Jenna Peterson

Everett

General Assignment Reporter at The Everett Daily Herald

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Northshore school board chooses 3 finalists in superintendent search

3 days ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — The Northshore School Board announced its three finalists in its superintendent search Friday. Out of 32 applicants, the board chose six for first-round interviews. Of those six, Washington superintendents Shaun Carey, Justin Irish and Patrick Murphy are moving on to the final round of interviews happening Monday and Tuesday. The finalists will attend a full day of focus group discussions and a school tour.
Here’s who filed for the primary election in Snohomish County

5 days ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — The filing deadline has passed for the Aug. 5 primary election. For city-level races, candidates will only appear on the Aug. 5 ballot if three or more people are running for a position. Otherwise, candidates will face off in the Nov. 4 general election. Those running have until May 12 to withdraw from the ballot.
Everett Farmers Market to return Sunday for 2025 season

5 days ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — The Everett Farmers Market will return for its 32nd season Sunday. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 26, vendors will line Wetmore Avenue from Hewitt Avenue to Pacific Avenue. Sunday’s market will feature 96 vendors selling local produce, food, crafts and more. A full list of each week’s vendors is on the market’s website. Each week will also have live music.
Snohomish County letter carriers prepare for food drive this Saturday

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — When Snohomish County letter carriers traverse their regular routes Saturday, they’ll have an extra task. They’ll collect bright yellow bags of food and load them into their trucks, all while delivering mail. Preparation for the 32nd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is underway. The national event is the largest single-day food drive in the country. Over the past week, Snohomish County residents should have received their donation bag in the mail.
Everett Music Initiative announces Music at the Marina lineup

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

The Everett Music Initiative has announced its 2025 lineup for its annual Music At the Marina concert series. The free concert series presents a different band from 5 to 9 p.m. each Thursday from July 10 to Aug. 28 at the Port of Everett. Concertgoers can grab a bite to eat at a variety of food trucks, including L.A. Smashburger, Tacos Panachos, She’s Got Bowls, and Sugar + Spoon. The event will also feature a beer garden for those age 21 or older.
‘A seat at the table’: Edmonds residents engage community in new online group

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EDMONDS — When Edmonds residents learned in late March about a proposal to sell Hummingbird Hill Park, word spread fast. Local businesses put flyers in their windows, residents went door to door and others posted on social media. By the next City Council meeting on April 1, the chamber overflowed with more than 200 residents showing up to save Hummingbird Hill Park and other community landmarks.
Deputies: 11-year-old in custody after bringing knives to Lynnwood school

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office took an 11-year-old male into custody Monday afternoon after deputies said he showed up to Alderwood Middle School with two knives. Sheriff’s office deputies responded to a report of a child on campus with a weapon just after 3 p.m., after school was dismissed for the day, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post Monday. The suspect fled on foot. Deputies located him and took him into custody.
Interviews to begin for Northshore superintendent search,

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — Interviews will begin this week for the Northshore School District’s superintendent search. The district’s third superintendent search since 2016 kicked off in February, shortly after Superintendent Michael Tolley announced his retirement Jan. 29. He had served in the position since July 2023. The school board hopes to announce a new superintendent by mid-May, according to the district website.
One male dead in Monday morning Everett fatal apartment fire

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — One male victim died in an apartment fire in Everett on Monday morning. At 8:25 a.m., Everett Fire received a call to Woodhaven Apartments at 4604 Fowler Ave., according to a Facebook post from the department. The caller, a neighbor, reported smoke coming from a ground-floor apartment and the smoke alarm sounding. Firefighters arrived at the scene minutes later. Crews entered the apartment, found it full of smoke and located an unresponsive male inside.
Local students make finals in NASA competition

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Jenna Peterson

EVERETT — Of the solar system’s nearly 900 moons, could any of them sustain life? It’s a question three local students are ready to explore. Three students from Snohomish County school districts have been selected as finalists for NASA’s fourth annual Power to Explore Challenge. Judges chose from more than 2,000 entries by students across the country. A total of nine finalists were selected, three for each age group.