Ashley Nash

Tim Thomas, a ninth grader at Archbishop Murphy High School helps work on a community carving project on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County ‘indefinitely’ suspends arts grant program that helped over 7,300 kids

The county is shutting down its a program offering $2,000 grants, stating it wasn’t vetted legally at its conception.

Tim Thomas, a ninth grader at Archbishop Murphy High School helps work on a community carving project on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
State Ferry workers direct drivers onto Washington Ferry MV Suquamish on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at the terminal in Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds-Kingston ferry route had largest rider increase in 2023

Routes to and from Snohomish County had some of the highest, fastest-growing demand in the nation’s largest ferry system.

State Ferry workers direct drivers onto Washington Ferry MV Suquamish on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at the terminal in Clinton, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett City Council opts for pickleball over cinema at Riverfront

The long-promised cinema was scrapped in favor of a privately owned, pay-to-use pickleball complex.

Riverfront Everett in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)

Everett wants to hear your thoughts on AquaSox stadium project

Residents have through Feb. 20 to comment. An upgraded AquaSox baseball stadium could cost up to $80 million.

An aerial view of Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett, home of the Everett AquaSox High-A baseball team. (Chuck Taylor / Herald file photo)
City council member Josh Binda listens and eats a sucker during a city council meeting at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Effort to recall Lynnwood’s Josh Binda fails to gain enough support

The petition to recall the Lynnwood City Council member, who has faced several controversies, fell short by over 1,000 signatures.

City council member Josh Binda listens and eats a sucker during a city council meeting at Lynnwood City Hall in Lynnwood, Washington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Outside of Everett City Hall and the Everett Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Amid deficit, Everett eyes joining fire authority, Sno-Isle libraries

The council is looking to save cash. As a solution, the city could have its library system annexed into Sno-Isle.

Outside of Everett City Hall and the Everett Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Rosewood Manor is pictured before its impending demolition on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Rosewood Manor, a storied prohibition haven and more, set for demolition

“There’s so much life in that place.” Those who have found a home in the century-old manor near Edmonds are mourning its impending loss.

The Rosewood Manor is pictured before its impending demolition on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds council picks Olson as new president

The council president leads meetings in the absence of the mayor and drafts meeting agendas.

The City of Edmonds police, court and council chambers complex on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Pedestrians cross the street in front of Edmonds City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds City Council approves last-minute 2024 budget

Mayor Mike Nelson said he was “disappointed” by the council’s amended budget.

Pedestrians cross the street in front of Edmonds City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Evan Reed helps repaint the yellow exterior of the Catalyst Cafe along Hewitt Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett man’s mission to beautify city blossoms into team effort

Evan Reed’s newly minted nonprofit has picked up roughly 5,000 pounds of trash from the streets: “Support has been obviously overwhelming.”

Evan Reed helps repaint the yellow exterior of the Catalyst Cafe along Hewitt Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The book cover of “Breaking Barriers: Unlocking your inner potential to achieve success” by  Lynnwood City Council member Josh Binda. (Photo provided)

Lynnwood’s youngest City Council member publishes self-help book

Josh Binda, elected at age 21, wants to use his experience as a young Black politician to inspire others in “Breaking Barriers.”

The book cover of “Breaking Barriers: Unlocking your inner potential to achieve success” by  Lynnwood City Council member Josh Binda. (Photo provided)
Outside of the Edmonds Library on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After Edmonds Library flood, remodeled branch to reopen in January

The refreshed library will host a ribbon-cutting Jan. 13. A burst pipe flooded the old location in 2022.

Outside of the Edmonds Library on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A sign in front of the AquaSox front office references the upcoming Everett City Council vote on a sum of $1.1 million to give to outside contractors to help upgrade a new stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett approves new committee to spearhead AquaSox stadium upgrade

A group of unpaid appointees will advise city leaders, who are looking at three options for the minor league team’s future home.

A sign in front of the AquaSox front office references the upcoming Everett City Council vote on a sum of $1.1 million to give to outside contractors to help upgrade a new stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sherman Pruitt

Edmonds police chief candidate sues, saying racism cost him job

Sherman Pruitt said he was unlawfully judged by city leaders “based on his skin color” in 2020.

Sherman Pruitt
Ferry workers wait for cars to start loading onto the M/V Kitsap on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Longtime state ferry commuters: ‘This is the worst it’s been’

Thousands of commuters rely on the Edmonds-Kingston and Mukilteo-Clinton ferries. But delays and cancellations have piled up.

Ferry workers wait for cars to start loading onto the M/V Kitsap on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cassie Franklin (left) and Nick Harper (right)

$55K: Cost to investigate Everett mayor’s relationship with deputy mayor

Three law firms found no misuse of funds or policy violations related to a personal relationship between Mayor Cassie Franklin and Nick Harper.

Cassie Franklin (left) and Nick Harper (right)
A person and child watch seagulls on the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry on 1-boat service as outage sparks delays

Ferry commuters also dealt with a fare processing problem that slowed transactions Thursday morning.

A person and child watch seagulls on the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

After relationship with mayor, Everett deputy mayor quietly resigns

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s romantic relationship with her subordinate, Nick Harper, led to an outside investigation and public scandal.

Diesel, the family cat sits in David Woodward’s room in Lake Stevens, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. When not caring for animals, cooking, or taking care of daily tasks David relaxes in his room. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Marysville nonprofit offers independence for those with disabilities

The Center for Independence has provided free resources to adults and teens since 1981.

Diesel, the family cat sits in David Woodward’s room in Lake Stevens, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. When not caring for animals, cooking, or taking care of daily tasks David relaxes in his room. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Lynnwood City Council members, from left: Jim Smith, Shirley Sutton, Shannon Sessions, Josh Binda, George Hurst, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, and Patrick Decker. (City of Lynnwood)

After antisemitic rants, Lynnwood council changes public comment rules

Speakers now must register 24 hours beforehand and must give their full name and address before commenting remotely.

Lynnwood City Council members, from left: Jim Smith, Shirley Sutton, Shannon Sessions, Josh Binda, George Hurst, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, and Patrick Decker. (City of Lynnwood)