Jenelle Baumbach

Fancy, left, and Pimento, right, both look out of their separate cat pods at the Everett Animal Shelter on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stray cats overcrowd Everett’s animal shelter

For the first 15 days of October, the Everett Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees for dogs and cats.

 

Lynn Deeken, the Dean of Arts, Learning Resources & Pathways at EvCC, addresses a large gathering during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Cascade Learning Center on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Everett Community College in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

New EvCC learning resource center opens to students, public

Planners of the Everett Community College building hope it will encourage students to use on-campus tutoring resources.

 

Evening rush hour traffic moves along I-5 on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Cars clogging highways more, data shows; local lawmakers eye solutions

On highways in the central Puget Sound region, delays were up 35%, according to new data from the state Department of Transportation.

 

A view of a 6 parcel, 4.4 acre piece of land in Edmonds, south of Edmonds-Woodway High School on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Housing authority seeks more property in Edmonds

The Housing Authority of Snohomish County doesn’t have specific plans for land near 80th Avenue West, if its offer is accepted.

A view of a 6 parcel, 4.4 acre piece of land in Edmonds, south of Edmonds-Woodway High School on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
June Robinson

Everett senator will head state Senate’s budget-writing committee

Come 2024, Sen. June Robinson will lead the Ways and Means Committee, giving her power in deciding the state budget.

June Robinson
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin gives an address to the city council of her proposed 2024 budget at the Everett Police Department North Precinct in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett mayor presents balanced budget for 2024; future deficit looms

If approved by the City Council, the $438 million budget will fund more police staff, parks and infrastructure.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin gives an address to the city council of her proposed 2024 budget at the Everett Police Department North Precinct in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Cash is used for a purchase at Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

County Council delays vote on requiring businesses to take cash

Concerns over information and enforcement postponed the council’s scheduled vote on the ordinance Wednesday in Snohomish County.

Cash is used for a purchase at Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Donna Moulton, CEO of Housing Hope, speaks during the Everett Herald’s public forum on affordable housing at the Lynnwood Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

At Herald forum, experts discuss local affordable housing challenges

“In every step of trying to develop affordable housing, it feels like an uphill battle,” said Donna Moulton, CEO of Housing Hope.

Donna Moulton, CEO of Housing Hope, speaks during the Everett Herald’s public forum on affordable housing at the Lynnwood Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A truck crosses Trojan Way on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

North Everett street may be renamed to honor slain officer Rocha

Everett police see the change as a way to pay tribute to Dan Rocha. Public comment will be accepted until Sept. 22.

A truck crosses Trojan Way on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

How will Snohomish County divide $51M in opioid settlement funds?

After several settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors, the county and cities are making plans for how to spend the cash.

FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
A view of a neighborhood in Meadowdale along 68th Avenue West that may be annexed into Edmonds on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Residents on outskirts of Edmonds take step to join city

Edmonds City Council approved a request to annex a roughly 20-acre portion of the Meadowdale neighborhood.

A view of a neighborhood in Meadowdale along 68th Avenue West that may be annexed into Edmonds on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ambitious high-speed rail project could have stop in Everett

Travel time from Portland or Vancouver to Seattle could be just an hour. The project is slated to cost tens of billions.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People use the playground at Clark Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Clark Park, on edge of new ‘no sit’ zone, to get new off-leash dog park

Neighbors hope it will increase “positive” activity in the park, which is exempt from a new ban on sitting or lying down.

People use the playground at Clark Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Patrick Diller, head of community partnerships for Pallet, discusses the Pallet Shelter Pilot Project last June in Everett. (Katie Hayes / Herald file)

Everett Pallet shelter village can keep going with $700K in state funds

The money for the Everett Gospel Mission’s 40-unit shelter will allow the village to operate for another year.

Patrick Diller, head of community partnerships for Pallet, discusses the Pallet Shelter Pilot Project last June in Everett. (Katie Hayes / Herald file)