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Members of the Mukilteo School District Board of Directors at a school board meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Education

Mukilteo School District plans for possible staff cuts

The school board is set to vote on a resolution that outlines possible cuts of about 41 positions,…

The morning sun melts trace amounts of snow on Tuesday morning in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Snohomish County sees dusting of snow

Areas in the north of the county saw about an inch of snow accumulate in the morning. Roads…

A Puget Sound Express whale watching charter passes by the M/V Puyallup at the Edmonds Ferry Terminal on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Bill could allow walk-on ferry service in Everett, statewide

State legislators need to work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill before it…

A person walks into Apollo Exos Records on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Apollo Exos, hub for brews and tunes, will expand

The late-night record shop and beer bar will have a big expansion sometime over the next year, its…

Everett

Local News

Everett utilities to switch to monthly meter readings

A transition period of three longer-than-usual 40-day billing cycles will mean some residents may see temporarily higher bills.

Everett

Government

Everett distributes annual human needs grants

The city allocated about $338,000 worth of grants to service providers across the city.

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The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.

Local News

Mukilteo to consider lease of waterfront property

The city could lease the land to a developer or build a park there. The move is part…

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Education

Mukilteo Schools Foundation names new executive director

Diane Bradford, a former communications director at the Mukilteo School District, will lead the nonprofit.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks at the 2026 State of the City address on Thursday in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett mayor talks annexation, stadium at keynote speech

The mayor also announced a new Boys & Girls Club in a south Everett park, as well as…

The nonprofit group Salmon-Safe has certified Community Transit as “Salmon Safe.” (Photo courtesy of Community Transit.)

Local News

Community Transit earns “Salmon-Safe” certification

It is the first transit agency to earn the certification from the environmental nonprofit.

Students walk outside of Everett High School in September 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Education

Everett Public Schools sees more students taking AP classes

Participation in the advanced classes, along with test scores, have risen over the past five years, according to…

Everett

Crime & Justice

Everett could add penalty for exposing children to drugs

Police say the new ordinance could close a gap in state law, which prohibits exposing children to methamphetamine…

Mike Fong, the City of Everett’s new senior executive director for economic development and opportunity, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett’s new deputy mayor wants ‘organized urgency’ amid coming change

Mike Fong, who brings a litany of experience to the role, is hoping to seize on regional growth…

Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas speaks with the Herald at the San Jose Convention Center on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Local News

Everett-born Seahawks player to speak at State of the City

Abe Lucas, an offensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring just a few weeks ago, will open…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks at the District 2 neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, February 24 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Local News

Everett hosts first districtwide neighborhood meeting

About 60 District 2 residents gathered Tuesday to hear updates on city projects and budget discussions.

Evan Reed helps repaint the yellow exterior of the Catalyst Cafe along Hewitt Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett nonprofit hopes to activate underused space with new map

The map, created by the Bunker Arts Collective, will collect reports of underutilized areas from residents and gather…

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. (Photo by Liz Banse)

Local News

Everett shares new details on World Cup fan zones

The city will host four matchday watch parties at a waterfront park. The Port of Everett is also…

Everett Station District Alliance CEO Brock Howell unveils the new logo and name, Stations Unidos, during a launch event on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Everett Station District Alliance expands, changes name

It’s now called Stations Unidos and will work to build affordable housing and prevent displacement in areas near…

A view of one of the potential locations of the new AquaSox stadium in February 2024 in Everett. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett would need another $38M to build stadium, documents show

The project, if approved, would now cost $120 million, staff shared at a city council retreat. It was…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett mayor issues directive outlining ICE response

Among other actions, it prevents immigration agents from entering non-public city property without a warrant and directs Everett…