A commuter walks through a packed Lynnwood City Center station parking garage to the Link train on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Frequent rail riders hail Lynnwood Link’s first regular day

Following its opening and a three-day weekend, the light rail saw its first rush of regular riders Tuesday.

New turf at the Phil Johnson Ballfields on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South Everett ballfields get inclusive playground

The upgrades also included adding artificial turf and making it easier for those in wheelchairs to roll onto…

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A brief timeline of the Lynnwood light rail extension

Four stations were added Friday in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood as part of the 8.5-mile, $3.1 billion…

People cheer as ribbon is cut and confetti flys during the Lynnwood 1 Line extension opening celebrations on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Today feels like Christmas’: Lynnwood light rail is here at last

Fifteen years after voters put the wheels in motion, Link stations opened in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Shoreline…

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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An early look at the new Lynnwood Link extension

Sound Transit gave a sneak preview of the $3.1 billion project Wednesday, two days before it opens.

A cyclist rides along the updated Scriber Creek Trail on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sound Transit plants trees, funds green projects ahead of Lynnwood opening

Sound Transit has made environmental initiatives a top priority as it expands the light rail north to Snohomish…

Cars move across the Edgewater Bridge toward Everett last year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edgewater Bridge closure between Everett, Mukilteo now set for November

The $34 million project will take a year to complete. Drivers will have to find other routes between…

magniX, based in Everett, plans to turn this de Havilland Canada DHC-7 into a hybrid-powered plane. (Provided photo)

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Everett-based magniX unveils aircraft it plans to make hybrid

Over the next several years, the electric aviation start-up will install two electric engines on an Air Tindi…

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Plan ahead’: Multiple options to access Lynnwood Link

Crowding and finding a parking space near the Lynnwood Link could be a problem. One solution: Take public…

Addison Tubbs, 17, washes her cow Skor during load-in before the start of the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Evergreen State Fair ready to shine in Monroe

Organizers have loaded the venue with two weeks of entertainment and a massive agricultural showcase.

An Everett Police boat is visible from Edgewater Beach as they continue to search for a kayaker that went missing after a storm on Sunday on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett police continue search for missing kayaker

Searchers began using an underwater drone on Tuesday night and continue to search Wednesday.

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Climber killed after fall at Del Campo Peak

A 36-year old man died on Monday after falling nearly 50 feet on steep terrain.

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Snohomish County corrections deputies get new contract

Four year deal begins on Jan. 1 and includes several new bonuses for corrections employees.

A Sheriffs office walks down a hill toward 112th Street on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County struggles to fill open sheriff’s deputy jobs

The sheriff’s office is making changes to boost recruitment, including nixing oral board interviews.

Traffic drives though the roundabout in east Sultan on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Sultan, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New roundabout planned for US 2 through Sultan

A slew of projects next year will add safety features along U.S. 2, including a roundabout at Old…

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Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off in 2022 in Everett.

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Council approves Paine Field plan with $297M in potential improvements

At long last, Paine Field has a new long-range plan, including an expanded passenger terminal. Now it’s up…

Part of “Generational Confluence,” a public art piece by Preston Singletary and David Franklin, at the Lynnwood light rail station on Tuesday. (Jordan Hansen/The Herald)

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New artwork will greet Lynnwood light rail riders

Funded through Sound Transit, the Lynnwood Transit Center now has some visual pop. The station will open for…

Pedestrians and cars cross over the 102nd Avenue bridge while a biker rides underneath along the Sammamish River Trail on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bothell getting head start on a better bridge across Sammamish River

City officials will use nearly $1.1 million of federal money for a study to plan for improvements to…

Denise O. turns in ballots at the Snohomish County Campus drop box on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Primary sets up competitive races for Snohomish County legislative seats

Highlights include a tight Senate race in the 10th District and a potential rematch between Rep. Sam Low…

Two workers walk past a train following a press event at the Lynnwood City Center Link Station on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Sound Transit exploring paid parking at Lynnwood light rail station

Officials gave a major update on coming service changes last week, with just weeks until light rail arrives…