All results / Stories / Michael Whitney

Everett evaluating red light cameras at five spots

Red light cameras are being pondered for traffic safety at a few busy intersections.

Snohomish’s pre-professional USL 2 soccer team will be called Snohomish United

SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish United soccer club presented its upcoming pre-professional league team’s name, jersey and logo last week at Haywire Brewing to a full house of 150 or more kids, parents and supporters. The club is joining the USL League Two as an expansion team in the Northwest Division. The USL2 is the first rung of pro soccer.

Road safety plan re-energizes Second Street revamp concept

A city transportation plan open house is scheduled 4-7 p.m. April 30 in the Carnegie at First and Cedar

Road safety and plans are getting prominent attention in Snohomish.

Snohomish Avenue D public works yard has potential buyer

The county has a purchase-and-sale agreement with a prospective buyer for the former public works yard on Avenue D

COVID rates slowly rising locally

COVID-19 case counts have been slowly creeping up since July

Update: State drug possession law developing, latest version removes"personal use" provision which Monroe leaders didn't want

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill 28-20 to reinstate criminal penalties for possession of drugs.

Community Transit to revamp its bus routes in 2024 to link to light rail

When an urban rail system reaches Lynnwood as soon as summer 2024, it could be a game-changer for the county.

The former Roosevelt Store to be marijuana retail shop

A marijuana shop is cleared to open soon in the former Roosevelt Store near Roosevelt and Trombley roads.

Past questions reappear at Harvey Field public meeting

The public has plenty of questions on Harvey Field's proposal

How should county prioritize $80 million?

The county has spent this month listening to hundreds of viewpoints on how to spend millions of federal dollars in the most impactful way.

Snohomish High theater club reimagines “Once Upon A Mattress” to heady ‘60s

Snohomish High’s theater club is time-traveling a Broadway classic to the beat of a different drum for its rendition of “Once Upon A Mattress,” which has two more weekends of performances.

Name for boat launch park revised to Pilchuck Julia Landing

Pilchuck Julia Landing is the name proposed to go on the riverside boat launch site off of Lincoln Avenue.

Monroe’s budget not as dire as earlier predicted

The city’s larger-than-predicted starting point* for the 2020 budget will contribute toward weathering this year’s economic shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Grant will help Everett Police add more officers

The Police Department won a U.S. Department of Justice grant to hire up to 16 police officers, Chief Dan Templeman announced last week, but there are a couple of caveats.

Snohomish County loosens rules for add-on living spaces

Wanting to diversify housing stock, the County Council has loosened the rules to let rural homeowners add more places to live on their property.

Renewing roads benefit district tax is on Snohomish ballots

Voters are being asked whether to continue the city’s 0.2 percent sales tax for roads under what’s called a Transportation Benefit District.

Governor's change to restrictions plan ties Snohomish County with King, Pierce counties on effect of COVID limits

A remap to the state's COVID-19 restrictions likely won't mean much will change immediately for Snohomish County until the virus gets more under control, but more heavily emphasizes "flattening the curve" for deciding what can be open.

Snohomish chamber refocusing with future plans

Changes are happening at the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. Its membership is growing, and it has ideas for adding more workshops and eventually creating a permanent business development hub.