Kayla J. Dunn

Master woodcarver James Madison squats next to the in-progress healing pole on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy students connect to centuries-old Salish tradition

They needed something to bring them back together after COVID, so they looked north — to Tulalip.

 

Cash is used for a purchase at Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Paper or plastic? Snohomish County may require businesses to take cash

County Council member Nate Nehring proposed an ordinance to ban cashless sales under $200. He hopes cities will follow suit.

 

Inside the Carnegie Resource Center in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mobile opioid treatment among Snohomish County goals to fight epidemic

The county announced a set of strategies — along with specific deadlines — to combat the opioid epidemic.

 

Political campaign signs posted for Adam Fortney, Susanna Johnson and others in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Fortney, Johnson race for sheriff shatters record for campaign cash

Incumbent Adam Fortney and Susanna Johnson have raised nearly $300,000 combined. Looking at who’s donating, a partisan divide is clear.

Political campaign signs posted for Adam Fortney, Susanna Johnson and others in Snohomish, Washington on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Left to right, Niuvys Prestamo, Yelitza Medina, Ivonne Radovich and Johana Duarte pose for a photo at Connect Casino Road in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

At Casino Road ‘village,’ immigrants navigate complex new American lives

Health insurance policies can feel like another language. For some local families, it quite literally is.

Left to right, Niuvys Prestamo, Yelitza Medina, Ivonne Radovich and Johana Duarte pose for a photo at Connect Casino Road in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A cyclist crosses Highway 99 at 220th Street before riding south along the highway on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds tables decision on 10 acres of public space near Highway 99

The largest land acquisition in Edmonds history is up in the air. The City Council couldn’t decide whether to invest more money.

A cyclist crosses Highway 99 at 220th Street before riding south along the highway on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

Rosen, Nelson advance in race for Edmonds mayor, refocus campaigns

Four candidates threw their hat in the ring. Diane Buckshnis and Brad Shipley trailed behind on Tuesday.

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.
Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)

Moriarty leads Anderson in race for Superior Court judge

As votes rolled in Tuesday, incumbent Judge Patrick Moriarty and challenger Mary Anderson appeared set to advance.

Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)
Ginger McCormick of the Tlingit and Haida tribes, left, and Austin Didrickson, 23, of the Tlingit tribe, right, paddle during the 2023 Washington Tribes Canoe Journey in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, July 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Canoe journey, symbol of ‘carrying our traditions on,’ departs Tulalip

Tribes as far as Alaska gathered for the paddle, with about 112 canoes making the voyage from Lummi to Muckleshoot.

Ginger McCormick of the Tlingit and Haida tribes, left, and Austin Didrickson, 23, of the Tlingit tribe, right, paddle during the 2023 Washington Tribes Canoe Journey in Bellingham, Washington on Sunday, July 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
New Housing Hope CEO Donna Moulton at the Housing Hope offices on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Meet Housing Hope’s new CEO, Donna Moulton

A former social worker, Moulton wants to tackle the root causes of homelessness. She’s the organization’s third CEO in 36 years.

New Housing Hope CEO Donna Moulton at the Housing Hope offices on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
From left, Megan Dunn, Kristina Mitchell and Georgia Fisher.

Challengers to Dunn seat aim to tip balance on Snohomish County Council

Democrat Megan Dunn holds Position 2. Georgia Fisher and Kristina Mitchell, who have Republican ties, aim to unseat her.

From left, Megan Dunn, Kristina Mitchell and Georgia Fisher.
Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb waves to a cheering crowd at a Save America Rally Friday, July 22, 2022, in Prescott, Ariz. Lamb has filed federal paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, Monday, April 10, 2023, becoming the first Republican to jump into a high-profile race for the seat now held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Fortney to host far-right Arizona sheriff for campaign fundraiser

Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson both planned campaign events this week. The invited speakers gave a clue into their politics.

Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb waves to a cheering crowd at a Save America Rally Friday, July 22, 2022, in Prescott, Ariz. Lamb has filed federal paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, Monday, April 10, 2023, becoming the first Republican to jump into a high-profile race for the seat now held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda speaks during a NAACP Snohomish County press conference at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

NAACP of Snohomish County backs Binda in heated press conference

The chapter announced preliminary findings from their investigation into “alleged targeting” of the Lynnwood City Council member.

Lynnwood City Councilmember Joshua Binda speaks during a NAACP Snohomish County press conference at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

With primary approaching, 3 challengers aim to oust Edmonds mayor

Mike Nelson is seeking reelection against three challengers: Diane Buckshnis, Brad Shipley and Mike Rosen.

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.
A 10 acre parcel off of Highway 99, between 240th and 242nd Street Southwest that the city of Edmonds is currently in the process of acquiring on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds drops $100K deposit on 10 acres off Highway 99

The city is exploring uses for a $37 million parcel that could host parks or public facilities.

A 10 acre parcel off of Highway 99, between 240th and 242nd Street Southwest that the city of Edmonds is currently in the process of acquiring on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sabrina Van Tassel poses for a photo at the Sorrento Hotel in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Filmmaker aims to shed light on missing Tulalip woman’s cold case

Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis has been missing for 2½ years with no word. She’s the subject of Sabrina Van Tassel’s latest documentary.

Sabrina Van Tassel poses for a photo at the Sorrento Hotel in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
An overgrown playground sits empty on the Sauk-Suiattle Reservation on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sauk-Suiattle members urge feds to step in against leaders ‘abusing’ power

The tribal council fires, evicts and disenrolls without cause, members say.

An overgrown playground sits empty on the Sauk-Suiattle Reservation on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Diodato Boucsieguez speaks about removing Lynnwood councilmember Josh Binda from office at Wilcox Park in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Effort to recall Lynnwood’s Binda moves forward with judge’s approval

The campaign needs at least 2,416 signatures to force a recall vote for the City Council member mired in ethics concerns.

Diodato Boucsieguez speaks about removing Lynnwood councilmember Josh Binda from office at Wilcox Park in Lynnwood, Washington on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A sign near the Sauk-Suiattle Reservation in Darrington, Washington, on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Judge dismisses Sauk-Suiattle suit over sales tax, tribe agrees

After learning about a state sales tax refund process, the tribe agreed the lawsuit was rendered “unnecessary.”

A sign near the Sauk-Suiattle Reservation in Darrington, Washington, on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Husband and wife Nataliia Ktitorova, Vitalii Ktitorov and brother-in-law Yosip Lakatosh, right, at the Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest office on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

World Refugee Day event set for Tuesday at Everett Community College

The celebration includes food, drinks, live dance performances and more at Jackson Conference Center.

Husband and wife Nataliia Ktitorova, Vitalii Ktitorov and brother-in-law Yosip Lakatosh, right, at the Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest office on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)