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Jack White sets up his desk at Hazelwood Elementary on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County first-time teachers prep for first day

Three of the area’s newest recruits share how they’ve been gearing up for school.

 

Jeffrey Allen Cook is arraigned via video at the Snohomish County Courthouse in 2018 after police arrested him on charges of sexual assault in Edmonds. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Charges: Man on probation for sex crimes exposed self in Lynnwood store

Just months after being convicted of child molestation, Jeffrey Cook was back in jail, accused of touching himself at a thrift store.

 

New turf at the Phil Johnson Ballfields on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

South Everett ballfields get inclusive playground

The upgrades also included adding artificial turf and making it easier for those in wheelchairs to roll onto the playground.

 

Christina Cratty, right, and her mother Storm Diamond, left, light a candle for their family member Monique (Mo) Wier who died from an overdose last July during A Night to Remember, A Time to Act opioid awareness event at the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘It’s not a cake walk’: Overdose event spotlights treatment in Snohomish County

Recovery from drug addiction is not “one-size-fits-all,” survivors and experts say.

Christina Cratty, right, and her mother Storm Diamond, left, light a candle for their family member Monique (Mo) Wier who died from an overdose last July during A Night to Remember, A Time to Act opioid awareness event at the Snohomish County Campus on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People cheer as ribbon is cut and confetti flys during the Lynnwood 1 Line extension opening celebrations on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Today feels like Christmas’: Lynnwood light rail is here at last

Fifteen years after voters put the wheels in motion, Link stations opened in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Shoreline on Friday.

People cheer as ribbon is cut and confetti flys during the Lynnwood 1 Line extension opening celebrations on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A brief timeline of the Lynnwood light rail extension

Four stations were added Friday in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood as part of the 8.5-mile, $3.1 billion project.

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jill Diner, center, holds her son Sam Diner, 2, while he reacts to the shaking of the Big Shaker, the world’s largest mobile earthquake simulator, with his siblings on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

All shook up: Marysville gets a taste of 7.0 magnitude quake

On Thursday, locals lined up at Delta Plaza to experience an earthquake with the “Big Shaker” simulator.

Jill Diner, center, holds her son Sam Diner, 2, while he reacts to the shaking of the Big Shaker, the world’s largest mobile earthquake simulator, with his siblings on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

3 injured in Everett apartment fire

Early Friday, firefighters responded to a fire at the Fulton’s Crossing and Landing apartments at 120 SE Everett Mall Way.

Outside of Everett City Hall and the Everett Police Department on Jan. 3. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council approves buyouts amid financial woes

The buyout measure comes after voters rejected a property tax levy lid lift. Officials said at least 131 employees are eligible.

Outside of Everett City Hall and the Everett Police Department on Jan. 3. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Pierce Butcher, 15, right, a sophomore at Marysville Getchell, holds a sign in silent protest at the Marysville School District budget presentation on Nov. 28, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hiring freeze, school sports cuts on the table in Marysville

The move by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is the latest attempt to help the district correct its budget turmoil.

Pierce Butcher, 15, right, a sophomore at Marysville Getchell, holds a sign in silent protest at the Marysville School District budget presentation on Nov. 28, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Optum Everett Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Optum WA cuts care for more than 23K Medicaid patients

On Nov. 1, patients in Snohomish County with certain Medicaid plans may need to find new doctors.

The Optum Everett Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Grayson Huff, left, a 4th grader at Pinewood Elementary, peeks around his sign during the Marysville School District budget presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Timeline of Marysville schools turmoil

Marysville schools have faced shortfalls and internal strife for years. The latest update came this week when the state imposed even further oversight.

Grayson Huff, left, a 4th grader at Pinewood Elementary, peeks around his sign during the Marysville School District budget presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

An early look at the new Lynnwood Link extension

Sound Transit gave a sneak preview of the $3.1 billion project Wednesday, two days before it opens.

A Link light rail train pulls into the Mountlake Terrace station on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett police's Marine Operations Unit Dive Team continue to search for a kayaker on Wednesday, missing since Aug. 18. (Everett Police Department)

Everett police identify missing kayaker; search now a recovery

Miguel Urbano, 44, has been missing since Aug. 18, when a sudden storm caused trouble for several water enthusiasts.

Everett police's Marine Operations Unit Dive Team continue to search for a kayaker on Wednesday, missing since Aug. 18. (Everett Police Department)
Monroe climate and mental health advocate Jim Bloss died on Aug. 15. He was 83. (Provided photo)

Monroe climate and mental health advocate Jim Bloss dies at 83

Bloss was a regular contributor to The Daily Herald’s editorial pages. He recognized “a need for change,” a friend said.

Monroe climate and mental health advocate Jim Bloss died on Aug. 15. He was 83. (Provided photo)
Alaska Airlines Captain Ted Leenerts, left, and First Officer Andrew Blank start pre-flight checks in a Boeing 737 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2012. (Stuart Isett/The New York Times)

Sea-Tac computer outage is ongoing. Here’s what travelers should know.

As of Tuesday – just days ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year – airport systems were still down.

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Alaska Airlines Captain Ted Leenerts, left, and First Officer Andrew Blank start pre-flight checks in a Boeing 737 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2012. (Stuart Isett/The New York Times)
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Friends and family line up to light a candle for those lost to an overdose during the 6th annual “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act” in Everett in 2022.

At overdose vigil in Everett, ‘share memories, grief, and also hope’

The eighth annual ‘A Night To Remember, A Time To Act’ will feature a resource fair and candlelight vigil Thursday.

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Friends and family line up to light a candle for those lost to an overdose during the 6th annual “A Night To Remember, A Time To Act” in Everett in 2022.
A cyclist rides along the updated Scriber Creek Trail on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Sound Transit plants trees, funds green projects ahead of Lynnwood opening

Sound Transit has made environmental initiatives a top priority as it expands the light rail north to Snohomish County.

A cyclist rides along the updated Scriber Creek Trail on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars move across the Edgewater Bridge toward Everett last year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edgewater Bridge closure between Everett, Mukilteo now set for November

The $34 million project will take a year to complete. Drivers will have to find other routes between the two cities.

Cars move across the Edgewater Bridge toward Everett last year. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
James Lee helps one of the Sky Valley Transportation Program Courage to Change riders load her groceries into the van on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

As money runs out, free shuttle for rural SnoCo residents may end

The program launched with a one-time grant. Courage to Change is seeking funds to keep the much-needed service alive.

James Lee helps one of the Sky Valley Transportation Program Courage to Change riders load her groceries into the van on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)