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From left to right, April Berg and Sam Sim.

Education policy a top issue in House race

Incumbent state Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, is running for re-election against Sam Sim, a Republican from Bothell.

From left to right, April Berg and Sam Sim.
From left to right, Whitney Rivera and Mary Anderson.

Snohomish County judge candidates want to bring transparency to court

Last year, Mary Anderson lost a close race to serve on Superior Court. This year, she faces Judge Whitney Rivera.

From left to right, Whitney Rivera and Mary Anderson.
Gabriel Iglesias attends the premiere of FX's "Mayans M.C." Season 2 in 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images)

Gabriel Iglesias to perform in Everett

The show, taking place next March, will be held at Angel of the Winds Arena. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

Gabriel Iglesias attends the premiere of FX's "Mayans M.C." Season 2 in 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images)
The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett takes steps to redevelop Waits Motel property

This month, the city presented plans to sell the property to the highest bidder, with conditions. Some council members opposed.

The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Food Commons replaced the previous cafeteria, the site of the 2014 shooting, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Memorial walk to honor victims of Marysville Pilchuck shooting

Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the shooting that killed four students. The walk will start at Quil Ceda Stadium.

The Food Commons replaced the previous cafeteria, the site of the 2014 shooting, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin steps back and takes in a standing ovation after delivering the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett mayor: 55 jobs could be affected by budget cuts

The mayor pitched her plan Wednesday to reduce the city’s 2025 deficit of $12.6 million in the general fund.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin steps back and takes in a standing ovation after delivering the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Mukilteo Mayor-again Joe Marine on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mukilteo council members fire back at mayor’s budget plan

The proposed biennial budget would fully fund police, fire and EMS, but leave a $2.6 million deficit in 2026.

Mukilteo Mayor-again Joe Marine on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Outside of the new Madrona Highlands housing complex on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds celebrates opening of $30M affordable housing development

Local nonprofit Housing Hope broke ground on the 52-unit development last May. Tenants will move in soon.

Outside of the new Madrona Highlands housing complex on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An excavator digs in front of Chick-fil-a along 88th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Chick-fil-A, 7-Eleven construction takes over Marysville intersection

At 88th Street NE and 36th Avenue NE, the Chick-fil-A is adding more drive-thru space. Meanwhile, 7-Eleven is removing tanks.

An excavator digs in front of Chick-fil-a along 88th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Library’s pufferfish floats on top of some decorative coral in the library fish tank on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Puffer has lived 2 lifetimes at Everett library. It’s time to celebrate.

The library is hosting a ‘Pufferfish Day’ on Saturday in honor of the sometimes lethargic blowfish.

The Everett Library’s pufferfish floats on top of some decorative coral in the library fish tank on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A view of one of the potential locations of the new Aquasox stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett takes next step toward new AquaSox stadium

No decisions were made on the cost, location or even if the stadium would be built. Those are still to come.

A view of one of the potential locations of the new Aquasox stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville School District Superintendent Zachary Robbins speaks during an event kicking off a pro-levy campaign in January 2023 at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ousted Marysville superintendent to get over $400K in severance

The district also promised to pay his attorney fees in the event of a lawsuit over his actions as superintendent.

Marysville School District Superintendent Zachary Robbins speaks during an event kicking off a pro-levy campaign in January 2023 at the Marysville Historical Society Museum in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A view of the 340,000-square-foot business park along Harbour Heights Parkway on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo council denies controversial rezone for up to 200 homes

Some of the property is currently used for office space. Residents spoke out in droves against the rezone.

A view of the 340,000-square-foot business park along Harbour Heights Parkway on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sold signs hang on the corners of multiple newly constructed homes along Poplar Way on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mountlake Terrace homes sell faster than anywhere else, report says

The city of just over 21,000 is desirable for its location and more affordable starter homes, real estate agents said.

Sold signs hang on the corners of multiple newly constructed homes along Poplar Way on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After uproar, Marysville reinstates school swim program

The district’s new program includes a new 12-week lesson plan and increased supervision.

The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Attendees view the lower part of the Bernie Kai-Kai Salmon Hatchery operated by the Tulalip Tribes on Thursday on the Tulalip Reservation. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

‘A blessing’: Tulalip celebrates money to improve hatchery

The federal dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act were part of $240 million distributed to 27 tribes in the Northwest.

Attendees view the lower part of the Bernie Kai-Kai Salmon Hatchery operated by the Tulalip Tribes on Thursday on the Tulalip Reservation. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Jan James, a material processing specialist team lead who has been with Boeing for 22 years, uses a small megaphone to encourage drivers to honk in support of workers picketing along Airport Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Nearly 3 weeks into strike, resolve remains for Boeing workers

Union workers have picketed in front of Boeing for 19 straight days. They are willing to stay longer.

Jan James, a material processing specialist team lead who has been with Boeing for 22 years, uses a small megaphone to encourage drivers to honk in support of workers picketing along Airport Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds could lose 46 jobs, other cuts looming amid budget woes

Mayor Mike Rosen presented a draft 2025 budget Tuesday, including plans for a levy next year to address a $13 million deficit.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen is reflected in a countertop as he pulls out a bullseye shirt at the start of his 2025 budget presentation at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Gavin Doyle talks about the issues he ran into when he started looking into having a flashing light crosswalk installed along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School over 10 years ago on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

10 years later, a safer crosswalk near a Bothell-area school

Parents at Lockwood Elementary spent 10 years seeking a crosswalk safety upgrade. Snohomish County employees finally installed it last week.

Gavin Doyle talks about the issues he ran into when he started looking into having a flashing light crosswalk installed along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School over 10 years ago on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Investors claim Everett firm used a Ponzi scheme

Plaintiffs alleged the business, WaterStation Technology, fraudulently raised $130 million from investors.