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The Boeing Aerospace Adventure flight simulators at the Boeing Future of Flight on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Boeing expands hours for Future of Flight and factory tour

Aerospace giant hopes to draw more tourists with move from five to seven days a week.

Outside of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s winery building on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 in Woodinville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Chateau Ste. Michelle is back under private ownership

What that means for the wine company and its winery complex in Woodinville is unknown

Whiskey Prime Steakhouse’s 18-ounce Chairman steak with garlic confit, 12-year aged balsamic vinegar and bourbon-soaked oak at the Angel of the Winds Casino Resort on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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This casino offers an off-the-menu, dry-aged delicacy

Whiskey Prime, the steakhouse inside Angel of the Winds Casino Resort in Arlington, can’t keep up with customer…

A chocochurro ice cream taco offered as a part of the taco omakase chef tasting at Bar Dojo on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bar Dojo helped build the Edmonds restaurant scene

It first opened in late 2012 when the restaurant scene in Edmonds was underdeveloped.

Vincent Nattress, the owner of Orchard Kitchen, at his adjacent farm on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Island County chef takes a break from the kitchen to write

Chef Vincent Nattress has closed Orchard Kitchen while he works on two books.

The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Rebooted committee will advocate for Naval Station Everett

The committee comes after the cancellation of Navy frigates that were to be based in Everett.

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Making our online community our own

Fitch Pitney created South Whidbey Online, a social purpose corporation.

A view of the Orchard Kitchen and farm. (Photo courtesy of Orchard Kitchen)

Business

Island County chef takes a break from the kitchen to write

Chef Vincent Nattress has closed Orchard Kitchen while he works on two books.

Kentucky Fried Chicken along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Few vacant retail spaces in Snohomish County

A lack of new construction and limited supply are cited as key reasons.

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Cashless Amazon Go convenience store closes on Sunday in Mill Creek

The Mill Creek location is one of 16 to be shut down by Amazon.

The livery on a Boeing plane. (Christopher Pike / Bloomberg)

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Boeing begins hiring for new 737 variant production line at Everett factory

The 737 MAX 10 still needs to be certificated by the FAA.

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Snohomish County unemployment reaches 5.1%

It’s the highest level in more than three years.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash owners Clayton Wall, left, and Phuong Truong, right, outside of their car wash on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Clayton Wall brings a Tommy’s Express Car Wash to Everett

The Everett location is the first in Washington state for the Michigan-based car wash franchise.

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Mike Fong will lead efforts to attract new jobs to Everett

He worked in a similar role for Snohomish County since Jan. 2025 and was director of the state…

Liesa Postema, center, with her parents John and Marijke Postema, owners of Flower World on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flower World flood damage won’t stop expansion

The popular flower center and farm in Maltby plans 80 additional acres.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gov. Ferguson launches sustainable jet fuel research center at Paine Field

The center aims to make Snohomish County a global hub for the development of green aviation fuel.

Everett Vacuum owners Kelley and Samantha Ferran with their daughter Alexandra outside of their business on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Everything we sell sucks!’: Everett Vacuum has been in business for more than 80 years.

The local store first opened its doors back in 1944 and continues to find a place in the…

Flying Pig owner NEED NAME and general manager Melease Small on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Flying Pig restaurant starts new life

Weekend brunch and new menu items are part of a restaurant revamp

Robinhood Drugs Pharmacy owner Dr. Sovit Bista outside of his store on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New pharmacy to open on Everett Optum campus

The store will fill the location occupied by Bartell Drugs for decades.

A selection of gold coins at The Coin Market on Nov. 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood coin shop doesn’t believe new taxes on gold will pan out

Beginning Thursday, gold transactions will no longer be exempt from state and local sales taxes.