Everett

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)

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 general fund deficit.

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)
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)

Unionized Herald staff ratify first contract with company

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

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

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 Methow Valley in North Central Washington draws visitors year-round for hiking, rafting, skiing and fly-fishing.
Outside of Compass Health’s new Marc Healing Center building along Broadway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 health treatment by the end of 2025.

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

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.

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)

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.

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 or fatal crashes on Everett roads.

Niko Battle (campaign photo)

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, who won the August primary, plans to appeal.

Niko Battle (campaign photo)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)
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)

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.

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)

Two-day indie rock music festival begins Friday

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

Sally Mullanix reads "Long Island" by Colm Tobin during Silent Book Club Everett gathering at Brooklyn Bros on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A different happy hour: pizza, books and introverts

A different happy hour: pizza, books and introverts

Sally Mullanix reads "Long Island" by Colm Tobin during Silent Book Club Everett gathering at Brooklyn Bros on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 in Everett, 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 plans for expanded service, more riders

The agency’s six-year plan shows upgrades are coming to its fleet and to its station infrastructure.

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)
Firefighters responded Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025, to reports of smoke and flames on the back side of a duplex on Linden Street in Everett. (Everett Fire Department)

Everett apartment fire displaces three residents on Wednesday

The cause of the fire on Linden Street remains under investigation.

Firefighters responded Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025, to reports of smoke and flames on the back side of a duplex on Linden Street in Everett. (Everett Fire Department)
The 140 seat Merc Playhouse, once home of the Twisp Mercantile, hosts theater, music, lectures and other productions throughout the year in Twisp. (Sue Misao)

Twisp with a twist: Road-tripping to the Methow Valley

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

The 140 seat Merc Playhouse, once home of the Twisp Mercantile, hosts theater, music, lectures and other productions throughout the year in Twisp. (Sue Misao)
Eisley Lewis, 9, demonstrates a basic stitch with her lavender sewing machine on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett fourth grader stitches summer boredom into business

Rice bags, tote bags and entrepreneurial grit made Eisley Lewis, 9, proud of herself and $400.

Eisley Lewis, 9, demonstrates a basic stitch with her lavender sewing machine on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett lowers speed limits on two streets

Parts of Holly Drive and 16th Street are now limited to 25 miles per hour. Everett will eventually evaluate all of the city’s speed limits as part of a larger plan.

Henry M. Jackson High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mill Creek family throws $489k into Everett school board races

Board members denounced the spending. The family alleges a robotics team is too reliant on adults, but district reports have found otherwise.

Henry M. Jackson High School on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘A hometown person’: Friends and family remember Larry Hanson

The former publisher worked at The Herald for 45 years and volunteered throughout Snohomish County for decades. He died Thursday at 87.