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Five people are aiming to take the open seat left after current council member Mary Fosse announced she would not run for reelection, @willgeschke reports. heraldnet.com/elections/cand…

Police say it’s a chance to learn about patrol operations, investigations, narcotics enforcement and community outreach, @BTayOkay reports. heraldnet.com/news/stanwood-…

City Council Vice President Josh Binda is seeking a second term against challengers Tyler Hall and Bryce Owings, @jennarpetersonn reports. heraldnet.com/elections/posi…

A state layoff and closure notice says 76 employees will lose their jobs as a result of the closure, Randy Diamond reports. heraldnet.com/business/qfc-t…

After more than a decade of planning and construction, the new ramps and roundabout connecting I-5 to Highway 529 are set to open in mid-August, @willgeschke reports. heraldnet.com/news/new-inter…

Three newcomers — Carson Sanderson, Arun Sharma and Brian Travis — are eyeing the vacant seat on the district’s board of directors, @jennarpetersonn reports. heraldnet.com/news/district-…

A $2 million federal grant will go toward improvements to a rail yard in north Everett. The upgrades will help waste management and passenger trains, officials said, @willgeschke reports. heraldnet.com/news/snohomish…

The city ended 2024 with a $4.2 million deficit, and financial statements show a $5.2 million gap in the city’s general fund, @jennarpetersonn reports. heraldnet.com/news/lynnwood-…

The U.S. Forest Service plan is part of a strategy to save endangered spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California. heraldnet.com/news/plans-to-…

U.S. House Democrats want to counter a move by Texas lawmakers to elect more Republicans. Washington state lawmakers say redistricting won’t happen here before next year’s midterms. heraldnet.com/news/literally…

Union leaders say strike could return if “fair” negotiations do not happen, Randy Diamond reports. heraldnet.com/news/garage-st…

The fires started in the early afternoon and closed the northbound lanes of I-5 near milepost 208 until about 4:15 p.m. on Monday, @willgeschke reports. heraldnet.com/news/quickly-c…

The drilling of a hole in Everett starts a new chapter at Boeing, Randy Diamond reports. heraldnet.com/news/boeing-st…

Bystanders rushed to help after the emergency landing took place near Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, @BTayOkay reports. heraldnet.com/news/three-ces…

Boeing starts production of first 777X Freighter in Everett, Randy Diamond reports. heraldnet.com/news/boeing-st…

Christian Sayre was convicted of 16 felonies relating to sexual abuse. The sentence comes after four trials spanning more than five months, @jennarpetersonn reports. heraldnet.com/news/former-ev…

The nonprofit claims the city is breaking state law with the placement of diverters in Perrinville Creek, urges the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to enforce previous orders, @ElizaAronson reports. heraldnet.com/news/edmonds-e…

There were no injuries, but the suspect, who abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, is still at large, @byaaronkennedy reports. heraldnet.com/news/stolen-fi…

CEO Lisa Lefeber made the remarks during the annual port report Wednesday, Randy Diamond reports. heraldnet.com/news/ceo-port-…

A month-long campaign exceeded its goal to help support elementary students in the Stanwood-Camano School District, @BTayOkay reports. heraldnet.com/news/stanwood-…