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Bothell

14-year-old driver dies in crash on I-405 near Bothell

Three other teen passengers, including one from Everett, were transported to a nearby hospital.

 

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett homeless service facing closure finds possible new home

Our Lady of Hope Church is set to host Hope ‘N Wellness beginning in April. The move would prevent the service’s closure.

 

Archbishop Murphy High School on Friday, Feb. 28 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Former teacher charged with possession of child pornography

Using an online investigation tool, detectives uncovered five clips depicting sexual exploitation of minors.

 

A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Have you had the flu yet, Snohomish County? You’re not alone.

The rate of flu-related hospitalizations is the highest it’s been in six years, county data shows, and there are no signs it will slow down soon.

A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Port Gardner Storage Facility will allow Everett to meet state outflow requirements

The facility will temporarily store combined sewer and wastewater during storm events, protecting the bay from untreated releases.

City of Everett Principal Engineer Zach Brown talks about where some of the piping will connect to the Port Gardner Storage Facility, an 8-million-gallon waste water storage facility, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Founder of Snohomish County Indivisible Naomi Dietrich speaks to those gather for the senator office rally on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Membership numbers are booming for Snohomish County’s Indivisible chapter

Snohomish County’s Indivisible chapter, a progressive action group, has seen a tremendous uptick in new membership since January as the group organizes rallies… Continue reading

Founder of Snohomish County Indivisible Naomi Dietrich speaks to those gather for the senator office rally on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Tug Buse sits in a period-correct small ship’s boat much like what could have been used by the Guatamozin in 1803 for an excursion up the Stillaguamish River.

Local historian tries to track down historic pistol

Tug Buse’s main theory traces back to a Puget Sound expedition that predated Lewis and Clark.

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Tug Buse sits in a period-correct small ship’s boat much like what could have been used by the Guatamozin in 1803 for an excursion up the Stillaguamish River.

Everett updates noise control ordinance

The amendment changes certain language to make enforcement easier, city staff said.

Lynnwood

Lynnwood woman dies in house fire

Firefighters found her dead on the second floor and contained the fire in 10 minutes

Lynnwood
Everett

Police: Suspect communicated with victim before fatal shooting

Documents show both men messaged each other on social media apps

Everett
Starting Monday, a reduced fare will be available for low-income riders on both Community Transit and Everett Transit. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)

ORCA to keep reduced Regional Day Pass fare

The fare will remain at $6 for adult riders and $2 for ORCA LIFT and Regional Reduced Fare Permit cardholders.

Starting Monday, a reduced fare will be available for low-income riders on both Community Transit and Everett Transit. (Lizz Giordano / The Herald)
The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds school board reverts to former Title IX policy

The change ensures compliance with updated federal Title IX regulations, district staff said.

The Edmonds School District building on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Pat Cronin and Jamie Lyon look over a zoning district map draft of Everett on display during an Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett staff share comprehensive plan info at open house

The city is looking for feedback from residents on its 2044 comprehensive plan update.

Pat Cronin and Jamie Lyon look over a zoning district map draft of Everett on display during an Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood council member announces bid for mayor

George Hurst has served on the City Council since 2019. His priorities include reducing taxes and stopping “brain drain.”

An image of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is reflected in a storefront window during the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at thee Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett mayor to deliver state of the city address

The event will take place on March 27. Tickets are $55.

An image of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is reflected in a storefront window during the State of the City Address on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at thee Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell claps as she recognizes some of her constituents during her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

“Purpose”: Lynnwood mayor delivers State of the City address

Major projects from the last year include the openings of Lynnwood City Center station and Community Justice Center.

Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell claps as she recognizes some of her constituents during her State of the City address at the Lynnwood Event Center on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Bail set at $2M for Everett man accused of second-degree murder

The suspect made his first appearance in court Wednesday in connection with a December fatal shooting in South Everett.

Everett

Everett firefighters rescue employee with arm trapped in a baler

The man was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett with multiple injuries to his lower arm

US 2 reopens near Monroe after closure for three-vehicle crash

A hazmat team was called in to clean up a chemical spill from a box truck involved in the collision.

  • Feb 26, 2025
Christopher Bragg outside of the Everett YMCA on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Dude, where’s your pants? These guys wear shorts in winter

Here’s the long story short on bare-legged men. “Are you cold or are you just hardy?”

Christopher Bragg outside of the Everett YMCA on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)