Ashley Nash

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)

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 co-owner Chad Volpe said.

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)
Everett mall renderings from Brixton Capital. (Photo provided by the City of Everett)

Topgolf at the Everett Mall? Mayor’s hint still unconfirmed

After Cassie Franklin’s annual address, rumors circled about what “top” entertainment tenant could be landing at Everett Mall.

Everett mall renderings from Brixton Capital. (Photo provided by the City of Everett)
Mrs. Hildenbrand runs through a spelling exercise with her first grade class on the classroom’s Boxlight interactive display board funded by a pervious tech levy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lakewood schools’ new levy pitch: This time, it won’t raise tax rates

After two levies failed, the district is trying again, with one levy that would increase tax rates and another that would not.

Mrs. Hildenbrand runs through a spelling exercise with her first grade class on the classroom’s Boxlight interactive display board funded by a pervious tech levy on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett mayor pitches reimagined Everett Mall at annual address

At her State of the City speech, Mayor Cassie Franklin also touched on plans for the city’s drug crisis, policing and behavioral health.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Sarah Jean Muncey-Gordon puts on some BITCHSTIX lip oil at Bandbox Beauty Supply on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Langley, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Bandbox Beauty was made for Whidbey Island locals, by an island local

Founder Sarah Muncey-Gordon said Langley is in a renaissance, and she’s proud to be a part of it.

Sarah Jean Muncey-Gordon puts on some BITCHSTIX lip oil at Bandbox Beauty Supply on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Langley, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Community Transit bus drives underneath Sound Transit’s Link Lynnwood City Center Station on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Expect a save the date for Lynnwood light rail ‘within a couple of weeks’

Meanwhile, a $250.7 million federal boost will help Sound Transit pay off loans faster for the Lynnwood Link.

A Community Transit bus drives underneath Sound Transit’s Link Lynnwood City Center Station on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Urban Center Apartments in Lynnwood is an example of housing faround the incoming light rail stations. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Audit: Lynnwood didn’t collect $350K in late utility fees in 2022

The city waived late utility fees for months after the governor’s pandemic-era suspension ended.

Urban Center Apartments in Lynnwood is an example of housing faround the incoming light rail stations. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Outside of Everett City Hall and the Everett Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett police seek $300K for controversial gunshot detection sensors

Some studies in other cities found the program has no effect on gun crimes and even targets communities of color.

Outside of Everett City Hall and the Everett Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Municipal Building on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Price tag for Everett Municipal Building upgrade increases another $4M

The Everett City Council will consider finalizing building repairs at a cost of $36 million. The original estimate was $26.5 million.

The Everett Municipal Building on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lyla Anderson and others sign a petition to save 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)

‘Too much Everett to throw away’? Gazebo’s impending end stirs emotions

A demolition date hasn’t been confirmed for the Clark Park gazebo, but city staff said it’s too expensive to save. “The decision’s been made.”

Lyla Anderson and others sign a petition to save 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)
Librarian Andrea Wallis leads activities during Toddler Storytime at the Main Everett Library on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett library trustees ‘ideally’ don’t want to merge with Sno-Isle

City finance staff see three options to deal with a $12.9 million deficit: a library merger, a fire department merger, or a new property tax.

Librarian Andrea Wallis leads activities during Toddler Storytime at the Main Everett Library on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

11 tax measures on Snohomish County’s special election ballot

Tuesday is the deadline to vote on school levies in the Arlington, Edmonds, Lakewood, Sultan and Stanwood-Camano districts.

A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett Police Chief Dan Templeman announces his retirement after 31 years of service at the Everett City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Former Everett police chief to earn $234K in mayor’s office

Two months after the deputy mayor resigned in scandal, the mayor hired the recently retired police chief, Dan Templeman, to a similar position.

Everett Police Chief Dan Templeman announces his retirement after 31 years of service at the Everett City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Public Schools paraeducators protest outside of the Everett School Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett paraeducator wages increase as board approves new contract

Under the new contract, most paraeducators will see a pay increase of $1 or $2 an hour.

Everett Public Schools paraeducators protest outside of the Everett School Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kindergarteners from around the school district wait to change classrooms at Woodside Elementary School during Everett Ready, a program that helps kindergarteners get familiar with school routines on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, near Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett schools deficit shrunk by $23M following loss of 140 staff

The deficit fell from $28 million to an estimated $4.4 million, with most staff reductions coming from attrition.

Kindergarteners from around the school district wait to change classrooms at Woodside Elementary School during Everett Ready, a program that helps kindergarteners get familiar with school routines on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, near Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett gives another shot to company behind dud of a Fourth of July

Western Display Fireworks reported the city’s fireworks failure in 2023 was the result of an “oversight from a former employee.”

People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The music room inside College Place Middle School in Lynnwood, Washington, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2023. If approved, a capital bond measure on the February ballot would allow the school district to rebuild both College Place Elementary and Middle. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Edmonds School District asks voters for $700M for new schools, upgrades

For the seventh time in a decade, the district is asking voters to approve bonds and levies for upgrades.

The music room inside College Place Middle School in Lynnwood, Washington, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2023. If approved, a capital bond measure on the February ballot would allow the school district to rebuild both College Place Elementary and Middle. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
People walk along the Port of Edmonds on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

A glimpse into the new and improved Edmonds portwalk

The Port of Edmonds has roughly four years to rebuild the portwalk before it becomes unsafe — and puts $55 million in port property at risk.

People walk along the Port of Edmonds on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda speaks during a NAACP Snohomish County press conference at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lynnwood’s Binda to challenge Rep. Larsen for Congress

Josh Binda is challenging 23-year incumbent Rep. Rick Larsen for the seat in the 2nd Congressional District.

Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda speaks during a NAACP Snohomish County press conference at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Clark Park gazebo on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett to replace historic Clark Park gazebo with a new dog park

After considering a remodel, the city has decided to remove the 103-year-old gazebo.

Clark Park gazebo on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)