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Gayle Jones leads a praryer during a ceremony for the healing pole students spent the last year carving along with Tulalip carver James Madison at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘A source of healing’: Archbishop Murphy unveils Coast Salish healing pole

“I’m happy to have representation of my culture here at AMHS being one out of 15 Native American students,” said Amaya Hernandez.

 

Two people fight on the side of I-5 neat Marysville. (Photo provided by WSDOT)

Fight, police shooting along I-5 blocks traffic north of Everett

An apparent attack on construction workers preceded a report of shots fired Thursday afternoon north of East Marine View Drive.

 

IAM District 751 machinists join the picket line to support Boeing firefighters during their lockout from the company on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Amid lockout, Boeing, union firefighters return to bargaining table

The firefighters and the planemaker held limited negotiations this week: They plan to meet again Monday, but a lockout continues.

 

Reed Macdonald, magniX CEO. Photo: magniX

Everett-based magniX appoints longtime aerospace exec as new CEO

Reed Macdonald will take the helm at a pivotal time for the company that builds electric motors for airplanes.

Reed Macdonald, magniX CEO. Photo: magniX
A child gets some assistance dancing during Narrow Tarot’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Lucky Dime in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Fisherman’s Village 2024 casts a wide musical net in Everett

From Allen Stone to a local musician showcase at Zamarama Gallery, get ready for it to get loud downtown.

A child gets some assistance dancing during Narrow Tarot’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Lucky Dime in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A guitarist keeps rhythm during Lovely Color’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Black Lab in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

No matter what music you’re into, Fisherman’s Village has a hook for you

From folk to psychedelic pop to hip-hop, here’s a quick guide to artists you might want to check out in downtown Everett.

A guitarist keeps rhythm during Lovely Color’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Black Lab in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Family and friends of Liliya Guyvoronsky send up white balloons at a vigil held outside her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vigil honors woman, 20, allegedly killed by Bothell ex-council member

Dozens gathered in a south Seattle neighborhood to honor Liliya Guyvoronsky. “She was my twin flame,” a friend said.

Family and friends of Liliya Guyvoronsky send up white balloons at a vigil held outside her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett mayor Cassie Franklin, left, former Everett City Council member Scott Murphy

Former Everett council member announces run for mayor

Scott Murphy says the city is “worse off than we were six years ago” when Mayor Cassie Franklin took office. She’s up for re-election next year.

Everett mayor Cassie Franklin, left, former Everett City Council member Scott Murphy
Brandon Moses pulls down boxes of fireworks for a customer at Monty Hall Fireworks at Boom City on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County bans fireworks sales where setting them off is illegal

The County Council voted unanimously Wednesday to ban sales in a swath of unincorporated south Snohomish County.

Brandon Moses pulls down boxes of fireworks for a customer at Monty Hall Fireworks at Boom City on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/U.S. Navy)

Navy jet noise could mean long-term health impacts for Whidbey Island

For everyone living in Oak Harbor and Coupeville, the noise was as loud as a rock concert, researchers said.

An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/U.S. Navy)
Everett

Nurse gets 2 years in prison for fatally shooting partner in Everett

Shawntea Grimes Hamilton was on the run for over a month last year after shooting Chris Wilson. Her lawyer argued it was in self-defense.

Everett
FILE -- A 737 Max airplane at Boeing's facilities in Renton, Wash., Oct. 2, 2019. The Department of Justice said on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, that Boeing was in violation of a 2021 settlement related to problems with the company’s 737 Max model that led to two deadly plane crashes in 2018 and 2019. (Lindsey Wasson/The New York Times)

Boeing faces criminal prosecution in violated settlement over 737 Max

In a statement, Boeing said the company honored the terms of the settlement and looked forward to the chance to respond.

  • May 15, 2024
  • By Wire Service
FILE -- A 737 Max airplane at Boeing's facilities in Renton, Wash., Oct. 2, 2019. The Department of Justice said on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, that Boeing was in violation of a 2021 settlement related to problems with the company’s 737 Max model that led to two deadly plane crashes in 2018 and 2019. (Lindsey Wasson/The New York Times)
Sisters Anika Yechuri, 21, and Nithika Yechuri, 18, perform during the Desi Dance event at Everett Community College on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

EvCC celebrates ‘a sense of belonging’ at first Desi Dazzle event

Dozens of people gathered for dancing, cuisine and more on a sunny afternoon to celebrate South Asian heritage in Everett.

Sisters Anika Yechuri, 21, and Nithika Yechuri, 18, perform during the Desi Dance event at Everett Community College on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shirley Sutton

Sutton cites ‘total lack of leadership’ in departure from Lynnwood

City Council member Shirley Sutton initially pointed to her health and a desire to return to Yakima. There was more to it, she later acknowledged.

Shirley Sutton
The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

State: Marysville school plan ‘does not comply,’ must be fixed by Wednesday

In a letter, the state superintendent’s office outlined concerns with the work the district has done so far — and warned of more oversight.

The Marysville School District office on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Charges dismissed for Everett man accused of ramming Yakima police gates

A judge last week deemed Jose Guadalupe Mendez incompetent to stand trial in the June 2023 incident.

Everett
Bothell

Bellingham driver sentenced for street-racing crash that killed Bothell man

Addison J. Parker, 28, died in the crash in September 2021. The driver got nearly six years in prison last month.

Bothell

Lynnwood girl, 11, found after going missing for 2 weeks

Sha’niece Watson’s family was concerned for her safety, according to the sheriff’s office. She was found safe.

Amazon workers wrap up pallets of orders for shipment at the new PAE2 Amazon Fulfillment Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Amazon to open new satellite internet manufacturing center in Everett

The 184,000-square-foot Amazon facility with 200 employees will support Project Kuiper, the company’s broadband internet network.

Amazon workers wrap up pallets of orders for shipment at the new PAE2 Amazon Fulfillment Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council champions dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bob Ferguson gets two Bob Fergusons to exit governor’s race

Attorney General Ferguson vowed to see those who share his name prosecuted if they didn’t drop out.

  • May 14, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks at the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council champions dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)