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Deputy Chief Mark St. Clair retired from the Everett Police Department last week after more than four decades in law enforcement. (Everett Police Department)

His calling for 42 years: Everett police officer retires

Deputy Chief Mark St. Clair ended his lengthy service to the community and profession on Friday.

 

Darren Redick is the new CEO of Providence’s Northwest Washington service area. (Providence Health and Services) 20210514

Providence stays local in selecting a new regional CEO

Based in Everett, Darren Redick will lead the health care provider’s Northwest Washington area.

 

The design concept for the public plaza outside the Marysville's new civic center set to debut in spring 2022. (City of Marysville)

Former community hub in Marysville set for demolition

Built in 1949, the Ken Baxter Community Center will be removed to make way for the new civic center.

 

Rachael Kendrick shows a spiral notebook filled with names and phone numbers of places she has applied for jobs on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Stanwood, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Anger boils over a year into Washington’s unemployment mess

Legislators and locals agree, the Employment Security Department failed when people needed it most.

Rachael Kendrick shows a spiral notebook filled with names and phone numbers of places she has applied for jobs on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Stanwood, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett's new no-sit, no-lie ordinance won't take effect for months, but most of people who lived on the streets and sidewalks of Smith Avenue have moved on. For a few weeks, some lived under an I-5 overpass on Hewitt Avenue. (Kevin Clark / The Herald) -IDL
Smith Avenue under the overpass is nearly vacant due the 'no-sit, no-lie' ordinance in Everett. Many have relocate to across the boundary of the ordinance and set on Hewitt at the US entrance. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The Smith Avenue homeless community has suddenly dispersed

A new no sit, no lie ordinance hasn’t taken effect, but the law is already being felt on the street.

Everett's new no-sit, no-lie ordinance won't take effect for months, but most of people who lived on the streets and sidewalks of Smith Avenue have moved on. For a few weeks, some lived under an I-5 overpass on Hewitt Avenue. (Kevin Clark / The Herald) -IDL
Smith Avenue under the overpass is nearly vacant due the 'no-sit, no-lie' ordinance in Everett. Many have relocate to across the boundary of the ordinance and set on Hewitt at the US entrance. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Lake Stevens High School student Jair Velazquez, 16, is the current North American Scholastic Esports Federation Spring 2021 Madden 21 Champion. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens high schooler wins a ‘Madden NFL’ national title

Jair Velazquez, 16, dominated the competition en route to a historic esports victory.

Lake Stevens High School student Jair Velazquez, 16, is the current North American Scholastic Esports Federation Spring 2021 Madden 21 Champion. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Rainbow trout caught in Lone Lake. (Mike Benbow, file)

Gone fishing: Trout season has begun across Washington

The Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 16 million trout in state waterways this year.

Rainbow trout caught in Lone Lake. (Mike Benbow, file)
Brecca Yates, left, helps guide dental student Kaylee Andrews through a crown prep exercise at Northshore Dental Assisting Academy on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dental staffing shortages are more than a pain in the mouth

With hundreds of open hygienist and assistant positions statewide, local dentists are short-handed.

Brecca Yates, left, helps guide dental student Kaylee Andrews through a crown prep exercise at Northshore Dental Assisting Academy on Friday, April 9, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County nixes new shelter plan, expands cold-weather refuge

A shelter at the United Church of Christ on Rockefeller Avenue will remain open year-round.

Gabriel van Winkle, center, struggles with lifting a bag of rice weighing nearly half his weight as he and volunteers help move the Granite Falls Food Bank from their old location to a new one on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Granite Falls, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

New digs will give Granite Falls nonprofit room to grow

The small town’s community coalition and food bank have found a home on school district grounds.

Gabriel van Winkle, center, struggles with lifting a bag of rice weighing nearly half his weight as he and volunteers help move the Granite Falls Food Bank from their old location to a new one on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Granite Falls, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
A construction worker works on the roof line of  apartments under construction in the 1600 block of E. Marine View Drive on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

It has been one volatile year in the county’s job market

A 2.8% unemployment rate skyrocketed to 19.3% before easing toward recovery in the past 12 months.

A construction worker works on the roof line of  apartments under construction in the 1600 block of E. Marine View Drive on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Renee Deierling attaches crystals to the reclaimed era chandelier Friday afternoon at the Carnegie Library in Snohomish on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Restored Carnegie library in Snohomish is nearing a debut

The $2.7 million project modernized the 110-year-old building and preserved historic details.

Renee Deierling attaches crystals to the reclaimed era chandelier Friday afternoon at the Carnegie Library in Snohomish on March 26, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

In places like Stanwood, Phase 3 gives reason for optimism

Restaurants have welcomed the increased seating capacity, longer alcohol service and larger groups.

The massive mudslide that killed at least eight people and left dozens missing is shown in this aerial photo, Monday, March 24, 2014, near Arlington, Wash. The search for survivors grew Monday, raising fears that the death toll could climb far beyond the eight confirmed fatalities. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

7 years ago: ‘We waved hello, not realizing it was a goodbye’

Forty-three people perished in the 2014 Oso mudslide. On Monday, the community gathered again.

The massive mudslide that killed at least eight people and left dozens missing is shown in this aerial photo, Monday, March 24, 2014, near Arlington, Wash. The search for survivors grew Monday, raising fears that the death toll could climb far beyond the eight confirmed fatalities. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
A customer walks away after buying a hot dog from a vendor  on 33rd St and Smith Street near the Everett Station on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Everett, Wa. The Everett Station District Alliance pictures the area east of Broadway and south of Hewitt Ave.  as a future neighborhood and transit hub that could absorb expected population growth. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Everett City Council passes ‘no sit, no lie’ law in 5-1 vote

It affects an area around a homeless shelter but won’t take effect until a village of small shelters is opened.

A customer walks away after buying a hot dog from a vendor  on 33rd St and Smith Street near the Everett Station on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Everett, Wa. The Everett Station District Alliance pictures the area east of Broadway and south of Hewitt Ave.  as a future neighborhood and transit hub that could absorb expected population growth. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
People experiencing homelessness camping on Smith Avenue Thursday afternoon in Everett on March 11, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Businesses and the homeless at odds over Everett ordinance

Even with a shelter village nearby, some say a limited “no-sit, no-lie” law would criminalize homelessness.

People experiencing homelessness camping on Smith Avenue Thursday afternoon in Everett on March 11, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Farmer Frog volunteer Amy Drackert helps load potatoes into cars on Friday, March 5, 2021 in Woodinville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County wants non-profit food distributor to find a new home

Farmer Frog is operating on unleased land and could cause environmental harm, the county alleges.

Farmer Frog volunteer Amy Drackert helps load potatoes into cars on Friday, March 5, 2021 in Woodinville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People experiencing homelessness along Smith Avenue would need to find a new area to live if the Everett City Council passes a no-sit, no-lie ordinance. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Public speaks out against Everett’s ‘no-sit, no-lie’ proposal

The ordinance would target homeless people near the site of a proposed village of small shelter dwellings.

People experiencing homelessness along Smith Avenue would need to find a new area to live if the Everett City Council passes a no-sit, no-lie ordinance. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Maryville Getchell High School students Madison Dawson, left, Kaden Vongsa and Jenasis Lee, who made a presentation to their school board discussing mental health, lack of resources and personal stories of their peers mental health struggles. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Students plead for better mental health support from schools

Three Marysville Getchell seniors want more counselors and improved training for staff.

Maryville Getchell High School students Madison Dawson, left, Kaden Vongsa and Jenasis Lee, who made a presentation to their school board discussing mental health, lack of resources and personal stories of their peers mental health struggles. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Gerry Betz makes bread at his home Saturday morning in Everett on February 20, 2021. Betz is the Community Loaves coordinator of the Everett Hub. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Hobbyists and pros bake homemade bread to donate in Everett

Community Loaves delivers the fresh goods to groups helping those who are experiencing food insecurity.

Gerry Betz makes bread at his home Saturday morning in Everett on February 20, 2021. Betz is the Community Loaves coordinator of the Everett Hub. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)