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John Dimas successfully challenged Niko Battle's residency in court, ensuring a fair election for Everett's District 4. Dimas emphasized his personal responsibility as a voter and expressed respect for Battle's talents despite the legal dispute.
Cascade High School (CHS) became a Candidate School for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, aiming for authorization as an IB World School. The program will prepare students for a rigorous two-year curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and international education. An information night is scheduled for October 23 at CHS to inform interested families.
Everett Police officers responded to a stabbing incident at Wiggums Hollow Park around 5:49 p.m. today. A male victim in his 30s was hospitalized, and the suspect is now in custody. The investigation remains active as authorities gather more information.
Everett police arrested two suspects for promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor and trafficking. The investigation revealed a 17-year-old victim was exploited through a dating site, with the suspects targeting vulnerable young women. Both suspects face multiple charges and are held on $1 million bail each.
Niko Battle has been declared ineligible for the Everett City Council District 4 position due to discrepancies in his voter registration and residency claims. His former treasurer filed a complaint citing multiple violations, and council members have retracted their endorsements after discovering his ineligibility.
Three remembrance events honoring the 9/11 attacks will occur in Everett on September 11, 2025. The 2nd Annual MONUMENTAL TALKS will feature speakers, performances, and an essay contest, while Paine Field and South County Fire will host ceremonies to honor victims and first responders. These events aim to unite the community in reflection and remembrance.
The Energize program announces a new initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in single-family and multifamily homes across Snohomish, King, Kitsap, and Pierce counties. The program focuses on the installation of heat pumps, which are expected to improve residential energy performance.
Members of the Everett News Guild protested in Downtown Everett against Carpenter Media's treatment of the Everett Herald staff amid significant layoffs and increased story quotas. The union opposes a proposal that would tie reporter salaries to the number of articles written, which threatens local journalism quality.
A ball python surprised a resident at Village By the Lake condos in South Everett on Wednesday morning. Animal control captured the non-venomous snake, which is now at the Everett Animal Shelter under the name Sir Reginald Hissington. The three-year-old python is small for its species and is often kept as a pet.
Everett Fire responded to a duplex fire this morning at 5:45 a.m. in the Delta neighborhood, quickly bringing the flames under control. One patient was evaluated and released, while three individuals were displaced as the cause of the fire remains under investigation.