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New Everett Chamber growing as businesses join

EVERETT — All systems are “go” for the launch this month of a revived Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will open with about 130 members. On Jan. 15, speaker John Carswell kicks off a Lunch & Learn program with a speech at 11:30 a.m. in the APEX Art and Cultural Center, 1611 Everett Ave.

82 people in county died while homeless

Eighty-two people, if not more, died while homeless in Snohomish County during 2024. Nine were known to be veterans.

Cities using AI tools to track tourism, foot traffic

Data collected and compiled through AI is unleashing new ways for cities and entities to figure out how to ramp up their tourism efforts.

Paramedics now carrying meds to manage opioid withdrawals after patients overdose

Since the summer, firefighters and social workers have a new tool to help people who have overdosed on opioids.

Looking to the past for a sustainable future

CLIMATE CHANGE

A Snohomish resident calls on more proactive consideration of climate change.

Reading with Rover

Reading With Rover

Monroe, Snohomish plan to add more pedestrian alerts at crosswalks

The state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) recently gave the city of Monroe grants for two road projects. Also, Snohomish received TIB grants for projects.

Mixup leaks Democrats' push for property tax cap lift, more

A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public.

Thank you for recognizing people

HOMELESSNESS

Thanks for acknowledging those who passed away while homeless in our county over the last year.

Car thief whose wreck created big delay on U.S. 2 one October morning pleads not guilty

EVERETT — The driver who led a police chase Oct. 1 before causing U.S. 2 to be closed for hours pleaded not guilty in late October, and will face a jury trial in Snohomish County Superior Court this year.

Everett Silvertips at Seattle Thunderbirds

Everett Silvertip defenseman Tarin Smith of Saskatchewan (white jersey) and Seattle Thunderbird forward Coster Dunn of Edmonton, Alberta pursue the puck during the Western Hockey League (WHL) matchup between Seattle and Everett on Friday, Dec. 27 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle for the Battle of the Sound.

Damages to Zion Lutheran from vandalism topped $30,000

SNOHOMISH — A man angered with Zion Lutheran Church on Avenue A who has persistently vandalized it caused $39,000 worth of damage earlier this year.

Racism, Trauma, and Youth of Color panel in Everett on Jan. 14

RSVP ahead for an insightful educational program and panel discussion on Racism, Trauma, and Youth of Color to be held Jan. 14 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the Carl Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in Everett.

King County Metro bus driver’s killing sparks outrage across transit community

Transit drivers are angered by the killing of Shawn Yim, a 59-year-old King County Metro bus driver who was reportedly maced, then stabbed in an altercation while on duty on a bus route in Seattle.