Ryan Crowther

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Edmonds Chamber of Commerce CEO steps down to lead APEX Everett

Ryan Crowther will see the Chamber through its upcoming events, before stepping into the CEO role Sept. 15…

People lined up for TESO Life’s storefront in Boston, Massachusetts. (TESO Life)

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TESO Life plans to open late this year at Alderwood Mall

The Asian lifestyle retailers offer beauty products, hard-to-find snacks, blind boxes and more.

Madison Dennis, the owner of Mad For Cupcakes, outside of her new brick-and-mortar location on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Granite Falls will get a little bit sweeter Saturday

After running a home bakery for three years, Granite Falls native Madison Dennis is opening a storefront for…

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Outside of Choux Choux Bakery in downtown Everett.

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‘A hit every time’: Get your pastry fix at this Everett bakery

Open seven days a week, Choux Choux offers fresh-baked bread, pastries, pizzas and more.

Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Tay Hicks and Lynwood Mayor George Hurst cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Raising Cane’s Lynnwood location on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Raising Cane’s opens its Lynnwood location’s door to a crowd of hundreds

On Tuesday morning, many attendees enjoying the festivities had camped out the night before to get the first…

Coffee drinkers patronize Starbucks on 10th and Broadway in Everett in 2018. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

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Former Starbucks barista settles lawsuit over Everett labor law

The Everett barista initially filed a class action complaint in September, alleging Starbucks failed to give him more…

Everett

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Everett-based Fluke Corp. failed to prevent data breach, lawsuit says

The electronic test tool company allegedly notified employees of the breach just under eight months after its discovery.

Seattle Lighting store on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 1811 Hewitt Ave in Everett, Washington. The location is set to close July 14. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Everett’s Seattle Lighting location set to close in July

The showroom will be running sales on display items on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jaymie and Jeff Rousey, owners of Rousey Coffee Roasters, inside their roastery on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Gold Bar, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Gold Bar coffee roasters turn coffee into an art form

After spending just under 30 years in prison, Jeff Rousey turned his life to coffee and family.

A sampler at Scuttlebutt Brewing Restaurant and Pub Friday afternoon in Everett on July 2, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett waterfront restaurant and brewer approaches 30

As Scuttlebutt Brewing Company nears three decades in July, the family business is not slowing down with new…

Heidi Mann at Heidi’s Sandwhichboard holding a three-tiered serving tray used for afternoon tea service in Snohomish, Washington. (Provided photo)

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‘It’s like home base.’ Snohomish sandwich shop offers an intentional spread

After opening three years ago, Heidis Sandwhichboard has grown to be more than a restaurant with catering and…

A floor vase made by Ky Bruning sits in the Bruning Pottery studio, ready to glaze in Snohomish, Washington. (Provided photo)

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Owner molds Bruning Pottery into lasting success in downtown Snohomish

Opened in 1983 by Larry and Judy Bruning, Bruning Pottery’s colorful pieces brighten up downtown Snohomish.

Two seagulls sit on top of the Dick’s sign in Edmonds. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Dick’s Drive-In announces Tulalip location

No opening date has been set as of Wednesday for the new restaurant located across from Quil Ceda…

Lynnwood

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Raising Cane’s sets opening date for Lynnwood location on June 23

The 1232 164th St. SW location will be the first in the Seattle area to offer a drive-thru.

Taylor Winant, 2, plays in the play area at Little Pandas Play Cafe on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Little Pandas Play Cafe: Something for everyone

The Everett play cafe offers play space for kids and coffee for busy parents.

Stephan Banchero accepting the John M. Fluke Sr. Award April 14, 2026, during the annual meeting of the Economic Alliance Snohomish County at Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

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Stephan Banchero III: Business is always picking up

Banchero, president of two waste management businesses, received the John M. Fluke Sr. Award from Economic Alliance Snohomish…

A SoundTransit Link train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station as U.S. Representative Rick Larsen talks about the T&I Committee’s work on the surface reauthorization bill on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Rick Larsen: Meeting transportation needs in Snohomish County

U.S. Rep. Larsen for Washington’s Second Congressional District received the Henry M. Jackson award.

Ian Saltzman

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Dr. Ian Saltzman: Encouraging great learners and great citizens

Saltzman, superintendent of Everett Public Schools, received the Elson S. Floyd Award.

John Haarlow

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Snohomish County PUD: Partnering with the community to provide power

The Snohomish County Public Utility District received the Opportunity Lives Here Award.

Harshita Sinha is a Lake Stevens High School student who received the STEM Rising Star Award April 14, 2026, during the annual meeting of the Economic Alliance Snohomish County at Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. (Harshita Sinha)

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Harshita Sinha: Never stopping learning

Harshita Sinha, a Lake Stevens High School Student, received the STEM Rising Star Award.