Business Briefly

Herald staff

  • Veronica Gutierrez of Lake Stevens is one of five people named by President Clinton to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. A board member with the World Chiropractic Alliance, she practices with Gutierrez Family Chiropractic in Smokey Point.

  • Dave Montgomery has joined the Lynnwood office of Phoenix Savings Bank as senior loan consultant, and Grace Dyer has been promoted to senior loan officer there.

  • Bruce J. Goetz, superintendent of operations for the Snohomish County Airport, has been accepted as a professional member of the American Association of Airport Executives.

  • Beth Mueller has joined Horizon Bank as manager of its Edmonds office.

  • Joseph Stephens and Arthur Stasik have been appointed to the board of Datamarine International Inc.

  • James Shaw, a quality assurance architect at Weyerhaeuser Corp., will discuss ways to develop successful software projects and systems at Tuesday’s meeting of the Puget Sound chapter of the Association for Women in Computing. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Executive Inn, Seattle. Call 206-781-7315c for reservations, which are due Monday.

  • Challenges facing top executives will be the topic for the Dec. 5 meeting of Women in Communications at Ivar’s Salmon House on Lake Union. The meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. will feature Betty Woods, former CEO and current board member of Premera Blue Cross, and Joanne Harrell, senior vice president of InfoSpace and former CEO of USWest. Call 206-654-2929 for reservations.

  • John W. Mitchell, economist with U.S. Bancorp will give the keynote speech at the Institute of Real Estate Management’s Forecast Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. For information call 425-820-9873.
    Talk to us

    > Give us your news tips.

    > Send us a letter to the editor.

    > More Herald contact information.

    • More in Local News

    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.

    The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    Mother sues Edmonds School District after her son’s fingertip was allegedly severed

    The complaint alleges the boy’s special education teacher at Cedar Way Elementary closed the door on his finger in 2023.

    Pedal-free electric bikes are considered motorcycles under Washington State law (Black Press Media file photo)
    Stanwood Police: Pedal-free e-bikes are motorcycles

    Unlike electric-assisted bikes, they need to be registered and operated by a properly endorsed driver.

    The aftermath of a vandalism incident to the Irwin family's "skeleton army" display outside their Everett, Washington home. (Paul Irwin)
    Despite vandalism spree, Everett light display owners vow to press on

    Four attacks since September have taken a toll on Everett family’s Halloween and Christmas cheer.

    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.

    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.

    Customers walk in and out of Fred Meyer along Evergreen Way on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    Closure of Fred Meyer leads Everett to consider solutions for vacant retail properties

    One proposal would penalize landlords who don’t rent to new tenants after a store closes.

    People leave notes on farmers market concept photos during an informational open house held at the Northwest Stream Center on Oct. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    Snohomish County presents plans for Food and Farming Center

    The future center will reside in McCollum Park and provide instrumental resources for local farmers to process, package and sell products.

    People walk through Explorer Middle School’s new gymnasium during an open house on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    Everett middle school celebrates opening of new gym

    The celebration came as the Mukilteo School District seeks the approval of another bond measure to finish rebuilding Explorer Middle School.

    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.

    Women run free for health and wellness in Marysville

    The second Women’s Freedom Run brought over 115 people together in support of mental and physical health.

    Pop star Benson Boone comes home to Monroe High School

    Boone, 23, proves you can take the star out of Monroe — but you can’t take Monroe out of the star.

    Support local journalism

    If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.