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North County Regional Fire Authority crews respond to an explosion at a marijuana growing facility Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. (North County Regional Fire Authority)

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Explosion at Arlington marijuana growing facility injures one

Firefighters and hazardous materials teams were on scene for around four hours Thursday.

Peter Condyles is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Peter Condyles: Preserving the past and looking into the future

Condyles is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

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A man walks into the Soundview Deli on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington.

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Judge rules in favor of Everett’s Soundview Deli owner

Last year, the court case temporarily forced the closure of the well-known convenience store near the Edgewater Bridge.

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Jordyn Creager: Guiding teens into successful careers

Creager is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

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Sabrina Donovan: Helping people overcome housing barriers

Donovan is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

Rachel Downes is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Rachel Downes: Creating affordable housing in the community

Downes is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

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Yuliana Flores-Montes: Supporting the community through healthcare

Flores-Montes is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

Megan Kemmett is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Megan Kemmett: Creative solutions to meet community needs

Kemmett is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

Ruth Karen Nakigozi is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Ruth Nakigozi: Taking risks and meeting community needs

Nakigozi is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

Autumn Nash is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Autumn Nash: building community and supporting women in tech fields

Nash is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

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Mark Newman: Being a participant in change

Newman is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

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Conor O’Neill: Prioritizing local foods for the community

O’Neill is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

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Kyle Roscoe: Empowering individuals in recovery

Roscoe is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

Kari Bray is an Emerging Leader finalist. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Kari Bray: Leadership is a collaborative process

Bray is one of 12 finalists for The Herald Business Journal’s annual Emerging Leaders awards for 2026.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Snohomish in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118

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Snohomish Historical Society receives $77K grant

The money will help improve two historical city buildings, including the 1878 Blackman House Museum.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Lake Stevens in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118

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The farmers market in Lake Stevens has a new manager

The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce will take over after the previous director resigned in January.

The 2026 Emerging Leaders winner Yuliana Flores-Montes begins crying as she walks to the podium during the award event on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Yuliana Flores-Montes named 2026 Emerging Leader for Snohomish County

Flores-Montes has worked at Optum for 20 years, helping patients with payments and works as a notary to…

As Boeing prepares for its new 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, the North Line Café is already open. (Boeing)

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Boeing readies Everett for 737 MAX production line this summer

The company is focused on creating a team of newly hired employees and existing teammates for the North…

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The livery on a Boeing plane.

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Former Everett mechanic alleges unpaid labor against Boeing

Initially filed in the Snohomish County Superior Court in February, Boeing transferred the lawsuit Friday to the district…

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Dowon Kim plays the piano on March 6 at Butter Notes Cafe in Everett.

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Craving coffee and community? Butter Notes Cafe offers a space for creatives

The Everett cafe offers jam sessions for musicians every other Sunday, jazz shows, community events and, of course,…