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Bird scooters lined up along the intersection of Colby Avenue and Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bird scooters removed from Everett bridge overhang

A prankster, or pranksters, lugged the electrified rides to an area not meant for the public on the Grand Avenue Park Bridge.

Bird scooters lined up along the intersection of Colby Avenue and Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A pedestrian uses the crosswalk at 30th Street NE along 113th Avenue NE near Lake Stevens High School on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State won’t keep federal money from Lake Stevens for ADA issues

In September the state told the city it wasn’t complying with federal law. Upon review, the state is easing its stance.

A pedestrian uses the crosswalk at 30th Street NE along 113th Avenue NE near Lake Stevens High School on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Vicki Clarke, left to right, Brock Howell, Megan Dunn, Liz Vogeli and George Hurst listen while Ed Engel speaks during a press conference for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Advocates call for safer roads, sidewalks across Snohomish County

Several people marked World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims at one of the most dangerous roads in the county.

Vicki Clarke, left to right, Brock Howell, Megan Dunn, Liz Vogeli and George Hurst listen while Ed Engel speaks during a press conference for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars drive along 76th Avenue West in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds eyes speed cameras near three schools

Roads near Edmonds-Woodway High, Chase Lake Elementary and Westgate Elementary could get automated enforcement.

Cars drive along 76th Avenue West in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars park along Madison Street on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Madison Street project in Everett will include bike lanes

Project is scheduled for next summer, and includes removal of center turn lane.

Cars park along Madison Street on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A pedestrian uses the crosswalk at 30th Street NE along 113th Avenue NE near Lake Stevens High School on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State warns ADA issues could keep federal money from Lake Stevens

City leaders wondered why the state is not including other cities with similar noncompliance issues.

A pedestrian uses the crosswalk at 30th Street NE along 113th Avenue NE near Lake Stevens High School on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Light rail construction is seen just beyond a vacant property on Alderwood Mall Property on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Light rail deal could push proposed Lynnwood apartment north

Sound Transit is considering moving part of Alderwood Mall Boulevard a little to make room for the elevated track.

Light rail construction is seen just beyond a vacant property on Alderwood Mall Property on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Trevor Gjendem addresses a gathering a hospital staff members, supporters and elected officials Wednesday afternoon in Everett, Washington on August 24, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett, county councils express ‘disappointment’ in letter to Providence

Earlier this month a patient died in the Everett hospital’s lobby. Nurses have spoken about work conditions for months.

Trevor Gjendem addresses a gathering a hospital staff members, supporters and elected officials Wednesday afternoon in Everett, Washington on August 24, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Builders work on the roof of one of the buildings that will compile the Four Corners Apartments on Beverly Lane near Evergreen and 79th Place SE on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. DevCo, the real estate company creating the apartments, is receiving a $1 million grant from the city of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Apartment project at former Kmart in Everett gets $1M state grant

The state Department of Commerce doled out over $40 million this year to 54 affordable housing projects across the state.

Builders work on the roof of one of the buildings that will compile the Four Corners Apartments on Beverly Lane near Evergreen and 79th Place SE on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. DevCo, the real estate company creating the apartments, is receiving a $1 million grant from the city of Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
April Berg, alongside her family, cheers as first results are read aloud during a midterm election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Laters Winery in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Democrats Cortes, Fosse fend off Republicans Kemp, James

Elsewhere in Snohomish County races for state Legislature, incumbents were sweeping.

April Berg, alongside her family, cheers as first results are read aloud during a midterm election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Laters Winery in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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State leaders ‘deeply frustrated’ by mayor, county exec’s homelessness letter

The letter spread “patently false and offensive” claims, per the departments of Commerce, Transportation and State Patrol.

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Officials gather outside two of Everett’s electric buses to discuss the new BattGenie system on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Everett Transit bus yard in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Earlier, later service proposed for Everett Transit in March

A bridge replacement will force a major change for the Mukilteo ferry route. Others shifts focus on transfers and access.

Officials gather outside two of Everett’s electric buses to discuss the new BattGenie system on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Everett Transit bus yard in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A large portion of an old tree along Colby lies in the street following a wind storm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Colder temps coming as thousands still wait for power

Low temperatures in the mid-30s were projected for much of Snohomish County overnight. It’ll get colder.

A large portion of an old tree along Colby lies in the street following a wind storm on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Officer Davis, left, and Officer Bernardi, right, wait for the light to change on the corner of Hewitt Avenue and Hoyt Avenue as the walk through downtown Everett on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Everett's mayor and police chief have plans to hire 24 additional police officers by 2024. They will be patrol cops, bolstering the police department's visible presence in the community. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Study calls for nine more Everett police positions

The yearlong evaluation also recommended shifting some duties from commissioned officers.

Officer Davis, left, and Officer Bernardi, right, wait for the light to change on the corner of Hewitt Avenue and Hoyt Avenue as the walk through downtown Everett on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Everett's mayor and police chief have plans to hire 24 additional police officers by 2024. They will be patrol cops, bolstering the police department's visible presence in the community. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Construction along 196th Street SW in Lynnwood on October 28, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Lynnwood mayor vetoes council’s scrapping of car tab fees

The council needs five votes to override the veto. At last week’s meeting, the council only had four votes for the ordinance.

Construction along 196th Street SW in Lynnwood on October 28, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Doug Wennerberg boards the ParaTranist bus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What Snohomish County officials learned from not driving

Several city, county and state lawmakers and transit officials participated in the Week Without Driving challenge.

Doug Wennerberg boards the ParaTranist bus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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An Everett Transit bus drives along Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Friday, March 9.

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Former Everett bus driver settles injury claim with city for $70K

Robin Wilcox injured his knee while climbing bus steps in 2009. A state board judge denied his claim in 2019.

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An Everett Transit bus drives along Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Friday, March 9.

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The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State fines Everett $13K for incompletely treated wastewater

The city has 30 days to pay or appeal the penalty. If it pays, the money goes to water quality restoration projects.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Council districting commission erred in meetings, Everett resident says

Hosting the District 1 meeting at the Everett Public Library, currently in District 2, seemingly violated the city charter.

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Bunnies Jasmine and Esmerelda hide in the corner of their enclosure Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Everett Animal Shelter in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett eyeing bans on rabbit sales, peafowl and roosters

Another proposed code change would increase the number of neutered and spayed cats and dogs allowed in a home.

Bunnies Jasmine and Esmerelda hide in the corner of their enclosure Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Everett Animal Shelter in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)