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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)
magniX, based in Everett, plans to turn this de Havilland Canada DHC-7 into a hybrid-powered plane. (Provided photo)

Everett-based magniX unveils aircraft it plans to make hybrid

Over the next several years, the electric aviation start-up will install two electric engines on an Air Tindi aircraft.

magniX, based in Everett, plans to turn this de Havilland Canada DHC-7 into a hybrid-powered plane. (Provided photo)
A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Plan ahead’: Multiple options to access Lynnwood Link

Crowding and finding a parking space near the Lynnwood Link could be a problem. One solution: Take public transit.

A Link train passes over a parking lot south of the Lynnwood City Center Station on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Addison Tubbs, 17, washes her cow Skor during load-in before the start of the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evergreen State Fair ready to shine in Monroe

Organizers have loaded the venue with two weeks of entertainment and a massive agricultural showcase.

Addison Tubbs, 17, washes her cow Skor during load-in before the start of the Evergreen State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Everett Police boat is visible from Edgewater Beach as they continue to search for a kayaker that went missing after a storm on Sunday on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett police continue search for missing kayaker

Searchers began using an underwater drone on Tuesday night and continue to search Wednesday.

An Everett Police boat is visible from Edgewater Beach as they continue to search for a kayaker that went missing after a storm on Sunday on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Climber killed after fall at Del Campo Peak

A 36-year old man died on Monday after falling nearly 50 feet on steep terrain.

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Snohomish County corrections deputies get new contract

Four year deal begins on Jan. 1 and includes several new bonuses for corrections employees.

A Sheriffs office walks down a hill toward 112th Street on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County struggles to fill open sheriff’s deputy jobs

The sheriff’s office is making changes to boost recruitment, including nixing oral board interviews.

A Sheriffs office walks down a hill toward 112th Street on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic drives though the roundabout in east Sultan on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Sultan, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New roundabout planned for US 2 through Sultan

A slew of projects next year will add safety features along U.S. 2, including a roundabout at Old Owen Road.

Traffic drives though the roundabout in east Sultan on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Sultan, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off in 2022 in Everett.

Council approves Paine Field plan with $297M in potential improvements

At long last, Paine Field has a new long-range plan, including an expanded passenger terminal. Now it’s up to the FAA to approve it.

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Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off in 2022 in Everett.
Part of “Generational Confluence,” a public art piece by Preston Singletary and David Franklin, at the Lynnwood light rail station on Tuesday. (Jordan Hansen/The Herald)

New artwork will greet Lynnwood light rail riders

Funded through Sound Transit, the Lynnwood Transit Center now has some visual pop. The station will open for service Aug. 30.

Part of “Generational Confluence,” a public art piece by Preston Singletary and David Franklin, at the Lynnwood light rail station on Tuesday. (Jordan Hansen/The Herald)
Pedestrians and cars cross over the 102nd Avenue bridge while a biker rides underneath along the Sammamish River Trail on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bothell getting head start on a better bridge across Sammamish River

City officials will use nearly $1.1 million of federal money for a study to plan for improvements to aging bridge.

Pedestrians and cars cross over the 102nd Avenue bridge while a biker rides underneath along the Sammamish River Trail on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 in Bothell, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Denise O. turns in ballots at the Snohomish County Campus drop box on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Primary sets up competitive races for Snohomish County legislative seats

Highlights include a tight Senate race in the 10th District and a potential rematch between Rep. Sam Low and former Rep. Robert Sutherland.

Denise O. turns in ballots at the Snohomish County Campus drop box on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Janet St Clair, left, Ron Muzzall, Denny Sandberg

Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate

Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair have combined to raise over $700,000 as the incumbent looks to fend off a strong challenge.

Janet St Clair, left, Ron Muzzall, Denny Sandberg
Two workers walk past a train following a press event at the Lynnwood City Center Link Station on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Sound Transit exploring paid parking at Lynnwood light rail station

Officials gave a major update on coming service changes last week, with just weeks until light rail arrives Aug. 30.

Two workers walk past a train following a press event at the Lynnwood City Center Link Station on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Carrie R. Kennedy, left, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Clyde Shavers

Shavers faces two Republicans to retain House seat

Rep. Clyde Shavers turned northern Snohomish County’s 10th Legislative District blue in 2022. He wants to keep it that way.

Carrie R. Kennedy, left, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Clyde Shavers
State Trooper Isaiah Oliver speaks to a BNSF worker at mile marker 31.7 as road closures and evacuations mount in response to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County opens survey to develop wildfire plan

The survey is part of a multi-year effort to create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

State Trooper Isaiah Oliver speaks to a BNSF worker at mile marker 31.7 as road closures and evacuations mount in response to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A Community Transit bus drives underneath the Lynnwood Light Rail station on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Party planned for Lynnwood light rail as opening nears

Events at all four new light rail stations in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood begin at 4 p.m. Aug. 30.

A Community Transit bus drives underneath the Lynnwood Light Rail station on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Targets and an assortment of trash and debris are mounded into a backstop at an unofficial shooting range along Green Mountain Road on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, near Granite Falls, Washington. Shell casings and trash are scattered along the road as well as throughout the clearcut area. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘It’s like the wild west’ on popular road for shooting near Granite Falls

Officials are pleading with recreational shooters to play by the rules, as Green Mountain Road has become a dangerous trash dump.

Targets and an assortment of trash and debris are mounded into a backstop at an unofficial shooting range along Green Mountain Road on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, near Granite Falls, Washington. Shell casings and trash are scattered along the road as well as throughout the clearcut area. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)