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Glacier Peak boys in State playoffs

Glacier Peak junior Reed Nagel breaks out for two points during second period action in an opening round match in State playoffs held Friday, Feb. 28 at Jackson High. The Glacier Peak Grizzlies were tripped up, 55 - 59, by the West Valley Rams of Yakima on Friday evening.

Frontier Airlines is coming to Paine Field

EVERETT -- Frontier Airlines is coming to Paine Field. The low-cost airline announced a schedule of flights starting June 2 serving Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas three times a week.

More State basketball results

More State basketball results

After tax bills hit farms that branched into being venues, lawmakers intervene

SNOHOMISH — A wedding at a farm can be the perfect backdrop, but those farms that converted their barns into regularly booked wedding spaces or other uses got put on the back foot this summer. The barn’s not agricultural anymore, so the land around it is not allowed to be given a special lowered property tax rate named Open Space. The tax fee for changing the land use out of Open Space is seven years of back taxes plus a 20% penalty. At least a handful of farms in the Snohomish River Valley received sizable tax bills last summer. Local lawmakers noticed. They have a new bill to clarify the rules, and the county assessor is on board.

Glacier Peak vs. Lake Stevens girls basketball

All hands on a rebound during first period play of one of the key matchups for Districts on Saturday, Feb. 22 between the No. 2-ranked Lake Stevens Vikings and No. 5-ranked Glacier Peak Grizzlies.

Election for Monroe mayor to succeed Thomas shaping up between Fulcher, Cudaback

MONROE — A race to succeed long-serving Mayor Geoffrey Thomas has begun as City Councilwoman Heather Fulcher and former City Councilwoman Patsy Cudaback have organized campaigns.

Recovery to recreation: ElderPlace PACE program in Everett attends to needs without nursing home

Providence ElderPlace PACE in Everett is the only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Snohomish County, a federal elder care program that serves people age 55 and older, and it is making important strides in helping with health and recovery.

Snohomish City Council considers city fireworks ban March 4

SNOHOMISH — The City Council may decide as soon as March 4 whether to make fireworks illegal in town starting as soon as 2026. A public hearing on altering fireworks laws is set for the March 4 council meeting. The council meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the Snohomish Carnegie Building.

New Community Officer at Snohomish PD is link between public and department

SNOHOMISH — After a handful of years without an Outreach Deputy in Snohomish due to the previous officer retiring and staffing levels being low, the position is finally filled by Deputy Taylor Davis. He began Feb. 1.

County health officials target increase in illegal food carts

Snohomish County health officials are stepping up enforcement against unpermitted food carts and stands, which have been operating illegally and raising public health concerns.

Glacier Peak boys basketball

No. 2-seeded Glacier Peak blew through the early competition, taking the 4A Districts title after besting Woodinville (60-30), then a tight win over No. 1-seeded Mount Si (49-447) for the final on Snohomish High’s court. Glacier Peak opens its State run with a game happening at Jackson High School Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. facing West Valley as opponent.

Snohomish girls basketball in Districts

Snohomish junior Kendall Hammer drives downcourt against a player on the Shorecrest Scots during second-round Districts action Feb. 18 on Marysville-Pilchuck’s court. Shorecrest bested Snohomish 47-23 for this game.

Monroe vs. Stanwood girls basketball

Monroe guard Mya Mercille tries to fend off Stanwood Spartan guard Jazmyn Legg during the Wesco 3A Districts tournament game Tuesday, Feb. 18 held at Marysville-Pilchuck High. The Spartans won 59 - 41, dousing Monroe’s highly potent shot at taking the 3A District title. Stanwood went on to be 3A Wesco title winners.

State wrestling champions from area hometowns

State wrestling champions from area hometowns