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Bothell

Man killed in apparent Bothell drug robbery identified

The deceased was identified Wednesday as Jason Martinell, of Granite Falls. He was 42.

 

Cars drive past Boeing workers waving signs while picketing along Airport Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing, union hold ‘productive’ talks in attempt to end strike

Last week, the Machinists union, which includes 17,000 workers in Everett, rejected an offer from Boeing.

 

From left to right, Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair.

Costly campaigns: Where money is flowing in WA’s elections

More than $100 million has been spent statewide, including nearly $3 million in a race covering Snohomish and Island counties.

 

Cars getting onto an I-5 on-ramp drive past a sign encouraging people to vote “YES on 24-01” to raise the Everett minimum wage on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

What’s the difference between 2 measures to raise Everett’s minimum wage?

Both would raise the wage to $20.24 over time. Differences include tip credits and how businesses are defined.

Cars getting onto an I-5 on-ramp drive past a sign encouraging people to vote “YES on 24-01” to raise the Everett minimum wage on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars move across Edgewater Bridge toward Everett on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Yearlong bridge closure between Everett, Mukilteo begins Wednesday

With the Edgewater Bridge closed, drivers will have to find another way to get from Mukilteo to Everett — and back again.

Cars move across Edgewater Bridge toward Everett on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls

Granite Falls father pleads guilty in accidental shooting of baby

Jesse Kitson reportedly left his gun on a coffee table before his 11-month-old daughter died in 2021.

Granite Falls
FILE -- An engine on a Boeing 767 jet aircraft, at a Boeing facility in Everett, Wash., March 7, 2012. The Boeing 737 engine that failed on Southwest Flight 1380 is not the only one that has caught the eye of regulators: Engines on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 767 have also failed, prompting questions about their design and inspection procedures. (Stuart Isett/The New York Times)

Boeing raises $21B in capital to repair balance sheet

On Tuesday morning, the planemaker’s stock was up about 2% in U.S. trading.

FILE -- An engine on a Boeing 767 jet aircraft, at a Boeing facility in Everett, Wash., March 7, 2012. The Boeing 737 engine that failed on Southwest Flight 1380 is not the only one that has caught the eye of regulators: Engines on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 767 have also failed, prompting questions about their design and inspection procedures. (Stuart Isett/The New York Times)
The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council votes to rezone Waits Motel property

The vote was 5-1 to clear the way for a developer to build townhomes on the formerly troubled property.

The former Waits Motel property along 13th Street and Lombard Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Bothell

Police: Man killed in Bothell drug robbery

Investigators arrested a Woodinville man for investigation of second-degree murder.

Bothell
Matt Farnum, center, a machine repair mechanic at Boeing for 14 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena holding a “vote no” sign as people file inside to vote on the proposed contract on Wednesday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing launches $19B share sale to thwart downgrade

The move comes as striking Machinists rejected a contract offer last week and company plans to cut the workforce by 10%.

  • Oct 28, 2024
  • By Wire Service
Matt Farnum, center, a machine repair mechanic at Boeing for 14 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena holding a “vote no” sign as people file inside to vote on the proposed contract on Wednesday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People enjoy the grand opening of the new Heritage Distillery tasting room at Angel of the Winds Casino on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Heritage, Stillaguamish partner on new Angel of the Winds distillery

Until 2018, it was illegal for tribes to distill on their land. Now, the casino near Arlington has its own tasting room.

People enjoy the grand opening of the new Heritage Distillery tasting room at Angel of the Winds Casino on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
From left to right, Clyde Shavers, Carrie Kennedy, Dave Paul and Gary Wray

Money pours in for 10th Legislative District seats in the House

Parts of three counties will decide on what’s become an expensive race for the two seats.

From left to right, Clyde Shavers, Carrie Kennedy, Dave Paul and Gary Wray
Gov. Jay Inslee campaigns against Initiative 2117, which would cut the state’s carbon cap and investment program, at Aslan Brewery in Bellingham on Oct. 5. Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. (Grant Hindsley / The New York Times)

Inslee fights to save landmark climate law

At a recent meeting in Everett, the governor called the repeal the “most important election, other than the White House.”

Gov. Jay Inslee campaigns against Initiative 2117, which would cut the state’s carbon cap and investment program, at Aslan Brewery in Bellingham on Oct. 5. Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. (Grant Hindsley / The New York Times)
Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.

Democrats seek re-election to seats representing Edmonds, Mukilteo

The incumbents, Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self, face challengers Riaz Khan and Kristina Mitchell.

Top row: Strom Peterson, left, and Riaz Khan. Bottom row: Lillian Ortiz-Self, left, and Kristina Mitchell.
Marysville

Marysville schools HR director resigns, second since June

Brooke Marshall took the job after Alvin Cooper resigned over allegations of mismanagement.

Marysville
From left to right, Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair

Muzzall, St. Clair face off in expensive state Senate race

Democrats hope to turn this purple district blue by ousting Republican state Sen. Ron Muzzall.

From left to right, Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair
Kordelle Hammond holds a photograph of his cousin Shaylee Chuckulnaskit while her mother Lavina Phillips walks beside him during a memorial walk on the 10 year anniversary of the shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

10 years after Marysville Pilchuck ‘heaviness in your heart’ remains

A decade after the shooting, the community came together Thursday to honor the four killed.

Kordelle Hammond holds a photograph of his cousin Shaylee Chuckulnaskit while her mother Lavina Phillips walks beside him during a memorial walk on the 10 year anniversary of the shooting at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Parents of Marysville Pilchuck students, family, friends and community members gather outside of the high school to receive information from Marysville Police Commander Robb Lamoureux after the school was placed on locked down on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lockdown lifted at Marysville Pilchuck after false shooting threat

Police believe the threat was a swatting attempt meant to spur a huge emergency response at the school Friday.

Parents of Marysville Pilchuck students, family, friends and community members gather outside of the high school to receive information from Marysville Police Commander Robb Lamoureux after the school was placed on locked down on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
From left to right, Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett

Nurse, former sheriff vie for open east Snohomish County seat

The incumbent in the recently redrawn District 12 is running for state Senate, making room for Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett.

From left to right, Heather Koellen and Brian Burnett
Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Marysville seeks input from parents on school closures

In May, amid severe financial pressure, the district floated closing three schools. No decisions have been finalized.

Interim Marysville School District Superintendent David Burgess speaks at a presentation regarding potential school closures Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Marysville Pilchuck High School. (Will Geschke / The Herald)