Business
Lynsey Gagnon: She quickly organized a cold weather shelter
This social services director was once homeless herself, utilizing the services she now refers others to every day.
Business
Laycee Gwyther: Offering a helping hand to women in need
Partnering with Dignity for Divas, she’s helped plan a day of pampering for women on the streets.
Business
Rilee Louangphakdy: An obscure word inspired him to connect
In school, this marketing manager was on a downward spiral until he filled his life with volunteer activity.
Business
Melissa Siv: Promoting financial literacy among teens
This banking professional teaches financial skills to students at Everett-area schools.
Business
Catherine Soper: On board for Port of Everett’s growth spurt
Twelve years ago, this communications and marketing director launched her port career as an intern.
Business
Courtney Wooten: Artist offers training to promote equality
This Edmonds-based activist founded Suburbia Rising/Stories of Self Solidarity to promote social justice.
Business
Alexandria Zitnik-McGinty: Take charge, learn all you can
This physical therapist has a simple strategy: “The more work you put in, the more you achieve.”
Local News
One last lap at Everett’s Skate Deck
After 61 years in business, Everett’s much-loved roller rink closed on Sunday.
Local News
On the move: Newer, bigger press will print The Daily Herald
For 121 years, editions of the newspaper have rolled off presses in Everett. Soon, that will change.
Local News
Printing press changes are coming to The Daily Herald
A new press is expected to be operating later this year.
Business
After 114 years, Rubatinos sell trash collection business
Rubatino Refuse Removal started with two carts and four draft horses. The new owners also have generations of…
Business
Verizon workers in Everett, Lynnwood voting on union effort
Results are expected April 15. If workers vote in favor, they would be the only unionized Verizon stores…
Business
Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots picket
So far flights out of Paine Field in Everett have been unaffected. No picketing was seen there Friday.
Local News
Concrete-driver strike affecting Lynnwood light rail work
Union members have held out for better benefits and pay since December. Missed concrete deliveries have delayed work.
Food & Drink
Nuggets: In Everett, Casa Tequila closes, Buck’s owner sells
Also, an Edmonds restaurant group raises money for Ukrainians.
Northwest
Former Boeing test pilot found not guilty of deceiving FAA
Mark Forkner was acquitted Wednesday on felony charges of deceiving federal regulators.
Business
MacKenzie Scott announces nearly $4 billion in donations
Scott is one of many billionaires who have promised to donate more than half of their wealth.
Northwest
Seattle Starbucks unionizes in coffee giant’s home city
Employees at a Seattle Starbucks have voted to unionize, the first such vote in the company’s home city.
Nation-World
No survivors found in crash of Boeing 737 in China
What caused the plane to drop out of the sky shortly before it was to being its descent…
Local News
Labor Report: County gains leisure and hospitality jobs
Manufacturing was the only sector that lost jobs over the year.