Everett

A truck drives west along Casino Road past a new speed camera set up near Horizon Elementary on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Crashes, speeding down near Everett traffic cameras

Data shared by the city showed that crashes have declined near its red light cameras and speeds have decreased near its speeding cameras.

 

Fire department vehicles park next to the Snohomish County Campus after buildings on the campus were evacuated on Friday. (Jenna Millikan / The Herald)

Snohomish County campus buildings evacuated

Two administrative buildings on the campus were evacuated after officials discovered a suspicious substance in a basement ballot box.

 

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. (Olivia Vanni/The Herald)

Providence Everett to end hospitalist contract with Optum after 20 years

The medical groups hope to retain the 65 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants through a new, lower-cost provider.

 

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Everett shelter animals up for adoption at ‘Puppy Bowl’ event

A Seattle watch party for the Puppy Bowl will feature local dogs from the nearby shelter.

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Seahawks fans Daniel Abad (left) and Donald Kracht arrive at San Jose International Airport on their way to Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Abad)

Local Seahawks fans take over Bay Area

Leaving behind spouses, jobs and lots of cash, enthusiasts flock to the Super Bowl.

Seahawks fans Daniel Abad (left) and Donald Kracht arrive at San Jose International Airport on their way to Sunday's Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Abad)
An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Transit releases draft of long-range plan

The document outlines a potential 25% increase in bus service through 2045 if voters approve future 0.3% sales tax increase.

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Leslie Wall in the Everett Animal Shelter on Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett Animal Shelter gets $75k in grants, donations

The funds will help pay for fostering and behavioral interventions for nearly 200 dogs, among other needs.

Leslie Wall in the Everett Animal Shelter on Jan. 6, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Carlos Cerrato, owner of Taqueria El Coyote, outside of his food truck on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett proposes law to help close unpermitted food carts

The ordinance would make it a misdemeanor to operate food stands without a permit, in an attempt to curb the spread of the stands officials say can be dangerous.

Carlos Cerrato, owner of Taqueria El Coyote, outside of his food truck on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Lynnwood. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett mayor to deliver State of the City speech March 5

The event is hosted by the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce.

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her State of the City address on Friday, March 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Laurie Hardie and Tammie Enders holds a sign with photographs of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a vigil held outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett vigil remembers those killed by federal agents

Protesters said they gathered to show solidarity with residents of Minneapolis after two fatal shootings and a rapid uptick in immigration enforcement.

Laurie Hardie and Tammie Enders holds a sign with photographs of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a vigil held outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Brandon Tepley does a signature Butch pose while holding a vintage Butch head outside of his job at Mukilteo Elementary where he is dean of students on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The secret life of Butch T. Cougar, WSU mascot

Mukilteo school dean Brandon Tepley and other mascots talk about life inside — and after — the WSU suit.

Brandon Tepley does a signature Butch pose while holding a vintage Butch head outside of his job at Mukilteo Elementary where he is dean of students on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Naval Station Everett is seen across the water from a press conference at the Port of Everett Seaport on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Naval Station Everett training may be noisy, Navy warns

As a result of a planned training exercise at the Naval base, residents may see increased vehicle activity or hear explosive sounds.

Naval Station Everett is seen across the water from a press conference at the Port of Everett Seaport on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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)

Construction to begin on $200m Everett stormwater facility

The Port Gardner Storage Facility will help prevent combined sewer overflows, which occur during intense rainstorms.

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)
Nolla Rohr holds October while seated on the couch on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett shelter animals find new families after flooding

Amid an evacuation last December, people flocked to the city’s animal shelter to foster over 120 animals. Some decided to keep them for good.

Nolla Rohr holds October while seated on the couch on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett selects volunteers to review city charter

The mayor and city council selected 14 of the 15 members of a committee Wednesday that could propose changes to the city’s charter.

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
With the warm atmosphere, freshly made food and a big sign, customers should find their way to Kindred Kitchen, part of HopeWorks Station on Broadway in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Housing Hope to close cafe, furniture store

Kindred Cafe will close on Jan. 30, and Renew Home and Decor will close on March 31, according to the nonprofit.

With the warm atmosphere, freshly made food and a big sign, customers should find their way to Kindred Kitchen, part of HopeWorks Station on Broadway in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
People walk along Colby Avenue in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Love and action’: Hundreds in Everett march to honor MLK

The annual march through the city’s core commemorated the civil rights leader.

People walk along Colby Avenue in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett High students walk out to protest ICE activity

Over 100 students marched to the Snohomish County campus to voice their support for immigrant communities.

Everett High School students cheer as a car honks during a walkout rally in protest of ICE outside of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Animal Shelter to host adoption event

About 20 dogs and 20 cats will be available for adoption Saturday, with adoption fees covered by a nonprofit.

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street

The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to create the zones.

A sign notifying people of the new buffer zone around 41st Street in Everett on Wednesday, Jan. 7. (Will Geschke / The Herald)