Will Geschke

Roseburg

Multimedia Reporter at The News-Review

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Court docs: Everett Community College decided on ELC closure in March

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — Administrative staff at Everett Community College knew in March they were going to close the college’s Early Learning Center, court documents revealed this week, possibly two months before they notified parents and staff. College administration didn’t tell parents, teachers or the Early Learning Center’s director they would close the center until May 7, giving about two months notice to parents who need new child care providers and educators who need new jobs.
Court docs: Everett Community College decided on ELC closure in March

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — Administrative staff at Everett Community College knew in March they were going to close the college’s Early Learning Center, court documents revealed this week, possibly two months before they notified parents and staff. College administration didn’t tell parents, teachers or the Early Learning Center’s director they would close the center until May 7, giving about two months notice to parents who need new child care providers and educators who need new jobs.
Communities in Lynnwood, Edmonds celebrate Juneteenth

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

LYNNWOOD — Community members across Snohomish County gathered to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, a holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. Hundreds attended events in Lynnwood and Edmonds on Thursday morning, sharing food and songs alongside friends and neighbors. Juneteenth has been celebrated since 1866 but wasn’t designated as a federal holiday until 2021.
Everett council approves massive housing, land use update

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — After more than three years of work, the Everett City Council approved a massive change to its land use map and development regulations Wednesday as part of a periodic comprehensive plan update. The plan, known as Everett 2044, eliminates most single-family zoning across the city in accordance with new state law and requires larger developments in parts of Everett with a high risk of displacement to include affordable units.
Marysville school board appoints new member

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville School District’s Board of Directors voted on Monday to appoint Tulalip tribal member Malory Simpson to fill a vacant seat on the board. The position was left vacant after Connor Krebbs, who was elected in 2021, resigned from his position on June 7. He resigned to take on a staff position at the Marysville School District, he said before his resignation but did not specify the position he is seeking. Two school board members had previously resigned in 2024.
WSP to perform emphasis patrols along I-5 in Snohomish County

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — Washington State Patrol officers will undertake emphasis patrols along I-5 between south Everett and Arlington through the end of July, the agency announced Monday. Three other sections of interstates throughout Washington — near Tacoma, Spokane and Federal Way — will also see increased enforcement. The emphasis patrols began Monday and will end July 31.
Man, 19, drowns at Eagle Falls near Index

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — A 19-year-old man drowned while swimming at Eagle Falls on Thursday afternoon, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sky Valley Fire and sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a drowning near the waterfall located east of Index in rural Snohomish County. The man was swimming in the water with friends when he started to cramp and went under water, the sheriff’s office wrote in a release Monday.
‘Literally the best’: Grads celebrated at Everett elementary school

1 week ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — Twelve years ago, Tony Wentworth started his tenure as principal of Whittier Elementary in Everett. On Thursday, the children who were kindergarteners during his first year as principal came back through the halls as high school graduates. For Wentworth, it was a little surreal. “I remember then but I still envision them when they’re five, six years old,” he said.
Snohomish County Board of Health looking to fill vacancy

2 weeks ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — Snohomish County is looking for applicants to fill a vacant seat on its Board of Health. The Board of Health helps develop public health policy and makes recommendations as to the Snohomish County Health Department’s budget. It includes nine members. The health department is seeking a board member who is a “consumer of public health,” a press release read, someone who has experienced health inequities or used public health-related support.
Everett council approves another $4.8M in stadium spending

2 weeks ago | heraldnet.com | Will Geschke

EVERETT — The Everett City Council allocated another $4.8 million to its outdoor stadium project on Wednesday to pay for more design work and the initial costs of property acquisitions on the downtown site. In total, $3 million of the allocated funds will be spent on bringing the stadium to 60% design, council documents show. Another $1.25 million will go toward initial costs of purchasing land where the stadium may be built.