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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 approve contract, ending 52-day strike

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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)
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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)
Gov. Jay Inslee campaigns against Initiative 2117, which would cut the state’s carbon cap and investment program, at Aslan Brewery in Bellingham on Oct. 5. Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. (Grant Hindsley / The New York Times)

Inslee fights to save landmark climate law

At a recent meeting in Everett, the governor called the repeal the “most important election, other than the White House.”

Gov. Jay Inslee campaigns against Initiative 2117, which would cut the state’s carbon cap and investment program, at Aslan Brewery in Bellingham on Oct. 5. Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. (Grant Hindsley / The New York Times)
Boeing workers walk into Angel of the Winds to vote on a contract proposal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing Machinists return to the picket line after rejecting contract

On Wednesday, 64% of union members voted to continue striking. The latest proposal included a 35% wage increase.

Boeing workers walk into Angel of the Winds to vote on a contract proposal on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett firefighters extinguished a fire in the 2000 block of 26th Street early Thursday morning. (Photo provided by the Everett Fire Department)

Firefighter falls from balcony while battling Everett house fire

The firefighter suffered non-life threatening injuries. He was released from the hospital Thursday.

Everett firefighters extinguished a fire in the 2000 block of 26th Street early Thursday morning. (Photo provided by the Everett Fire Department)
The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett’s Naval commander gives update on new frigates

U.S. Navy Capt. Stacy Wuthier delivered her first State of the Station address Wednesday.

The Naval Station Everett Base on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 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 reject latest offer; strike continues

In Everett and elsewhere, 64% of workers voted against the proposal Wednesday.

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)
Gabriel Iglesias attends the premiere of FX's "Mayans M.C." Season 2 in 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images)

Gabriel Iglesias to perform in Everett

The show, taking place next March, will be held at Angel of the Winds Arena. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

Gabriel Iglesias attends the premiere of FX's "Mayans M.C." Season 2 in 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images)