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Awards honor employers who promote workers with disabilities

Nominations are due July 31 for the awards from the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.

Stanwood High School graduate Callum Russell is one of 121 recipients of a Washington Award for Vocational Excellence scholarship. The merit-based scholarship that honors the state’s top career and technical students. Photo: Ashley Caitlin Photography; Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington.

State-funded scholarship helps Stanwood student go to college

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence honors the state’s top career and technical students.

Stanwood High School graduate Callum Russell is one of 121 recipients of a Washington Award for Vocational Excellence scholarship. The merit-based scholarship that honors the state’s top career and technical students. Photo: Ashley Caitlin Photography; Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington.
Construction occurs at 16104 Cascadian Way in Bothell, Washington on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snohomish County real estate values tick up 4.5% in assessor’s report

You’ve got mail: The Snohomish County Assessor’s Office will send property tax statements this week.

Construction occurs at 16104 Cascadian Way in Bothell, Washington on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett Herald staff gather and talk in the newsroom after layoff announcements on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘This breaks my heart’: Roughly half of Everett Herald news staff laid off

A dozen journalists learned their jobs were eliminated Wednesday, in a move new owners Carpenter Media Group said was meant to ensure long-term success of the newspaper.

Everett Herald staff gather and talk in the newsroom after layoff announcements on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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New Jersey auto group purchases Lynnwood Lexus dealership land

Holman, which owns Lexus of Seattle in Lynnwood, bought property on which the dealership resides.

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Two couples walk along Hewitt Avenue around lunchtime on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett businesses say it’s time the city had its own Chamber of Commerce

The state’s seventh-largest city hasn’t had a chamber since 2011. After 13 years, businesses are rallying for its return.

Two couples walk along Hewitt Avenue around lunchtime on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Manufacturing Academy student works on a project in March 2023 at Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships' Bates Technical College Manufacturing Academy cohort. (Photo provided by AJAC)

Free Snohomish County program offers training for manufacturing careers

Offered by Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships, the 10-week course is open to Snohomish County-area residents age 18 and older.

Manufacturing Academy student works on a project in March 2023 at Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships' Bates Technical College Manufacturing Academy cohort. (Photo provided by AJAC)
Rep. Rick Larsen, center, during a roundtable discussion at the Paine Field Airport Maintenance Department in Everett, Washington on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Members of the industry discussed how the FAA Reauthorization bill, signed into law last month, is expected to benefit Paine Field. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

How will the FAA Act benefit Paine Field?

The Snohomish County-owned airport hopes to resurface its main runway and extend the operation of its air traffic control tower.

Rep. Rick Larsen, center, during a roundtable discussion at the Paine Field Airport Maintenance Department in Everett, Washington on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Members of the industry discussed how the FAA Reauthorization bill, signed into law last month, is expected to benefit Paine Field. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
T&T Lynnwood New Store Rendering (CNW Group/T&T Supermarkets)

New Asian grocery store T&T Supermarket to open in Lynnwood

The Richmond, British Columbia-based chain plans to open a second U.S. location at the Lynnwood Crossroads shopping center in 2025.

T&T Lynnwood New Store Rendering (CNW Group/T&T Supermarkets)
Annie Crawley poses for a photo with her scuba gear at Brackett’s Landing near the Port of Edmonds on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Edmonds ocean activist to kids: Life is better under the sea

From clownfish to kelp, Annie Crawley has been teaching kids and adults about the ocean’s wonders for three decades.

Annie Crawley poses for a photo with her scuba gear at Brackett’s Landing near the Port of Edmonds on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Washingtonians lost $250M to scammers in 2023

Identity theft, imposter scams and phony online ads were the most common schemes, a new study says.

Colt Candland dusts off a hearse above available minifigures at Bricks and Minifigs in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

It’s a brick house: New and used Lego store opens in Everett

The county’s second Bricks & Minifigs location offers Lego sets, bricks, tiles and stacks of fun.

Colt Candland dusts off a hearse above available minifigures at Bricks and Minifigs in Everett, Washington on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Brian Hennessy leads a demonstration of equipment used in fire training at the Maritime Institute in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

‘Ready to go full sail’: Maritime Institute embarks at Port of Everett

The training facility offers Coast Guard-certified courses for recreational boaters and commercial-vessel operators.

Brian Hennessy leads a demonstration of equipment used in fire training at the Maritime Institute in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers speaks to the crowd during an opening ceremony at the new PAE2 Amazon Fulfillment Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Go behind the scenes at Amazon’s Arlington fulfillment center

Wear sensible shoes: The Seattle-based retail giant launched free, walking tours this week of the massive warehouse.

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers speaks to the crowd during an opening ceremony at the new PAE2 Amazon Fulfillment Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A person walks into Paris Baguette next to the Alderwood Mall on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. This is the first Paris Baguette location to open in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cafe latte and pastries, anyone? Paris Baguette opens in Lynnwood

On a roll: The franchise opened six new U.S. bakery cafes this year, including the first Washington store in Lynnwood.

A person walks into Paris Baguette next to the Alderwood Mall on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. This is the first Paris Baguette location to open in Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
One of two loaded firearms TSA discovered at Paine Field Airport this week. (Photo provided by the TSA)

Paine Field TSA finds 2 loaded guns in carry-ons

This week’s tally of five loaded guns at Paine Field and Sea-Tac is “alarming,” the regional TSA security director said.

One of two loaded firearms TSA discovered at Paine Field Airport this week. (Photo provided by the TSA)
Firefighter Kyle Liston pickets outside of Boeing on Airport Road as the lockout of IAFF Local I-66 Boeing Firefighters approaches two weeks on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Everett, Washington. The firefighters and other local unions are picketing 24/7 outside an entrance to Boeing’s facility. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

After lockout, firefighter union approves Boeing’s latest contract offer

With a contract ratified, Boeing’s firefighters said they’ll get “fair pay for their critical work.” They’ll return to work this week.

Firefighter Kyle Liston pickets outside of Boeing on Airport Road as the lockout of IAFF Local I-66 Boeing Firefighters approaches two weeks on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Everett, Washington. The firefighters and other local unions are picketing 24/7 outside an entrance to Boeing’s facility. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Traffic moves along Highway 526 in front of Boeing’s Everett Production Facility on Nov. 28, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Boeing agrees to pay over $11.5M in back pay to employees

Nearly 500 workers received back wages, in what Washington regulators call the largest-ever settlement of its kind in state history.

Traffic moves along Highway 526 in front of Boeing’s Everett Production Facility on Nov. 28, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Boeing Firefighters and supporters have a camp set up outside of Boeing on Airport Road as the company’s lockout of union firefighters approaches two weeks on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Union firefighters, Boeing reach new tentative agreement

Union leaders are encouraging firefighters to vote “yes” on the new offer. Voting concludes Thursday.

Boeing Firefighters and supporters have a camp set up outside of Boeing on Airport Road as the company’s lockout of union firefighters approaches two weeks on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Bruno Arnal, general manager of the Arlington Amazon fulfillment center, speaks during the Snohomish County Update Panel Discussion on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Here for the long term’: Boeing, Amazon push for Snohomish County partnerships

A panel, sponsored by Economic Alliance Snohomish County, asked: How can we pull together to make this a more enviable place to live?

Bruno Arnal, general manager of the Arlington Amazon fulfillment center, speaks during the Snohomish County Update Panel Discussion on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)