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State gets $1 million grant to boost small-business exports

Washington’s Department of Commerce will use the federal grant to help small companies increase their export business.

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Police: 1 dead after being dumped into Lynnwood garbage truck

Investigators believe the early morning death was a “tragic accident,” according to Lynnwood police.

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Customers come and go at a soon-to-close Rite Aid on Evergreen Way on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Amid bankruptcy, Rite Aid to close Everett, Mill Creek, Lynnwood stores

With $4 billion in debt, the struggling chain is closing 154 stores nationwide, including in Everett, Mill Creek and Lynnwood.

Customers come and go at a soon-to-close Rite Aid on Evergreen Way on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Shannon Kringen poses for a photo with her jeweled car at 2411 164th St SW in Lynnwood, Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

A gem on wheels: This rhinestone car dazzles from Seattle to Bellingham

Artist Shannon Kringen, known as “Goddess Kring,” decorated her car to express her colorful style.

Shannon Kringen poses for a photo with her jeweled car at 2411 164th St SW in Lynnwood, Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A United Parcel Service driver loads boxes during a delivery, Thursday, March 26, 2020, in downtown Seattle. UPS and other companies have been bush as people staying home under state-wide mandate amidst one of the worst outbreaks of the new coronavirus in the U.S. turn to online shopping to meet their needs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Lynnwood courier gets 2 years for role in cross-country drug ring

Alejandro Urquidez Medina tried to deal fentanyl and cocaine through UPS for “El Pariente,” an alleged leader of a drug trafficking operation.

A United Parcel Service driver loads boxes during a delivery, Thursday, March 26, 2020, in downtown Seattle. UPS and other companies have been bush as people staying home under state-wide mandate amidst one of the worst outbreaks of the new coronavirus in the U.S. turn to online shopping to meet their needs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
FBoy Island contestants (L-R) Katie Thurston, Hali Okeowo, and Daniella Grace. (Justin Stephens / The CW)

Lynnwood grad Katie Thurston back in TV dating land on ‘FBoy Island’

Fans can double their Thurston pleasure. The “local girl done good” is also on ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise.”

FBoy Island contestants (L-R) Katie Thurston, Hali Okeowo, and Daniella Grace. (Justin Stephens / The CW)
Fourth and fifth graders from Hazelwood Elementary School participate in an orca parade at their school on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Orca Fest connects students to ‘water world’ at Hazelwood Elementary

Ahead of Orca Recovery Day, students participated in aquatic activities in Edmonds. Educators said kids will never forget it.

Fourth and fifth graders from Hazelwood Elementary School participate in an orca parade at their school on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)

Auditor dismisses claim Alderwood water board member lives in Alaska

Since March, a challenger in the embattled water district, Mike Pivec, has alleged incumbent Jack Broyles doesn’t live in Bothell.

Jack Broyles Jr. (left), Mike Pivec (right)
The Days Inn on Everett Mall Way, which Snohomish County is set to purchase and convert into emergency housing, is seen Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Amid Lynnwood nonprofit’s tumult, Hand Up Project leader charged with theft

After founder Robert Smiley was ousted amid fraud allegations, Sonny Behrends served as chief administrator of the Hand Up Project.

The Days Inn on Everett Mall Way, which Snohomish County is set to purchase and convert into emergency housing, is seen Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People gather to look at the new AED available for emergency use at the Meadowdale Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Call, push, shock’: New AED is memorial to teen at Meadowdale Playfields

The AED is dedicated to Matthew Truax, 16, who died of cardiac arrest at his soccer practice in 2013.

People gather to look at the new AED available for emergency use at the Meadowdale Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and other city council members take the inaugural ride in the Zip Alderwood Shuttle at the launch event on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community Transit board votes to keep on-demand Zip shuttles

Zip Alderwood operates similar to apps like Uber or Lyft. Fares are $2.50 per ride, the same as bus fare.

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell and other city council members take the inaugural ride in the Zip Alderwood Shuttle at the launch event on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Seattle woman identified in fatal Highway 99 crash

Elena Mroczek, 74, was killed Sunday in a crash involving a 19-year-old.

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Woman killed in crash on Highway 99 in Lynnwood

Police closed off Highway 99 between 188th Street SW and 196th Street SW while they investigated.

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Lynnwood man arrested, released on $25K bond after road rage shooting

Deputies arrested the suspect, 20, for investigation of first-degree assault on Tuesday.

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Lynnwood settles for $1.7 million after 2021 suicide at city jail

Jail staff reportedly committed 16 safety check violations before they found Tirhas Tesfatsion, 47, unresponsive in her cell.

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Donna Moulton, CEO of Housing Hope, speaks during the Everett Herald’s public forum on affordable housing at the Lynnwood Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

At Herald forum, experts discuss local affordable housing challenges

“In every step of trying to develop affordable housing, it feels like an uphill battle,” said Donna Moulton, CEO of Housing Hope.

Donna Moulton, CEO of Housing Hope, speaks during the Everett Herald’s public forum on affordable housing at the Lynnwood Library on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)

Driver sentenced in 2021 crash that killed Everett couple

Danielle Cruz, formerly of Lynnwood, gets 17½ years in prison. She was impaired by drugs when she caused the crash that killed Sharon Gamble and Kenneth Weikle.

A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)
Lines of cars form at the newly opened Shake Shack drive-thru location in Lynnwood, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Shake Shack sizzles into the burger scene in Lynnwood by the mall

The first Snohomish County site for the eatery with a cult following has a drive-thru and desserts for humans and dogs.

Lines of cars form at the newly opened Shake Shack drive-thru location in Lynnwood, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Oshima Sushi in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett, Lynnwood sushi restaurant owner accused of $1.7M tax evasion

Si Yong Kim allegedly reported false numbers to the IRS, resulting in over $500,000 in lost taxes between 2016 and 2020.

Oshima Sushi in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A Silver 2012 Toyota Tundra has been taken into police custody as evidence related to a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood, Washington on Sept. 4, 2023. (Lynnwood Police Department)

Lynnwood police seek help investigating fatal park shooting

Four young people were wounded, with one left dead, in the shooting at Lynndale Park on Monday night, police said.

A Silver 2012 Toyota Tundra has been taken into police custody as evidence related to a shooting at Lynndale Park in Lynnwood, Washington on Sept. 4, 2023. (Lynnwood Police Department)