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Elections

Candidates seek open District 1 seat in crowded race

Five people are aiming to take the open seat left after current council member Mary Fosse announced she…

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Paving project will close I-5 lanes in Everett

Crews will close up to 4 lanes overnight for weeks to complete the $8.1 million repairs.

Everett

Local News

Everett approves new fines for non-emergency lifts

The fire department will only issue fines for non-emergency lift assists at licensed care facilities, not for individuals…

Elections

District 2 candidates differ in public safety approach

Incumbent Paula Rhyne is facing challenger Ryan Crowther. The third candidate, Jonathan Shapiro, is no longer seeking the…

Elections

Everett mayor candidates focus on affordability, city budget in costly race

As incumbent Cassie Franklin seeks a third term in office, three candidates are looking to unseat her.

Everett

Local News

Judge sentences man, 73, for intending to have sex with ‘teen’ in Everett

The Arizona man sent explicit images to an agent posing as a 13-year-old. Investigators found images of child…

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‘Courageous’ teen dives into Silver Lake to rescue 11-year-old

Gauge Bryant, 13, brought the child to the surface. The 11-year-old is in stable but critical condition, authorities…

People explore the expansion of the Tulalip Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Olivia Vanni / The Everett Herald

Travel

Tulalip casino expansion opens in Washington

The 70,000-square-foot addition displays a new design that will eventually span the entire casino.

Everett

Local News

Everett police: Man sold drugs to woman prior to fatal overdose

The man, who faces a charge under the state’s controlled substance homicide law, remains in Snohomish County Jail…

Liam Shakya, 3, waves at a float passing by during the Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett celebrates Fourth of July with traditional parade

Thousands celebrated Independence Day by going to the annual parade, which traveled through the the city’s downtown core.

Ian Saltzman

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Everett Public Schools superintendent wins state award

A group of school administrators named Ian Saltzman as a top educational leader.

Everett

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Everett police arrest man in connection with fatal shooting

The 18-year-old male was booked into Snohomish County Jail on suspicion of murder, drive-by shooting and assault.

Everett

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Everett could levy fines for non-emergency lift assists at care facilities

The ordinance intends to discourage licensed care facilities from calling 911 to perform lift assists in a non-emergency…

Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Everett council extends deadline for riverfront grocery store

A city agreement requires the land owners to bring a grocer there. Developers say more housing units need…

People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

City pushes back south Everett skate park opening to seek grant funds

The City Council amended a county agreement to allow design and construction work through 2026. The small skate…

A Drug Free Zone sign visible along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett council renews ‘Stay Out of Drug Areas’

The council re-approved a policy allowing a court to ban people accused or convicted of drug crimes from…

Everett

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Everett police investigate fatal shooting on Evergreen Way

Two male subjects arrived at the hospital Thursday night. One later died, and the other is in critical…

Student Azhura Brown, 5, hugs teacher Rebecca Baggenstoss on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Community College board votes to close Early Learning Center

The center, which serves 71 children, is set to shutter on Tuesday.

What’s Up columnist Andrea Brown with a selection of black and white glossy promotional photos on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Free celeb photos! Dig into The Herald’s Hollywood time capsule

John Wayne, Travolta, Golden Girls and hundreds more B&W glossies are up for grabs at August pop-up.

Mx. Kenbie reads ‘My Shadow is Purple’ during the Everett Pride Block Party on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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‘I feel safe here’: Community celebrates third-annual Everett Pride

EVERETT — Amid a drizzle of rain, people lined Wetmore Avenue on Saturday for Everett Pride’s third-annual block…