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Roundtable talks racism in Snohomish Schools

Racially insensitive remarks sometimes were heard in hushed voices and sometimes echoed in the halls of Snohomish Schools, students of color said during a recent roundtable talk on racism.

UPDATED: Mayor reverses on Wood Creek property surplus

Selling the Wood Creek forest near the Valley View neighborhood is off the table for the time being.

Incidents leave Chain Lake parents wanting answers

Student safety concerns at Chain Lake Elementary prompted an all-parent meeting last week where people aired grievances about classtime disruptions, bullying and other conflicts.

County Executive’s proposed budget adds SCSO body cameras, avoids layoffs and braces for 2021

County Executive Dave Somers’ 2021 budget aims to be resourceful since 2020 left little to work from.

Man who attacked Snohomish family with baseball bat out on bail

After being attacked outside her home May 31, a mom is wondering why the man who beat a boy with a baseball bat isn’t being held in jail.

Everett budget plans being developed in long shadow of deficit

The City of Everett has an estimated $16.5 million deficit next year,

Lord Hill Park plan sequesters user groups

A space for hikers. A space for horse riders. A space for mountain bikers.

Snohomish increases range of incentives for affordable housing through council vote

SNOHOMISH — A slate of additional citywide developer incentives for affordable housing got the OK last week.

Everett Prop. 1 is city’s ask of locals to increase taxes to avoid budget cuts

EVERETT — The city is asking voters to permanently increase the city property tax rate to maintain public services in the budget.

Chiropractor’s sex-crimes case to see judge decide

Accused chiropractor Dr. Ken Parker has sought a bench trial to have his sexual misconduct case decided by a judge instead of a jury.

News Bites for December 28, 2022

The big construction site at Fryelands Boulevard and U.S. 2 will be a warehouse, but its tenant hasn’t been identified yet.

Attrition from school bus drivers retiring creates gap to fill at some districts

The Snohomish School District is doing as best it can with an ongoing driver shortage of about 15 driver vacancies.

City surplus plan turns PD station into housing, riverside public works shop to public civic space

There are plans to sell off some city properties as surplus in coming years, and the City Hall on Union Avenue today might just be on the list depending on what City Council thinks.

PUD’s Community Solar program lets public buy in to array

Installing a home solar panel system can be pricey, but a PUD program related to its upcoming solar project lets everyday people get in on green energy.

Roundtable talks address Everett housing affordability

What can be done to improve housing affordability in Everett?

Evergreen State Fair canceled this year, as is Kla Ha Ya Days

This year’s Evergreen State Fair is canceled, the county announced Friday.

Snohomish High's "The Addams Family" plays up wackiness

SNOHOMISH -- Coverage of Snohomish High's fall 2019 theater production

Blackman Lake algae plan to be established soon

SNOHOMISH — A plan for Blackman Lake algae will be established soon.

Everett Transit’s Sunday bus services were not going to be restored

The city’s bus system doesn’t plan to bring back Sunday service anytime soon. Bus service on holidays is also being cut.