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Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)

Everett school board selects finalists to fill vacant seat

The board will interview the five finalists at a May 1 meeting.

 

Hai Viet Hong, center, performs with the Huong Viet Performing Arts Group during The Wendt Mayor’s Arts Awards on Thursday, April 10 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett artists celebrated with The Wendt Mayor’s Arts Awards

Award recipients included a former City Council member and the former publisher of My Everett News.

 

R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson. (Provided photo)

Former Snohomish school board, city council member dies at 81

R.C. ‘Swede’ Johnson spent nearly two decades serving in public office in Snohomish.

 

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council to vote on budget amendment

The amendment sets aside dollars for new employees in some areas, makes spending cuts in others and allocates money for work on the city’s stadium project.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County Health Department unveils new mobile health van

The health department hopes to use the van as a way to bring vaccinations and STD screenings to rural and underserved areas.

Pia Sampaga-Khim, right, and Jana Rafi, left, demonstrate how a patient check in might go in the Snohomish County Health Department’s new Health on Wheels Van on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett releases complete draft of comprehensive plan update

The plan lays out goals and policies that will prepare the city for growth over the next 20 years. Residents can submit comments on the draft until May 12.

People look over information boards on the Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan update at the Everett Planning Department open house at Everett Station on Feb. 26, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Providence Behavioral Health Urgent Care employees chat after a short training presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Providence Swedish opens two new facilities in Everett, Edmonds

The facilities will provide more access to intensive outpatient programs, the medical groups announced.

Providence Behavioral Health Urgent Care employees chat after a short training presentation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

All Amtrak Cascades trains back in service

Many trains on the Pacific Northwest route were out of service for up to 11 days. Trains will still have limited seating.

Amtrak Cascades train 517 from Vancouver to Portland arrives at Everett Station Thursday, March 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Ash Roberts, left, and Wryly T McCutchen, right, browse for book at the Everett Public Library on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It’s being killed’: Federal grant termination hits SnoCo libraries

A federal agency terminated a $3.9 million grant Wednesday that funds library and museum programs across Washington.

Ash Roberts, left, and Wryly T McCutchen, right, browse for book at the Everett Public Library on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

11-year-old tried to stab student in Lynnwood school, deputies say

The child is still at large, the sheriff’s office said, but there is no active threat to the students or staff at the school.

Lynnwood
Gary Petershagen

Lake Stevens council member announces reelection run

Gary Petershagen is seeking a third term on the council.

Gary Petershagen
Students Haddie Shorb, 9, left, and brother Elden Shorb, 11, right, lead the ground breaking at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Public Schools breaks ground on Jackson Elementary replacement

The $54 million project will completely replace the aging elementary school. Students are set to move in by the 2026-27 school year.

Students Haddie Shorb, 9, left, and brother Elden Shorb, 11, right, lead the ground breaking at Jackson Elementary School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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The Marysville Tulalip Campus on the Tulalip Reservation, where Legacy High School is located.

Marysville board votes to keep Legacy High at current location

The move rolls back a decision the school board made in January to move the alternative high school at the start of next school year.

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The Marysville Tulalip Campus on the Tulalip Reservation, where Legacy High School is located.
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Another positive measles case identified in Snohomish County

The case was identified in an infant who likely contracted measles while traveling, the county health department said.

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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)
Our Lady of Hope Fr. Joseph Altenhofen outside of his parish’s building that will be the new home of Hope ‘N Wellness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Hope ‘N Wellness location to open Wednesday in Everett

Our Lady of Hope Church will host the social service organization at 2617 Cedar St. in Everett.

Our Lady of Hope Fr. Joseph Altenhofen outside of his parish’s building that will be the new home of Hope ‘N Wellness on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Amtrak Cascades train 517 to Portland departs from Everett Station on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Limited train service to resume on Amtrak Cascades

Trains will have less capacity for now, but service is expected to resume for some routes as early as Tuesday.

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

North County Fire commission appoints new fire chief

Before Dave Kraski was appointed, the commission changed the requirements needed to hold the fire chief position.

Oliver Popa, 7, poses with his book, "Drippey Plants a Garden," on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds 7-year-old publishes children’s book featuring ‘Drippey’ the bee

Oliver Popa’s first grade teacher said he should publish a longer version of a writing assignment. A year later, his mother — a publisher — helped made it happen.

Oliver Popa, 7, poses with his book, "Drippey Plants a Garden," on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit picks Dow Constantine as new CEO

Constantine has served as the King County Executive since 2009.