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Kelsey Olson, the owner of the Rustic Cork Wine Bar, is introduced by Port of Everett Executive Director Lisa Lefebar on Dec. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rustic Cork Wine Bar opens its doors at the Port of Everett

It’s the first of five new restaurants opening on the waterfront, which is becoming a hotspot for diners.

 

Lynnwood Police Officers AJ Burke and Maryam McDonald with the Community Health and Safety Section Outreach team and City of Lynnwood’s Business Development Program Manager Simreet Dhaliwal Gill walk to different businesses in Alderwood Plaza on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood advocate helps small businesses grow

As Business Development Program Manager for the city of Lynnwood, Dhaliwal Gill is an ally of local business owners.

 

Penny Clark, owner of Travel Time of Everett Inc., at her home office on Nov. 21, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington-based travel agency has been in business for 36 years

In the age of instant Internet travel booking, Penny Clark runs a thriving business from her home office in suburban Arlington.

 

Wide Shoes owner Dominic Ahn outside of his store along 205th Street on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds shoe store specializes in wide feet

Only 10% of the population have wide feet. Dominic Ahn is here to help them.

Wide Shoes owner Dominic Ahn outside of his store along 205th Street on Nov. 20, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lily Lamoureux stacks Weebly Funko toys in preparation for Funko Friday at Funko Field in Everett on July 12, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett-based Funko: ‘Serious doubt’ it can continue without new owner or funding

The company made the statements during required filings to the SEC. Even so, its new CEO outlined his plan for a turnaround.

Lily Lamoureux stacks Weebly Funko toys in preparation for Funko Friday at Funko Field in Everett on July 12, 2019.  Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A runner jogs past construction in the Port of Everett’s Millwright District on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett finalizes ‘conservative’ 2026 budget

Officials point to fallout from tariffs as a factor in budget decisions.

A runner jogs past construction in the Port of Everett’s Millwright District on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sound Sports Performance & Training owner Frederick Brooks inside his current location on Oct. 30, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood gym moves to the ground floor of Triton Court

Expansion doubles the space of Sound Sports and Training as owner Frederick Brooks looks to train more trainers.

Sound Sports Performance & Training owner Frederick Brooks inside his current location on Oct. 30, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The entrance to EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EvergreenHealth Monroe buys medical office building

The purchase is the first part of a hospital expansion.

The entrance to EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
The Verdant Health Commission holds a meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Verdant Health Commission to increase funding

Community Health organizations and food banks are funded by Swedish hospital rent.

The Verdant Health Commission holds a meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The new T&T Supermarket set to open in November on Oct. 20, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

TT Supermarket sets Nov. 13 opening date in Lynnwood

The new store will be only the second in the U.S. for the Canadian-based supermarket and Asian grocery.

The new T&T Supermarket set to open in November on Oct. 20, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Judi Ramsey, owner of Artisans, inside her business on Sept. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Artisans PNW allows public to buy works of 100 artists

Combo coffee, art gallery, bookshop aims to build business in Everett.

Judi Ramsey, owner of Artisans, inside her business on Sept. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Helion's 6th fusion prototype, Trenta, on display on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett-based Helion receives approval to build fusion power plant

The plant is to be based in Chelan County and will power Microsoft data centers.

Helion's 6th fusion prototype, Trenta, on display on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Port of Everett’s new Director of Seaport Operations Tim Ryker on Oct. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett names new chief of seaport operations

Tim Ryker replaced longtime Chief Operating Officer Carl Wollebek, who retired.

The Port of Everett’s new Director of Seaport Operations Tim Ryker on Oct. 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation on the development plan for the Lynnwood Event Center during a city council meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood City Council approves development of ‘The District’

The initial vision calls for a downtown hub offering a mix of retail, events, restaurants and residential options.

The Lynnwood City Council listens to a presentation on the development plan for the Lynnwood Event Center during a city council meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Closure of Fred Meyer leads Everett to consider solutions for vacant retail properties

One proposal would penalize landlords who don’t rent to new tenants after a store closes.

Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Downtown Everett lumberyard closes after 75 years

Downtown Everett lumber yard to close after 75 years.

Trade group bus tour makes two stops in Everett

The tour aimed to highlight the contributions of Washington manufacturers.

Everly Finch, 7, looks inside an enclosure at the Reptile Zoo on Aug. 19, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo to stay open

Roadside zoo owner reverses decision to close after attendance surge.

Everly Finch, 7, looks inside an enclosure at the Reptile Zoo on Aug. 19, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Keesha Laws, right, with mom and co-owner Tana Baumler, left, behind the bar top inside The Maltby Cafe on Sept. 29, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A change in ownership won’t change The Maltby Cafe

The new co-owner says she will stick with what has been a winning formula.

Keesha Laws, right, with mom and co-owner Tana Baumler, left, behind the bar top inside The Maltby Cafe on Sept. 29, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Paper covers the windows and doors of a recently closed Starbucks at the corner of Highway 99 and 220th Street SW on Oct. 1, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Starbucks shutters at least six locations in Snohomish County

The closures in Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek and Bothell come as Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol attempts to reverse declining sales.

Paper covers the windows and doors of a recently closed Starbucks at the corner of Highway 99 and 220th Street SW on Oct. 1, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)