is likely they would build an arena on the Tulalip Indian Reservation. BlackSun Private Equity, alongside Native World Sports, investors and regional partners, announced in mid-August that it was joining the National Basketball Association expansion conversation around returning the Sonics to Washington.