OLYMPIA — The state Legislature Saturday approved a bipartisan, $15.5 billion transportation plan that in part increases the state gas tax for the first time since 2016. The state tax on regular gas will rise from $0.494 per gallon now to $0.554 on July 1. It codifies a 2% annual gas tax increase from summer 2026 onward. Diesel gas tax will rise by 3 cents per gallon July 1, and another 3 cents in summer 2027, then have 2% increases every year from 2028 onward.
A letter commenting on the SRFR "Firefighter 8" lawsuit.
The Snohomish fishing dock at Hill Park that's down for the count will be rebuilt this year as the contractor has just been hired.
A letter to the editor responding to letters about First Street and criticisms of President Trump.
EVERETT — The Washington Trails Association (WTA), a nonprofit dedicated to trail upkeep, works all over the state. Locally, it is having work parties improving the Loganberry Lane Trail system in Everett this week.
News bites on Snohomish Homestead Park and more
Two teen golf caddies have won full-ride college scholarships
Pretty soon, the county will be in the thick of candidate filing week, which runs from May 5 to 9. State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) records reviewed April 17 give an indicative picture of the local races shaping up for Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and Lake Stevens.
A letter with a rebuttal defense of FD4’s levy needs.
EVERETT -- The Everett Silvertips couldn't overcome Portland's robust defense at one end of the rink and wild shots at goalie Raiden LeGall on the other tonight in Angel of the Winds Arena. The Tips lost 4-2 to the Portland Winterhawks, taking a Game 7 loss Tuesday, April 22.
The Everett Silvertips have forced a final seventh game during second round WHL Playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks. The Tips staved off elimination Saturday, April 19 with a 8-4 win on Portland’s ice. It makes it 3-3 in the series after taking three consecutive losses April 15, 16 and 18. Friday’s game went to overtime. The final game of seven was Tuesday, April 22 after press time in Everett’s Angel of the Winds Arena.
Hope ’N Wellness, center of help, secures home
MONROE — SharinaBean’s on Main is hunting for a new spot. The coffeehouse at 103 W. Main St. announced it will be closing Saturday, April 19 as its lease isn’t being renewed. It has been here 8½ years. The building was purchased. McCrain said she sensed from conversations early on that her shop wasn’t part of the plan for the building’s future.
SNOHOMISH — Lowering the speed limit on Second Street won’t automatically make it safer, City Council members heard at the March 18 meeting.
The Snohomish County Council last month updated the rules to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in more settings through Ordinance 25-014.
A letter to the editor regarding First Street planning.
The increased use of Flock license-plate reading cameras, including plans to add in Snohomish, provokes questions on warrantless monitoring.
Whooping cough is rising in Snohomish County
Dr. George Diaz, the physician who diagnosed the first case, discusses COVID-19.
SNOHOMISH — A federal government cutback has food banks such as Snohomish’s hunting for help.
