Michael Henneke

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)
Lynnwood

Pedestrian identified after being hit, killed on Highway 99

Kaitlin Wester, 29, of Lynnwood, was identified Wednesday by the Washington State Patrol.

Lynnwood
Lynnwood

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on Highway 99

Washington State Patrol said the woman was walking south in the left lane when the vehicle hit her early Sunday morning.

Lynnwood
Striking Boeing workers are reflected in the windows of a bus as it drives along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing to furlough thousands of workers

Company CEO Kelly Ortberg said the move was necessary to ensure the company can recover from “substantial challenges.”

Striking Boeing workers are reflected in the windows of a bus as it drives along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Did Boeing furlough you? We want to hear from you.

Boeing announced Wednesday temporary furloughs had begun for thousands of employees.

Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Superintendent Doctor Zac Robbins listens to public comment during a Marysville School District Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State appoints special administrator to oversee Marysville schools

The appointment Monday of Arthur Jarvis is the latest unprecedented move as the district battles deep financial woes.

Superintendent Doctor Zac Robbins listens to public comment during a Marysville School District Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing considers furloughs, other measures amid Machinists strike

Chief Financial Officer Brian West announced a series of cost-cutting moves in a memo to employees Monday.

Nory Hang, right, watches cars pass by while picketing with fellow Boeing workers on strike along Airport Road on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood

South County Fire to hold emergency preparedness event

The expo on Sept. 21 will be a chance to learn lifesaving skills, including how to respond to fires and earthquakes.

Lynnwood

Boeing Machinists take to the streets outside Everett plant

The strike comes after 33,000 members resoundingly rejected the latest contract reached by Boeing and union leadership.

Boeing Machinists begin strike

Members of the IAM District 751, including 17,000 in Everett, voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.

Bothell

Bothell man, 23, arrested in assault of child, 11

Detectives credit help from Bailey Farm apartment complex management for quickly identifying the suspect.

Bothell
Bothell

Deputies: Man broke into Bothell home and sexually assaulted child, 11

Authorities asked anybody with video surveillance or information to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.

Bothell
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell talks about the new Elections Center during a tour on July 9 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County launches weekly ‘Elections Explained’ talks

For the next six weeks, locals can attend information sessions designed to provide insights into the voting process.

Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell talks about the new Elections Center during a tour on July 9 in Everett. (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)
Washington State University alumni Randy Bolerjack holds his son William, 2, as he reaches out to touch the new cougar statue at the Washington State University Everett campus on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The statue is one of four newly erected cougar statutes on Washington State University satellite campuses. It is slightly smaller version of the original statue on the Pullman. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Butch the Cougar’ immortalized at WSU Everett campus

Campus officials dedicated the statue Friday, the same day as “Cougar Pride Day” in Snohomish County.

Washington State University alumni Randy Bolerjack holds his son William, 2, as he reaches out to touch the new cougar statue at the Washington State University Everett campus on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 in Everett, Washington. The statue is one of four newly erected cougar statutes on Washington State University satellite campuses. It is slightly smaller version of the original statue on the Pullman. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett

Everett police investigate shooting that left four wounded

Four people remain in stable condition as of Tuesday at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Everett
Everett

Everett police search for missing kayaker after sudden storm Sunday

The search comes as multiple paddleboarders needed to be rescued after heavy rain and wind churned up the water.

Everett
Marysville

Marysville mom and dad stop attempted kidnapping of their child

Police said a 51-year-old Everett man tried twice to pull a child from a car Wednesday. Officers arrested him.

Marysville
Samantha Grospe helps her son Everett Grospe, 4, pick a book during Lake Stevens Education Foundation Dolly Parton Imagination Library celebration on Sept. 21, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

United Way delivers 100k free books to Snohomish County kids

Thanks to a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the nonprofit is making free books possible for young kids.

Samantha Grospe helps her son Everett Grospe, 4, pick a book during Lake Stevens Education Foundation Dolly Parton Imagination Library celebration on Sept. 21, 2018 in Lake Stevens, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An Edmonds ferry begins its course in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett edges 14-year-old unofficial temperature record

The National Weather Service said it’s the warmest July 8 on record, and it’s not done yet.

An Edmonds ferry begins its course in Edmonds, Washington on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)