Looking east toward the U.S. 2 trestle as cars begin to backup in March 2018 (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Getting work done on U.S. 2 trestle is proving tricky

Road crews need not only dry conditions, but for overnight temperatures to not dip too low.

Everett residents weigh in on a ban of supportive housing

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Everett residents weigh in on a ban of supportive housing

The moratorium has put on hold a plan to build 34 units for homeless public school students.

A new $2 parking fee was imposed earlier this by the Port of Everett during Everett Farmers Market hours on Sundays and other events. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Port of Everett and councilmember at odds over parking fee

Brenda Stonecipher wants the $2 charge dropped. The port says it’s necessary to manage event parking.

An artist rendering of the Rucker Avenue streetscape plan. (City of Everett)

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City aims to make Rucker Avenue more pedestrian friendly

Downtown Everett road will have trees lining the median and sidewalks, but fewer lanes for drivers.

Many cities and Snohomish County have rules where semi-trucks and RVs can be parked. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Can I park here, and for how long?

Rules of the road for parking oversized vehicles on city and county roads.

Planning for a 124-unit student housing building on north Broadway near Everett Community College is underway. (Koz Development)

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To the objection of EvCC, a student housing project proceeds

The five-story building will have 124 units, 75% of which must be rented to students at the college.

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WSDOT: Travel patterns hard to predict for July 4th holiday

Busiest ferries times are expected the Fridays and Saturdays before and after the 4th, and July 3.

Starting Monday, a reduced fare will be available for low-income riders on both Community Transit and Everett Transit. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Low-income fare available starting Monday

The ORCA LIFT card will now be accepted on Community Transit and Everett Transit routes.

Edmonds woman’s story of homelessness is reforming policy

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Edmonds woman’s story of homelessness is reforming policy

Mindy Woods: “People with the lived experience are often left out of the conversation.”

An artist’s conception of the Mountlake Terrace station for the Lynnwood light rail extension from Northgate to Lynnwood. (Sound Transit)

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Last chance to comment on Mountlake Terrace light rail plans

A public hearing Thursday will review permits and site plan for a portion of the Lynnwood extension.

In May, 100 rentable e-scooters were placed in Everett and since have been whizzing down sidewalks in the city. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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E-scooters: more dangerous than Everett teen thought

Lily Rummel’s first ride will likely be her last, after colliding with a truck.

A truck parked on along 39th Avenue SE near Archbishop Murphy High School. Snohomish County prohibits parking along streets with double yellow lines if other vehicles have to cross over the center line too pass. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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No parking here: but that isn’t obvious to all

One reader says signs near Archbishop Murphy HS are needed to remind drivers parking is prohibited.

Site plan for Northline Village in Lynnwood City Center. (Merlone Geier Partners)

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Light rail arrival builds interest in Lynnwood’s City Center

Plans for first multibuilding complex in area includes housing, parking office and retail space.

65 units of supportive housing opening next month in Everett

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65 units of supportive housing opening next month in Everett

Clare’s Place will provide more than shelter. Treatment and medical care will also be offered.

Infusion of federal money propels Meadowdale Beach project

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Infusion of federal money propels Meadowdale Beach project

The work aims to revive shoreline habitat and make it easier for people to reach the beach.

When dips appeared on Marsh Road where it curves between Seattle Hill Road and Highway 9 in April, one reader thought water was the culprit. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Was rainy weather creating dips in the road?

A reader was curious what caused the depressions to form. She thought water undermined the pavement.

Signs have popped up in the Port Gardner neighborhood against a proposal by the Everett School District and Housing Hope to build affordable housing on a playfield on Norton Avenue. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Emergency moratorium stalls project for homeless students

Everett City Council placed a six-month ban on supportive housing buildings in single-family zones.

The Cars to Housing program will allow Jim Dean, executive director of the Interfaith Association for Northwest Washington, to nearly double the capacity of the family shelter. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

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Everett shelter working with church on safe parking program

‘Cars to Housing’ pilot aims to provide a more secure environment for families living in their cars.

Proposed design concepts for the I-405/Highway 522 interchange and the I-405/ Highway 527 interchange. (WSDOT)

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Bonding toll revenue allows work on I-405 project to begin

The widening project between highways 522 and 527 is set to launch with bus rapid transit in 2024.

Jayden Fullerton is bringing home two diplomas this spring

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Jayden Fullerton is bringing home two diplomas this spring

A passion for math and computer science is taking the 15-year-old to UW Bothell two years early.