Don Sharrett talks John Wrice through his trimming technique on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett barber school offers $5 haircuts — if you’re brave enough

Students get hands-on practice. Willing clients get a sweet deal.

Our Lady of Hope Fr. Joseph Altenhofen outside of his parish’s building that will be the new home of Hope ‘N Wellness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Hope ‘N Wellness location to open Wednesday in Everett

Our Lady of Hope Church will host the social service organization at 2617 Cedar St. in Everett.

Dr. Katie Gilligan walks down a hallway with forest wallpaper and cloud light shades in the Mukilteo Evaluation and Treatment Center with Amanda Gian, right, and Alison Haddock, left, on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Partnership works to train Snohomish County mental health doctors

Compass Health works with medical students from Washington State University to provide psychiatry training. Both groups hope to…

AquaSox General Manager Danny Tetzlaff keeps the whole circus running. (File photo)

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Part baseball, part circus: What goes into a game at Funko Field?

It takes a small army of employees to make sure fans have a great time watching the Everett…

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett City Council approves more than $200M in bonds

The bond issuance, routine in municipalities, will help pay for construction work in the city.

A bus bay on Monday, March 17 at Mall Station in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett council awards $2M contract for Mall Station relocation

Everett Transit is moving its Mall Station platform to make room for a new TopGolf location.

A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett responds to higher traffic deaths with ‘Vision Zero’ goal

Officials are pushing for lower speed limits, safer crossings and community input to curb fatalities on city roads.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Transit hopes to sell nine electric buses

The buses, built by a now-bankrupt company, had reliability issues for years. The agency’s 10 other electric buses…

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Snohomish County transit agencies report increased ridership

Six regional transit agencies delivered 16.6 million more trips in 2024 than 2023. Everett Transit jumped the highest…

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Everett school board member resigns

Caroline Mason served on the school board for more than 11 years. Applications to fill her seat are…

Boq, left, and Dorothy, two puppies up for adoption at the Everett Animal Shelter's 'Puppy-palooza' event on Sunday. (Provided photos)

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Move aside, basketball fans. In Everett, it’s time for ‘March Muttness.’

The Everett Animal Shelter is competing with other shelters to raise donations. A ‘Puppy-palooza’ adoption event is also…

Officials gather near two of Everett’s electric buses to discuss the new BattGenie system on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Everett Transit bus yard in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett Transit seeks feedback on route changes

The local transit agency is looking to increase connections to regional service. Feedback is due April 6.

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Everett council could issue more than $200 million in bonds

The bonds would help pay for water and sewer projects, as well as some construction work.

A screenshot from Alan Rubio's campaign announcement video released on Feb. 26 shows him wearing an 'Infinity Gauntlet,' a reference to a Marvel comic book villain.

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Using comic book reference, libertarian announces run for Everett council

Alan Rubio previously ran for a seat on a wastewater district board. He announced his council campaign while…

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Everett updates noise control ordinance

The amendment changes certain language to make enforcement easier, city staff said.

A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Have you had the flu yet, Snohomish County? You’re not alone.

The rate of flu-related hospitalizations is the highest it’s been in six years, county data shows, and there…

Pat Cronin and Jamie Lyon look over a zoning district map draft of Everett on display during an Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett staff share comprehensive plan info at open house

The city is looking for feedback from residents on its 2044 comprehensive plan update.

An image of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is reflected in a storefront window during the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at thee Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett mayor to deliver state of the city address

The event will take place on March 27. Tickets are $55.

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett homeless service facing closure finds possible new home

Our Lady of Hope Church is set to host Hope ‘N Wellness beginning in April. The move would…

Afternoon traffic moves along the U.S. 2 trestle between Everett and Lake Stevens on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett is planning for lots of growth. Here’s how.

The city’s comprehensive plan update needs to prepare for 65,000 more residents, 84,300 new jobs and 36,500 new…