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HIKE OF THE MONTH: Fort Casey Historical State Park

A fort, lighthouse, and spectacular shoreline

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The 1956 Rabenstein gas station fire

SNOHOMISH — While it may not have been one of the largest of fires in the Snohomish’s history, The 1956 Rabenstein gas station fire tends to be one of the most remembered by those who were here at the time.

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Swedish workers await word on resumed talks

Negotiations following the end to a three-day walkout are not yet scheduled between Swedish and its union workers, after both sides reached a halt in marathon talks during the holiday season.

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Learning to ride safely: Bicycle program teaches youth maintenance and more

Everett program teaches kids from nearby North Middle on bike maintenance, safety

EVERETT — Sharing Wheels, a local nonprofit bike shop tucked in the back of the Broadway Mall at 2531 Broadway Ave., partnered with North Middle School to create a club for students to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road for bicyclists.

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Healing work not finished in response to May 31 events

The incidents that took place on First Street the evening of May 31, and the days following, caused an uproar within the community of Snohomish.

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Snohomish parks board tours future Homestead Park site

SNOHOMISH — Members of the city’s park board hiked the future Homestead Park space last week to get a sense of the site. It will continue its conversation at a meeting Jan. 22 that starts at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Building.

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WATVs allowed permanent road use in Snohomish

The owners of wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs), also known as side-by-sides, can rejoice as they can continue to enjoy riding on the streets of Snohomish.

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Plan submitted to develop barren acres at 13th St.–Ave. D into residential

SNOHOMISH — A developer is proposing more than 200 housing units on the former county public works yard at 13th Street and Avenue D.

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Everett Port adds floating pump that cleans the bay

Have you noticed something different down at the Port of Everett marina?

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Monroe school superintendent finalists set, decision Thursday

Two superintendents and one assistant superintendent are the finalists to become the next district superintendent

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Closed Snohomish fishing dock awaits city funding plan

There are other docks available on Blackman Lake

SNOHOMISH -- The Robert S. Keaton fishing dock was closed in January out of safety concern. The city is not in a position yet to take steps to act on reopening it.

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Outcry grows against chance Monroe field may become housing

Some residents and the school district are in a conundrum: about a field, its use and just who has a say in what happens next on what’s currently an open space in midtown Monroe.

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Inside the Monroe Police unit dedicated to homeless people

The Police Department’s community outreach program that helps address homelessness in the city recently put a new officer on its team.

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Asbestos exposure to firefighters at Pine Ave. training, while not ruled out, was not likely

SNOHOMISH ­— It’s possible 64 firefighters from three agencies who did scenario training inside the former Steuber’s Distributing Co. offices at Third and Pine were exposed to asbestos. A final task force report couldn’t rule it out.

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Waits Motel sale to Everett nears finish

The city has a signed purchase-and-sale that completes eminent domain on the Waits Motel, which it had declared fit for condemnation over the summer after the city’s purchase offer on the open market was declined almost a year ago.

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New Monroe Schools Superintendent Shawn Woodward all ears on how to support students

Like any new student, Shawn Woodward is spending the first month of school sizing up his surroundings.

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City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

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Community Land Trust, a cheaper route to homeownership, may arrive in Everett

A different approach to homeownership wants to rise in Everett.