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Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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U.S. federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

Planning for an ambitious high-speed rail system in the Pacific Northwest will continue thanks to nearly $50 million…

Side Out Pickleball Centers co-owner Frank Espinoza inside the newly opened facility in south Everett on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Demand is really high’ at new south Everett indoor pickleball courts

The sport, invented on Bainbridge Island, is one of the fastest growing in the country.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

The $50 million will fund route planning, community outreach and more. It could have a stop in Everett.

A person walks into the Lynnwood location of Party City hours after it was announced the company would be closing all of it’s stores on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Party City to close all locations, including in Everett and Lynnwood

Two of the retailer’s 700 stores in North America are in Snohomish County. On Friday, shoppers mourned the…

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Coffee, meals and compassion are free at the Everett Recovery Cafe

The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Police: Social worker unknowingly brought Suboxone into Everett jail

Authorities didn’t arrest the social worker for the incident, the latest in a string of drug safety concerns…

Rhys Stenhouse, 13, speaks to the Everett City Council and encourages them to build a new stadium by quoting 'Field of Dreams' during public comment before the council's vote on the stadium site location on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council chooses downtown site for potential AquaSox stadium

The move Wednesday is not a commitment to build a stadium, but it’s the biggest step taken toward…

Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Mari’s Place helps children build confidence and design a better future

The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5…

Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘Mr. 4 million’: Arlington boy is lucky visitor to Imagine Children’s Museum

EVERETT — Aaron Weinstock has a story to tell his grandkids and a legacy to pass down to…

Paul Pollard, 71, left, leads a prayer before himself and James Mock, 67, eat their lunch at Buzz Inn Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Bro time at the Buzz Inn: Homage program benefits clients and volunteers

The Senior Companion Program is a testament to the power of human connections for older adults.

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Boy arrested in Everett park stabbing

Police believe the teen who was stabbed Tuesday at Lions Park and the suspect knew each other.

Esther’s Place “chaos” coordinator Sandra Stringham at Esther’s Place clothing pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘A safe place to be.’ Women and children find comfort and compassion at Esther’s Place in Everett

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Teen boy seriously injured in Everett park stabbing

The boy banged on the door of a neighbor for help early Tuesday morning. Police hadn’t found a…

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

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Everett water, sewer rates could jump 43% by 2028

The rate hikes would pay for improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.

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Police believe Ebey Island murder suspect fled to Arizona

In April, prosecutors allege, Lucas Cartwright hit Clayton Perry with his car, killing him on the island near…

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Man charged with attempted murder in shooting of boss in Everett

Anthony Gutierrez came to his boss’ home for help with child support paperwork. Prosecutors allege he shot the…

Life

Everett business shares a cookie recipe sure to sweeten your holidays

South Fork Baking Co. shares the details for making Ginger Molasses Cookies for yourselves.

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Police searching for suspect in fatal Everett shooting

A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday night in the Silver Lake neighborhood, police said.

The Safeway at 4128 Rucker Ave. on Wednesday. This location was set to be one of the 19 in Snohomish County sold to C&S Wholesale if the merger between Kroger and Albertsons went through. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Washington unions celebrate Kroger-Albertsons merger’s demise

Nineteen grocery stores in Snohomish County would have been sold if the deal went through.

A view of one of the potential locations of the new Aquasox stadium on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett committee finds downtown AquaSox stadium more viable

But both options — a new downtown stadium or a Funko Field remodel — cost more than the…