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

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.

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

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 at home calling 911.

Everett

‘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 said.

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

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 challenges.

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

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Everett

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 on more than $1M bond.

Everett
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)

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

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

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)
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)

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.

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 Public Schools superintendent wins state award

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

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Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

New report highlights child care challenges in Snohomish County

Child care is too expensive and hard to find for families, the report showed. Providers are also struggling with burnout and high turnover.

Emilee Swenson pulls kids around in a wagon at HopeWorks' child care center Tomorrow’s Hope, a job training program for people interested in child care, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Everett, Washington. HopeWorks is one of the organizations reciving funding from the ARPA $4.3 million stipend. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Community Transit saw a 17% jump in ridership from 2023 to 2024. Photo courtesy of Community Transit.

Snohomish County transit agencies seeking comments on planning docs

Community Transit and Everett Transit are preparing documents that lay out a path for future service and infrastructure improvments.

Community Transit saw a 17% jump in ridership from 2023 to 2024. Photo courtesy of Community Transit.
Everett

Everett could levy fines for non-emergency lift assists at care facilities

The ordinance intends to discourage licensed care facilities from calling 911 to perform lift assists in a non-emergency situation.

Everett
Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett council extends deadline for riverfront grocery store

A city agreement requires the land owners to bring a grocer there. Developers say more housing units need to be built to attract one to the site.

Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A sign alerting people to “no swimming/jumping/diving” hangs off to the left of the pier on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Officials: Too many people are diving off the Mukilteo Pier

Swimming in the water near ferry traffic can cause delays and put yourself in danger, police and transportation officials say.

A sign alerting people to “no swimming/jumping/diving” hangs off to the left of the pier on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

City pushes back south Everett skate park opening to seek grant funds

The City Council amended a county agreement to allow design and construction work through 2026. The small skate park is expected to open next summer.

People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council renews ‘Stay Out of Drug Areas’

The council re-approved a policy allowing a court to ban people accused or convicted of drug crimes from entering parts of the city.

A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Student Azhura Brown, 5, hugs teacher Rebecca Baggenstoss on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Community College board votes to close Early Learning Center

The center, which serves 71 children, is set to shutter on Tuesday.

Student Azhura Brown, 5, hugs teacher Rebecca Baggenstoss on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo mayor vetoes council-approved sales tax

The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.

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The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

Court docs: Everett Community College decided on ELC closure in March

The college didn’t notify parents or teachers until May that it would close the early education center.

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)
The Everett Municipal Building in 2020. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Everett council approves massive housing, land use update

The periodic update to the city’s comprehensive plan amends zoning across most of Everett to allow for more housing construction.

The Everett Municipal Building in 2020. (Dan Bates / The Herald)