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Monroe gun shop on Lewis burglarized

The Monroe Police Department responded to Armageddon Arms for a burglary in which many guns were stolen Sept. 6.

Council majority rejects tying drug treatment rule to staying in county-owned shelters

The County Council voted 3-2 along political party lines to oppose an ordinance that would stipulate that illegal drug users would be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people

North Everett church looking at day center to aid homeless folks

A Catholic church, a homeless outreach nonprofit and the city

Everett council candidates Vogeli and LaFountaine focus on safety, social rights

City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli has a challenger from businessowner Marian LaFountaine on the ballot.

Franklin releases 2021 budget, public hearings in October

Mayor Cassie Frankin’s $411 million budget doesn’t reverse most of the city’s coronavirus-driven cutbacks during 2020

Who has filed for election in the local area

It's Kartak, Redmon, King, Franklin, Oss, Wittock and more

Casino Road residents worry of displacement in zoning plan, want community preserved

EVERETT — The thousands of people that make up the Casino Road community today are worried of being pushed out. A light rail station is coming to the area within 10 years, and developers have noticed. The city’s “Everett 2044” plan is online at www.everettwa.gov/2044 The website has all of the documents. There is also a map tool to compare today’s zones to the ones proposed in the zoning plan. The briefing May 21 will be at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. The hearing is scheduled for June 11 and final vote June 18 at the City Council.

Snohomish mayoral candidates answer questions

The final countdown is on for who will be mayor of Snohomish come spring. Incumbent Mayor John Kartak faces City Council President Linda Redmon for the job of leading the city for the next four years.

Lake Stevens man admits to Machias shooting when asked in traffic stop

The man who raised his gun and shot a man in the chest while driving on a Machias roadway cried when told his action killed someone, the police report says.

NEWS BITES for Jan. 27, 2021

Rep. Berg visits Snohomish council

In a way, he's how Hewitt Avenue got its groove

One could say building rehabilitator Pete Sikov is a secret part of Hewitt Avenue's revival.

NEWS BITES for June 15, 2022

Some dumps closed Sunday, June 19

Rural landowners may be able to build second houses on their properties soon

Rural landowners will soon be able to build a second, smaller house anywhere on their property by a vote of the County Council last week.

Monroe Schools sets interim superintendent contract

The school board last week solidified a contract with interim superintendent Kim Whitworth through June 30.

City projects find funding from state Legislature

The state budget is dishing out $3 billion in bonds across the state, giving many local projects a piece of the pie.

Yes! The Evergreen State Fair is on for summer

Say it far and wide: The Evergreen State Fair is expected to happen this year. The county announced it is preparing to run an 11-day fair from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4, minus a break day Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Everett mayoral election for ‘25 now a race

EVERETT — Recent City Council member Scott Murphy announces challenge against Cassie Franklin.

Gunfire: Late-night argument at Monroe's Lake Tye Park Tuesday escalated to several rounds being fired

Nobody hit by shots. Three Monroe High students arrested today.

MONROE -- An argument between teens Tuesday afterhours at the Lake Tye Park by the skate park parking lot escalated to someone firing several rounds, Monroe Police said.

CVS Pharmacy to take over “many” Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs store sites in Pacific Northwest

Drugstore chain CVS will take over “many” Rite Aid and Bartell stores in the Pacific Northwest after a deal was worked out, the Rite Aid company announced May 15. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 5.

Vast “Rethink Zoning” effort in Everett reduces some public notice requirements

City planners began undertaking a full rewrite of zoning and land use codes last year, and now their “Rethink Zoning” effort is on stage for the big show.