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A parent walks their children to class at Whittier Elementary on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett celebrates ‘Blue Ribbon’ award as feds cancel program

The Department of Education canceled the award weeks before Whittier Elementary was set to receive it. No Everett…

The inside of Johnson’s full-size B-17 cockpit he is building on Sept. 23, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett man builds B-17 replica in his garage

Thatcher Johnson spent 3 years meticulously recreating the cockpit of a World War II bomber.

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Local colleges see fewer international students as fall quarter begins

Edmonds College saw a 25% decrease in new international student enrollment, citing visa appointment difficulties.

The Washington State University Everett campus on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett allocates funding toward north Broadway bridge design

The $2.5 million in grant dollars will pay for the design of a long-awaited pedestrian bridge near Everett…

Two workers walk past a train following a press event at the Lynnwood City Center Link Station on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Sound Transit weighs possible savings on Everett Link extension

Amid rising costs, the agency could adjust the early design of the Everett Link plan. The proposed changes…

Business

Everett businesses join forces to promote downtown nightlife

A group of downtown businesses will host monthly events as a way to bring more people to the…

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Everett women steal $2.5K of merchandise, including quinceanera dress, police say

The boutique owner’s daughter reported the four females restrained her and hit her with their car while fleeing.

The Seattle Children’s North Clinic at 1815 13th St. in Everett, near Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in 2018. (Seattle Children’s)

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Seattle Children’s layoffs include Everett employees amid federal cuts

The company will lay off 154 employees this fall across five locations. It’s unclear how many positions in…

Everett NewsGuild members cheer as a passing car honks in support of their strike on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Unionized Herald staff ratify first contract with company

The ratification brings an end to two years of negotations between the newspaper and the union.

The Methow Valley in North Central Washington draws visitors year-round for hiking, rafting, skiing and fly-fishing.

Travel

Twisp with a twist: Road-tripping to Washington’s Methow Valley

Welcome to Twisp, the mountain town that puts “fun, funky and friendly” on the map.

The Everett City Council listens as Casino Road residents share their concerns about possible displacement and rent increases on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett presents options to close 2026 budget gap

The city could use one-time COVID relief funds as a significant balancing measure to prevent a $7.9 million…

Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Compass Health to open new Everett health care center

The $71.5 million facility, 7 years in the making, is set to provide both voluntary and involuntary behavioral…

A student sits at a table in the Teen section of the Mukitelo Library on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Libraries offer a stack of free programs for kids and teens

Sno-Isle Libraries and the Everett Public Library roll out the red carpet for students and parents.

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South Everett high school hopes to add IB program

Similar to AP classes, International Baccalaureate courses are rigorous with the opportunity for students to earn college credit.

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Everett unveils draft of Vision Zero plan

The city is seeking feedback on the draft plan, which will guide an effort to end serious injury…

North Middle School Principal Tyler Ream and teacher Jenny Overstreet look through historic photographs of North Middle School on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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North Middle School to celebrate 100 years in Everett

On Saturday, the school will display memorabilia from years past and showcase the recently renovated building.

Niko Battle (campaign photo)

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Judge rules Everett council candidate cannot appear on Nov. ballot

Alan Rubio and Luis Burbano will be on the November ballot in the District 4 race. Niko Battle,…

Anfissa Sokolova, M.D., demonstrates how to use the training tools on the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Getting surgery in Everett? Robots might be helping.

Recent advancements in robotic-assisted surgery have made procedures safer and easier on patients, local surgeons said.

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett approves first project labor agreement with union groups

The agreement governing construction of a stormwater facility includes goals for more apprenticeship labor and prioritizes local hires.

Life

Two-day indie rock music festival begins Friday

The Seagaze festival in downtown Everett will focus on shoegaze, post-punk and dream pop music.