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Kentucky Fried Chicken along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Few vacant retail spaces in Snohomish County

A lack of new construction and limited supply are cited as key reasons.

 

Cashless Amazon Go convenience store closes on Sunday in Mill Creek

The Mill Creek location is one of 16 to be shut down by Amazon.

 

The livery on a Boeing plane. (Christopher Pike / Bloomberg)

Boeing begins hiring for new 737 variant production line at Everett factory

The 737 MAX 10 still needs to be certificated by the FAA.

 

The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rebooted committee will advocate for Naval Station Everett

The committee comes after the cancellation of Navy frigates that were to be based in Everett.

The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County unemployment reaches 5.1%

It’s the highest level in more than three years.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash owners Clayton Wall, left, and Phuong Truong, right, outside of their car wash on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Clayton Wall brings a Tommy’s Express Car Wash to Everett

The Everett location is the first in Washington state for the Michigan-based car wash franchise.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash owners Clayton Wall, left, and Phuong Truong, right, outside of their car wash on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Robinhood Drugs Pharmacy owner Dr. Sovit Bista outside of his store on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New pharmacy to open on Everett Optum campus

The store will fill the location occupied by Bartell Drugs for decades.

Robinhood Drugs Pharmacy owner Dr. Sovit Bista outside of his store on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Mike Fong will lead efforts to attract new jobs to Everett

He worked in a similar role for Snohomish County since Jan. 2025 and was director of the state Department of Commerce before that.

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Liesa Postema, center, with her parents John and Marijke Postema, owners of Flower World on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Flower World flood damage won’t stop expansion

The popular flower center and farm in Maltby plans 80 additional acres.

Liesa Postema, center, with her parents John and Marijke Postema, owners of Flower World on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Gov. Ferguson launches sustainable jet fuel research center at Paine Field

The center aims to make Snohomish County a global hub for the development of green aviation fuel.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson speaks during an event to announce the launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Flying Pig owner NEED NAME and general manager Melease Small on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Flying Pig restaurant starts new life

Weekend brunch and new menu items are part of a restaurant revamp

Flying Pig owner NEED NAME and general manager Melease Small on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Vacuum owners Kelley and Samantha Ferran with their daughter Alexandra outside of their business on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Everything we sell sucks!’: Everett Vacuum has been in business for more than 80 years.

The local store first opened its doors back in 1944 and continues to find a place in the age of online shopping.

Everett Vacuum owners Kelley and Samantha Ferran with their daughter Alexandra outside of their business on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A selection of gold coins at The Coin Market on Nov. 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood coin shop doesn’t believe new taxes on gold will pan out

Beginning Thursday, gold transactions will no longer be exempt from state and local sales taxes.

A selection of gold coins at The Coin Market on Nov. 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett Boeing factory tour offers a birds-eye view of jet-making

Our business reporter, who happens to be an airplane buff, offers his take on the popular tour.

Patrons view the 787 exhibition Thursday morning at the Boeing Future of Flight Musuem at Paine Field on October 8, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Peoples Bank announces new manager for Edmonds branch

Sierra Schram moves from the Mill Creek branch to the Edmonds branch to replace Vern Woods, who has retired.

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People take photos and videos as the first Frontier Arlines flight arrives at Paine Field Airport under a water cannon salute on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The final Frontier: Budget carrier to pull out of Paine

The news comes as Alaska Airlines announces plans to add new flight to Portland.

People take photos and videos as the first Frontier Arlines flight arrives at Paine Field Airport under a water cannon salute on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sultan-based Amercare Products assess flood damage

Toiletries distributor for prisons had up to 6 feet of water in its warehouse.

Senator Marko Liias speaks at the ground breaking of the Swift Orange Line on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Transportation Committee Chairman says new jobs could be created fixing roads and bridges

Senator Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, wants to use Washington’s $15 billion of transportation funding to spur construction jobs

Senator Marko Liias speaks at the ground breaking of the Swift Orange Line on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kelsey Olson, the owner of the Rustic Cork Wine Bar, is introduced by Port of Everett Executive Director Lisa Lefebar on Dec. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rustic Cork Wine Bar opens its doors at the Port of Everett

It’s the first of five new restaurants opening on the waterfront, which is becoming a hotspot for diners.

Kelsey Olson, the owner of the Rustic Cork Wine Bar, is introduced by Port of Everett Executive Director Lisa Lefebar on Dec. 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood Police Officers AJ Burke and Maryam McDonald with the Community Health and Safety Section Outreach team and City of Lynnwood’s Business Development Program Manager Simreet Dhaliwal Gill walk to different businesses in Alderwood Plaza on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood advocate helps small businesses grow

As Business Development Program Manager for the city of Lynnwood, Dhaliwal Gill is an ally of local business owners.

Lynnwood Police Officers AJ Burke and Maryam McDonald with the Community Health and Safety Section Outreach team and City of Lynnwood’s Business Development Program Manager Simreet Dhaliwal Gill walk to different businesses in Alderwood Plaza on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)