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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 district 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.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

Don Sharrett talks John Wrice through his trimming technique on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett barber school offers $5 haircuts — if you’re brave enough

Students get hands-on practice. Willing clients get a sweet deal.

Don Sharrett talks John Wrice through his trimming technique on Friday, March 14, 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)
Dr. Katie Gilligan walks down a hallway with forest wallpaper and cloud light shades in the Mukilteo Evaluation and Treatment Center with Amanda Gian, right, and Alison Haddock, left, on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Partnership works to train Snohomish County mental health doctors

Compass Health works with medical students from Washington State University to provide psychiatry training. Both groups hope to fill gaps in much-needed services.

Dr. Katie Gilligan walks down a hallway with forest wallpaper and cloud light shades in the Mukilteo Evaluation and Treatment Center with Amanda Gian, right, and Alison Haddock, left, on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Colon cancer screening guidelines have recently changed, with the recommended age now lowered to 45 for average-risk individuals. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.

Get Screened: Everett clinician urges action during Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and increasingly affecting younger adults

Colon cancer screening guidelines have recently changed, with the recommended age now lowered to 45 for average-risk individuals. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.
Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett City Council approves more than $200M in bonds

The bond issuance, routine in municipalities, will help pay for construction work in the city.

Everett City Council on Wednesday, March 19 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A bus bay on Monday, March 17 at Mall Station in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Everett council awards $2M contract for Mall Station relocation

Everett Transit is moving its Mall Station platform to make room for a new TopGolf location.

A bus bay on Monday, March 17 at Mall Station in Everett. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett responds to higher traffic deaths with ‘Vision Zero’ goal

Officials are pushing for lower speed limits, safer crossings and community input to curb fatalities on city roads.

A car drives along Lockwood Road in front of Lockwood Elementary School pas the new flashing crosswalk on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett Transit hopes to sell nine electric buses

The buses, built by a now-bankrupt company, had reliability issues for years. The agency’s 10 other electric buses don’t have those problems.

Everett Transit Director Mike Schmieder talks about how the buses are able to lower themselves onto the induction chargers on Monday, March 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County transit agencies report increased ridership

Six regional transit agencies delivered 16.6 million more trips in 2024 than 2023. Everett Transit jumped the highest with a 32% boost in ridership.

Senator Patty Murray tours Compass Health’s new behavioral health facility under construction along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Murray tours new Compass Health facility in Everett

The building, set to open in July, will be used for intensive treatment to people undergoing mental health crises.

Senator Patty Murray tours Compass Health’s new behavioral health facility under construction along Broadway on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)

Everett school board member resigns

Caroline Mason served on the school board for more than 11 years. Applications to fill her seat are due April 2.

Everett High School (Sue Misao / The Herald file)
Boq, left, and Dorothy, two puppies up for adoption at the Everett Animal Shelter's 'Puppy-palooza' event on Sunday. (Provided photos)

Move aside, basketball fans. In Everett, it’s time for ‘March Muttness.’

The Everett Animal Shelter is competing with other shelters to raise donations. A ‘Puppy-palooza’ adoption event is also scheduled for Sunday.

Boq, left, and Dorothy, two puppies up for adoption at the Everett Animal Shelter's 'Puppy-palooza' event on Sunday. (Provided photos)
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Everett council could issue more than $200 million in bonds

The bonds would help pay for water and sewer projects, as well as some construction work.

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Officials gather near two of Everett’s electric buses to discuss the new BattGenie system on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Everett Transit bus yard in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett Transit seeks feedback on route changes

The local transit agency is looking to increase connections to regional service. Feedback is due April 6.

Officials gather near two of Everett’s electric buses to discuss the new BattGenie system on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Everett Transit bus yard in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A screenshot from Alan Rubio's campaign announcement video released on Feb. 26 shows him wearing an 'Infinity Gauntlet,' a reference to a Marvel comic book villain.

Using comic book reference, libertarian announces run for Everett council

Alan Rubio previously ran for a seat on a wastewater district board. He announced his council campaign while wearing an ‘Infinity Gauntlet.’

A screenshot from Alan Rubio's campaign announcement video released on Feb. 26 shows him wearing an 'Infinity Gauntlet,' a reference to a Marvel comic book villain.
Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett homeless service facing closure finds possible new home

Our Lady of Hope Church is set to host Hope ‘N Wellness beginning in April. The move would prevent the service’s closure.

Jasmine Donahue walks inside Hope ’N Wellness on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Have you had the flu yet, Snohomish County? You’re not alone.

The rate of flu-related hospitalizations is the highest it’s been in six years, county data shows, and there are no signs it will slow down soon.

A person waits in line at a pharmacy next to a sign advertising free flu shots with most insurance on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)