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A big decision for Boeing’s next CEO: Is it time for a new plane?

As Boeing faces increased competition from Airbus, the company is expected to appoint a new CEO by the…

Rep. Rick Larsen, center, during a roundtable discussion at the Paine Field Airport Maintenance Department in Everett, Washington on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Members of the industry discussed how the FAA Reauthorization bill, signed into law last month, is expected to benefit Paine Field. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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How will the FAA Act benefit Paine Field?

The Snohomish County-owned airport hopes to resurface its main runway and extend the operation of its air traffic…

Left to right, Everett Pride board members Ashley Turner, Bryce Laake, and Kevin Daniels pose for a photo at South Fork Bakery in Everett, Washington on Sunday, May 26, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Second Everett Pride aims for even bigger rainbow of festivities

Organizers estimated about 3,000 people attended the first block party in Everett. This year, they’re aiming for 10,000.

The I-5, Highway 529 and the BNSF railroad bridges cross over Union Slough as the main roadways for north and southbound traffic between Everett and Marysville. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Highway 529 squeeze starts now between Everett, Marysville

Following a full closure for a night, starting late Sunday, Highway 529 will slim down to two lanes…

Nedra Vranish, left, and Karen Thordarson, right browse colorful glass flowers at Fuse4U during Sorticulture on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A promenade through Everett’s popular Sorticulture garden festival

Check out a gallery of the festival’s first day.

Lawrence E. O’Donnell holds a photograph of himself when he was a consultant and a part of a project removing “the annex” from Everett High School in 1995 at his brother Jack’s home in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. O’Donnell is third from the right. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Everett High renames library after its biggest fan, Larry O’Donnell

O’Donnell has been a student, teacher, counselor, dean, vice principal, principal and consultant. At 86, he’s still learning.

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Everett could vote on a new $20.24 minimum wage

The City Council is set to draft an ordinance. Meanwhile, organizers hope to get a wage hike on…

Cars move across Edgewater Bridge toward Everett on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Get ready for year of Mukilteo detours with $34M bridge replacement

Construction starts soon on the Edgewater Creek Bridge. The vital link between Everett and Mukilteo will be closed…

Clark Park gazebo on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Clark Park gazebo officially to be put in storage, making way for dog park

After months of debate, neighbors hope a dog park will “transform” Clark Park. Its historic gazebo had “fallen…

Dolly Hunnicutt holds onto a metal raccoon cutout while looking through metal wildflowers at the Freeborn Metal Art booth during the first day of Sorticulture on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sorticulture garden bonanza blooms this week in downtown Everett

The three-day event with music, art and speakers starts Friday. It’s free. Enter to win a $10,000 backyard…

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Washingtonians lost $250M to scammers in 2023

Identity theft, imposter scams and phony online ads were the most common schemes, a new study says.

LETI founder and president Rosario Reyes, left, and LETI director of operations Thomas Laing III, right, pose for a photo at the former Paroba College in Everett, Washington on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Woman brings Latino culture to business education in Snohomish County

Rosario Reyes spent the past 25 years helping other immigrants thrive. Now, she’s focused on sustaining her legacy.

A person turns in their ballot at a ballot box located near the Edmonds Library in Edmonds, Washington on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Snohomish County leaders pitch new 0.2% sales tax for public safety

In November, residents could vote on whether to pay an extra 2 cents on every $10 purchase, for…

The Eternal Flame monument burns in the center of the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Live from SnoCo TV: Local access channel to be C-SPAN for Everett

A government access channel now has public funding, with plans to stream public meetings and court proceedings by…

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Amtrak train hits, kills pedestrian in Everett

The train crashed into the pedestrian on the tracks below Harborview Park on Monday evening, authorities said.

Snohomish County PUD crews respond to a downed power line on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Mill Creek. (Photo provided by Snohomish County PUD)

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Windstorm leaves thousands without power across Snohomish County

More rain and heavy winds were expected to last until Wednesday, potentially bringing more power outages.

Colt Candland dusts off a hearse above available minifigures at Bricks and Minifigs in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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It’s a brick house: New and used Lego store opens in Everett

The county’s second Bricks & Minifigs location offers Lego sets, bricks, tiles and stacks of fun.

A float full of people dressed as butterflies crawls past hundreds celebrating on First Street during Snohomish’s inaugural Pride celebration on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Again, County Council approves Pride proclamation with no GOP support

For a fourth time, council members Nate Nehring and Sam Low both didn’t support a resolution that affirms…

One of two loaded firearms TSA discovered at Paine Field Airport this week. (Photo provided by the TSA)

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Paine Field TSA finds 2 loaded guns in carry-ons

This week’s tally of five loaded guns at Paine Field and Sea-Tac is “alarming,” the regional TSA security…

A person walks in the rain at the Port of Everett in Everett, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. An atmospheric river weather pattern is expected to soak Western Washington, beginning Sunday night into Tuesday. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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‘Extremely rare’ atmospheric river to drench Snohomish County

A series of moderate to heavy systems will last Sunday through Tuesday. Then, next week, sun and smooth…