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WSU Everett Cybersecurity Professor Shih-Lien (Linus) Lu talks about the different aspects of the cybersecurity board on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Eight years after Washington State Everett campus opened, the university branch is still trying to define itself

EVERETT — In a room on the Washington State Everett campus, students practice defusing cybersecurity threats using a…

Nathan Tri, left, Natalie Lessley, center, and Chef Instructor Kevin Fogerty plate a fettuccine alfredo with saute shrimp and broccoli at the Edmonds College Cafe on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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One of the best meal deals in Snohomish County is on a Lynnwood College campus

EVERETT — At $14.95 for a four-course gourmet meal, and no tipping, this deal at a student-run restaurant…

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Edmonds College and schools continue diversity programs

Educational diversity programs are alive and well in Snohomish County.

People take photos and videos as the first Frontier Arlines flight arrives at Paine Field Airport under a water cannon salute on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Water cannons salute Frontier on its first day at Paine Field

Frontier Airlines joins Alaska Airlines in offering service Snohomish County passengers.

Katie Wallace, left, checks people into the first flight from Paine Field to Honolulu on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Executive order makes way for Paine Field expansion planning

Expansion would be a long-range project estimated to cost around $300 million.

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Dick’s Drive-In announces opening date for new Everett location

The new drive-in will be the first-ever for Everett and the second in Snohomish County.

A standard jet fuel, left, burns with extensive smoke output while a 50 percent SAF drop-in jet fuel, right, puts off less smoke during a demonstration of the difference in fuel emissions on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sustainable aviation fuel center gets funding boost

EVERETT — A planned research and development center focused on sustainable aviation fuel at Paine Field is getting…

Helion's 6th fusion prototype, Trenta, on display on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Helion celebrates smoother path to fusion energy site approval

Helion CEO applauds legislation signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson expected to streamline site selection process.

FILE — Jet fuselages at Boeing’s fabrication site in Everett, Wash., Sept. 28, 2022. Some recently manufactured Boeing and Airbus jets have components made from titanium that was sold using fake documentation verifying the material’s authenticity, according to a supplier for the plane makers. (Jovelle Tamayo/The New York Times)

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Boeing adding new space in Everett despite worker reduction

EVERETT — Boeing is expanding the amount of space it occupies in Everett, leasing nearly 279,000 square feet…

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Paine Field Community Day returns Saturday, May 17

The youth-focused celebration will feature aircraft displays, talks with pilots and a variety of local food vendors.

Mel Sheldon makes a speech after winning the Elson S. Floyd Award on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mel Sheldon: Coming up big for the Tulalip Tribes

Mel Sheldon is the winner of the Elson S. Floyd Award from Economic Alliance Snohomish County

Laaysa Chintamani speaks after winning on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Laasya Chintamani: ‘I always loved science and wanted to help people’

Chintamani is the recipient of the Washington STEM Rising Star Award.

Paul Roberts makes a speech after winning the Chair’s Legacy Award on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Paul Roberts: An advocate for environmental causes

Roberts is the winner of the newly established Chair’s Legacy Award from Economic Alliance Snohomish County.

Dave Somers makes a speech after winning the Henry M. Jackson Award on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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County Executive Dave Somers: ‘It’s working together’

Somers is the recipient of the Henry M. Jackson Award from Economic Alliance Snohomish County.

Craig Skotdal makes a speech after winning on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Craig Skotdal: Helping to breathe life into downtown Everett

Skotdal is the recipient of the John M. Fluke Sr. award from Economic Alliance Snohomish County

K-POP Empire store owners Todd Dickinson and Ricky Steinlars at their new store location on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood K-pop store wary of new tariffs

Much of the store’s merchandise, which arrives from China and South Korea, is facing new import fees.

Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn speaks during the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Annual Meeting and Awards events on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Commerce boss: How Washington state can make it easier for small businesses

Joe Nguyen made the remarks Wednesday during the annual meeting of the Economic Alliance Snohomish County and the…

People wait in line outside of the Lynnwood Department of Licensing before it opens on Friday, April 18, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County residents rushing to become REAL ID compliant

Travelers seeking enhanced driver’s licenses to meet federal security requirements are jamming Department of Licensing offices.

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$2M grant will fund job training and employment programs for laid-off Boeing workers in Snohomoish and King counties.

A $2 million federal grant will help more than 2,000 laid-off Boeing workers in Snohomish and King counties…

The conveyer belt moves past a table with a selection of food options available at Kura Sushi on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Robots rule at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Lynnwood

Addition of the new restaurant makes Lynnwood the unofficial conveyor-belt sushi capital of the county.