Ben Watanabe

A pedestrian uses a cross walk to cross N Gifford Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 in Arlignton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington seeks another decade of 0.2% sales tax for road work

It would help pay for capacity improvement, pavement preservation, pedestrian safety and traffic calming projects.

A pedestrian uses a cross walk to cross N Gifford Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 in Arlignton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Community Transit is leasing a 60-foot articulated BYD battery electric bus this year as an early step in the zero emission planning process. (Community Transit)

Community Transit testing 60-foot electric bus

The agency leased the BYD K11M for $132,000 this year as the first step in its zero-emission planning process.

Community Transit is leasing a 60-foot articulated BYD battery electric bus this year as an early step in the zero emission planning process. (Community Transit)
Traffic moves across Edgewater Bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council OKs eminent domain for bridge project

Negotiations with property owners near Edgewater Park are progressing, city staff said. But if that changes, Everett could claim it anyway.

Traffic moves across Edgewater Bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Mountlake Terrace council taps planning commissioner for open seat

With five votes, Rory Paine-Donovan was affirmed to join the ranks of the Mountlake Terrace City Council.

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Construction continues on the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Paved path, plaza coming to Mountlake Terrace near light rail

The public space additions are envisioned as boosting access to the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center.

Construction continues on the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Construction crews work on the Lynnwood Light rail station on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit asserts Bellevue-Redmond line won’t delay Lynnwood light rail

Its board approved $6 million to study an East Link “starter line.” Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell said: “Snohomish County wants to ride, too.”

Construction crews work on the Lynnwood Light rail station on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Doug McCardle

13 apply for vacant Mountlake Terrace council position

The Mountlake Terrace City Council is interviewing them Jan. 30 and 31. The appointed member would serve through November.

Doug McCardle
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.

Everett
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)