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Three looking to fill open seat in District 4

Niko Battle, Luis Burbano and Alan Rubio are looking to earn a spot on the November ballot.

Tony Quincy, Marylin Quincy's son, holds up a portrait honoring her during a second line parade at the 33rd annual Nubian Jam on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Forest Park in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Locals honor Black leader at Everett’s Nubian Jam

The celebration honored the late Marylin Quincy, who founded the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee. She died in…

Top, from left: Amber Cantu, Gary Kemp, Dan Perkins. Bottom, from left: R.J. Whitlow, David Garrett.

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Crowded race to fill open Position 3 seat

After incumbent Tom King decided not to run for reelection, five people stepped up to run in the…

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Everett fire chief shares details of ‘senseless’ fire truck theft

The statement came after an individual stole a 35,000 pound fire engine on July 18, damaging at least…

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Crews complete demolition of Edgewater Bridge

City engineers say work is still on pace to open the vital connection between Everett and Mukilteo in…

Traffic moves around parts of the roundabout at the new I-5/SR529 interchange on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New interchange, ramps, set to open in Marysville

After more than a decade of planning and construction, the new ramps and roundabout connecting I-5 to Highway…

A BNSF train crosses Grove St/72nd St, NE in Marysville, Washington on March 17, 2022. Marysville recently got funding for design work for an overcrossing at the intersection. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish County gets funding boost for $35M rail project

A $2 million federal grant will go toward improvements to a rail yard in north Everett. The upgrades…

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Quickly contained brush fires force I-5 closure near Arlington

The fires started in the early afternoon and closed the northbound lanes of I-5 near milepost 208 until…

Top, from left: Bill Wheeler, Erica Weir and Mason Rutledge. Bottom, from left: Sam Hem, Steven Sullivan.

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Candidates seek open District 1 seat in crowded race

Five people are aiming to take the open seat left after current council member Mary Fosse announced she…

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Paving project will close I-5 lanes in Everett

Crews will close up to 4 lanes overnight for weeks to complete the $8.1 million repairs.

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Everett approves new fines for non-emergency lifts

The fire department will only issue fines for non-emergency lift assists at licensed care facilities, not for individuals…

Elections

District 2 candidates differ in public safety approach

Incumbent Paula Rhyne is facing challenger Ryan Crowther. The third candidate, Jonathan Shapiro, is no longer seeking the…

Elections

Everett mayor candidates focus on affordability, city budget in costly race

As incumbent Cassie Franklin seeks a third term in office, three candidates are looking to unseat her.

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‘Courageous’ teen dives into Silver Lake to rescue 11-year-old

Gauge Bryant, 13, brought the child to the surface. The 11-year-old is in stable but critical condition, authorities…

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On second go, Mukilteo City Council votes against sales tax hike

A veto from Mayor Joe Marine forced the council to bring the potential 0.1% sales tax increase back…

Vehicles travel along Mukilteo Speedway on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Mukilteo approves 84-acre annexation east of Speedway

The annexation of unincorporated land is expected to bring new revenue to the city as it faces budget…

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Everett police: Man sold drugs to woman prior to fatal overdose

The man, who faces a charge under the state’s controlled substance homicide law, remains in Snohomish County Jail…

Thousands gather to watch fireworks over Lake Ballinger from Nile Shrine Golf Course and Lake Ballinger Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Thousands ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at Mountlake Terrace fireworks show

The city hosts its Independence Day celebrations the day before the July 4 holiday.

Liam Shakya, 3, waves at a float passing by during the Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett celebrates Fourth of July with traditional parade

Thousands celebrated Independence Day by going to the annual parade, which traveled through the the city’s downtown core.

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Everett Public Schools superintendent wins state award

A group of school administrators named Ian Saltzman as a top educational leader.