Ben Watanabe

Everett

Everett plans to dole out $533K for human needs programs

Annually the city marks $4 per capita for human needs grants. Funding requests topped $1 million this year.

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A white lane line juts out of place along I-5 northbound through Everett on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wonky I-5 lane striping in Everett to get temporary refresh

During weekend work, contractor crews are slated to try to repaint northbound temporary lane striping past 41st Street.

A white lane line juts out of place along I-5 northbound through Everett on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Mountlake Terrace council pursuing South County Fire annexation

Last week the city council voted to request annexation into the regional fire authority. Voters could decide this year.

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Orange traffic barrels direct drivers away from a section of I-5 that recently buckled causing major traffic backups along the interstate on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After I-5 backups last week, WSDOT plans weekend work in Everett

Concrete panel replacement is scheduled to resume this weekend, which means lane reductions and closures.

Orange traffic barrels direct drivers away from a section of I-5 that recently buckled causing major traffic backups along the interstate on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic from Costco turns left onto 24th Street SE past a closed South Lake Stevens Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

South Lake Stevens Road spur still closed, could open in February

A reader asked when the segment would open because it will cut almost 1.5 miles from his daily bike commute.

Traffic from Costco turns left onto 24th Street SE past a closed South Lake Stevens Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A paddleboarder makes their way across Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Decade after golf course closed, Ballinger Park taking shape

Mountlake Terrace is spending millions to revamp the former nine-hole course into a regional lakeside park.

A paddleboarder makes their way across Lake Ballinger on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Students load onto the 116 Community Transit bus after school on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Early Community Transit data shows youth ridership bump

After adopting free fare for riders 18 and under in September, youth ridership accounted for 11% to 28% on 13 routes.

Students load onto the 116 Community Transit bus after school on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Brenda Stonecipher, left, and Judy Tuohy.

Everett City Council leadership reups with Stonecipher, Tuohy

Bids to install a newer council member as president or vice president failed in favor of the longest-tenured members.

Brenda Stonecipher, left, and Judy Tuohy.
Home in Everett with Ed and Betty Morrow, April 19, 2016.
(Dan Bates / The Herald)

Ed Morrow’s Everett legacy: carvings, philanthropy and hoops talent

The local politician “wanted everyone to have a fair shot. … That’s why he was proud to be a principal and an educator.”

Home in Everett with Ed and Betty Morrow, April 19, 2016.
(Dan Bates / The Herald)

Decisions on light rail, buses and more loom in 2023

Snohomish County’s top transportation stories include Sound Transit Link, bus agency changes and highway shifts.

Historic Everett's calendar for 2023 features 12 must-see homes in Everett, such as the Van Valey House here on the cover. (Fritz Rud / Historic Everett)

Mansions featured in Historic Everett’s ‘must-see homes’ calendar

Hartley and Rucker mansions are some of the city’s most prominent. But the Van Valey House gets the cover.

Historic Everett's calendar for 2023 features 12 must-see homes in Everett, such as the Van Valey House here on the cover. (Fritz Rud / Historic Everett)
Traffic moves northbound on Highway 525 past an empty ferry lane on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Even with new terminal, old Highway 525 ferry lane staying put

A reader asked if there were plans to turn the lane on the hill south of 5th Street into a bike and pedestrian space.

Traffic moves northbound on Highway 525 past an empty ferry lane on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The former ferry holding lanes are repaved and getting ready for cars in Mukilteo, Washington on August 16, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Port’s parking lot in Mukilteo may not open until spring

The permit process, which required a traffic study and other analyses, is taking longer than the Port of Everett hoped.

The former ferry holding lanes are repaved and getting ready for cars in Mukilteo, Washington on August 16, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jim Dean works on sealing the edges of a newly installed sink at the Interfaith Family Shelter on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3-bedroom Everett home converted into shelter to house dozens each year

Cascade View Presbyterian Church is partnering with Interfaith Family Shelter to provide emergency shelter for homeless families.

Jim Dean works on sealing the edges of a newly installed sink at the Interfaith Family Shelter on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Roosters still allowed, with $50 fee, in Everett

The Everett City Council approved a suite of code changes, including bans on peafowl ownership and rabbit sales.

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Mayor vetoes Everett council’s bargaining policy for projects over $5M

The Everett City Council voted 4-3 to require project labor agreements. A fifth vote could override the veto.

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Everett council OKs budget, considers tax increase next year

The Everett City Council didn’t change anything in the mayor’s proposed $543 million budget for next year.

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Construction workers walk along the underside of the Lynnwood Link light rail tracks on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood light rail could sit unused for months

The Sound Transit board is considering the sequence for four upcoming light rail projects after pandemic and strike delays.

Construction workers walk along the underside of the Lynnwood Link light rail tracks on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A small blue light shines on the backside of a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. The lights are designed to help law enforcement catch drivers who blow red lights. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Those blue lights on traffic signals help nab red-light runners

The indicator turns on when the traffic signal is red, which lets law enforcement officers know.

A small blue light shines on the backside of a traffic signal at the intersection of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in downtown Everett, Washington. The lights are designed to help law enforcement catch drivers who blow red lights. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Dakota, 1, left, hands a toy wrench to Khalil, 3, during pick up time at Tomorrow's Hope Child Development Center on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

ChildHope programs build skills for homeless families

The Housing Hope agency includes behavioral therapy, child and family specialists, child care and early education, and housing for young moms.

Dakota, 1, left, hands a toy wrench to Khalil, 3, during pick up time at Tomorrow's Hope Child Development Center on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)