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Local hockey coach has seen how players have shifted skillsets

SNOHOMISH — For the past five years, local ex-hockey player Kacey Walker has coached players aged 16 to 20, focusing on improving their skating abilities as a power skating coach and enhancing their puck handling, shooting and passing skills.

Traffic violation cameras to return to Monroe?

MONROE — Some council members gave comments last week that support the idea.

Everett’s future plans of having no park rangers

EVERETT — With the removal of park rangers next year, the city’s parks department presented plans for maintaining park safety at a City Council committee meeting Nov. 20. The committee also discussed plans to update the rules for noise ordinance violations.

Local Wolfpack arena football’s second season ready to go

The Wolfpack indoor football team is ready to howl again!

With Unified basketball team, everyone can play for wins

MONROE — In December of last year, Monroe High School established an after-school Unified Basketball program aimed at promoting inclusivity by integrating students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It's been a huge success. Their game is this Thursday, Feb. 20.

Snohomish racer at Evergreen Speedway wins national NASCAR Weekly Series cup

SNOHOMISH — A local race car driver who grew up racing at Monroe’s Evergreen Speedway has taken home a national championship from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

Snohomish’s Homestead Park plan to go ahead

SNOHOMISH — Plans for Homestead Park took a step forward last week when the City Council hired a design consultant to plan out what will be in the city’s 10-acre park at 2000 Ludwig Road.

Monroe Council chooses to ok automated traffic cameras without voters’ views

MONROE — The City Council is taking a step toward potentially authorizing automated traffic cameras in town without taking an advisory vote of the people.

Rugby team finds home in county and ready to tussle

Since 2023, Snohomish County has seen the sport of rugby grow and develop a tradition with the Rhinos Rugby Club.

Snohomish gaining pre-pro soccer team in the USL

Snohomish will have a USL2 League team which will start playing in 2025.

Everett housing affordability worsening, council brainstorming

EVERETT — In a recent presentation to the City Council, affordable housing expert Chris Collier highlighted the growing problem of high home prices in the county, where the average home now costs around $822,000. This sharp increase in prices has made it more difficult for many people to afford their own homes. One key reason for this, Collier explained, is the lack of available homes.

Everett rowers make waves: Two crews at Nationals

EVERETT — Last week, the Everett Rowing Association got the chance to shine on the national stage. The team competed at the USRowing National Championship June 12–15 in Sarasota, Florida.

County kickboxers from Snohomish gym take titles at national tourney

SNOHOMISH — Local kickboxers came home to Snohomish County grinning after a championship performance at the National Tournament of the sport. The event, sanctioned by the World Kickboxing Association (WKA), was held in Delaware Aug. 23-25 and drew 700 competitors across several divisions.

Snohomish High students return from Euro music tour

SNOHOMISH — Five Snohomish High School students have returned from a music trip that took them to perform across several European nations.

Let it Fly: Local disc golfer takes aim at national tournament

A local teen disc golf player hopes to grab a national championship.

Monroe to vote on levy on November ballot

MONROE — The City Council approved a Levy Lid Lift measure benefiting the Parks and Recreation Department to appear on the ballot this November.

Monroe council declines to rescind marijuana ban

MONROE — The City Council deliberated and decided against the possibility of allowing marijuana retailers within city limits at its most recent meeting.

Monroe’s trail system to grow over time

Monroe's trail system will be growing in its 20-year plan

Big development proposed next to Glacier Peak High debated, defended on impact questions

SNOHOMISH — On Dec. 30, Snohomish County’s Hearing Examiner convened a session to discuss the Eastview Village development next to Glacier Peak High School. The meeting addressed environmental concerns raised during a previous public hearing on Dec. 3.

70 years of going fast: Evergreen Speedway gives generations of fans thrills with all kinds of motorsport

MONROE — The Evergreen Speedway in Monroe is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and it plans to celebrate all season.