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Mary Ann Karber, 101, spins the wheel during Wheel of Forunte at Washington Oakes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lunch and Wheel of Fortune with some Everett swinging seniors

She’s 101 and he’s 76. At Washington Oakes, fun and friendship are on the menu.

 

Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

FEMA denies Washington state’s request for bomb cyclone disaster aid

This article first appeared in the Washington State Standard. The Trump administration…

  • Apr 14, 2025
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Man arrested in connection with bikini barista assaults in Everett

Suspect, 22, booked on suspicion of burglary and sexual assault.

 

Policing from above: Everett launches drones as first responders

Despite civil liberty concerns, the Everett City Council approves high-speed drone pilot program on 5-1 vote.

Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)

Lawsuit against Northshore School District reaches $500,000 settlement

A family alleged a teacher repeatedly restrained and isolated their child and barred them from observing the classroom.

Northshore School District Administrative building. (Northshore School District)
Irene Pfister, left, holds a sign reading “Justice for Jonathan” next to another protester with a sign that says “Major Crimes Needs to Investigate,” during a call to action Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Arlington. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

Arlington community rallies, a family waits for news on missing man

Family and neighbors say more can be done in the search for Jonathan Hoang. The sheriff’s office says all leads are being pursued.

Irene Pfister, left, holds a sign reading “Justice for Jonathan” next to another protester with a sign that says “Major Crimes Needs to Investigate,” during a call to action Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Arlington. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)
Everett

DEA agents: Everett man had enough fentanyl to kill millions

Kevin Torres Velasquez to appeared in U.S. District Court on Friday to face federal charges from January arrest.

Everett
Arlo Frostad, 7, and his twin brother Harrison Frostad, walk through the fields of Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Stop and smell the flowers at Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

The largest tulip festival in North America features five gardens and runs through April.

Arlo Frostad, 7, and his twin brother Harrison Frostad, walk through the fields of Roozengaarde outside of Mount Vernon, Washington during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on April 10, 2025. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Hai Viet Hong, center, performs with the Huong Viet Performing Arts Group during The Wendt Mayor’s Arts Awards on Thursday, April 10 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett artists celebrated with The Wendt Mayor’s Arts Awards

Award recipients included a former City Council member and the former publisher of My Everett News.

Hai Viet Hong, center, performs with the Huong Viet Performing Arts Group during The Wendt Mayor’s Arts Awards on Thursday, April 10 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council to vote on budget amendment

The amendment sets aside dollars for new employees in some areas, makes spending cuts in others and allocates money for work on the city’s stadium project.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)

Facing projected $8.5M deficit, Edmonds school board weighs cuts to staff

The district proposed potential cuts in a recent community survey, including sixth grade music and middle school athletics.

An "Ales for the Arts" event hosted by the Foundation for Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash., June  20, 2024. The group is raising money to save music classes from district cuts. (Chona Kasinger/The New York Times)
The conveyer belt moves past a table with a selection of food options available at Kura Sushi on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Robots rule at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Lynnwood

Addition of the new restaurant makes Lynnwood the unofficial conveyor-belt sushi capital of the county.

The conveyer belt moves past a table with a selection of food options available at Kura Sushi on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Olaf Strad tributary flows through a small plot of land owned by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Adopt a Stream Foundation to host April 12 volunteer event

The nonprofit invites people to walk and roll along Centennial Trail near Arlington to help salmon restoration work.

Olaf Strad tributary flows through a small plot of land owned by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

North County Fire places levy lid lift on August ballot

A new rate would cost property owners an average of $90 per year while funding new vehicles and station improvements.

The Arlington City Council will discuss asking voters to consider annexing its fire department to North County Fire & EMS. (North County Fire)

Bikini baristas sexually assaulted at two Everett coffee stands, police say

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect they believe to be responsible for both incidents.

Everett

Everett man, linked to Dec. 31 pipe bomb, appears in federal court

Police say Steven Goldstine, 54, targeted neighbors with racial slurs and detonated a pipe bomb in their car.

Everett

Jury awards $3.25M in dog bite verdict against Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace dog was euthanized after 2022 incident involving fellow officer.

Lynnwood

Lynnwood invites public to Community Open House

The May 6 event at Lynnwood Civic Campus will feature city department resources, refreshments and prizes.

Lynnwood
Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Health Department unveils new mobile health van

The health department hopes to use the van as a way to bring vaccinations and STD screenings to rural and underserved areas.

Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett releases complete draft of comprehensive plan update

The plan lays out goals and policies that will prepare the city for growth over the next 20 years. Residents can submit comments on the draft until May 12.

People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)