A person walks out of the Everett Clinic on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Former Everett Clinic employees speak out about mass layoffs

Optum, the clinic’s parent company, laid off more than 50 people with no warning, former employees said. Optum…

An Everett Transit Route 6 bus arrives at the 13th Street stop near the Port of Everett Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Traces of meth, fentanyl exposure common on Puget Sound, Everett buses

Five public transit agencies, including Everett Transit and Community Transit, participated in a new UW study released Thursday.

The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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To solve $17.5M shortfall, Marysville schools could borrow millions

Before a meeting to approve a new budget, employees protested over union contracts and more. The district has…

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams

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Recount for Snohomish School Board race likely set for Thursday

Incumbent Sarah Adams garnered just 20 more votes than longtime teacher Monica Weber, triggering a recount.

Washington state Secretary of Health Dr. Umair A. Shah (left to right), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy Cohen and Microbiology Office Director Dr. Brian Hiatt tour a handful of labs in the Public Health Laboratories building on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In Shoreline visit, CDC director spotlights vaccines, new COVID booster

CDC Director Mandy Cohen toured a state lab to promote annual vaccines against the flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Buttons and pens are displayed during a Town Hall with UFCW 3000 Nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center at the Everett Labor Temple in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Providence nurses: Conditions at Everett hospital still dire, or worse

Nurses at the Everett hospital said they’re still underpaid and overworked. A strike might be in the cards…

The current location of Center for Human Services on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nonprofit blocked by Everett’s ban on downtown medical, social services

“I thought it was a joke because it was so absurd,” said the executive director of Center for…

The former site of Barney’s Pastrami on Sunday, August 13, 2023, where a new opioid treatment facility will take its place in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Opioid clinic to replace Barney’s Pastrami in Everett

“It’s a done deal,” a spokesperson for Community Medical Services said. He expects the clinic on Evergreen Way…

Garry Clark, the new CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish County moves forward with BIPOC Chamber of Commerce

The chamber would serve minority business owners seeking connections and financial support.

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A school bus driven by Jan Bates stops on 83rd Avenue Northeast in Marysville on Tuesday, March 14. Bates' bus, along with 14 others in the district, have been equipped with cameras to watch for drivers who illegally pass the bus when its stop sign is out.

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Marysville schools to ask state for help in solving $18M shortfall

“There has never been a district of our size facing binding conditions,” Superintendent Zachary Robbins said.

From left: Sherri Larkin, Monica Weber, Sarah Adams

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2,744 to 2,744: On primary night, Snohomish school board race is tied

Sarah Adams and Monica Weber, aligned on many issues, are in a close race to face Sherri Larkin…

Children board a school bus in Everett on Thursday morning. (Sue Misao / The Herald) Feb. 24, 2022

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Adkins, Rohla advance in race for Everett School Board Position 5

Several school board races around the county were tight. Meanwhile, an incumbent on Marysville’s board took just 8%…

Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Snohomish County invests $4.3M in ARPA money for workforce programs

The federal money aims to boost programs serving low-income and other marginalized populations.

Dr. Erin Murphy (Lakewood School District)

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New Lakewood School District superintendent to tackle rapid growth

Erin Murphy took the oath of office after the previous superintendent stepped down.

Kids run on the grass during the Kla Ha Ya Days carnival at Harvey Field in Snohomish, Washington on Thursday, July 13, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Kla Ha Ya Days is back in Snohomish this weekend. Here’s what to know.

The 110th annual festival continues through Sunday, with a carnival, hot air balloon show, parade and pie-eating contest.

Morgan Stewart, board member and wife of teacher Andrew Stewart, checks out a PBS app with students Morgan and Austin Gardea, 6 and 4 respectively, during an open house at the Everett Montessori Academy on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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As one Montessori program ends, parents launch new school in Everett

Parents didn’t want their kids’ tailor-made education to stop. “We looked at each other and said, ‘Well, I…

Robert Sutherland, left, Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel.

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Election insiders face election denier for Snohomish County auditor

Republican Robert Sutherland and Democrat Cindy Gobel are challenging incumbent Garth Fell on transparency and community outreach.

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After patient death, Everett dentist’s license suspended

Shuichi Yamaguchi, of 19th Avenue Dental, is not allowed to practice until charges from the state are resolved.

Timber Monster hostde the beer garden at the Sultan Shindig in 2018. The annual celebration pays homage to the city’s logging history with a carnival, street fair and parade. (Aaron Swaney)

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Chainsaws, parades, music and cars: Sultan celebrates its logging history

The 38th annual Sultan Shindig will take over downtown this weekend.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is joined by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray while they listen to where some of the federal funds have been implemented in the Washington State Ferry system on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Buttigieg visits Mukilteo for plans to electrify Washington ferries

U.S. Transportation Secretary: Washington state is ‘leading the way’ with its transition to electric ferries.