Ben Watanabe

Cars stop and go around the intersections of Lowell Larimer, Marsh and Seattle Hill roads in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

No changes planned for rural roads near Mill Creek, Snohomish

Larimers Corner has two intersections close together that can get busy during the eastbound afternoon commute.

Cars stop and go around the intersections of Lowell Larimer, Marsh and Seattle Hill roads in Snohomish, Washington on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A truck pulls out onto US-2 from Main Street on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

As Sultan grows, city backs a 4-lane highway with roundabouts

Already the state is in the early design stage for a U.S. 2 roundabout to replace the signal at Fern Bluff and Old Owen roads.

A truck pulls out onto US-2 from Main Street on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Sultan, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Police Department has asked the City Council to keep its nine Stay Out of Drug Areas, zones where people arrested for drug crimes are not allowed. (City of Everett)

Everett police seek to keep zones banning drug offenders

Nine “stay out of drug areas” cover a broad swath of the city, mainly along its major roads.

The Everett Police Department has asked the City Council to keep its nine Stay Out of Drug Areas, zones where people arrested for drug crimes are not allowed. (City of Everett)
People can learn about the plans and work of businesses and organizations near Everett Station during a town hall day from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the parking lot south of 32nd Street between Paine and Smith avenues. (Everett Station District Alliance)

Hear about what’s happening in Everett Station area

The Everett Station District Alliance is hosting a town hall event from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.

People can learn about the plans and work of businesses and organizations near Everett Station during a town hall day from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the parking lot south of 32nd Street between Paine and Smith avenues. (Everett Station District Alliance)
Cutwater Archaeology’s Nathaniel Howe analyzes the collapsed stern of the Equator on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, while drawing reconstructed diagrams of the vessel during a two-week survey at its resting place in Everett, Washington. Howe joined the project as a collaborator with the staff and students form Texas A&M. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Before it’s gone, archaeologists dig into Everett’s decaying ship Equator

The Port of Everett plans to dismantle the schooner with rich history, built in 1888. Some of its timber could be used in public art.

Cutwater Archaeology’s Nathaniel Howe analyzes the collapsed stern of the Equator on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, while drawing reconstructed diagrams of the vessel during a two-week survey at its resting place in Everett, Washington. Howe joined the project as a collaborator with the staff and students form Texas A&M. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Drivers navigate through traffic at the intersection of Highway 9 and SR-204 on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dry, warm weather means Snohomish County road work galore

Highway 9 is set for closures and detours in June in Lake Stevens and Marysville. The county is resurfacing 59 miles of roads.

Drivers navigate through traffic at the intersection of Highway 9 and SR-204 on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett light rail options could get thinned this month

Sound Transit board members are set to consider which alternatives to advance for the next round of evaluation.

A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Mountlake Terrace eyes one-time projects for $2.4M in federal funds

Staff recommended $750,000 for a new roof and HVAC at the library, $250,000 toward a nonprofit facility in Lynnwood and more.

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Vehicles turn onto the ramp to head north on I-5 from 41st Street in the afternoon on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Faded 41st Street lane markings eyed for refresh next year

A reader asked about the I-5 interchange lane striping after reportedly seeing lots of driver confusion.

Vehicles turn onto the ramp to head north on I-5 from 41st Street in the afternoon on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The site of a former 76 gas station and a handful of century old buildings will be the location for new apartments buildings at the corner of Pacific and Rucker on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Old gas station demolished for apartments in downtown Everett

A 200-unit apartment complex between three and seven stories tall is proposed at Pacific and Rucker avenues.

The site of a former 76 gas station and a handful of century old buildings will be the location for new apartments buildings at the corner of Pacific and Rucker on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
One of the Jetty Island ferry captains waits for boarders as the ferry begins operations for the summer on Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016 in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Jetty Island ferry reservations open for summer

People can book trips there and back for $3 to $5, as well as $2 parking for eight hours when made online.

One of the Jetty Island ferry captains waits for boarders as the ferry begins operations for the summer on Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016 in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring speaks at the groundbreaking event for the I-5/SR 529 Interchange project on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$123M project starting on Highway 529 interchange, I-5 HOV lane

A reader wondered why the highway had a lane closure despite not seeing work done. Crews were waiting on the weather.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring speaks at the groundbreaking event for the I-5/SR 529 Interchange project on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Passersby stop to look at the fenced-off parklet next to Ivar’s on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mukilteo Parklet, closed by sinkholes, could reopen soon

After two sinkholes formed in early May, the Port of Everett closed the space for repairs. The property has a history with nature.

Passersby stop to look at the fenced-off parklet next to Ivar’s on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

To beat the rush this Memorial Day weekend, go early or late

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cassie Franklin (left) and Nick Harper (right)

Report: No wrongdoing in Everett mayor’s romance with deputy mayor

An attorney hired by the city found no misuse of public funds. Texts between the two last year, however, were not saved on their personal phones.

Cassie Franklin (left) and Nick Harper (right)
Housing Hope CEO Donna Moulton raises her hand in celebration of the groundbreaking of the Housing Hope Madrona Highlands on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$30M affordable housing project to start construction soon in Edmonds

Once built, dozens of families who are either homeless or in poverty will move in and receive social and work services.

Housing Hope CEO Donna Moulton raises her hand in celebration of the groundbreaking of the Housing Hope Madrona Highlands on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tom Treanor, member of the Swamp Creek & Western Railroad Association, operating on a portion of the model railroad set in the Cascade mountains. (Photo by John Dineen)

Model railroad club moving into Everett Station

After over four decades in Edmonds, the Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association is moving to Everett.

Tom Treanor, member of the Swamp Creek & Western Railroad Association, operating on a portion of the model railroad set in the Cascade mountains. (Photo by John Dineen)
Crews from Reece Construction Company mill asphalt off of Madison Avenue during the beginning of construction on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett building out bike network with 4 projects this year

The city is putting bike lanes on Madison Street, converting College Avenue and Fleming Street into a bike boulevard, and adding signs.

Crews from Reece Construction Company mill asphalt off of Madison Avenue during the beginning of construction on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Blake Miller, left and Trentyn Greening, right, stick their arms out to signal their left turn during a bike safety class at Darrington Elementary School on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Darrington PE teacher seeks donations for bike education

Gavin Gladsjo is looking for $6,000 in donations for bike, helmets and lessons for kindergarten through fifth grade.

Blake Miller, left and Trentyn Greening, right, stick their arms out to signal their left turn during a bike safety class at Darrington Elementary School on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chemene Crawford (Everett Community College)

Everett Community College president set for $281K salary

Chemene Crawford has been hired as the college’s next president to oversee some 800 employees and 15,000 students.

Chemene Crawford (Everett Community College)