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Everett City Council president Don Schwab speaks during a September budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke/The Herald)

Council leadership changes across the county

At the start of the year, some city councils held elections for new leaders.

 

Marysville School Board President Connor Krebbs speaks during a school board meeting before voting on school closures in the district on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville district makes its decision on school closures

The board voted Wednesday to move elementary schools to a K-6 model and close two schools.

 

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At least two Snohomish County residents exposed to measles

The health department is monitoring residents who may be at risk for developing the illness.

 

Black Forest Mushrooms owner Nethanael Engen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett small business owner struggles with health insurance rate hike

The insurer said it raised rates to keep up with rising health care costs.

Black Forest Mushrooms owner Nethanael Engen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett to host ‘Fan Zone’ during 2026 World Cup

Current plans for the zones lack specifics, but city staff hope the tournament can turn Everett into a “soccer city.”

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett homeless service faces uncertain future

Hope ‘N Wellness, which provides social services, faces a Feb. 28 deadline to move from its current location or close its doors.

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hearing for proposed Marysville development attracts crowd

Residents, lawyers and expert witnesses testified for three hours on Thursday. A decision is expected within three weeks.

People listen to APEX founder John Carswell speak durning an Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce kick off event on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After 13 years, Everett welcomes back its chamber of commerce

The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce held its first event Wednesday since the original chamber disbanded in 2011.

People listen to APEX founder John Carswell speak durning an Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce kick off event on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flu and COVID vaccine options available at QFC on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Two Snohomish County residents die from influenza

Last year’s flu season claimed the lives of seven people.

Flu and COVID vaccine options available at QFC on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Everett chamber of commerce marks return with first event

“Brain Food” will feature speaker John Carswell, and include a buffet lunch.

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Head-on crash kills one in Snohomish

The sheriff’s office closed the road for an investigation.

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The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River. Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council approves water, sewer rate increases

The 43% rise in combined water and sewer rates will pay for large infrastructure projects.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River. Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)

Edmonds nonprofit receives $15K grant to help students

The money will go toward job training and free meals for children.

An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)
Robin Cain with 50 of her marathon medals hanging on a display board she made with her father on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Running a marathon is hard. She ran one in every state.

Robin Cain, of Lake Stevens, is one of only a few thousand people to ever achieve the feat.

Robin Cain with 50 of her marathon medals hanging on a display board she made with her father on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
FILE — Alaska Airlines N704AL, a Boeing 737 Max 9 that had a door plug blow out from its fuselage midair, parked at a maintenance hanger at Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore., on Monday, January 8, 2024. Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees blame the company's focus on making planes more quickly. (Amanda Lucier/The New York Times)

A year after door blowout, Boeing touts safety improvements

A comprehensive plan has improved safety and quality checks, the company says.

FILE — Alaska Airlines N704AL, a Boeing 737 Max 9 that had a door plug blow out from its fuselage midair, parked at a maintenance hanger at Portland International Airport in Portland, Ore., on Monday, January 8, 2024. Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees blame the company's focus on making planes more quickly. (Amanda Lucier/The New York Times)
Jeremy Reed talks about the parking that could be lost to the proposed stadium site on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘A game of chicken’: Downtown Everett businesses react to proposed stadium

Even though no final decisions have been made, some businesses are wary, others optimistic about future plans.

Jeremy Reed talks about the parking that could be lost to the proposed stadium site on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Children emerge from the cold plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘A hangover cure for sure’: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

The annual New Year’s Polar Bear Plunge has been a tradition for 18 years.

Children emerge from the cold plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Two people stand on the highway as a car burns in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Monday, Dec. 30 near Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Eliza Aronson / The Herald)

Car fire slows traffic during I-5 evening commute

At its peak, the blaze backed up traffic for about 3 miles.

Two people stand on the highway as a car burns in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Monday, Dec. 30 near Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Eliza Aronson / The Herald)
A rendering of the new TopGolf location filed in a permit application to the city.

TopGolf solidifies plans for Everett Mall location

The three-story golf facility will be built next to the Regal theater, permits show. (Provided photo)

A rendering of the new TopGolf location filed in a permit application to the city.
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Sea Mar to take over Molina Healthcare clinic in Everett

Molina sold the clinic to the Washington nonprofit for “a nominal fee.”

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