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LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Judge issues partial injunction against Everett district in LifeWise case

The temporary ruling requires Everett Public Schools to change its permission slip policy and allow LifeWise to take…

A person looks over the edge of the new Edgewater Bridge on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett, Mukilteo celebrate opening of Edgewater Bridge

After a year-and-a-half long closure, hundreds of residents came together to mark the completion of the new bridge…

Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson swears in colleagues during the ceremonial oath of office at the PUD auditorium in Everett, Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. On Monday, Johnson announced her plans to seek reelection. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson announces reelection campaign

As of Tuesday, her only challenger so far is her previous opponent and former sheriff, Adam Fortney.

People explore the new Pallet shelter location after a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett opens new 20-unit Pallet shelter

The shelter will temporarily house women and their children as they look for permanent housing options.

South County Fire Chair Jim Kenny leads a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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South County Fire to hold public hearing on potential capital bond

Community members can provide comment May 5 on the $420 million bond that would fund several station improvements.

A sign at Everett Transit’s Mall Station advertises free shuttles to Walmart on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit’s Route 12 will remain fare-free for now

The agency is looking for a nonprofit to donate a paratransit vehicle to that will provide extra transportation…

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Pier 3 at the Port of Everett Seaport is seen in Everett.

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Port of Everett receives $11.25 million grant to modernize pier

The Port Infrastructure Development Program funding will support the full scope of the project, such as planning and…

State Rep. Robert Sutherland, who is seeking re-election in the 39th District this year, gives a thumbs-up to passing drivers as he and a few volunteers wave flags and campaign signs along the side of State Route 9 on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Controversial ex-lawmaker attempts comeback for GOP-held seat

Robert Sutherland, a conservative firebrand, is seeking a return to the state House where he served two terms.

Everett Fire Department responded to an apartment fire the morning of Monday, April 27, 2026, at 811 Madison Street in Everett, Washington. (Everett Fire Department)

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One person rescued from fire at Everett assisted living facility

Monday morning dryer fire prompts rescue from Everett Fire.

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Claiming a man pointed a gun at him, Kevin Rodriguez testifies in court at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Everett.

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Monroe man seeks 3rd trial in Monroe homicide case after ‘Juror 14’ arrested

Three days after Kevin Rodriguez was found guilty, deputies arrested the juror in connection with an Everett stabbing.

Chris Carson talks about the new location for Everett Community College’s Baker Hall on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Community College aiming for 2028 opening of new Baker Hall

The $38 million project located east of Broadway will replace an aging building that hasn’t been used by…

The Washington State University Everett campus on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett approves contract to start Broadway bridge design

The $3 million design of the pedestrian bridge, paid for by a state grant, is expected to be…

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit studying locations for new operations base

The new or expanded facility would provide new office spaces for employees and a new maintenance facility for…

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Snohomish County Council awards $23M for affordable, mental health housing

Six projects in Everett, Lynnwood and Arlington received grants on Wednesday from the Housing and Behavioral Health Capital…

A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit, Community Transit will again consider merger

The city council and Community Transit board may vote on whether to consolidate the two agencies by the…

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Woman, 58, died in her cell at Snohomish County Jail

During routine checks Wednesday morning, a corrections deputy found her unresponsive.

A Flock camera at the corner of Broadway and Everett Avenue on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett reactivates Flock camera network after passage of new law

Mayor Cassie Franklin directed police to unpause the network in early April, a city spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.

Snohomish resident Anne Masterson speaks to the City Council about the Pride parade in front of a packed house on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. (Taylor Scott Richmond / The Herald)

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Snohomish City Council authorizes Pride parade contract

Before the vote, the public spoke for nearly 90 minutes. Mayor Aaron Hoffman will sign the contract once…

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council sends EMS levy lift to August ballot

The levy would restore increase funding available to the city’s emergency medical services fund, which pays for about…

A rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flag hanging from a flag pole outside of Lynnwood City Hall moves in the wind on June 10 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lynnwood established public flagpole rules after pride flag controversy

Lynnwood Pride says it only recently learned about the new policy that went into effect in September.