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Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks during the town hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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‘Build the spine’: SnoCo leaders say Everett light rail is a priority

At a town hall, Cassie Franklin and Dave Somers said building light rail from Everett to Tacoma is…

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Mukilteo seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat

The seat was vacated after first-term council member Mike Dixon resigned last week.

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A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington.

Business

Judge rules in favor of Everett’s Soundview Deli owner

Last year, the court case temporarily forced the closure of the well-known convenience store near the Edgewater Bridge.

Everett Gospel Mission CEO John Hull talks about the planned building expansion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Gospel Mission plans for major shelter expansion

The new shelter will double the number of available beds while including additional surge capacity for extreme weather…

Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edgewater Bridge connecting Everett, Mukilteo to open April 28

The announcement is good news for the 6,000 cars that drove across the bridge daily before its year-and-a-half…

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Mukilteo council member announces resignation

Mike Dixon, a first-term council member, resigned Thursday to focus on his job and family, he said.

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

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Everett budgets $250k for annexation study, subarea plan

The two projects were included in a budget amendment the city council approved Wednesday.

Community leaders and people involved in the Poplar Way Bridge project break ground during an event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood breaks ground on Poplar Way Bridge

The new six-lane bridge will cross I-5 and feature bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

From left: Logan Kremian, Shundiin Nielsen and Stephen Sibley in the Cascade High School yearbook classroom on March 23, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

‘Doing this for others’: SnoCo student journalists learn important skills

In yearbook classes and student newspapers across the county, kids and teens learn about more than just reporting.

Attendees of the Snohomish County Prayer Breakfast sing on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Snohomish County celebrates Easter, Passover

Two major religious holidays coincided this week for Christian and Jewish locals.

The Port Gardner Storage Facility’s 50 by 50 by 30 feet deep cement tanks on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett approves $113 million for pipeline project

The pipelines will bring water into the Port Garder Storage Facility for treatment during heavy rainfall.

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Mukilteo turned in financial statements to auditors 7 months late

The city attributed the delay to significant turnover in its finance department. It is working to get back…

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Mukilteo students launch spring food drive

Students are collecting donations to fill pantries at local high schools for those in need.

Chancellor for Washington State University’s Everett campus Paul Pitre speaks at a celebration for the new cougar statue on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSU Everett chancellor leaves job, replacement named

Paul Pitre, chancellor at the Everett campus since 2016, left the role to return to a faculty position.

State Senator Mark Liias speaks at a press conference about electricity modernized transportation outside of Everett Station on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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SnoCo officials call on Congress to fund clean transportation

Local leaders are hoping electric vehicles and public transportation will be on the forefront of Congress’ mind as…

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station in December 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit long-range plan approved

The plan includes a goal of significantly increasing transit service over the next 20 years, pending a future…

Clark Park gazebo on January 2024 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett to recreate Clark Park gazebo in new location

The newly built gazebo is expected to be located in Harborview Park along West Mukilteo Boulevard. Construction could…

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A Sound Transit express bus on Friday at Everett Station in Everett.

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Sound Transit approves overnight buses between Everett, Seattle

The route, expected to run between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., will likely take until 2027 to open.

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

Government

Everett may fund study of possible annexation

A proposed budget amendment would set aside $200,000 to study annexing land, likely in areas south of the…

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Everett council OKs adjustments to utility bill timelines

The new law means the city cannot shut off a utility customer’s water until at least 48 days…