Snohomish County's Biggest Stories of 2025

Food and Business

• Dick's Drive-In Opens in Everett
• Grand Opening: Politicians, bands, and even burger-themed shoes marked the occasion.
• 10th Location: Second in Snohomish County.

Healthcare Challenges

• Providence Everett Layoffs
• 100+ Nursing Assistants Let Go
• Reasons: Inflation and healthcare program cuts.
• Part of Larger Layoffs: Across seven states.

Transportation and Infrastructure

• Revive I-5 Project
• Major Delays: Lane closures and commuter headaches.
• Ongoing: Project continues into 2026.
• Steve Nagy's Path Removed
• Built for Safety: City ordered its removal due to rule violations.

Public Safety and Privacy

• Police Scanners Go Dark
• Officials' Reason: Better safety and coverage.
• Public Concern: Transparency issues raised.
• Lake Stevens Child Abuse Case
• Arrests: Man and woman charged with child abuse and bestiality.
• Trial Date: 2026.

Community and Innovation

• Thatcher Johnson's B-17 Cockpit Replica
• Three Years in the Making: Built using real plans and archival footage.
• Future Plans: Donation to a museum upon completion.

Aviation Industry

• Boeing's Big Moves
• 777X Freighter: World's largest twin-engine cargo plane production begins.
• 737 MAX 10: Plans to start production in Everett, pending certification.

Crime and Justice

• Christian Sayre Sentenced
• Former Everett Bar Owner
• Crimes: Multiple counts of rape and other offenses.
• Sentence: At least 109 years in prison.