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Silas Machin, 13, uses a hand saw to make a space for a fret to be placed during class on Oct. 7, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kids at play: Lake Stevens middle-schoolers craft electric guitars

Since 2012 students in Alex Moll’s afterschool club have built 100s of custom and classic guitars.

Silas Machin, 13, uses a hand saw to make a space for a fret to be placed during class on Oct. 7, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Oct. 20

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Oct. 19

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 18

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A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sound Transit may add overnight bus service between Everett, Seattle

The regional transit agency is seeking feedback on the proposed service changes, set to go into effect in fall 2026.

A Sound Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Lightrail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cassie Franklin, left, and Scott Murphy. (Provided photos)

Everett mayor candidates focus on public safety, budget, housing

Incumbent Cassie Franklin will face off against former city council member Scott Murphy in the upcoming general election.

Cassie Franklin, left, and Scott Murphy. (Provided photos)
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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Oct. 16

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Oct. 15

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Students, teachers, parents and first responders mill about during a pancake breakfast at Lowell Elementary School in 2023 in Everett. If approved, a proposed bond would pay for a complete replacement of Lowell Elementary as well as several other projects across the district. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett school board sends bond, levy measures to Feb. ballot

The $400 million bond would pay for a new school and building upgrades, while the levy would pay for locally funded expenses like extra-curriculars and athletics.

Students, teachers, parents and first responders mill about during a pancake breakfast at Lowell Elementary School in 2023 in Everett. If approved, a proposed bond would pay for a complete replacement of Lowell Elementary as well as several other projects across the district. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edgewater Bridge construction may impact parking on Everett street

As construction crews bring in large concrete beams necessary for construction, trucks could impact parking and slow traffic along Glenwood Avenue.

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Everett City Council and mayoral candidates at a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Everett Station. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett candidates respond to community questions at forum

The two-hour event saw candidates answer questions on ICE, the downtown stadium and released-time religious instruction. Here are the highlights.

Everett City Council and mayoral candidates at a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Everett Station. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Oct. 13

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Oct. 12

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 11

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A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett may add new ‘Stay Out of Drug Area’ near downtown

Courts can issue orders preventing people accused or convicted of drug crimes from entering the areas, known as SODA zones.

A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 10

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An Everett Transit bus drives along Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Ian Terry / The Herald)

Everett mayor makes bus route free following Fred Meyer closure

Everett Transit’s Route 12 will be free for six months. A 2022 change to city law gave the mayor power to provide temporary fare-free service.

An Everett Transit bus drives along Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Ian Terry / The Herald)
People cross Hoyt Avenue next to the Imagine Children’s Museum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council to consider extending ‘no sit, no lie’ law

The law allowing the city to create zones that ban sitting or lying down on public property will sunset at the end of the year unless the council extends it.

People cross Hoyt Avenue next to the Imagine Children’s Museum on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Daily Herald moves to new office near downtown Everett

The move came after the publication spent 12 years located in an office complex on 41st Street.