Everett Fire Captain D.J. Neyens, who is battling Multiple Myeloma, plans to participate in the Firefighter Stairclimb on March 8, 2026 to support Blood Cancer United. (Photo courtesy of D.J. Neyens)

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For Everett fire captain, Firefighter Stairclimb is personal

D.J. Neyens refuses to let blood cancer keep him away from Sunday’s Firefighter Stairclimb.

Mike Fong, the City of Everett’s new senior executive director for economic development and opportunity, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett’s new deputy mayor wants ‘organized urgency’ amid coming change

Mike Fong, who brings a litany of experience to the role, is hoping to seize on regional growth…

Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas speaks with the Herald at the San Jose Convention Center on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Aaron Coe / The Herald)

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Everett-born Seahawks player to speak at State of the City

Abe Lucas, an offensive tackle who won a Super Bowl ring just a few weeks ago, will open…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin speaks at the District 2 neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, February 24 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett hosts first districtwide neighborhood meeting

About 60 District 2 residents gathered Tuesday to hear updates on city projects and budget discussions.

Evan Reed helps repaint the yellow exterior of the Catalyst Cafe along Hewitt Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett nonprofit hopes to activate underused space with new map

The map, created by the Bunker Arts Collective, will collect reports of underutilized areas from residents and gather…

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. (Photo by Liz Banse)

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Everett shares new details on World Cup fan zones

The city will host four matchday watch parties at a waterfront park. The Port of Everett is also…

Everett Station District Alliance CEO Brock Howell unveils the new logo and name, Stations Unidos, during a launch event on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett Station District Alliance expands, changes name

It’s now called Stations Unidos and will work to build affordable housing and prevent displacement in areas near…

A view of one of the potential locations of the new AquaSox stadium in February 2024 in Everett. The site sits between Hewitt Avenue, Broadway, Pacific Avenue and the railroad. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett would need another $38M to build stadium, documents show

The project, if approved, would now cost $120 million, staff shared at a city council retreat. It was…

Everett Firefighters (from left to right) Andy Denzel, Galen Wallace and climb team captain Mike Dunmire prepare to climb the Columbia Tower staircase in Seattle during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb on March 9, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Steve Baer / FireDogPhotos)

Sports

Everett Firefighters to take on Columbia Tower

Local heroes participate in the Firefighter Stairclimb to fight blood cancer.

A Flock Safety camera on the corner of 64th Avenue West and 196th Street Southwest on Oct. 28, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Everett temporarily pauses Flock camera network

The city will deactivate its 68 cameras after a Snohomish County judge ruled that the footage is considered…

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Government

Everett mayor issues directive outlining ICE response

Among other actions, it prevents immigration agents from entering non-public city property without a warrant and directs Everett…

Judge Joseph Wilson rules that Flock footage is subject to public records requests during hearing for the City of Everett vs. Jose Rodriguez at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snohomish County judge rules Flock camera footage is public record

The ruling comes as state lawmakers debate a bill that would exempt automated license plate reader footage from…

The Sundem family outside of their Grocery Outlet Bargain Market store on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Life

Grocery Outlet: Aisles of surprise, sauce and sweet deals

Regulars swap tips, hoard favorites and brace for heartbreak when the stash runs dry.

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin talks about the 2025 budget with the city council before voting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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In letter, community groups ask Everett to take action on ICE

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin said she would issue a directive next week to address the concerns raised by…

Cars drive along Colby Avenue past the Everett Historic Theater on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Banff Film Festival returns to Everett on Feb. 27

The festival will showcase a variety of films centering on the outdoor community, including Banff’s 2025 Best Film…

Ray Stephanson outside of his residence on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A former Everett mayor helped save a man. He didn’t realize he knew him.

Ray Stephanson performed CPR after Matthew Minahan had a heart attack. Minahan had cared for Stephanson’s father as…

The Everett City Council on Jan. 7, 2026. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

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Everett approves law to crack down on unpermitted food stands

The new law makes it a misdemeanor to operate food stand businesses without first getting proper city and…

Lynnwood

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State awards $2M in affordable housing grants to Lynnwood

The grant program provides funding for cities to offset infrastructure costs for developers of affordable housing.

Everett

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Everett to pilot new districtwide neighborhood meetings

Neighborhoods will still hold regular meetings, but regular visits from the mayor, city council members and police chief…

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

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Snohomish County buildings reopened after suspicious substance deemed not a threat

Two evacuated administrative buildings were cleared early Saturday after officials determined the substance was not a biotoxin or…