Everett

Children play and look up at a large whale figure hanging from the ceiling at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Federal agency cancels $250k grant to Everett museum

The funding helped expand the Imagine Children Museum’s Little Science Lab program. The federal agency did not give a reason for the grant termination.

Children play and look up at a large whale figure hanging from the ceiling at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
LifeWise local co-directors Darcie Hammer and Sarah Sweeny talk about what a typical classroom routine looks like on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett off-campus Bible program draws mixed reaction from parents

The weekly optional program, LifeWise Academy, takes children out of public school during the day for religious lessons.

LifeWise local co-directors Darcie Hammer and Sarah Sweeny talk about what a typical classroom routine looks like on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council approves budget amendment for staffing, stadium funding

The amendment budgets for some new employees and costs for the city’s multipurpose stadium project.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)

Everett school board selects finalists to fill vacant seat

The board will interview the five finalists at a May 1 meeting.

Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)
Mary Ann Karber, 101, spins the wheel during Wheel of Forunte at Washington Oakes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lunch and Wheel of Fortune with some Everett swinging seniors

She’s 101 and he’s 76. At Washington Oakes, fun and friendship are on the menu.

Mary Ann Karber, 101, spins the wheel during Wheel of Forunte at Washington Oakes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council to vote on budget amendment

The amendment sets aside dollars for new employees in some areas, makes spending cuts in others and allocates money for work on the city’s stadium project.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett releases complete draft of comprehensive plan update

The plan lays out goals and policies that will prepare the city for growth over the next 20 years. Residents can submit comments on the draft until May 12.

People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

All Amtrak Cascades trains back in service

Many trains on the Pacific Northwest route were out of service for up to 11 days. Trains will still have limited seating.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Students Haddie Shorb, 9, left, and brother Elden Shorb, 11, right, lead the ground breaking at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Public Schools breaks ground on Jackson Elementary replacement

The $54 million project will completely replace the aging elementary school. Students are set to move in by the 2026-27 school year.

Students Haddie Shorb, 9, left, and brother Elden Shorb, 11, right, lead the ground breaking at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Another positive measles case identified in Snohomish County

The case was identified in an infant who likely contracted measles while traveling, the county health department said.

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Pat Cronin and Jamie Lyon look over a zoning district map draft of Everett on display during an Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett staff share comprehensive plan info at open house

The city is looking for feedback from residents on its 2044 comprehensive plan update.

Pat Cronin and Jamie Lyon look over a zoning district map draft of Everett on display during an Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Don Sharrett talks John Wrice through his trimming technique on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Don Sharrett talks John Wrice through his trimming technique on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Our Lady of Hope Fr. Joseph Altenhofen outside of his parish’s building that will be the new home of Hope ‘N Wellness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Hope ‘N Wellness location to open Wednesday in Everett

Our Lady of Hope Church will host the social service organization at 2617 Cedar St. in Everett.

Our Lady of Hope Fr. Joseph Altenhofen outside of his parish’s building that will be the new home of Hope ‘N Wellness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Dr. Katie Gilligan walks down a hallway with forest wallpaper and cloud light shades in the Mukilteo Evaluation and Treatment Center with Amanda Gian, right, and Alison Haddock, left, on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Partnership works to train Snohomish County mental health doctors

Compass Health works with medical students from Washington State University to provide psychiatry training. Both groups hope to fill gaps in much-needed services.

Dr. Katie Gilligan walks down a hallway with forest wallpaper and cloud light shades in the Mukilteo Evaluation and Treatment Center with Amanda Gian, right, and Alison Haddock, left, on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Colon cancer screening guidelines have recently changed, with the recommended age now lowered to 45 for average-risk individuals. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.

Get Screened: Everett clinician urges action during Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and increasingly affecting younger adults

Colon cancer screening guidelines have recently changed, with the recommended age now lowered to 45 for average-risk individuals. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.
Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett City Council approves more than $200M in bonds

The bond issuance, routine in municipalities, will help pay for construction work in the city.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A bus bay on Monday, March 17 at Mall Station in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council awards $2M contract for Mall Station relocation

Everett Transit is moving its Mall Station platform to make room for a new TopGolf location.

A bus bay on Monday, March 17 at Mall Station in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett responds to higher traffic deaths with ‘Vision Zero’ goal

Officials are pushing for lower speed limits, safer crossings and community input to curb fatalities on city roads.

A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Transit hopes to sell nine electric buses

The buses, built by a now-bankrupt company, had reliability issues for years. The agency’s 10 other electric buses don’t have those problems.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County transit agencies report increased ridership

Six regional transit agencies delivered 16.6 million more trips in 2024 than 2023. Everett Transit jumped the highest with a 32% boost in ridership.