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Cars drive along West Marine View Drive past a derelict barge visible off of the shoreline on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port of Everett to remove derelict barge early next year

State funding will support the port’s progress on environmental restoration at Bay Wood.

 

Bothell

Speed limit drops on stretch of Bothell Everett Highway

The Bothell City Council approved the change over the summer. Now it’s in effect.

 

Students run past older portable classrooms at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘We need more buildings’: Lake Stevens to try same $314M school bond

The bond would build new schools and update others. An attempt in November narrowly failed.

 

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Federal money moves Pacific Northwest high-speed rail forward

The $50 million will fund route planning, community outreach and more. It could have a stop in Everett.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Crescent Roll, 1, plays with cat toy inside his enclosure at PAWS on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. Crescent Roll came to paws as a stray and his history is unknown but he loves pets and to play. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

PAWS’ Companion Animal Shelter offers dogs, cats and a new leash on life

Since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society has found homes for 150,000 dogs and cats.

Crescent Roll, 1, plays with cat toy inside his enclosure at PAWS on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. Crescent Roll came to paws as a stray and his history is unknown but he loves pets and to play. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A person walks into the Lynnwood location of Party City hours after it was announced the company would be closing all of it’s stores on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Party City to close all locations, including in Everett and Lynnwood

Two of the retailer’s 700 stores in North America are in Snohomish County. On Friday, shoppers mourned the coming closure.

A person walks into the Lynnwood location of Party City hours after it was announced the company would be closing all of it’s stores on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Police: Social worker unknowingly brought Suboxone into Everett jail

Authorities didn’t arrest the social worker for the incident, the latest in a string of drug safety concerns at the county jail.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A woman died after a house fire destroyed a Lynnwood home Sunday. (Provided by South County Fire)

Woman, 81, identified in fatal Lynnwood house fire

Rama Sharma died Sunday in the fire in the 17900 block of 33rd Place W.

A woman died after a house fire destroyed a Lynnwood home Sunday. (Provided by South County Fire)
People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Coffee, meals and compassion are free at the Everett Recovery Cafe

The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Man with prior murder conviction charged in Lake Stevens killing

Mark Downey spent nearly 18 years in prison for murder. He is now accused of killing Katie McQueen in August.

Mark Downey speaks at his sentencing at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Madelyn Blankenship, 2, feeds a carrot to a Highland cow named Bella at Luckie Farms on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Reindeer in Lake Stevens get visitors in the holiday spirit

Luckie Farms has new festive activities for families to enjoy. Tours cost $25 per person.

Madelyn Blankenship, 2, feeds a carrot to a Highland cow named Bella at Luckie Farms on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Rhys Stenhouse, 13, speaks to the Everett City Council and encourages them to build a new stadium by quoting 'Field of Dreams' during public comment before the council's vote on the stadium site location on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council chooses downtown site for potential AquaSox stadium

The move Wednesday is not a commitment to build a stadium, but it’s the biggest step taken toward one so far.

Rhys Stenhouse, 13, speaks to the Everett City Council and encourages them to build a new stadium by quoting 'Field of Dreams' during public comment before the council's vote on the stadium site location on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Deborah Rumbaugh

Stanwood-Camano supe to leave earlier than planned

The school board approved Deborah Rumbaugh’s updated resignation in a chaotic meeting.

Deborah Rumbaugh
Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mari’s Place helps children build confidence and design a better future

The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.

Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds council votes to put fire annexation on the ballot

The council also passed its budget for the next two years, a step in bridging its $13 million deficit.

South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman answers question from the Edmonds City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
In Lynnwood, 44th Avenue W was closed Wednesday morning due to flooding. (Photo provided by the Lynnwood Police Department)

Some Snohomish County schools start late amid power outages

At one point, more than 57,000 were experiencing outages. By 8:05 a.m., that was down to 5,400.

In Lynnwood, 44th Avenue W was closed Wednesday morning due to flooding. (Photo provided by the Lynnwood Police Department)
Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Mr. 4 million’: Arlington boy is lucky visitor to Imagine Children’s Museum

Aaron Weinstock has a story to tell his grandkids and a legacy to pass down to his great-great grandkids. And, get this, he’s… Continue reading

Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed his final state budget on Tuesday. It calls for a new wealth tax, an increase in business taxes, along with some programs and a closure of a women’s prison. The plan will be a starting point for state lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session. (Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)

Inslee proposes taxing the wealthy and businesses to close budget gap

His final spending plan calls for raising about $13 billion over four years from additional taxes. Republicans decry the approach.

  • Dec 18, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed his final state budget on Tuesday. It calls for a new wealth tax, an increase in business taxes, along with some programs and a closure of a women’s prison. The plan will be a starting point for state lawmakers in the 2025 legislative session. (Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)
Paul Pollard, 71, left, leads a prayer before himself and James Mock, 67, eat their lunch at Buzz Inn Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bro time at the Buzz Inn: Homage program benefits clients and volunteers

The Senior Companion Program is a testament to the power of human connections for older adults.

Paul Pollard, 71, left, leads a prayer before himself and James Mock, 67, eat their lunch at Buzz Inn Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Boy arrested in Everett park stabbing

Police believe the teen who was stabbed Tuesday at Lions Park and the suspect knew each other.

Everett