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A Link train leaves Roosevelt Station on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Light rail trains shut down between Northgate, Cap Hill stations

The outage was caused by a power issue, Sound Transit wrote. Shuttle buses are running to carry commuters…

Everett

Local News

New Everett jazz festival taking place Saturday

The Everett Jazz Walk will feature 15 performers across 10 venues on the city’s waterfront.

Construction workers install wiring in the new cafeteria at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett’s newest school is almost ready for classes

A rebuilt Jackson Elementary will welcome students and teachers into classrooms at the start of the new school…

From left: Jeff Kelly, Julio Cortes and Annie Fitzgerald. (Provided photos)

Elections

38th District candidates see affordability as top issue

Incumbent representative Julio Cortes faces challenges from Democrat Annie Fitzgerald and a third party candidate, Jeff Kelly.

Community Transit’s Smokey Point Transit Center on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Community Transit funds design of major transit center expansion

Plans call for the Smokey Point Transit Center near Arlington to be expanded with more than double the…

Parade participants ride an Everett Fire Department truck during the Everett Independence Day parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett marks America’s 250th with annual parade

Thousands filled the city’s downtown on Saturday to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.

A Sound Transit express bus on Friday, March 27 at Everett Station in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Community Transit to end third party contract for commuter, express buses

The Snohomish County transit agency will operate those services in-house beginning Aug. 29, according to a state filing.

A sign blocking off the drive thru to Woods Coffee informs people of the water main break that forced the closure of the business on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Service restored after Everett water main break forced business closures

Water service along a section of West Marine View Drive was shut off around 1 p.m. Tuesday. It…

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

Local News

Paul Roberts, longtime Everett council member, dies at 73

Roberts was an experienced, well-known civil servant in the city and a longtime environmental advocate. He died June…

Brian Smith (provided photo)

Local News

Volunteers of America Western Washington CEO to leave

Brian Smith will be replaced by Kristi Meyers, the major nonprofit’s current chief operating officer.

Mexico fans celebrate the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 11 at Boxcar Park in Everett, Washington. Mexico went on to win the game, 2-0. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Officials: 17,000 people went to Everett FIFA Fan Zones

The four fan zone events for the world’s biggest sporting event exceeded expectations, Everett’s mayor said.

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

As Everett weighs transit merger, paratransit riders want same service

Everett’s mayor said she would only bring a merger plan forward if it keeps existing paratransit service levels…

A view of one of the potential locations of the new Aquasox stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett OKs use of eminent domain if stadium project advances

The ordinance allows the city to go to court to acquire properties on the stadium site, though staff…

Mohamed Kujabi, the Everett artist who designed and painted murals near Voyager Middle School with help from students at the school, stands near a mural on Monday, June 22, 2026, south of Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Local students help create murals to celebrate culture, combat graffiti

Government officials, volunteers, a nonprofit and a local artist came together to bring the students’ vision to life.

One of the three pre-approved home designs now available in the city of Everett. (Courtesy of City of Everett/Fivedot Architects)

Local News

Everett unveils pre-approved ADU designs, aims to cut permit timelines

City officials hope the new pre-approved plans will reduce costs for builders, creating more affordable home ownership opportunities.

Visitors walk into the Everett Pride block party early in the afternoon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett Pride draws hundreds to city’s downtown

People flocked to downtown Everett to visit the vendors and watch performances from musicians and drag artists during…

Vehicles travel on California Street between Broadway and Maple Street on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Everett, Washington. The Everett City Council allocated about $1.5 million toward the design of new bicycle lanes that are set to be installed along California Street east of the city’s downtown. (Michael Henneke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett council funds design of California Street bike lanes

The new bike lanes will serve as an east-west connection between Broadway and the Highway 2 trestle.

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People explore the Everett Pride Block Party in June 2025 in Everett.

Local News

Everett Pride to return with events Saturday, Sunday

A block party is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday featuring musical performances and vendors in the…

The Monroe High School sign as seen on March 1, 2024, in Monroe, Washington. (Photo by Evan Morud)

Local News

Monroe district sends $49M capital levy measure to ballot

The levy would pay for safety upgrades, major maintenance and the relocation of an aging alternative school built…

Everett

Local News

Everett city attorney to retire Aug. 15

David Hall, Everett’s lead attorney, helped file a landmark lawsuit against Purdue Pharma in 2017.