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D.R. Horton’s proposed design for the 248-unit development at the site of a vacant Walmart at 11400 Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Homebuilder proposes vacant Highway 99 Walmart as site for 248 homes

D.R. Horton plans to build 92 single-family homes and 156 townhomes at the Everett commercial site.

Taylor Winant, 2, plays in the play area at Little Pandas Play Cafe on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Little Pandas Play Cafe: Something for everyone

The Everett play cafe offers play space for kids and coffee for busy parents.

The Funko flagship store along Wetmore Avenue on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett-based Funko improperly collected user data on its site, lawsuit says

Filed Friday in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, the complaint alleges the company collected and shared user…

Funko mascots Freddy Funko roll past on a conveyor belt in the Pop! Factory of the company’s flagship store on Aug. 18, 2017. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Everett’s Funko shows signs of life after financial life support

On Thursday, the toy collectable company reported the highest gross margin in the company’s history.

People cheer in front of a new airplane livery for the Panama national soccer team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Boeing rolls out 737 MAX celebrating Panama men’s soccer team at Everett campus

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Copa Airlines unveiled its new plane Tuesday, featuring a fan-designed livery.

Stephan Banchero accepting the John M. Fluke Sr. Award April 14, 2026, during the annual meeting of the Economic Alliance Snohomish County at Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Stephan Banchero III: Business is always picking up

Banchero, president of two waste management businesses, received the John M. Fluke Sr. Award from Economic Alliance Snohomish…

A SoundTransit Link train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station as U.S. Representative Rick Larsen talks about the T&I Committee’s work on the surface reauthorization bill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Rick Larsen: Meeting transportation needs in Snohomish County

U.S. Rep. Larsen for Washington’s Second Congressional District received the Henry M. Jackson award.

Ian Saltzman

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Dr. Ian Saltzman: Encouraging great learners and great citizens

Saltzman, superintendent of Everett Public Schools, received the Elson S. Floyd Award.

John Haarlow

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Snohomish County PUD: Partnering with the community to provide power

The Snohomish County Public Utility District received the Opportunity Lives Here Award.

Harshita Sinha is a Lake Stevens High School student who received the STEM Rising Star Award April 14, 2026, during the annual meeting of the Economic Alliance Snohomish County at Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. (Harshita Sinha)

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Harshita Sinha: Never stopping learning

Harshita Sinha, a Lake Stevens High School Student, received the STEM Rising Star Award.

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Pier 3 at the Port of Everett Seaport is seen in Everett.

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Port of Everett receives $11.25 million grant to modernize pier

The Port Infrastructure Development Program funding will support the full scope of the project, such as planning and…

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Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett.

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Monroe man seeks 3rd trial in Monroe homicide case after ‘Juror 14’ arrested

Three days after Kevin Rodriguez was found guilty, deputies arrested the juror in connection with an Everett stabbing.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Woman, 58, died in her cell at Snohomish County Jail

During routine checks Wednesday morning, a corrections deputy found her unresponsive.

South County Fire responded to a fire at a townhome complex Tuesday, April 21, 2026, where they discovered flames around 30 feet high from the backside of one building in Lynnwood, Washington. (South County Fire)

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Witnesses: Cigarette responsible for Lynnwood townhome fire that displaced 13

On Tuesday, South County Fire responded to a rapidly spreading fire at a two-story townhome complex.

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1 man dead after fiery collision at Mountlake Terrace transit station

Early Tuesday morning, troopers responded to reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames.

Starbuds owner Kaden Sadis outside of their newly opened Lynnwood location on Monday, April 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Retail cannabis buds in Lynnwood after city lifts ban

On Monday, Lynnwood’s first cannabis retailer, Starbuds, opened its doors.

South County Fire responded to an early morning fire Sunday, April 19, 2026, at an apartment building in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (South County Fire)

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2-alarm apartment fire displaces at least 25 adults, 15 pets in Mountlake Terrace

South County firefighters rescued two people and a dog from the third floor of the Taluswood Apartments.

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Three dead in early Saturday morning collision near Monroe

Just after midnight, a collision closed U.S. 2 near milepost 18 for more than four hours.

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A person walks in to Apollo Exos Records on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in Everett.

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Apollo Exos Records targets late summer for expansion

The record shop and beer bar will expand into the building next door to offer a dedicated pinball…

Oral arguments, April 3, 2025, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse. Left to right, firefighter Ryan Stupey, firefighter/driver-operator David Petersen, Lauren Petersen, attorney Jennifer W. Kennedy, attorney Alan Reinach, firefighter Lt. Jay Stickney, and firefighter/tillerman Kevin Gleason. (Provided photo)

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Snohomish Co. firefighters who refused vaccine appeal to US Supreme Court

Seven months after a federal appellate court ruled against them, attorneys representing eight firefighters filed a petition Thursday.