Everett

Tim Thomas, a ninth grader at Archbishop Murphy High School helps work on a community carving project on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County ‘indefinitely’ suspends arts grant program that helped over 7,300 kids

The county is shutting down its a program offering $2,000 grants, stating it wasn’t vetted legally at its conception.

Tim Thomas, a ninth grader at Archbishop Murphy High School helps work on a community carving project on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Firefighters responded to a fire in the 2000 block of Center Road on Thursday afternoon. (South County Fire)

Man injured in south Everett mobile home fire

The home in the 2000 block of Center Road was destroyed. The man suffered minor burns, as well as smoke inhalation.

Firefighters responded to a fire in the 2000 block of Center Road on Thursday afternoon. (South County Fire)
Bartender Kevin Taylor throws together a few drinks while working behind the bar at The Colby Club on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett speakeasy offers old-fashioned charm (and charming Old Fashioneds)

Step into a Prohibition-era fantasy at the Colby Club, the latest addition to downtown Everett’s growing craft cocktail scene.

Bartender Kevin Taylor throws together a few drinks while working behind the bar at The Colby Club on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
MyMyToyStore.com owner Tom Harrison at his brick and mortar storefront on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Burst pipe permanently closes downtown Everett toy store

After a pipe flooded the store, MyMyToystore in downtown Everett closed. Owner Tom Harrison is already on to his next venture.

MyMyToyStore.com owner Tom Harrison at his brick and mortar storefront on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The first flight from Paine Field to Honolulu is prepared by grounds crew on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Alaska’s daily flight from Everett to Honolulu will change to seasonal

The airline is “shifting to a seasonal market to enable some other flights in Everett.” The Honolulu flights will go from October to May.

The first flight from Paine Field to Honolulu is prepared by grounds crew on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Man, 36, identified in most recent death at Snohomish County Jail

On Jan. 15, jail staff found Brendon Tesch unresponsive in his cell. He was the fourth inmate to die in the jail since September.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
An officer escorts three parents with their children away from KinderCare after a shooting across the street at the Bluffs at Evergreen apartment complex Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. Parents were able to get their children from the daycare center during the standoff. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Police still seek gunman in shooting at Casino Road apartment

Everett police responded to gunfire Monday at the Bluffs apartment complex. A wounded man was taken to the hospital.

An officer escorts three parents with their children away from KinderCare after a shooting across the street at the Bluffs at Evergreen apartment complex Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. Parents were able to get their children from the daycare center during the standoff. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Police block off Casino Road during a standoff following a shooting at the Bluffs at Evergreen apartment complex Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

1 injured in shooting at Everett apartments; Casino Road closed off

The wounded man’s injuries were not life-threatening, according to police. A SWAT team was looking for a suspect.

Police block off Casino Road during a standoff following a shooting at the Bluffs at Evergreen apartment complex Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Larry and Jack O’Donnell reminisce about the area around the Bond Street underpass on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in the Port Gardner neighborhood of Everett, Washington. The underpass used to serve as a public and commercial access to the waterfront but is now blocked off. Nearby Forgotten Creek Park and Trail have deteriorated since the closure of the underpass. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘An iron curtain’: For a seaside city, beach access is sparse in Everett

Everett boasts 25 miles of shoreline. But only pockets of that are open to the public. Try getting to Pigeon Creek Beach, for example.

Larry and Jack O’Donnell reminisce about the area around the Bond Street underpass on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in the Port Gardner neighborhood of Everett, Washington. The underpass used to serve as a public and commercial access to the waterfront but is now blocked off. Nearby Forgotten Creek Park and Trail have deteriorated since the closure of the underpass. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Tammie Liles (King County Sheriff’s Office)

Final remains in Green River Killer case identified as Everett teen

Tammie Liles, 16, was finally linked to the bones and teeth long known as “Bones 20.” Advances in DNA technology led to the breakthrough.

Tammie Liles (King County Sheriff’s Office)
Melrose and Vine Collective owner Kara Langus in her vintage collection room at her store on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New and vintage women’s boutique aims to dazzle in downtown Everett

Add some sparkle to your wardrobe: Melrose and Vine Collective opened inside a former bank building on Pacific Avenue.

Melrose and Vine Collective owner Kara Langus in her vintage collection room at her store on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Students exit Everett High School on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 after the first day of school since Feb. 8 due to weather cancellations. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After pandemic’s peak, more kids missed school; bill aims to solve that

In Everett, attendance rates dropped 15% in a few years. A bill in Olympia aims to get kids back in the classroom.

Students exit Everett High School on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 after the first day of school since Feb. 8 due to weather cancellations. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gun buybacks in Everett, Mukilteo offer gift cards for firearms

Amounts are $25 to $300, depending on the weapon. Everett police collected 241 firearms at the 2022 buyback.

Ducks sit on a piece of wood at Spencer Island in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

In Everett wetlands, hunters and birdwatchers navigate a shared space

Restricted recreation areas can sometimes cause conflict. “We’re all birders,” said Tom Elliott, a Washington Waterfowl Association member.

Ducks sit on a piece of wood at Spencer Island in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Anchor Pub on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett’s Anchor Pub to reopen with new operators, new name

The pub closed in 2021 when its former owner, Christian Sayre, was arrested for investigation of multiple sexual assault charges.

The Anchor Pub on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett City Council opts for pickleball over cinema at Riverfront

The long-promised cinema was scrapped in favor of a privately owned, pay-to-use pickleball complex.

Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Marysville nurse suspended after defrauding 10 employees of over $106K

Jeanne Rather was sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison for stealing her employees’ personal information and using credit cards in their names.

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An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)

Everett wants to hear your thoughts on AquaSox stadium project

Residents have through Feb. 20 to comment. An upgraded AquaSox baseball stadium could cost up to $80 million.

An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)
Gov. Jay Inslee and Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber take a look at Pier 3 while discussing future plans for the Port of Everett Seaport on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Everett, Washington. The Port is raising funds to renovate Pier 3 and make it capable of charging electric vessels. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Gov. Inslee stops by to visit the electrifying Port of Everett

The port can supply electrical power to docked ships instead of burning diesel. But without a standard plug, it can’t happen.

Gov. Jay Inslee and Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber take a look at Pier 3 while discussing future plans for the Port of Everett Seaport on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Everett, Washington. The Port is raising funds to renovate Pier 3 and make it capable of charging electric vessels. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The 810 McCollum Park Community Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Light rail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sound Transit seeks comment on bus changes ahead of Lynnwood Link

A new route, and changes to three others, could be coming this year for transit riders in Snohomish County.

The 810 McCollum Park Community Transit bus at it's new stop in the shadow of the newly opened Northgate Light rail Station in Seattle. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)