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Charges: Suspect shot man 6 times south of Snohomish

On Friday, prosecutors charged two men in connection with the Sept. 14 killing of Joshua Wilson, 29.

 

Gabriel Iglesias attends the premiere of FX's "Mayans M.C." Season 2 in 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images)

Gabriel Iglesias to perform in Everett

The show, taking place next March, will be held at Angel of the Winds Arena. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

 

From left to right, Rick Larsen and Cody Hart.

‘MAGA Republican’ looks to unseat Everett’s Larsen in Congress

The candidates to represent Everett in Congress differ on hot button issues including abortion and gun control.

 

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

North County EMS is underfunded and understaffed, workers say

The fire agency that serves about 45,000 people has lacked emergency medical leadership for six months.

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)
The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett takes steps to redevelop Waits Motel property

This month, the city presented plans to sell the property to the highest bidder, with conditions. Some council members opposed.

The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
From left to right, Lt. Cmdr. Lindsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman. (Photos provided by the U.S. Navy)

Navy crash victims from Whidbey, both 31, identified

On Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans and Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman crashed near Mount Rainier.

From left to right, Lt. Cmdr. Lindsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman. (Photos provided by the U.S. Navy)
A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)

Aviators declared dead after crash of Navy jet from Whidbey

On Sunday, the Navy announced it had switched its mission from search and rescue to a recovery for the two crew members.

A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)
The Food Commons replaced the previous cafeteria, the site of the 2014 shooting, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Memorial walk to honor victims of Marysville Pilchuck shooting

Thursday is the 10th anniversary of the shooting that killed four students. The walk will start at Quil Ceda Stadium.

The Food Commons replaced the previous cafeteria, the site of the 2014 shooting, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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1 killed, 3 injured in rollover crash on Highway 530

Washington State Patrol said speed too fast for conditions was a contributing factor.

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Boeing machinists take to the picket line in front of Boeing’s Paine Field facility as IAM District 751 workers begin their strike over unfair labor practices on Friday, Sep. 13, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry)

Striking Boeing Machinists plan to vote on new contract offer

Under the new proposal, workers would see a 35% general wage increase spread over four years.

  • Oct 19, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Boeing machinists take to the picket line in front of Boeing’s Paine Field facility as IAM District 751 workers begin their strike over unfair labor practices on Friday, Sep. 13, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry)
Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

$25M has been spent studying US 2 trestle. Are we any closer to a fix?

Over the past decade, half a dozen studies have examined the infamous arterial connecting Everett and Lake Stevens.

Traffic moves across the US 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Ice Cream Bar owners Lacie and Emily Nelson outside of their storefront on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Part ice cream shop, part bar opens in downtown Everett

The Ice Cream Bar at 2810 Colby Ave. is part of an effort to revitalize the city’s downtown.

The Ice Cream Bar owners Lacie and Emily Nelson outside of their storefront on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Television station lights illuminate those gathered for a rally demanding the Monroe School District address harassment and bulling problems on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

In Monroe schools, families allege rampant racism left unchecked

Five families of color filed a lawsuit Thursday. They asked for judicial oversight of the district.

Television station lights illuminate those gathered for a rally demanding the Monroe School District address harassment and bulling problems on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Monroe, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)

Searchers reach crash site of Navy Growler from Whidbey

Searchers on Friday continued looking for two unidentified crew members in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area.

A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)
The Monte Cristo Hotel and Monte Cristo Apartments building on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Council to vote on $13M for housing in Everett, Lynnwood and Arlington

The money comes from a 0.1% sales tax the County Council passed in 2021. The council will vote on the funding next week.

The Monte Cristo Hotel and Monte Cristo Apartments building on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Carnegie Resource Center on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What would Snohomish County sales tax hike do for public safety?

Proposition 1 would help clean streets of crime and drug use, officials say. It’s a small boost to an already sky-high sales tax.

The Carnegie Resource Center on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin steps back and takes in a standing ovation after delivering the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett mayor: 55 jobs could be affected by budget cuts

The mayor pitched her plan Wednesday to reduce the city’s 2025 deficit of $12.6 million in the general fund.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin steps back and takes in a standing ovation after delivering the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Denise O. turns in ballots at the Snohomish County Campus drop box on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What you need to know as Snohomish County sends out ballots today

This election has a little of everything: Choices on president, governor, ballot initiatives and local representation in Olympia.

Denise O. turns in ballots at the Snohomish County Campus drop box on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mukilteo Mayor-again Joe Marine on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mukilteo council members fire back at mayor’s budget plan

The proposed biennial budget would fully fund police, fire and EMS, but leave a $2.6 million deficit in 2026.

Mukilteo Mayor-again Joe Marine on December 8, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)

Wreckage of Navy jet from Whidbey found near Mount Rainier

The two crew members from the crash remained missing after the wreckage was found Wednesday afternoon.

A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)