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Lynnwood

Police: Man fired gun into Alderwood Mall to steal $20K in sneakers

The man allegedly shot through mall entrances and stole high-end merchandise before reselling it

 

Arlington

Crime rings in Arlington possibly linked to Romanian crime organizations

Police warn residents to be vigilent and report any suspicious behavior involving thefts or scams.

 

Lynnwood

Lynnwood City Council eyes path forward at contentious meeting

The council discussed how to move forward in filling its vacancy after Jessica Roberts withdrew Thursday.

 

Snohomish fire district seeks levy increase to expand staffing

The proposed levy would fund two additional firefighters per shift, the first staffing increase since 2009.

Lynnwood

After latest appointee withdraws, Lynnwood City Council discusses next steps

The council deliberated implementing background checks for the remaining candidates, but postponed a final decision to Monday.

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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 set to sell nine electric buses

The buses, built by a now-bankrupt company, had reliability issues for years. The agency’s 10 other electric buses don’t have those problems.

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)

Camano Island Fire & Rescue chooses new chief

Jason Allen, who has worked at the district since 1999, will replace outgoing Fire Chief Levon Yengoyan.

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Funding gap leaves Lynnwood without a crisis center provider

The idea for the Lynnwood crisis center began in 2021 after a 47-year-old died by suicide while in custody at Lynnwood Municipal Jail.

The second floor of the Lynnwood Crisis Center on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds Climate Advisory Board releases new website

The community nonprofit works to empower Edmonds to reach its climate goals and provide environmental information to residents

Snohomish County transit agencies report increased ridership

Six regional transit agencies delivered 16.6 million more trips in 2024 than 2023. Everett Transit jumped the highest with a 32% boost in ridership.

Senator Patty Murray tours Compass Health’s new behavioral health facility under construction along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Murray tours new Compass Health facility in Everett

The building, set to open in July, will be used for intensive treatment to people undergoing mental health crises.

Senator Patty Murray tours Compass Health’s new behavioral health facility under construction along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls

Woman airlifted to Harborview after residential fire in Granite Falls

Cause of Wednesday’s fire remains under investigation

Granite Falls
Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)

Everett school board member resigns

Caroline Mason served on the school board for more than 11 years. Applications to fill her seat are due April 2.

Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)
Lynnwood

Lynnwood names new public works director

The City Council unanimously confirmed Jared Bond’s nomination Monday. He served as deputy director for four years.

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Lynnwood

Lynnwood City Council may rescind appointment of new member

The council chose Jessica Roberts to fill the vacant seat Monday. The next day, the city called a Thursday meeting to consider reversing the decision.

Lynnwood
FILE -- An engine on a Boeing 767 jet aircraft, at a Boeing facility in Everett, Wash., March 7, 2012. The Boeing 737 engine that failed on Southwest Flight 1380 is not the only one that has caught the eye of regulators: Engines on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 767 have also failed, prompting questions about their design and inspection procedures. (Stuart Isett/The New York Times)

Everett locations absorbed most of Boeing’s cuts this winter

Boeing facilities in Everett saw large layoffs of 1,422 employees in two worker reductions over the last two months, part of cost-cutting efforts… Continue reading

FILE -- An engine on a Boeing 767 jet aircraft, at a Boeing facility in Everett, Wash., March 7, 2012. The Boeing 737 engine that failed on Southwest Flight 1380 is not the only one that has caught the eye of regulators: Engines on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 767 have also failed, prompting questions about their design and inspection procedures. (Stuart Isett/The New York Times)
Ellen Parren in a scene from "I'm Not a Robot." (Oak Motion Pictures)

Everett Film Festival lineup includes “I’m Not a Robot”

In addition to Academy Award-winner for best live-action short film, the festival includes nine other short films and three longer films.

Ellen Parren in a scene from "I'm Not a Robot." (Oak Motion Pictures)
Joe Petosa Jr. talks about the different accordion musicians whose photos cover the wall inside his store. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood’s Petosa Accordions: A key player for 103 years

Once considered outdated and uncool, the squeeze box is embraced by a new generation.

Joe Petosa Jr. talks about the different accordion musicians whose photos cover the wall inside his store. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Frank DeMiero founded and directed the Seattle Jazz Singers, a semi-professional vocal group. They are pictured here performing at the DeMiero Jazz Festival. (Photos courtesy the DeMiero family)

‘He dreamed out loud’: Remembering music educator Frank DeMiero

DeMiero founded the music department at Edmonds College and was a trailblazer for jazz choirs nationwide.

Frank DeMiero founded and directed the Seattle Jazz Singers, a semi-professional vocal group. They are pictured here performing at the DeMiero Jazz Festival. (Photos courtesy the DeMiero family)
A group of travelers aboard the MV Suquamish watch from the sun deck as MV Tokitae passes starboard side on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in the waters near Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Two rescued from Puget Sound after Edmonds ferry diverted

Kitsap County Sheriff deputies pulled the two sailors out of the water. Both survived.

A group of travelers aboard the MV Suquamish watch from the sun deck as MV Tokitae passes starboard side on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in the waters near Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)