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More teens vaping, but survey also shows problems continue with suicides, bullying

Cigarette use is being snuffed out but vaping is definitely rising among students.

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It’s no wonder why Glacier Peak’s Caraballo is teacher of the year

Tami Caraballo was named this year’s 2020 Regional Teacher of the Year by the Northwest Educational Service District 189.

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Farmers markets adjusting with COVID-19 to maintain safety

Farmers markets, with opening day just around the corner, are adjusting how they operate because of coronavirus restrictions.

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A longtime friend to those in need gets deserved help

Dean Ekloff was a biker; he rode hard and partied harder.

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Method to select Avenue D committee members debated

Executive control and privacy issues related to public exposure of task force applicants was the theme

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Meal programs help keep kids fed over summer

Free summer meals for anyone age 18 and younger will soon be offered Monday through Friday at sites within the Snohomish, Monroe and Everett school districts.

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Lawsuit against Snohomish Fire District 4 settled

How trauma from first responder calls is handled by administration can help or hurt frontline workers

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Planning at Lord Hill Park to restart

The 1,480-acre park includes 32 miles of trails used by hikers, runners, equestrians, mountain bikers, bird watchers and others.

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Salmon flourished after Pilchuck River Dam’s demolition

The fruits of removing a dam on the Pilchuck River in 2020 came quickly.

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Monroe woman ran complex gift card fraud scheme, police say

MONROE — A Monroe fraudster who Lynnwood Police detectives allege masterminded a complex gift card fraud scheme now is in court.

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Janice Greene: A woman everywhere, all at once

EVERETT -- Profile story on Janice Greene.

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In Snohomish County Superior Court judge battle, candidates explain how they approach the role

The only Snohomish County Superior Court Judge seat up for election might be one of this year’s more conspicuous county-level races. The roadside billboards first went up months ago. Sitting judge Whitney Rivera was appointed to the superior court this spring and is seeking election. Trial attorney Mary Anderson is taking her second shot at being elected to the bench after running for a seat last year. Ballots are due Nov. 5. It’s a nonpartisan position.

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With COVID-19’s break into U.S. five years ago, the Everett expert at its center reflects

Dr. George Diaz, the physician who diagnosed the first case, discusses COVID-19.

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County Council to chew on wetlands code further May 14

Jared Mead makes third proposal

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.

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Alterations to wetland buffer, critical area rules in Snohomish County code questioned

Certain proposed alterations to how the county protects wetlands in its development regulations have raised some eyebrows, including objections from officials with the state Department of Ecology and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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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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River’s Edge Apts. tenants largely are moved back in, but questions linger

Some River's Edge Apartments residents have concerns as they move back in after being displaced by a flood in January.

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Ferrets are this Everett shelter’s focus

The Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter that aims to adopt ferrets to loving homes

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Everett council District 2 represents midtown, downtown

The council district system being introduced this year has two candidates running for District No. 2: Greg Lineberry and Paula Rhyne.

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Changes to Lord Hill Park plan upsets mountain bikers

Reversal on exclusive-use zones, removal of trail pieces in plan

Reversal on exclusive-use zones, removal of trail pieces in plan