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A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett considering 6% utility tax increase

It would raise about $7.5 million toward the general fund at a cost of about $12 per month…

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Everett schools to replace some water outlets after lead testing

Water from some outlets in schools contained elevated levels of lead, state testing showed. Temporary measures are already…

The shuttered Casino Road Fred Meyer on Friday, May 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett grad students propose vacancy tax for large retailers

The tax, which the city has yet to formally consider, would be levied on larger storefronts vacant for…

Signs hang on the outside of the Early Learning Center on the Everett Community College campus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Court dismisses EvCC appeal of public meetings ruling

The college had argued a judge’s ruling last year to hold a vote before closing its Early Learning…

Explorer Middle School students navigate a tight hallway past a recent floor repair that was made due to a leak on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Aging school infrastructure impacts Snohomish County students, districts say

A leaking middle school floor, and the work needed to replace it, was indicative of the challenges of…

The Port of Everett and Everett Marina on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New passenger ferry to connect Everett, Langley

The walk-on ferry, a pilot program for the ports of Everett and South Whidbey, will operate two days…

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Two Swift Orange Line buses waits at the Edmonds College Transit Center in Lynnwood.

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Officials: Higher gas prices won’t impact SnoCo transit

Transportation officials said careful planning will prevent impacts to service from the jump in fuel costs.

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Proposed Sound Transit plan would spare Everett Link from delays

The plan would come at the cost of the Sounder N Line commuter rail service, which would end…

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett approves new land use zone for manufactured homes

The zoning change will protect seven mobile home communities across the city from being redeveloped.

Everett Farmers Market bounty at its downtown location is seen in 2019. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

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Everett Farmers Market will return Sunday

The season begins Sunday and will continue weekly through October.

A rendering of the new TopGolf location filed in a permit application to the city.

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Owners: Topgolf still possibility at Everett Mall, despite permit filing

A recent permit filing that omitted the golf facility from the plans for the redeveloped mall represents “one…

Replacement Point of Elliot Treaty marker on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Mukilteo City Council votes to read land acknowledgement less often

The statement that recognizes indigenous people will now be read once per month, instead of at every council…

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Everett nonprofits to host Cinco De Mayo event Saturday

The event is free, but registration is required.

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Snohomish County plant sales begin Saturday

Sales in Edmonds and Monroe will open Saturday while an Everett event is planned for next week.

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett council signs letter urging delivery of light rail project

The letter asks Sound Transit to complete light rail to downtown Everett, as approved by voters in 2016,…

A rendering of the proposed stadium, known as the Outdoor Event Center. (Courtesy of City of Everett)

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Everett council approves $10.6 million in stadium spending

The money will pay for completion of the project’s design and property acquisition work at the downtown site.

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A Community Transit bus drives underneath the Lynnwood Light Rail station in Lynnwood.

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Sound Transit to introduce free parking permits for carpoolers

After an application, some carpoolers can get reserved weekday parking spot at Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace stations beginning…

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LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly in Everett.

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Judge issues injunction against Everett district in favor of off-campus Bible program

The temporary ruling requires Everett Public Schools to change its permission slip policy and allow LifeWise to take…

People explore the new Pallet shelter location after a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett opens new 20-unit Pallet shelter

The shelter will temporarily house women and their children as they look for permanent housing options.

A person looks over the edge of the new Edgewater Bridge on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett, Mukilteo celebrate opening of Edgewater Bridge

After a year-and-a-half long closure, hundreds of residents came together to mark the completion of the new bridge…