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Snohomish has safeguard in hand if Pine Ave. Property is heavily contaminated

Soil contamination at the planned Pine Avenue public safety campus may not end up sticking the city and fire district with a big cleanup bill.

“Snohomish Delivers” helps virus-wary shop local

The town now has a delivery service for local merchandise. It’s called “Snohomish Delivers,” and here’s how it works

M-pox was in Snohomish County

A case of Monkeypox was logged in a Snohomish County man

Everett mural brings Jimi Hendrix to life, and it’s all by spray can

It's no accident why a rock legend stares down Hewitt Avenue.

Could rail crossings be eventually separated in Monroe?

Almost every city resident has experienced waiting for the train to pass through. But what if the roads didn’t cross the rails?

Harvey Field plan poses concerns from neighbors

SNOHOMISH -- Latest from the meeting about Harvey Field.

Nurses stretched thin at Providence Everett, call for increased staffing

Nurses are feeling stretched thin by patient loads at Providence Everett

Everett to have red light cameras in coming year

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, red light cameras are coming to Everett.

Electric bikes allowed on paved trails, but not in wilderness

Electric-assisted bicycles are becoming popular, but on county trails, stay on the pavement.

Monroe High teacher charged for sexual acts

MONROE — The Monroe High School English teacher accused of cultivating sexual relationships with students from class since at least 2017, including one as late as last fall, now faces charges in Snohomish County Superior Court.

Snohomish park bathrooms hit by troubles

Ferguson Park's bathrooms are locked, and so are the ones at Hill Park

Snohomish Farmers Market to relocate in downtown

The Snohomish Farmers Market is relocating this year to be along Union and Glen avenues.

Decision nears on townhome development proposal near 522 – Paradise Lake Road

A proposed townhome community off of Paradise Lake Road faced a new round of neighborhood opposition last week.

State transportation budget negotiations set plan

State gas tax to increase

OLYMPIA — The state Legislature Saturday approved a bipartisan, $15.5 billion transportation plan that in part increases the state gas tax for the first time since 2016. The state tax on regular gas will rise from $0.494 per gallon now to $0.554 on July 1. It codifies a 2% annual gas tax increase from summer 2026 onward. Diesel gas tax will rise by 3 cents per gallon July 1, and another 3 cents in summer 2027, then have 2% increases every year from 2028 onward.

Mayor outlines directives for Everett’s future

Mayor Cassie Franklin is directing the Police Department to clamp down on violent crime with a new cops unit

Monroe mayor's speech includes call for help on SR522

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas gave appreciation to recent improvements in the city

Finishing state Route 522 more possible as design component now fully funded

The last chunk of dough to design the future, wider state Route 522 is secure.

Harvey Field proposal relocates, reconfigures Airport Way

SNOHOMISH — To meet FAA compliance, Harvey Field’s runway needs to be lengthened. To do that, the road that curls around the end of the runway has to be relocated farther away. Multiple people had comments on the plan.