Jenna Peterson

Providence Swedish Edmonds welcomes first baby of 2025

The first baby at Swedish Edmonds also joins a new generation of humanity: Gen Beta.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

Planning for an ambitious high-speed rail system in the Pacific Northwest will continue thanks to nearly $50 million in new U.S. federal funding. Traveling at… Continue reading

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Sylverster family, consisting of Mike, Taylor, Makena, 6, and Dennis the retriever, take a stroll through the park and take in all the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Keep dreaming: White Christmas unlikely in Snohomish County

Most of the county was forecast to see rain and temperatures in the high 40s and low 50s.

The Sylverster family, consisting of Mike, Taylor, Makena, 6, and Dennis the retriever, take a stroll through the park and take in all the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

The $50 million will fund route planning, community outreach and more. It could have a stop in Everett.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A person walks into the Lynnwood location of Party City hours after it was announced the company would be closing all of it’s stores on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Party City to close all locations, including in Everett and Lynnwood

Two of the retailer’s 700 stores in North America are in Snohomish County. On Friday, shoppers mourned the coming closure.

A person walks into the Lynnwood location of Party City hours after it was announced the company would be closing all of it’s stores on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds council votes to put fire annexation on the ballot

The council also passed its budget for the next two years, a step in bridging its $13 million deficit.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Pam Martinez (Provided photo)

‘A whirlwind of a person’: Community remembers Edmonds nonprofit founder

Pam Martinez founded Holly House in 2006 to provide holiday gifts to families in the Edmonds School District.

Pam Martinez (Provided photo)
The bond funded new track and field at Northshore Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Courtesy of Northshore School District)

Northshore School District bond improvements underway

The $425 million bond is funding new track and field complexes, playgrounds and phase one of two school replacements.

The bond funded new track and field at Northshore Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Courtesy of Northshore School District)
Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It’s the right time’: Edmonds police chief talks retirement, budget woes

Michelle Bennett will retire early next year in a time of uncertainty for the department.

Edmonds Police Chief Michelle Bennett outside of the Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

These kids can’t drive. But at Marysville event, they can build cars.

The Toyota Mini Makers Garage guides kids through the process of making their very own toy cars.

Alan Williams, left, helps Coen Sportsman, 8, secure the chassis of his miniature car during Toyota Mini Makers Garage hosted by Marysville Toyota and Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds considers disbanding police department amid budget woes

The city is having “exploratory” meetings with the Snohomish and King County sheriff’s offices.

The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald

Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Herald
People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Record Tulalip holiday display lights up the night

The largest light display in Washington is free of charge and open through Jan. 12.

People take photos of the lights surrounding the the fountain at the the entrance to the Tulalip Resort & Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds residents urge city to reconsider fire annexation

The City Council met Tuesday to review a pre-annexation plan with South County Fire and held a public hearing.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

Son of Lynnwood woman killed in bomb cyclone also injured

South County Fire previously said no one else was injured. Brian O’Connor has undergone two spinal surgeries.

Lynnwood
Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds council to review South County Fire annexation plan

Voters may decide in April whether the city annexes into South County Fire.

Edmonds City Council members answer questions during an Edmonds City Council Town Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Blake Coleman, 5, shows off a turkey she colored at Highland Elementary on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens kindergarteners talk turkey, family and history

Students at Highland Elementary School shared what Thanksgiving means to them.

Blake Coleman, 5, shows off a turkey she colored at Highland Elementary on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)