EVERETT — The thousands of people that make up the Casino Road community today are worried of being pushed out. A light rail station is coming to the area within 10 years, and developers have noticed. The city’s “Everett 2044” plan is online at www.everettwa.gov/2044 The website has all of the documents. There is also a map tool to compare today’s zones to the ones proposed in the zoning plan. The briefing May 21 will be at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. The hearing is scheduled for June 11 and final vote June 18 at the City Council.
EVERETT — For the second time in four years, advocates are fighting the pending closure of the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College. Opponents of the decision have scheduled a 4 p.m. community rally at the center on June 25 as they seek a way to again save it from the chopping block.
The Snohomish County Council last week approved a Critical Areas Regulations bill that embeds Councilman Jared Mead’s contested Amendment 3.
As warmer weather returns, the region’s popular farmers markets are returning for their 2025 seasons. Two confirmed they have an expanded vendor lineup.
Coverage from Paine Field Day May 17
A coalition’s push to put a statewide ban on all flavored tobacco, including menthols, a ban on all flavored vapes and increase the cigarette tax by $2 per pack faltered this year in two tries.
Clara Jean (Morden) Heirman, who lived her life with grit and determination, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 surrounded by family, after a brave battle against extended illness. She was 89. Clara was born February 1, 1936 in Spearfish, …
SNOHOMISH -- A deeply personal account of a little-known chapter of wartime history, one that grandson Brian Kimmel has worked for years to preserve and expand. On Saturday, May 17, the Snohomish United Methodist Church—the same church that sponsored Lohn’s return immigration to the U.S. in 1961—is hosting a book launch.
EVERETT — Mayor Cassie Franklin made a statement last week giving the city's stance that it doesn’t plan to act on merging Everett Transit into Community Transit at this time.
A person whose housing relied on a county ARPA-funded program administered by VOAWW outlines how she was screwed.
The Snohomish County Council has scheduled a May 14 public hearing on proposed updates to its Critical Areas Regulations ordinance relating to wetlands. County Councilman Jared Mead has introduced a third amendment.
Game story from Monroe versus Everett match-up.
SNOHOMISH — Mac Bates, in collaboration with local historian Taylor Russell, has released a captivating book, “First Street Stories: A Mid-Century Snohomish Childhood,” that brings the town’s past to life and offers a window into its many changes.
SNOHOMISH — Mayor Linda Redmon’s State of the City speech Saturday in the Carnegie Building placed a spotlight on nonprofit partners the city government relies on to help fulfill local needs, and featured updates about major infrastructure projects such as its First Street plans.
A grassroots effort called 100+ Women Who Care About Snohomish County has 100 or more women give $100 to a charity selected by a group vote that night. Next one is May 12.
Former Monroe High teacher arrested again on rape, sexual misconduct charges related to second underage student
On March 25, the boy came up to the bus stop, opened his backpack, and showed other students what he had. Ultimately, it was a blue gun with an orange tip, the sheriff’s office said. His parents identified to law enforcement that this was not a real gun, and witnesses felt it wasn’t, the sheriff’s office said. Parents say he also had a list of names, but the sheriff’s office said its office never saw a list. Fake or not, the incident horrified parents. Students have been staying home because of it, a Machias parent said earlier this month.
Monroe Bearcats second baseman, sophomore Gavin Prescott, backed up by Short Stop classmate Cody Walker, waits for the throw to beat a Lake Stevens runner during the game April 22, 2025.
