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The Grand Avenue Park Bridge is seen as the sun sets in 2022 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elevator at Grand Ave. bridge in Everett closed due to vandalism

The city hopes to reopen the elevator by December. Repairs could cost tens of thousands of dollars.

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge is seen as the sun sets in 2022 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Cars getting onto an I-5 on-ramp drive past a sign encouraging people to vote “YES on 24-01” to raise the Everett minimum wage on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What’s the difference between 2 measures to raise Everett’s minimum wage?

Both would raise the wage to $20.24 over time. Differences include tip credits and how businesses are defined.

Cars getting onto an I-5 on-ramp drive past a sign encouraging people to vote “YES on 24-01” to raise the Everett minimum wage on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council votes to rezone Waits Motel property

The vote was 5-1 to clear the way for a developer to build townhomes on the formerly troubled property.

The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.

Democrats seek re-election to seats representing Edmonds, Mukilteo

The incumbents, Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self, face challengers Riaz Khan and Kristina Mitchell.

Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.
Marysville

Marysville schools HR director resigns, second since June

Brooke Marshall took the job after Alvin Cooper resigned over allegations of mismanagement.

Marysville
Kordelle Hammond holds a photograph of his cousin Shaylee Chuckulnaskit while her mother Lavina Phillips walks beside him during a memorial walk on the 10 year anniversary of the shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

10 years after Marysville Pilchuck ‘heaviness in your heart’ remains

A decade after the shooting, the community came together Thursday to honor the four killed.

Kordelle Hammond holds a photograph of his cousin Shaylee Chuckulnaskit while her mother Lavina Phillips walks beside him during a memorial walk on the 10 year anniversary of the shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
From left to right, Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett

Nurse, former sheriff vie for open east Snohomish County seat

The incumbent in the recently redrawn District 12 is running for state Senate, making room for Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett.

From left to right, Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett
Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville seeks input from parents on school closures

In May, amid severe financial pressure, the district floated closing three schools. No decisions have been finalized.

Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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)