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Offloading ferry traffic is stopped to allow pedestrians to cross the street at the Edmonds ferry dock on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Edmonds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

2-ferry service restored on Edmonds-Kingston route — for a weekend

M/V Salish, one of the system’s smallest vessels, will fill in through Sunday after weeks of one boat on the route.

 

A sign in front of the AquaSox front office references the upcoming Everett City Council vote on a sum of $1.1 million to give to outside contractors to help upgrade a new stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett AquaSox stadium upgrade gets $1.1M green light from city

City officials want to keep the team in Everett. But will they play in a new stadium downtown in 2027? Or an updated Funko Field?

 

Edmond’s newly elected mayor Mike Rosen on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mayor-elect Rosen wants to ‘make Edmonds politics boring again’

Mike Rosen handily defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Nelson. He talked with The Herald about how he wants to gather the “full input” of residents.

 

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 196th ST SW Improvement Project near the 196th and 44th Ave West intersection in Lynnwood, Washington on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Jarred by anti-Semitic rants, Lynnwood council approves tax increase

Three people spewed hate speech via Zoom at a council meeting this week. Then, the council moved on to regular business.

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 196th ST SW Improvement Project near the 196th and 44th Ave West intersection in Lynnwood, Washington on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Macy's workers strike on Black Friday at the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Washington, on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Macy’s employees strike on Black Friday at Alderwood Mall

Protesters in Lynnwood called for better wages and safety measures. Staff at other Macy’s stores picketed in Bellingham and Tukwila.

Macy's workers strike on Black Friday at the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Washington, on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Evan Reed heads back to his vehicle after a few hours of picking up litter along Marine View on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Reed started out cleaning up trash on his own, but has gained a few volunteers via the website Reddit. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett man loses job, finds a calling tackling trash, weeds, graffiti

Evan Reed felt inspired to pick up garbage around Everett. Now, he’s painting murals. “The reception has been extremely helpful.”

Evan Reed heads back to his vehicle after a few hours of picking up litter along Marine View on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Reed started out cleaning up trash on his own, but has gained a few volunteers via the website Reddit. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
An enlarged graphic detailing the food and recreation site at the proposed Riverfront development project in Everett, Washington. The revised plan swaps out a cinema complex for pickleball courts.

Cinema may be swapped for pickleball at Everett Riverfront project

Developers are seeking the City Council’s approval to shelve a planned movie theater for a pickleball complex along the Snohomish River.

An enlarged graphic detailing the food and recreation site at the proposed Riverfront development project in Everett, Washington. The revised plan swaps out a cinema complex for pickleball courts.
Everett Memorial Stadium and Funko Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sports

City Council tables $1.1M decisions for Everett AquaSox stadium

The delay comes amid fears of losing the team due to timing constraints from Major League Baseball.

Everett Memorial Stadium and Funko Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ferry shuffle downsizes Mukilteo-Clinton route’s capacity

The change reduces capacity by 20 cars, due to a systemwide shift to ensure routes align with ridership demands.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo towards Clinton during the evening commute Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood

Lynnwood fined $550K for air quality at sewage treatment center

EPA violations at the wastewater treatment center weren’t a result of operator error, according to the city.

Lynnwood
An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)
Sports

New AquaSox stadium downtown, or elsewhere? Everett weighing options

In July, the City Council approved a $55,000 contract to study a new minor league stadium. Now, they could invest $344,000.

An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)
Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski
Election Results

Winners emerge in council races: 27-year incumbent unseated in Lynnwood

Snohomish’s ex-mayor, John Kartak, lost a bid to return to city government. Vincent Cavaleri held a narrow lead for Mill Creek City Council.

Vincent J. Cavaleri, left, and Tannis Golebiewski
Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen
Election Results

Rosen unseats incumbent Nelson in race for Edmonds mayor

Early returns favored Mike Rosen over Mike Nelson. Meanwhile in Arlington, Mayor Barb Tolbert trailed challenger Don Vanney.

Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen
Crystal Moore, second from left, and her class are surprised with a $2,000 cash donation through the Primera Heroes in the Classroom program at Silver Lake Elementary in Everett, Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett teacher surprised with award, Seahawks tickets for dedication

Silver Lake Elementary School students gathered Friday in honor of second-grade teacher Crystal Moore.

Crystal Moore, second from left, and her class are surprised with a $2,000 cash donation through the Primera Heroes in the Classroom program at Silver Lake Elementary in Everett, Washington on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Top from left: Roger Pence, Christine Eck and Mackey Guenther. Bottom from left: Michelle Dotsch, Susan Paine and Kevin Fagerstrom.
Elections 2023

Housing, zoning, policing are top topics in Edmonds City Council races

At least two seats will be filled by fresh faces. One incumbent, Susan Paine, faces a challenger, Kevin Fagerstrom.

Top from left: Roger Pence, Christine Eck and Mackey Guenther. Bottom from left: Michelle Dotsch, Susan Paine and Kevin Fagerstrom.
Top row: Nick Coelho, left, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, David Parshall Bottom row: Jim Smith, left, Robert Leutwyler, Derek Hanusch
Elections 2023

Lynnwood council candidates face decisions on housing, transportation

More than half of the Lynnwood City Council could be filled with new faces after ballots are counted Tuesday.

Top row: Nick Coelho, left, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, David Parshall Bottom row: Jim Smith, left, Robert Leutwyler, Derek Hanusch
A Washington State Ferry is seen approaching Edmonds from beyond a telescope at Brackett’s Landing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds-Kingston to run on 1-boat service until at least December

Washington State Ferries only has 14 vessels to operate their regular 15-boat system.

A Washington State Ferry is seen approaching Edmonds from beyond a telescope at Brackett’s Landing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Manager Rika Rafael, left, visual merchandiser April Votolato, center, and assistant manager and events coordinator Jaidhara Sleighter stand at the entrance of East West Books & Gifts’ new location Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘We were meant to be here’: East West Books Gifts reopens in Edmonds

Located in Seattle before the pandemic, the new store offers books and other resources on meditation, spirituality and yoga.

Manager Rika Rafael, left, visual merchandiser April Votolato, center, and assistant manager and events coordinator Jaidhara Sleighter stand at the entrance of East West Books & Gifts’ new location Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen
Election 2023

Nelson, Rosen running neck-and-neck for Edmonds mayor

The incumbent, Mike Nelson, says his opponent Mike Rosen lacks experience. Rosen believes his opponent’s tenure has led to “lost trust.”

Mike Nelson, left, and Mike Rosen
Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds-Kingston ferry route at half-capacity ‘until further notice’

Expect delays going to and from Edmonds as a ferry on the route had to be moved to the Seattle-Bremerton route.

Two Washington State ferries pass along the route between Mukilteo and Clinton as scuba divers swim near the shore Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)