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Ray Stephanson outside of his residence on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A former Everett mayor helped save a man. He didn’t realize he knew him.

Ray Stephanson performed CPR after Matthew Minahan had a heart attack. Minahan had cared for Stephanson’s father as…

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

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Everett approves law to crack down on unpermitted food stands

The new law makes it a misdemeanor to operate food stand businesses without first getting proper city and…

Seattle Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III holds the Lombardi Trophy and other players cheer as one of their buses makes its way up 4th Avenue during their World Champions Parade on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘It blew my mind’: SnoCo Seahawks fans celebrate in Seattle

Snohomish County residents made up some of the hundreds of thousands of fans who flooded the streets of…

People walk under the Mountlake Terrace Station light rail tracks on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sound Transit to test extra trains between Lynnwood, Seattle

Beginning Saturday, the testing is a preview of increased service that will come with the opening of the…

A Link light rail train moves northbound toward the Shoreline South station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Plan ahead before traveling to Super Bowl parade, officials say

Local transit agencies like Community Transit and Everett Transit can help get fans to Seattle in time for…

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Everett to pilot new districtwide neighborhood meetings

Neighborhoods will still hold regular meetings, but regular visits from the mayor, city council members and police chief…

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Mill Creek second graders win contest to name city snow plow

Students at Penny Creek Elementary School secured a resounding victory with the name ‘Glacier Guardian.’

A truck drives west along Casino Road past a new speed camera set up near Horizon Elementary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Crashes, speeding down near Everett traffic cameras

Data shared by the city showed that crashes have declined near its red light cameras and speeds have…

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Everett shelter animals up for adoption at ‘Puppy Bowl’ event

A Seattle watch party for the Puppy Bowl will feature local dogs from the nearby shelter.

Community Transit is considering buying the Goodwill Outlet on Casino Road, shown here on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Community Transit to pay $25.4M for Everett Goodwill property

The south Everett Goodwill outlet will remain open for three more years per a proposed lease agreement.

Rayna Peacher, a senior at Lakewood High School, yells as she crosses 27th Avenue Northeast during a student walkout and protest on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 in Lakewood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lakewood student walkout ends after man makes alleged threats

The Marysville Police Department said it will forward the case to the prosecutor’s office, which will determine if…

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Ballots for special election are due Feb. 10

Voters can use ballot drop boxes or visit a post office for a manual postmark to ensure their…

A train sits on the tracks that intersects with 156th Street Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County projects get funding from federal bill

The federal spending bill approved Tuesday brings in millions for infrastructure projects across the county.

Leslie Wall in the Everett Animal Shelter on Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett Animal Shelter gets $75k in grants, donations

The funds will help pay for fostering and behavioral interventions for nearly 200 dogs, among other needs.

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

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Everett Transit releases draft of long-range plan

The document outlines a potential 25% increase in bus service through 2045 if voters approve future 0.3% sales…

Carlos Cerrato, owner of Taqueria El Coyote, outside of his food truck on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett proposes law to help close unpermitted food carts

The ordinance would make it a misdemeanor to operate food stands without a permit, in an attempt to…

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett mayor to deliver State of the City speech March 5

The event is hosted by the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce.

Laurie Hardie and Tammie Enders holds a sign with photographs of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a vigil held outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett vigil remembers those killed by federal agents

Protesters said they gathered to show solidarity with residents of Minneapolis after two fatal shootings and a rapid…

A car idles at a stop light at the intersection of 196th Street and Poplar Way where the City of Lynnwood will be building a bridge over I-5 to connect Poplar Way to Alderwood Mall Boulevard on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood approves construction contract for Poplar Way Bridge

The $58 million bridge, largely paid for by state and federal grants, will be the sixth in the…

Naval Station Everett is seen across the water from a press conference at the Port of Everett Seaport on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Naval Station Everett training may be noisy, Navy warns

As a result of a planned training exercise at the Naval base, residents may see increased vehicle activity…