Will Geschke

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.

Geschke in The Daily Herald newsroom. (Mike Henneke/The Herald)

Daily Herald hires new general assignment reporter

The new reporter, Will Geschke, previously worked at The News-Review in Roseburg, Oregon.

Geschke in The Daily Herald newsroom. (Mike Henneke/The Herald)
Everett City Council President Don Schwab speaks at Wednesday's budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Budget presentation spells out big cuts for Everett amid deficit

Next year’s budget isn’t finalized, but the presentation gave a look at the sweeping cuts needed to balance Everett’s finances.

Everett City Council President Don Schwab speaks at Wednesday's budget meeting in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville parents frustrated as district pauses swim program

The district cited safety concerns. Parents say the swimming pool is vital for students with disabilities.

The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)