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A beer is poured at Haywire Brewing Company on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish brewery to host flood relief event

Haywire Brewing will host a Seattle Seahawks watch party on Thursday to raise funds for local organizations and collect donations of clothing, goods and food.

 

The Everett Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Snohomish River on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council proposes changes to utility billing

The ordinance could allow residents more time to pay utility bills, although city staff have concerns over some of the possible changes.

 

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett mayor talks priorities for third term in office

Cassie Franklin will focus largely on public safety, housing and human services, and community engagement over the next four years, she told The Daily Herald in an interview.

 

A rendering of possible configuration for a new multi-purpose stadium in downtown Everett. (DLR Group)

Everett council resolution lays out priorities for proposed stadium

The resolution directs city staff to, among other things, protect the rights of future workers if they push for unionization.

A rendering of possible configuration for a new multi-purpose stadium in downtown Everett. (DLR Group)
A view of downtown Everett facing north on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett expands Downtown Improvement District

The district, which collects rates to provide services for downtown businesses, will now include more properties along Pacific and Everett Avenues.

A view of downtown Everett facing north on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Parents back Everett district after LifeWise lawsuit threat

Dozens gathered at a board meeting Tuesday to voice their concerns over the Bible education program that pulls students out of public school during the day.

LifeWise Bibles available for students in their classroom set up at New Hope Assembly on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A “danger” sign hangs on the fence surrounding the recently burned Wiggums Hollow playground on Nov 19 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett approves $500K repair of Wiggums Hollow Park

The north Everett park’s playground was destroyed in an October fire.

A “danger” sign hangs on the fence surrounding the recently burned Wiggums Hollow playground on Nov 19 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Community Transit to host ‘Stuff-a-Bus’ donation event

Working with Volunteers of America Western Washington, the donation drive will take place in Monroe Friday and Saturday.

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Everett Transit, VOAWW, to partner for annual donation drive

The yearly “Stuff a Bus” tradition brings together unionized transit workers and local volunteers to collect toys and food for families in need.

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Customers walk in and out of the Sno-Isle Food Co-op on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sno-Isle Food Co-op files counterclaims against landlord

The co-op requested judgements against the landlord due to improvements it made to the building and for other alleged damages.

Customers walk in and out of the Sno-Isle Food Co-op on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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SnoCo gets $1.1 million for Interurban Trail, roundabout improvements

Two grants will help pay for safety improvements at a south Everett intersection and to study an I-5 crossover for Interurban Trail.

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Community Transit saw a 17% jump in ridership from 2023 to 2024. (Provided photo)

Community Transit approves two-year, $560M budget

The agency’s first biennial budget funds a number of service expansions and more safety workers.

Community Transit saw a 17% jump in ridership from 2023 to 2024. (Provided photo)
New Everett Police Chief John DeRousse stands in front of the department’s north precinct Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett police chief to retire, replacement named

After two years in the role and 27 years at the department, John DeRousse will retire at the end of the year. Deputy Chief Robert Goetz will serve in his place.

New Everett Police Chief John DeRousse stands in front of the department’s north precinct Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Longtime Mukilteo School Board member Judy Schwab retires after 28 years. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo School Board member retires after 28 years

Judy Schwab, the longest-serving board member in the district’s history, served seven consecutive terms.

Longtime Mukilteo School Board member Judy Schwab retires after 28 years. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett’s Soundview Deli shuttered amid legal disputes

The store’s owner was sued by a man who says he has a financial stake in the business. The owner denies that they were business partners.

JJ Sobchuk, 14, left, and Owen Barton, 14, jump while doing a run through a set list during a group lesson at the Music Circle on Dec. 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett music school takes a unique approach

The school, The Music Circle, teaches music in groups rather than individually, and puts on regular student performances throughout the city.

JJ Sobchuk, 14, left, and Owen Barton, 14, jump while doing a run through a set list during a group lesson at the Music Circle on Dec. 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville’s State Ave. to close for Saturday parade

The busy road will be closed between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the city. Plan for extra traffic.

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Judy Tuohy, the executive director of the Schack Art Center, in 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Director of Everett’s Schack Art Center announces retirement

Judy Tuohy, also a city council member, will step down from the executive director role next year after 32 years in the position.

Judy Tuohy, the executive director of the Schack Art Center, in 2024. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Federal Transit Administration awarded $24 million to transit agencies in Snohomish County last week. (Photo courtesy of Community Transit.)

Snohomish County transit agencies get $24M for bus upgrades

The federal grants will pay for Community Transit and Everett Transit to replace diesel vehicles with hybrid buses.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $24 million to transit agencies in Snohomish County last week. (Photo courtesy of Community Transit.)

UW student from Mukilteo receives Rhodes Scholarship

Shubham Bansal, who grew up in Mukilteo, is the first UW student to receive the prestigous scholarship since 2012.