Michael Henneke

Marysville

Marysville to hold post-holiday ‘tree-cycling’ event

You can dispose of your tree and holiday packaging Jan. 4.

 

A family walks through the Wintertide lights Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Legion Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish County rings in the holidays with music, Santa and nativities

Events begin Saturday in most places and continue throughout December.

 

A person walks up 20th Street Southeast to look at the damage that closed the road on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County crews clean up from bomb cyclone as more wind to come

While not expected to be as fierce as Tuesday’s storm, an incoming weather system could hamper cleanup efforts.

 

Drivers navigate around a downed tree across Mukilteo Boulevard while crews work to clear the road on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bomb cyclone still on track to bring high winds to Snohomish County

That means 30 mph easterly winds with gusts as high as 50 mph or more starting as early as Tuesday afternoon.

Drivers navigate around a downed tree across Mukilteo Boulevard while crews work to clear the road on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Drivers navigate around a downed tree across Mukilteo Boulevard while crews work to clear the road on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bomb cyclone set to bring strong winds to Snohomish County

The storm, named for its intense, sudden drop in low pressure, could bring 55 mph wind gusts or higher.

Drivers navigate around a downed tree across Mukilteo Boulevard while crews work to clear the road on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Edmonds woman, 82, accused of hate crime, disrupting Trump rally

The incident reportedly came Monday, the day before Donald Trump would again become president-elect.

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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 prepare to go back to work after strike ends

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

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)
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9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties

At one point Monday afternoon, over 20,000 had lost power. Winds were expected to subside.

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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.

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)
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)
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)
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)
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1 killed, 3 injured in rollover crash on Highway 530

Washington State Patrol said speed too fast for conditions was a contributing factor.

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A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)

Searchers reach crash site of Navy Growler from Whidbey

Searchers on Friday continued looking for two unidentified crew members in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area.

A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near Outlying Landing Field Coupeville. (Joe Kunzler / Simple Flying)
Ridley Biggs, 5, right, learns how to cast with her father Mike Biggs as it starts to rain on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stevens Pass could see the first snow of the season

A series of fronts could result in blustery, rainy weather for Snohomish County into the weekend.

Ridley Biggs, 5, right, learns how to cast with her father Mike Biggs as it starts to rain on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An engine on a Boeing 767 aircraft, at a Boeing facility in Everett in 2012. (Stuart Isett / The New York Times)

Boeing will stop production of the Everett-built 767 in 2027

In an email Friday to employees, Boeing’s CEO also said the troubled aerospace giant will cut its global workforce by 10%.

An engine on a Boeing 767 aircraft, at a Boeing facility in Everett in 2012. (Stuart Isett / The New York Times)
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Phlebotomist Heather Evans preps JaNeen Aagaard for a donation at Bloodworks NW in Everett in 2021.

Blood drives coming to Marysville, Alderwood mall

You can sign up to donate blood on Oct. 19 at the mall and Nov. 4 at the Marysville Civic Center.

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Phlebotomist Heather Evans preps JaNeen Aagaard for a donation at Bloodworks NW in Everett in 2021.
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Edmonds climate committee seeks new members

Appointed by Mayor Mike Rosen, the committee meets monthly to address the impacts of climate change.

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The new Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. David Burgess speaks during a meeting announcing his hiring to the position on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Interim Marysville superintendent tells staff, families ‘this is about we’

The district, embroiled in a yearslong financial crisis, moved on from Superintendent Zachary Robbins on Thursday.

The new Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. David Burgess speaks during a meeting announcing his hiring to the position on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County forecast: A little something for everyone

Friday’s rain will leave its mark thanks to a convergence zone arriving south of Everett. The sun returns in time for the weekend.