Boeing machinists say no to contract, will strike at midnight Friday

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Farmers market season winding down

Farmers market season is winding down - a photo from Snohomish Farmers Market.

Gunfire: Late-night argument at Monroe's Lake Tye Park Tuesday escalated to several rounds being fired

Nobody hit by shots. Three Monroe High students arrested today.

MONROE -- An argument between teens Tuesday afterhours at the Lake Tye Park by the skate park parking lot escalated to someone firing several rounds, Monroe Police said.

Snohomish city utility bills to rise by about 12.5% in proposed ‘25 rates

SNOHOMISH -- Snohomish city utility bills to rise by about 12.5% in proposed ‘25 rates, public hearing Sept. 17

Legal fight that delayed building Snohomish to Woodinville trail along rail line over

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish County’s conversion of an unused rail line into a future bicycle and pedestrian trail segment from Snohomish to Woodinville cleared major hurdles with the federal rail authority in the past eight weeks.

Snohomish's new food bank director

SNOHOMISH — As of Sept. 3, Megan Kemmett is the new director of the Snohomish Community Food Bank.

Everett to bolster traffic safety over next decades

EVERETT — City Hall has plans to develop and adopta comprehensive plan designed to create safer roads for vehicles and pedestrians called Vision Zero.

Traveling without boundaries: Rural van service restarts with grant money

SNOHOMISH COUNTY -- New funding has expanded transportation services in rural areas for seniors and people with disabilities.

Monroe installing safety flashers at six pedestrian crosswalks

MONROE -- Monroe installing safety flashers at six pedestrian crosswalks

NEWS BITES for Sept. 11, 2024

Boeing strike may not happen, Monte Cristo Awards nominations open, new Sno-Isle Libraries head announced, and more in the Sept. 11 Tribune.

Snohomish survey asks of interest to set up in-city neighborhood groups

Snohomish survey asks of interest to set up in-city neighborhood groups

Everett council may restart 12:30 p.m. monthly meeting - decision on Wednesday

EVERETT — The City Council may adjust its schedule to hold its fourth meeting of the month at 12:30 p.m., as well as the fifth when a month has five Wednesdays. The council will decide by a vote this week on Sept. 11 without a public hearing.

Snohomish city councilmembers lean toward future fireworks ban

SNOHOMISH — A majority of City Council members voiced that fireworks use should be banned within city limits, giving burn risks and jarring noise among reasons why during a workshop last week. The council anticipates returning to the topic in 2025 after finishing off its budget deliberations and comprehensive plan decisions this fall and winter.

Monroe might grow taller in development plan

MONROE — On July 30, the City Council discussed the need for more affordable commercial and residential housing.

Countywide wildfire survey will be backbone of ideas to reduce life, safety risks

As wildfire risks in Western Washington increase, Snohomish County officials are developing a county-wide protection plan. and holding a survey through November.