Ian Davis-Leonard

Volunteers await the next grouping a cars Friday morning at the Faith Food Bank at Faith Lutheran Church in Everett on October 9, 2020.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Friendly faces and free food at the Faith Food Bank

Friday food distributions at Faith Lutheran Church in Everett serve about 1,600 people each week.

Volunteers await the next grouping a cars Friday morning at the Faith Food Bank at Faith Lutheran Church in Everett on October 9, 2020.   (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A post shared to John Kartak's personal Facebook page.

Kartak apologizes for post promoting running over protesters

Snohomish Mayor John Kartak claimed he mistook the meaning of a meme about “peaceful protests.”

A post shared to John Kartak's personal Facebook page.
Vandals attempted to pry open a mail collection box on Hoyt Avenue in north Everett resulting in it being labelled "Out of Order." (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)

Vandalism results in removal of two Everett mail boxes

A Postal official said new boxes have been ordered, but there was no timeline for installation.

Vandals attempted to pry open a mail collection box on Hoyt Avenue in north Everett resulting in it being labelled "Out of Order." (Ian Davis-Leonard / The Herald)
Hot button issue: Stores ask employees to remove ‘BLM’ pins

Hot button issue: Stores ask employees to remove ‘BLM’ pins

Workers say Fred Meyer and QFC stores have banned “Black Lives Matter” buttons at work.

Hot button issue: Stores ask employees to remove ‘BLM’ pins
Suicide Prevention Month a reminder that help is available

Suicide Prevention Month a reminder that help is available

Online or by phone, resources are widely accessible as millions struggle with mental health.

Suicide Prevention Month a reminder that help is available
Housing Hope’s playfield proposal splits planning commission

Housing Hope’s playfield proposal splits planning commission

After a 3-3 vote on the land-use changes, no recommendation will be given to the Everett City Council.

Housing Hope’s playfield proposal splits planning commission

EvCC group’s Empowerment Lunch connects community virtually

The event was the first for EvCC’s American Association for Women at Community Colleges chapter.

Historic commission opposes zoning change for playfield plan

Historic commission opposes zoning change for playfield plan

By a 6-2 vote, the commission advised against Housing Hope’s rezoning efforts on Norton Ave.

Historic commission opposes zoning change for playfield plan
Many more searches and rescues: First responders are busy

Many more searches and rescues: First responders are busy

The sheriff’s office this year has had 330 calls for search and rescue in Snohomish County.

Many more searches and rescues: First responders are busy
More than half of county ballots arrived via drop boxes

More than half of county ballots arrived via drop boxes

More than 56% of voters used a drop box this August. The county auditor expects more use this fall.

More than half of county ballots arrived via drop boxes

County unemployment decreases to 8.8% as state mark stalls

A state economist said Washington’s slight jobless rise conveys the delicate nature of the situation.

Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November

Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November

Three Republicans won in the primary including Bill Bruch defeating Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor.

Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November
For WSU med students, it begins with white coats, big dreams

For WSU med students, it begins with white coats, big dreams

Amid COVID precautions, drive-thru ceremony in Everett Friday recognized hard work behind and ahead.

For WSU med students, it begins with white coats, big dreams
Piper Hounsel, 7, (left) shares a laugh with her brother Weston Hounsel, Friday afternoon in the waters off Howarth Park in Everett on August 14, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

The heat is on, and officials urge responsible recreation

The Snohomish County parks director recommends having a plan B in case your first choice is too crowded.

Piper Hounsel, 7, (left) shares a laugh with her brother Weston Hounsel, Friday afternoon in the waters off Howarth Park in Everett on August 14, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Get ready for a Sunday scorcher, with triple-digit potential

Get ready for a Sunday scorcher, with triple-digit potential

Meteorologists anticipate inland cities could reach 100 degrees when a heat wave peaks Sunday.

Get ready for a Sunday scorcher, with triple-digit potential
New help during COVID: Counselors reach out with resources

New help during COVID: Counselors reach out with resources

Funded by the CARES Act, 10 community social workers are deployed across Snohomish County.

New help during COVID: Counselors reach out with resources
Rep. Larsen tours small businesses given federal PPP loans

Rep. Larsen tours small businesses given federal PPP loans

The congressman said leaders in Washington D.C. continue to negotiate for further COVID-19 relief.

Rep. Larsen tours small businesses given federal PPP loans
Local families praise state’s online early education program

Local families praise state’s online early education program

The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program found creative ways to reach kids during COVID.

Local families praise state’s online early education program
Some waited months for jobless benefits, and some wait still

Some waited months for jobless benefits, and some wait still

Not all 81,000 cases are resolved, but some people finally received thousands of dollars in back payments.

Some waited months for jobless benefits, and some wait still
COVID and road closures have hampered Rucker Ave. businesses
COVID and road closures have hampered Rucker Ave. businesses