Police respond to a wrong way crash April 11, 2024, on Highway 525 in Lynnwood after a police chase. (Photo provided by Washington State Department of Transportation)

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Snohomish County failed to prevent pursuit that killed Lynnwood woman, lawsuit says

The family of Trudy Slanger, 83, filed a wrongful death complaint over a wrong-way crash involving a fleeing…

Madison Dennis, the owner of Mad For Cupcakes, outside of her new brick-and-mortar location on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Granite Falls will get a little bit sweeter Saturday

After running a home bakery for three years, Granite Falls native Madison Dennis is opening a storefront for…

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Outside of Choux Choux Bakery in downtown Everett.

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‘A hit every time’: Get your pastry fix at this Everett bakery

Open seven days a week, Choux Choux offers fresh-baked bread, pastries, pizzas and more.

Mock-up design for the new Maltby Cafe. The current cafe is located at 8809 Maltby Road in Snohomish, Washington. (Westcott Homes)

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Iconic Maltby Cafe will get a new home and a fresh look

Washington developers plan to transform cafe and area around it into Maltby Village to accompany creation of 91…

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Hit-and-run injures one pedestrian near Mill Creek

The collision injured a man, 26, and closed Westbound Highway 96 for around three hours Thursday morning.

Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Tay Hicks and Lynwood Mayor George Hurst cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Raising Cane’s Lynnwood location on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Raising Cane’s opens its Lynnwood location’s door to a crowd of hundreds

On Tuesday morning, many attendees enjoying the festivities had camped out the night before to get the first…

A proposed design for Polaris at Lynnwood, a 294-unit apartment and commercial space located at 20800 44th Ave W in Lynnwood, Washington. (City of Lynnwood)

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Developer proposes 294-unit apartment building near Lynnwood light rail

Taking over a Park & Ride and Tesla charging station, the project will help the city meet its…

Coffee drinkers patronize Starbucks on 10th and Broadway in Everett in 2018. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

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Former Starbucks barista settles lawsuit over Everett labor law

The Everett barista initially filed a class action complaint in September, alleging Starbucks failed to give him more…

Hotel Indigo, located on the Everett waterfront, reports higher than normal occupancy rates during the World Cup, but nothing as originally expected. (Provided photo)

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Snohomish County tourism rates remain more tepid than a boom for the World Cup

Hotel bookings have thinned out since the initial forecast of a tourism boom, but local watch parties draw…

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Everett-based Fluke Corp. failed to prevent data breach, lawsuit says

The electronic test tool company allegedly notified employees of the breach just under eight months after its discovery.

Members of the Tulalip Tribes’ board of directors and representatives from Dick’s Drive-In break ground on the new restaurant location Monday, June 8, 2026, in Tulalip, Washington. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Dicks Drive-In breaks ground on new Tulalip location

While the restaurant doesnt have an official opening date yet, Dicks Drive-In CEO said they are going as…

As Boeing prepares for its new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, the North Line Cafe is already open. (Boeing)

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Boeing’s Everett 737 MAX production line takes off July 6, CEO says

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told CNBC on Friday the Everett line will help the company raise its monthly…

Jac Cash shapes a hat in the workshop at FauxyFurr Vintage + Handmade on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington business puts the lid on your ensemble

FauxyFurr offers custom-made hats, upcycled fashion and western accessories fit for any occasion.

Seattle Lighting store on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 1811 Hewitt Ave in Everett, Washington. The location is set to close July 14. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Everett’s Seattle Lighting location set to close in July

The showroom will be running sales on display items on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jaymie and Jeff Rousey, owners of Rousey Coffee Roasters, inside their roastery on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Gold Bar, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gold Bar coffee roasters turn coffee into an art form

After spending just under 30 years in prison, Jeff Rousey turned his life to coffee and family.

A sampler at Scuttlebutt Brewing Restaurant and Pub Friday afternoon in Everett on July 2, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett waterfront restaurant and brewer approaches 30

As Scuttlebutt Brewing Company nears three decades in July, the family business is not slowing down with new…

Heidi Mann at Heidi’s Sandwhichboard holding a three-tiered serving tray used for afternoon tea service in Snohomish, Washington. (Provided photo)

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‘It’s like home base.’ Snohomish sandwich shop offers an intentional spread

After opening three years ago, Heidis Sandwhichboard has grown to be more than a restaurant with catering and…

A floor vase made by Ky Bruning sits in the Bruning Pottery studio, ready to glaze in Snohomish, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Owner molds Bruning Pottery into lasting success in downtown Snohomish

Opened in 1983 by Larry and Judy Bruning, Bruning Pottery’s colorful pieces brighten up downtown Snohomish.

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Maverick Gaming closes 2 casinos in the county, more than 100 laid off

The gaming and entertainment company will close Mountlake Terrace and Bothell locations on July 31.

Two seagulls sit on top of the Dick’s sign in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Dick’s Drive-In announces Tulalip location

No opening date has been set as of Wednesday for the new restaurant located across from Quil Ceda…