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People hang up hearts with messages about saving the Clark Park gazebo during a “heart bomb” event hosted by Historic Everett on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Future of historic Clark Park gazebo now in hands of City Council

On June 5, the Everett council is set to decide whether to fund removal of the gazebo. It…

Hangar 420 is pictured on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Lynn-weed? City rehashes debate over cannabis sales in city limits

Lynnwood, a city surrounded by cannabis stores, bans recreational sales in town. Some council members want to change…

Gayle Jones leads a praryer during a ceremony for the healing pole students spent the last year carving along with Tulalip carver James Madison at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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‘A source of healing’: Archbishop Murphy unveils Coast Salish healing pole

“I’m happy to have representation of my culture here at AMHS being one out of 15 Native American…

Shirley Sutton

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Sutton cites ‘total lack of leadership’ in departure from Lynnwood

City Council member Shirley Sutton initially pointed to her health and a desire to return to Yakima. There…

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin, left, former Everett City Council member Scott Murphy

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Former Everett council member announces run for mayor

Scott Murphy says the city is “worse off than we were six years ago” when Mayor Cassie Franklin…

This firetruck serves the South County Fire District. (City of Lynnwood)

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Residents, firefighters urge Edmonds to be annexed by South County Fire

Edmonds has about a year to decide how it will provide fire services when a contract with South…

Shirley Sutton

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Sutton resigns from Lynnwood council, ‘effective immediately’

Part of Sutton’s reason was her “overwhelming desire” to return home to the Yakima Valley.

Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds wants to hear your thoughts on future of fire services

Residents can comment virtually or in person during an Edmonds City Council public hearing set for 7 p.m.…

A cyclist crosses the road near the proposed site of a new park, left, at the intersection of Holly Drive and 100th Street SW on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett to use $2.2M for Holly neighborhood’s first park

The new park is set to double as a stormwater facility at the southeast corner of Holly Drive…

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge elevator after someone set off a fire extinguisher in the elevator last week, damaging the cables and brakes. (Photo provided by the City of Everett)

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Grand Avenue Park Bridge vandalized, out of service at least a week

Repairs could cost $5,500 after someone set off a fire extinguisher in the elevator on April 27.

People hang up hearts with messages about saving the Clark Park gazebo during a “heart bomb” event hosted by Historic Everett on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Clark Park gazebo removal complicated by Everett historical group

Over a City Hall push, the city’s historical commission wants to find ways to keep the gazebo in…

Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds fire service faces expiration date, quandary about what’s next

South County Fire will end a contract with the city in late 2025, citing insufficient funds. Edmonds sees…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin steps back and takes in a standing ovation after delivering the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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In meeting, Everett mayor confirms Topgolf, Chicken N Pickle rumors

This month, the mayor confirmed she was hopeful Topgolf “would be a fantastic new entertainment partner located right…

Emma Dilemma, a makeup artist and bikini barista for the last year and a half, serves a drink to a customer while dressed as Lily Munster Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at XO Espresso on 41st Street in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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After long legal battle, Everett rewrites bikini barista dress code

Employees now have to follow the same lewd conduct laws as everyone else, after a judge ruled the…

AquaSox's Travis Kuhn and Emerald's Ryan Jensen an hour after the game between the two teams on Sunday continue standing in salute to the National Anthem at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New AquaSox stadium downtown could cost up to $120M

That’s $40 million more than an earlier estimate. Alternatively, remodeling Funko Field could cost nearly $70 million.

Pedestrians cross the street in front of Edmonds City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edmonds mayor makes first pitch of plan to fill $20.5M budget deficit

The city used $12.5 million in one-time funds and $8 million from reserves to balance its 2024 budget…

Emma Dilemma, a makeup artist and bikini barista for the last year and a half, serves a drink to a customer while dressed as Lily Munster Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at XO Espresso on 41st Street in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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After court ruling, Everett set to solidify bikini barista dress codes

The amendment follows a $500,000 settlement the city paid espresso stand employees last year.

People hang up hearts with messages about saving the Clark Park gazebo during a “heart bomb” event hosted by Historic Everett on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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As Clark Park gazebo’s fate remains unclear, city pitches dog park plan

“Getting rid of the gazebo won’t solve the homelessness issue. It will solve the gazebo issue. We tried,…

Students work on cutting pieces of paper for a mural during the "Afternoon of the Arts" program, where students spend part of the day on an art project at Utsalady Elementary on March 22, 2024 in Camano, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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‘Afternoon of the Arts’ makes time for creativity in Camano school

Once a month, Utsalady Elementary shuts down for students to do nothing but make art for hours. Arts…

The AquaSox have the bases load in the first inning against the Vancouver Canadians Tuesday evening at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett June 29th, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett faces June deadline to present AquaSox stadium plan

“My site preference is where we secure AquaSox baseball for the next 30, 40, 50 years,” the team’s…