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Everett Gospel Mission CEO John Hull talks about the planned building expansion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Gospel Mission plans for major shelter expansion

The new shelter will double the number of available beds while including additional surge capacity for extreme weather…

Construction continues on Edgewater Bridge along Mukilteo Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Edgewater Bridge connecting Everett, Mukilteo to open April 28

The announcement is good news for the 6,000 cars that drove across the bridge daily before its year-and-a-half…

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett budgets $250k for annexation study, subarea plan

The two projects were included in a budget amendment the city council approved Wednesday.

The Port Gardner Storage Facility’s 50 by 50 by 30 feet deep cement tanks on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett approves $113 million for pipeline project

The pipelines will bring water into the Port Garder Storage Facility for treatment during heavy rainfall.

Chancellor for Washington State University’s Everett campus Paul Pitre speaks at a celebration for the new cougar statue on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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WSU Everett chancellor leaves job, replacement named

Paul Pitre, chancellor at the Everett campus since 2016, left the role to return to a faculty position.

Justin “Rook” McIntyre holds open the club house door for Makena Caldwell, 4, during a club gathering on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

This Everett Easter Bunny rides a Harley

No Name Riders motorcycle club brings a week-late egg hunt — and chrome — to Legion Park on…

Clark Park gazebo on January 2024 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett to recreate Clark Park gazebo in new location

The newly built gazebo is expected to be located in Harborview Park along West Mukilteo Boulevard. Construction could…

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The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026.
The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Government

Everett may fund study of possible annexation

A proposed budget amendment would set aside $200,000 to study annexing land, likely in areas south of the…

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Local News

Everett council OKs adjustments to utility bill timelines

The new law means the city cannot shut off a utility customer’s water until at least 48 days…

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Everett charter review board to solicit public comment

The committee that suggests adjustments to the city’s charter wants suggestions from the public for potential changes.

The Port Gardner Storage Facility’s additional overflow tanks on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett considers funding for large pipeline project

The $113 million project would build new water and sewer infrastructure along Marine View Drive to support the…

A view of Colby Avenue in downtown Everett in October 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett to consider increased utility tax rate

The city currently charges a 6% fee for utility services. The new tax could increase that to 12%.

Snohomish County Firefighters Pipes and Drums march into Shawn O’Donnell’s during the pub’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with food, music

The holiday celebrating Irish culture saw dozens gather at Shawn O’Donnell’s for musical performances, beer and food.

A garlic & herb rotisserie chicken sits in a grocery bag on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Cluck yeah! Why we love rotisserie chicken

Hot, juicy and cheap, the bird feeds families, fuels performers and sparks joy.

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Everett Police Sgt. Robert Edmonds remotely flies one of the police department’s drones back to its landing space after responding to a fire call on Feb. 25 in Everett.

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Everett’s Drone as First Responder program underway

The police department’s Flock Aerodome drones allow officers to get eyes on a scene in under three minutes.

From left, Rep. Rick Larsen, Traci Brusse and Andrea Mankee in the Community Medical Services clinic on Thursday in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Rep. Larsen tours new Everett opioid treatment clinic

The clinic, used to treat opioid addiction through medication and counseling, opened on Monday.

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett proposes more changes to utility billing timelines

The city is proposing the changes with the hope of preventing excessive late fees, staff said.

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Crime & Justice

Everett approves new penalties for drug exposure to children

The law adds an additional charge for individuals who expose children to certain drugs.

Education

Everett High School counselor wins state award

Gretchen Stiger was named the Washington School Counselor of the Year.

Members of the Everett Fire Department gather around battalion chief D.J. Neyens (red helmet), who is undergoing chemotherapy for multiple myeloma, as he prepares to climb the stairs to the 73rd floor of the Columbia Tower at the Blood Cancer United’s Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

Sports

Coe: Flaming out at Firefighter Stairclimb

Herald writer joins Everett Fire Department in march to top of Seattle’s Columbia Tower.