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Rural housing pilot could save farmland

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A pilot program being considered to allow small bunches of townhomes or apartments on the county's big farmland homesteads could solve two problems facing ag today, says a supporter of introducing the concept of agrivillages to the county.

Semi-pro soccer team to play in Nationals

The Steelheads have the trophy, now they want the cup

State may peg Paine Field for more airline traffic

A state airports committee is suggesting to either greatly grow services at Everett’s Paine Field

Hurry to have say on Everett Link alignment

Nothing's final as to where Sound Transit's future rail line will curve through Everett.

Snohomish gazebo vandal selected his targets

The vandal had a falling out with the son of the private company owner who orchestrated the gazebo’s 2022 renovation.

City of Monroe seeks planning input

The 2044 Comprehensive Plan will analyze population and employment growth, housing, transportation, parks, the environment, and many other features to guide development and decision-making in the future.

Next Monroe Schools superintendent’s salary is $273,000

Incoming school superintendent Shawn Woodward is eager to start July 1.

Proposal would allow certain development in S. Snohomish UGA and other flood hazard areas

An exception that grants a controlled ability to redevelop properties in flood-fringe areas will be advancing to the County Council.

Decision on religious center's compatibility in rural area comes soon

Will a remodel of a mosque on State Street be deemed compatible enough for its rural Clearview neighborhood?

Hotel properties county bought are contaminated with meth

Methamphetamine contamination needs to be cleared out of the former Days Inn hotel

Attrition from school bus drivers retiring creates gap to fill at some districts

The Snohomish School District is doing as best it can with an ongoing driver shortage of about 15 driver vacancies.

County, sheriff ’s pair up on social worker effort

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney signed a Partnership Agreement

Monroe's food bank garden fundraising for a shed

The friends who tend the Julia V. Morris food bank garden need a shed.

Snohomish vandal arrested

On the morning of Feb. 23, police caught up with the man who went on a vandalism spree in town Feb. 8.

Snohomish trash bills to rise April 1

SNOHOMISH — Trash bills will be rising come April 1, 2023.