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Striking Boeing workers are reflected in the windows of a bus as it drives along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing to furlough thousands of workers

Company CEO Kelly Ortberg said the move was necessary to ensure the company can recover from “substantial challenges.”

Striking Boeing workers are reflected in the windows of a bus as it drives along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Did Boeing furlough you? We want to hear from you.

Boeing announced Wednesday temporary furloughs had begun for thousands of employees.

Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Superintendent Doctor Zac Robbins listens to public comment during a Marysville School District Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State appoints special administrator to oversee Marysville schools

The appointment Monday of Arthur Jarvis is the latest unprecedented move as the district battles deep financial woes.

Superintendent Doctor Zac Robbins listens to public comment during a Marysville School District Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing considers furloughs, other measures amid Machinists strike

Chief Financial Officer Brian West announced a series of cost-cutting moves in a memo to employees Monday.

Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

South County Fire to hold emergency preparedness event

The expo on Sept. 21 will be a chance to learn lifesaving skills, including how to respond to fires and earthquakes.

Lynnwood

Boeing Machinists take to the streets outside Everett plant

The strike comes after 33,000 members resoundingly rejected the latest contract reached by Boeing and union leadership.

Boeing Machinists begin strike

Members of the IAM District 751, including 17,000 in Everett, voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.

Bothell

Bothell man, 23, arrested in assault of child, 11

Detectives credit help from Bailey Farm apartment complex management for quickly identifying the suspect.

Bothell
Bothell

Deputies: Man broke into Bothell home and sexually assaulted child, 11

Authorities asked anybody with video surveillance or information to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.

Bothell
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell talks about the new Elections Center during a tour on July 9 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County launches weekly ‘Elections Explained’ talks

For the next six weeks, locals can attend information sessions designed to provide insights into the voting process.

Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell talks about the new Elections Center during a tour on July 9 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett police's Marine Operations Unit Dive Team continue to search for a kayaker on Wednesday, missing since Aug. 18. (Everett Police Department)

Everett police identify missing kayaker; search now a recovery

Miguel Urbano, 44, has been missing since Aug. 18, when a sudden storm caused trouble for several water enthusiasts.

Everett police's Marine Operations Unit Dive Team continue to search for a kayaker on Wednesday, missing since Aug. 18. (Everett Police Department)
Washington State University alumni Randy Bolerjack holds his son William, 2, as he reaches out to touch the new cougar statue at the Washington State University Everett campus on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The statue is one of four newly erected cougar statutes on Washington State University satellite campuses. It is slightly smaller version of the original statue on the Pullman. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Butch the Cougar’ immortalized at WSU Everett campus

Campus officials dedicated the statue Friday, the same day as “Cougar Pride Day” in Snohomish County.

Washington State University alumni Randy Bolerjack holds his son William, 2, as he reaches out to touch the new cougar statue at the Washington State University Everett campus on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The statue is one of four newly erected cougar statutes on Washington State University satellite campuses. It is slightly smaller version of the original statue on the Pullman. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Everett police investigate shooting that left four wounded

Four people remain in stable condition as of Tuesday at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Everett
Everett

Everett police search for missing kayaker after sudden storm Sunday

The search comes as multiple paddleboarders needed to be rescued after heavy rain and wind churned up the water.

Everett
Marysville

Marysville mom and dad stop attempted kidnapping of their child

Police said a 51-year-old Everett man tried twice to pull a child from a car Wednesday. Officers arrested him.

Marysville
Samantha Grospe helps her son Everett Grospe, 4, pick a book during Lake Stevens Education Foundation Dolly Parton Imagination Library celebration on Sept. 21, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

United Way delivers 100k free books to Snohomish County kids

Thanks to a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the nonprofit is making free books possible for young kids.

Samantha Grospe helps her son Everett Grospe, 4, pick a book during Lake Stevens Education Foundation Dolly Parton Imagination Library celebration on Sept. 21, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Edmonds ferry begins its course in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett edges 14-year-old unofficial temperature record

The National Weather Service said it’s the warmest July 8 on record, and it’s not done yet.

An Edmonds ferry begins its course in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. An atmospheric river weather pattern is expected to soak Western Washington, beginning Sunday night into Tuesday. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Extremely rare’ atmospheric river to drench Snohomish County

A series of moderate to heavy systems will last Sunday through Tuesday. Then, next week, sun and smooth sailing.

A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. An atmospheric river weather pattern is expected to soak Western Washington, beginning Sunday night into Tuesday. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett

2 men arrested in dozen south Snohomish County burglaries

Police believe both men are connected with a group from South America suspected of over 300 burglaries since 2021.

Everett
A tribute to Ariel Garcia in his neighborhood on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A tribute to Ariel Garcia in his neighborhood on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Slain Everett boy, 4, officially identified

Ariel Garcia was reported missing Wednesday before police found his body along I-5 in Pierce County. His mother was arrested.

A tribute to Ariel Garcia in his neighborhood on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A tribute to Ariel Garcia in his neighborhood on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)