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Everett to host Seahawks NFL FLAG Regional Tournament

The 2026 Seahawks NFL FLAG Regional Tournament has been awarded…

 

Edgewater Bridge construction workers talk as demolition continues on the bridge on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edgewater Bridge opening beset by another delay

The bridge is now expected to open in April 2026 due to a number of weather events, equipment breakdowns and state inspection delays, according to the city.

 

An Everett Transit bus drives away from Mall Station on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett opens rebuilt, relocated Mall Station

The city moved the station about 500 feet as TopGolf plans to open a facility where the transit center was previously located.

 

Stacks of food line the gymnasium in Cascade High School during its annual food drive event on Wednesday, Dec. 17 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

Cascade High School continues food drive tradition

Students at the school collected over 51,000 cans of food to distribute to local families, along with $19,000 to donate to local food banks.

Stacks of food line the gymnasium in Cascade High School during its annual food drive event on Wednesday, Dec. 17 in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council adjusts utility billing delinquency rules

The new law, when it goes into effect, will require more time to pass before utility customers are subject to shut-offs due to missed payments.

A view of downtown Everett facing northwest on Oct. 14, 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
One of the illustrated pages of the LifeWise Bible used for class on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

LifeWise sues Everett district, alleging First Amendment violations

The midday Bible education program alleged that district policies violate the organization’s rights to freedom of speech and religious expression.

One of the illustrated pages of the LifeWise Bible used for class on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The southeast entrance to Garfield Park on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett puts $940K toward Garfield Park upgrades

Construction on a new playground area for the north Everett park is expected to take place in 2026.

The southeast entrance to Garfield Park on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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.

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

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivers her budget address during a city council meeting on Oct. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)
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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)
Inside Timothy Walsh’s Little Free Library on Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Big stories live in small boxes

Little Free Libraries offer free books for all ages, if you know where to look.

Inside Timothy Walsh’s Little Free Library on Sept. 3, 2025 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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)

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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Mohammed Asif, an Indian national, conspired with others to bill Medicare for COVID-19 and other respiratory tests that hadn’t been ordered or performed, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.

Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $1 million health care fraud scheme

Mohammed Asif, 35, owned an Everett-based testing laboratory and billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that patients never received.

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Mohammed Asif, an Indian national, conspired with others to bill Medicare for COVID-19 and other respiratory tests that hadn’t been ordered or performed, according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.