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Mountlake Terrace mayor talks purpose and pride at annual address

Jenna Peterson — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Mayor Steve Woodard outlined city projects, efforts to close the budget gap and other city happenings over the past year.

Man killed in shooting near Silver Lake on Wednesday night

Ian Davis-Leonard — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:03:00 +0000

No arrests have been made after a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds, a release said.

Everett schools to replace some water outlets after lead testing

Will Geschke — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Water from some outlets in schools contained elevated levels of lead, state testing showed. Temporary measures are already in place to prevent lead exposure.

Federal judge asked to ditch Washington state legislative district maps

none — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:35:00 +0000

Opponents say the boundaries don’t mesh with a recent Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case. Secretary of State Hobbs warns changes could delay the August primary.

Everett considering 6% utility tax increase

Will Geschke — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:15:00 +0000

It would raise about $7.5 million toward the general fund at a cost of about $12 per month for the average ratepayer, city staff said.

Everett-based Funko improperly collected user data on its site, lawsuit says

Jenna Millikan — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Filed Friday in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, the complaint alleges the company collected and shared user data without permission.

Body found on Mt. Pugh believed to be missing Bothell hiker

Ian Davis-Leonard — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

A three-day search ended on Tuesday when crews recovered a body on a mountain outside of Darrington, a release said.

Life in prison for man guilty of Everett cold case murders

Ian Davis-Leonard — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Mitchell Gaff will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the violent murders of Susan Vesey and Judy Weaver in the 1980s.

Court dismisses push for clear access to Stanwood shoreline

Ian Davis-Leonard — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:47:00 +0000

A judge said discretionary decisions about shoreline management were up to Snohomish County, like it or not.

Northshore to end school resource officer program at Bothell High School

Jenna Peterson — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:13:00 +0000

The school board voted 4-1 Monday to end the program. Starting next year, the school will have two campus supervisors.