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Southwest to join Alaska and United serving Paine Field

Southwest to join Alaska and United serving Paine Field

The airline plans up to five daily flights from the new passenger terminal in Everett.

Southwest to join Alaska and United serving Paine Field
Bowling, steaks, concerts: Angel of the Winds aims for more

Bowling, steaks, concerts: Angel of the Winds aims for more

The casino broke ground Tuesday on its expansion, with plans to add 150 employees when opened.

Bowling, steaks, concerts: Angel of the Winds aims for more
Seafood producer Keyport moves corporate HQ to Edmonds

Seafood producer Keyport moves corporate HQ to Edmonds

The family business sees the city as business friendly — and able to accommodate expansion.

Seafood producer Keyport moves corporate HQ to Edmonds
Exec director of Future of Flight in Mukilteo stepping down

Exec director of Future of Flight in Mukilteo stepping down

A former board president will temporarily lead Snohomish County’s most popular tourism attraction.

Exec director of Future of Flight in Mukilteo stepping down
Amanda Strong (left) tries on an Angel of the Winds Arena hat as she and Courtney Brown hand out gift bags after the renaming ceremony Dec. 13 in Everett. The new name replaces the Xfinity name. (Andy Bronson / Her file)

Angel of the Winds to break ground on $60M casino expansion

“We think we’re on the cusp of becoming a major resort.”

Amanda Strong (left) tries on an Angel of the Winds Arena hat as she and Courtney Brown hand out gift bags after the renaming ceremony Dec. 13 in Everett. The new name replaces the Xfinity name. (Andy Bronson / Her file)
Port of Everett CEO Les Reardanz has been called up and will be spending much of the year away from his office. He is going to Afghanistan. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Port of Everett CEO reporting for duty — in Afghanistan

Les Reardanz has been called to active duty with the Navy for an eight-month deployment.

Port of Everett CEO Les Reardanz has been called up and will be spending much of the year away from his office. He is going to Afghanistan. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
Early boarding pass: Everett’s rising passenger terminal

Early boarding pass: Everett’s rising passenger terminal

Here’s what to expect when two airlines begin passenger service at Paine Field later this year.

Early boarding pass: Everett’s rising passenger terminal
First Financial NW Bank gives $1,000 bonuses after tax cut

First Financial NW Bank gives $1,000 bonuses after tax cut

The bank’s CEO said the one-time bonuses are a way to invest even more in employees.

First Financial NW Bank gives $1,000 bonuses after tax cut
The 2017 news that changed business in Snohomish County

The 2017 news that changed business in Snohomish County

A new WSU campus in Everett tops an eventful year that will make its mark in local history.

The 2017 news that changed business in Snohomish County
A documentary film chronicles Funko’s big year (video)

A documentary film chronicles Funko’s big year (video)

The Everett toys and collectibles maker sees it as “a love letter to the fans who made this company.”

A documentary film chronicles Funko’s big year (video)
Everett call center is lifeline for 10,000 cable technicians

Everett call center is lifeline for 10,000 cable technicians

Comcast’s support center handles 2 million calls and texts a year from installers in a dozen states.

Everett call center is lifeline for 10,000 cable technicians
Delta’s farewell tour for the Boeing 747 stops in Everett

Delta’s farewell tour for the Boeing 747 stops in Everett

It is the last domestic airline to retire the iconic plane. Boeing and Delta employees autographed it.

Delta’s farewell tour for the Boeing 747 stops in Everett
A decade after the recession, pain and fear linger

A decade after the recession, pain and fear linger

No matter how good things are now, it’s impossible to forget how the collapse affected people.

A decade after the recession, pain and fear linger
Angel of the Winds pays $3.4M for Everett arena naming rights

Angel of the Winds pays $3.4M for Everett arena naming rights

The casino replaces Xfinity as the lead sponsor for the publicly owned downtown Everett events center.

Angel of the Winds pays $3.4M for Everett arena naming rights
Tulalips break ground on new Quil Ceda Creek Casino Hotel

Tulalips break ground on new Quil Ceda Creek Casino Hotel

A 150-room hotel was added to what is now a $140 million complex expected to open in spring 2019.

Tulalips break ground on new Quil Ceda Creek Casino Hotel
Everett engineers learn lessons from Mexico City catastrophe

Everett engineers learn lessons from Mexico City catastrophe

Structural scientists went to help after the September earthquake there and studied the damage.

Everett engineers learn lessons from Mexico City catastrophe
DaVita to sell off medical groups including The Everett Clinic

DaVita to sell off medical groups including The Everett Clinic

Another round of health care consolidation means The Everett Clinic could soon get new ownership.

DaVita to sell off medical groups including The Everett Clinic
Funko mascots Freddy Funko roll past on a conveyor belt in the Pop! Factory of the company’s new flagship store on Aug. 18, 2017. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Funko starts to bounce back after disappointing stock debut

The Everett toys-and-collectibles maker also announced the acquisition of an animation studio.

Funko mascots Freddy Funko roll past on a conveyor belt in the Pop! Factory of the company’s new flagship store on Aug. 18, 2017. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace-based 1st Security Bank wasn’t traded publicly during the recession, but it has seen a steady growth since the recession. (Jim Davis / HBJ)

How stocks in local banks fared since the recession

Every bank was hit hard during the recession, but most have bounced back in a big way.

Mountlake Terrace-based 1st Security Bank wasn’t traded publicly during the recession, but it has seen a steady growth since the recession. (Jim Davis / HBJ)
Camano artist mixes flask, paintings for successful cocktail

Camano artist mixes flask, paintings for successful cocktail

Art flasks prove popular as bachelorette gifts, birthday presents and wedding favors.

Camano artist mixes flask, paintings for successful cocktail