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Indonesian American woman’s life memoir includes little-known World War II history

In 1961, members of a Snohomish church sponsored her return to the U.S. This Saturday, her story will be shared.

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.

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Everett has plan to allow shops at neighborhood corner streets

EVERETT — Within the city’s “Everett 2044” update of its comprehensive plan, there is a proposal for regulations to allow public-facing businesses on corners in neighborhoods.

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Snohomish Fire works to extinguish Maple Avenue fire station closure talks

The narrative on the future of Station 41 on Maple Avenue continues to morph.

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Nurses stretched thin at Providence Everett, call for increased staffing

Nurses are feeling stretched thin by patient loads at Providence Everett

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Outrage in Snohomish over situation, leadership response to May 31 events

As the evening progressed Sunday, May 31, the crowd shifted on First Street. A few bore Confederate flags.

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Tattoo artist who fled Ukraine finds Snohomish

SNOHOMISH — Tucked in an Avenue D strip mall sits Stray Cat Tattoo, and in this studio Viktoriia Veprentsova has found a haven for her art after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Veprentsova is a 21-year-old tattoo artist who made waves throughout Europe with her work.

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Remembering the summer Snohomish sent its band to Europe: The 1968 tour

In the summer of 1968, Snohomish High's band students performed in six foreign countries on a European tour.

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Go-kart track in Monroe

Go-kart racing is back in Snohomish County with a small track that recently opened outside Evergreen Speedway.

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Snohomish vets memorial should be back to Carnegie by end of May

Snohomish’s veterans memorial should be installed beside the Carnegie Building by the end of May, and a celebration will be held on Memorial Day.

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County budget includes 2.5% property tax jump

Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras,

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Monroe School Superintendent Blasko resigns $396,000 richer

After being on paid administrative leave for more than six months, Monroe School Superintendent Justin Blasko has agreed to resign his position on July 31.

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Man gifted car as next step toward rebuilding his life

It was a surprise that should mean a lot.

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Everett utility rates to increase due to escalating costs of business

The city’s utility system is asking the City Council to authorize 5% utility bill increases

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Everett Historical Commission calls for respect

When the city planning director overruled the all-volunteer historical commission

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Snohomish’s finance director may leave for Mukilteo

The city’s finance director may be returning to his old city of Mukilteo if its council there says yes.

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Everett’s Wintertide festival features events to do all December

The city will be ringing with caroling, cocoa, holiday greetings and Santa throughout December.

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Lynn Schilaty resigns from Snohomish council as her family is moving

Longtime City Councilwoman Lynn Schilaty is leaving her position earlier than anticipated.

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Next steps on East Monroe site

The landowner of the East Monroe greenspace wanted the city to enter into a letter of intent formalizing the city into purchasing 43 acres of land, but City Council members resisted June 23.

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County offering new round of grants for small businesses

Small businesses can apply for coronavirus-assistance grants from Snohomish County now until Monday, June 22.