North Cove Park in Lake Stevens

Considering A Move To Lake Stevens? Locals Found Plenty To Love — And One Thing To Hate

Lake Stevens occupies an interesting place in Snohomish County. It’s no longer the small town many longtime residents remember, but it’s not quite a full-fledged suburb either. To outsiders, it’s known for its namesake lake, newer housing developments, strong schools, and relative affordability compared to places closer to Seattle and Bellevue. For families priced out…

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Boxcar Park in Everett

Everett’s World Cup Fan Zone Promises Watch Parties, Food Trucks, And Waterfront Fun

Soccer fans won’t need a ticket to Seattle’s World Cup matches to join the celebration. Everett’s official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone opens this week at Boxcar Park, transforming part of the city’s waterfront into a free, all-ages gathering place where fans can watch matches on a giant screen, enjoy live entertainment, grab food from local vendors,…

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Fluke headquarters in Everett

Everett-Based Fluke Sued Over Data Breach Affecting More Than 18,000 People

A former employee has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Everett-based Fluke Corporation, alleging hackers accessed sensitive personal information belonging to more than 18,000 current and former employees after exploiting a vulnerability in the company’s network. The lawsuit was filed June 5 in U.S. District Court in Seattle by Everett resident Bradford Stewart, who alleges…

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University of Washington Medical Center

Device Used In Seattle Hospital Carried Infection That Killed Woodway Man, Lawsuit Alleges

A Snohomish County widow has filed a federal lawsuit against medical device manufacturer Olympus, alleging a contaminated endoscope used during a procedure at a Seattle hospital exposed her husband to a drug-resistant infection that ultimately killed him. Michelle Bruto Da Costa, of Woodway, filed the suit June 5 in Seattle federal court on behalf of…

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police lights

UPDATE: Marysville Mom, Infant Son Missing Over Month Found Safe After Police Sound Alarm

Update: Both Kaleah and her son were found safe, according to Marysville Police. No other details were given. Original: Marysville police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 21-year-old woman and her infant son who were last seen in late April. According to the Marysville Police Department, Kaleah Harris and her son, Oljuanwon…

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Lowe's

Arlington Lowe’s To Blame For Shattered Glass And Eye Injury, Customer Claims

A Washington man claims a routine trip to a Snohomish County Lowe’s store left him with an eye injury, shattered glass, and ongoing medical problems. In a personal injury lawsuit filed against Lowe’s in Seattle federal court this week, Lawrence Kelly alleges he suffered injuries when employees loaded construction materials into his pickup truck at…

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Dick's Drive In

Dick’s Drive-In Announces New Washington Location — And Fans Are Already Pleading For The Next One

Dick’s Drive-In is expanding again, bringing its famous burgers, fries, and milkshakes even further north — and the announcement immediately sparked a spirited debate over where the beloved burger chain should go next. The Seattle-based institution announced Wednesday that its newest restaurant will be built across from Quil Ceda Creek Casino on the Tulalip Reservation,…

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downtown Everett

What’s It Really Like Living In Everett? According To Locals, It Depends Which Everett You Mean

Someone considering a move north of Seattle recently asked a simple question online: What’s it really like living in Everett? The answers poured in — and while many residents defended the city, they also made one thing clear: Everett is not one place. Depending on the neighborhood, lifestyle, and expectations, people described experiences ranging from…

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