Everett

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)

Voters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures

Initiative 24-01 would raise the city’s minimum wage to $20.24 per hour. The similar Initiative 24-02 was failing.

 

Top row, from left to right: Rick Larsen, Cody Hart and Suzan DelBene. Bottom row, from left to right: Jeb Brewer, Kim Schrier and Carmen Goers.

DelBene, Larsen and Schrier on their way to re-election

Incumbent Democrats representing congressional districts 1, 2 and 8 were all leading Tuesday.

 

Carli Brockman lets her daughter Carli, 2, help push her ballot into the ballot drop box on the Snohomish County Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘So slay’: Snohomish County voters stream to ballot boxes

Despite creeping election anxiety, voters across the county turned in their ballots Tuesday. County turnout was at 56% on Monday.

 

The Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett in 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

‘Unauthorized activity’ knocks out WA, Snohomish County court systems

The Snohomish County court clerk said Tuesday online court systems will likely be offline for at least the rest of the week.

The Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett in 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Election Day is here. What you need to know in Snohomish County.

Local voters will decide on federal, state and local races, including a county tax measure and representation in Olympia.

Snohomish County Elections employees Alice Salcido, left and Joseph Rzeckowski, right, pull full bins of ballots from the Snohomish County Campus ballot drop box on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Report reveals cause of Everett man’s death in Snohomish County Jail

Terry Crusha was booked into the jail on May 17. He died three days later, part of a string of deaths there.

The Snohomish County Jail is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Boeing workers file into Angel of the Winds Arena to vote on the latest contract proposal from the company on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing Machinists prepare to go back to work after strike ends

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

Boeing workers file into Angel of the Winds Arena to vote on the latest contract proposal from the company on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Participants in the Guinness World Record Beard Chain Attempt lineup to get their beards clipped together to be measured at Pacific Rim Park on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Country’s longest beards descend on Everett in pursuit of record

The grizzled group of 40 didn’t reach the mark they wanted Friday, but they had a good time anyway.

Participants in the Guinness World Record Beard Chain Attempt lineup to get their beards clipped together to be measured at Pacific Rim Park on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Matt Saldivar, a lead mechanic at Boeing for 5 years, smiles while picketing with other Boeing workers on strike on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing: Strike vote will have no effect on planned layoffs

The company said notices to 17,000 workers will be delivered this month, with their last day set for Jan. 17.

Matt Saldivar, a lead mechanic at Boeing for 5 years, smiles while picketing with other Boeing workers on strike on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snow is visible along the top of Mount Pilchuck from bank of the Snohomish River near Rotary Park on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett initiative asks: Should the Snohomish River have legal rights?

Initiative 24-03 proposes legal standing to prevent environmental damage. Opponents say it’ll lead to unnecessary lawsuits.

Snow is visible along the top of Mount Pilchuck from bank of the Snohomish River near Rotary Park on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County Elections employees Frank Monkman, left, and Tina Ruybal, right, place sorted ballots in a green container on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County preps for election, prioritizing safe, secure voting

Concerns over election safety rose after attacks on ballot boxes and threats to election workers nationwide.

Snohomish County Elections employees Frank Monkman, left, and Tina Ruybal, right, place sorted ballots in a green container on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. “I’ll be voting no until the collective approves the contract. It’s not just about me it’s about everyone else,” said Farnum. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing Machinists to vote on new contract proposal

The latest deal includes a 38% general wage increase over the next four years. Members are expected to vote Monday.

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, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. “I’ll be voting no until the collective approves the contract. It’s not just about me it’s about everyone else,” said Farnum. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Everett men arrested in huge bust of Seattle drug ring

On Wednesday, investigators searched 31 locations, but suspects from Lynnwood and Edmonds remained at large, officials said.

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The Grand Avenue Park Bridge is seen as the sun sets in 2022 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Elevator at Grand Ave. bridge in Everett closed due to vandalism

The city hopes to reopen the elevator by December. Repairs could cost tens of thousands of dollars.

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge is seen as the sun sets in 2022 in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Brandon Borg, 21, fills his gas tank in Everett on Oct. 24. Borg must drive long distances for work, and is worried about how the rise in gas prices will affect his ability to save money for his future. (Caroline Walker Evans for Cascade PBS)

Young WA voters say cost of living is their top concern

Everett and Seattle residents cited gas prices and rising rents as motivating factors for their votes this year.

Brandon Borg, 21, fills his gas tank in Everett on Oct. 24. Borg must drive long distances for work, and is worried about how the rise in gas prices will affect his ability to save money for his future. (Caroline Walker Evans for Cascade PBS)
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.

Cars drive past Boeing workers waving signs while picketing along Airport Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jackson Quall, left, and Victoria “Tory” Quall, right, pose for a photo at the The Sisters Restaurant on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

A hearty soup from Everett’s favorite Sisters

When the weather cools, you’ll find this Scottish soup on The Sisters Restaurant menu.

Jackson Quall, left, and Victoria “Tory” Quall, right, pose for a photo at the The Sisters Restaurant on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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)
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)