Thursday, November 20, 2025
Everett approves $613 million budget for 2026
No employees will be laid off. The city will pause some pension contributions and spend one-time funds to prevent a $7.9 million deficit.
Local News
Bothell man charged with the murder of his wife after Shoreline shooting
On Tuesday, the 43-year-old pleaded not guilty in King County Superior Court.
Sports
The Ramon Way: Arlington runner wins state title
Little becomes Arlington’s first prep state cross country champion in ambulatory race.
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BP says both pipes remain closed at site of fuel leak near Snohomish
DNR appeals ruling that it must account for climate change in individual timber sales
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Nov. 19
Tenant accused of murdering Everett landlord pleads not guilty
Mukilteo School Board sends bond, levy measures to ballot
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Opinion
Editorial: Keep medical debt off credit score reporting
The federal CFPB is challenging a state law that bars medical debt from credit bureaus’ consideration.
Comment: Trump’s $2,000 tariff rebates are a shell game
Comment: If Trump cares about affordability, he must show it
Comment: States pitch property tax relief but less local control
Stephens: U.S. has good reason to overthrow Venezuela’s Maduro
Comment: How women age may be key to longer, healthier lives
Life
Adopt A Stream hosts hummingbird ecology class
Western Washington University instructor Greg Green will lead a class on hummingbirds on Saturday at the Northwest Stream Center.
Mazda Mazda3 hatchback is fast, fun and practical
$6 million buys ‘Wow’ and a gleaming glass mansion in Mukilteo
Five weeknight dishes: Creamy butternut squash noodle soup, shrimp and bacon burritas and more
Kids at play: Lake Stevens middle-schoolers craft electric guitars
Easy, roux-less gumbo features Creole spices, chicken and sausage
Business
Everett-based Funko: ‘Serious doubt’ it can continue without new owner or funding
The company made the statements during required filings to the SEC. Even so, its new CEO outlined his plan for a turnaround.
Port of Everett finalizes ‘conservative’ 2026 budget
Officials point to fallout from tariffs as a factor in budget decisions.
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Elections
Franklin wins reelection as Everett mayor
Cassie Franklin’s lead over challenger Scott Murphy extended to more than 2,000 votes on Friday. She will serve a third term in office.
Northwest
It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
The design celebrates the state’s official sport. Other new plate designs are on the way.
WA’s new ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk of federal override
The Trump administration wants to reverse Biden-era guidance on the issue.
End of shutdown ignites sparring among congressional lawmakers
Need for speed: Plan to unclog WA public records system gets mixed reviews
Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids
Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
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HDSA brings small-town summer magic to downtown Snohomish
