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Blackman Lake facing difficulties for healthy longevity

Blackman Lake is still struggling. Water clarity is getting murkier. Phosphorous, which robs water of oxygen, is increasing. Some described that Blackman Lake is undergoing a slow, natural process of dying. A 2021 look at the situation.

Allowing more at-home businesses being discussed in Everett

The city sees an opportunity to expand local goods and foster entrepreneurship by widening what kinds of at-home businesses can operate.

First Street pipes need overhaul underground

SNOHOMISH — The pipes under First Street are overdue for a major overhaul, city administrator Steve Schuller explained to the City Council at a workshop Aug. 17.

Selling county yard on Avenue D to be handled by real estate broker

The big, vacant lot along Avenue D opposite 10th Street might change ownership as soon as this spring.

Fentanyl overdoses soaring as trends change

A candelight vigil will be Tuesday, Aug. 31 at County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.

Accusations question mayor’s, councilman’s filings on properties

The Tribune answers residents’ questions about Mayor John Kartak and City Councilman Larry Countryman’s 2021 campaign filings

Snohomish grad telephoned by President Biden

Chad Gestson, a Snohomish Panther who today is superintendent of a school district in Phoenix

How Everett Police will adhere to police reform laws

Multiple police reform laws that went in effect July 25 will restrict and modify how law enforcement deals with crimes.

Vaccine mandate protestors come to Snohomish, Lake Stevens

Dozens of people gathered in downtown Snohomish on Sunday, Aug. 15

Uptick in homelessness noticed by Everett residents

From single tents to small encampments, on the streets of Everett, homelessness is on the rise and it is attracting attention.

Snohomish gets “Story Trail” to boost reading

Twenty-two new signs opposite the Snohomish Library invite you to walk and trace the steps of a book.

Return of mask orders borne by factors influencing COVID-19 spike (2021)

When county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters directed everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks inside public space

Everett "Rethink Housing" proposals ask city to change zoning to accomodate growth and add protections for tenants

Short-term strategies in the city’s housing action plan to accommodate growth could start being implemented as soon as 2022, city planners say.

Officers can still …

What new WA police accountability laws do and don’t do

Judge sides with city on Walsh Hills subdivision challenge

The Walsh Hills subdivision meets code, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge decided July 29